Celebrating their 90th anniversary this year they release 12 sets at their recent online LEGO con event, some of which celebrate the anniversary, others just new sets : 10305 Lion Knights’ Castle 10497 Galaxy Explorer 21189 The Skeleton Dungeon 21190 The Abandoned Village 31207 Floral Art 40452 FC Barcelona Go …
Read More »We nailed some National coverage last week
Not one to show-off or nothing, but I did work very hard to get these pieces in the papers last week so I’m sticking a memory of them right here. We’re all savvy to the fact print has been in steady decline but, there’s no better feeling than flicking through …
Read More »Have a blast with the new NERF mascot
Here is Murph, the Nerf brand’s first official mascot. As you can see, he is Nerf darts from head-to-toe. Murph is part of a big brand campaign for the summer and the character at the centre of the push for the new brand statement – Unleash the Play in You. …
Read More »The Thimble is back – Huzzah! Monopoly see’s sense.
Fans were asked to vote on returning an iconic piece and slammed that stupid T-Rex right out of the game, extinction right ahead of the Jurassic World film release! T’was between the thimble, Wheelbarrow, Iron, Boot, Horse & Rider, or Money Bag with the winner securing 30% to return …
Read More »Wanted – K.I.T.T in Playmobil form, “Right away Michael”
A more iconic ride is hard to find than K.I.T.T. (ok, ok the DeLorean is up there we know). This Playmobil version of the Hoff’s ride is feature laden and with a interior that’s high in detail. Touch the bonnet for original voice clips of K.I.T.T. and to operate …
Read More »Splash, Blast, thank you Hasbro for the Super Soaker Dartfire
In an effort to offer maximum flexibility the NERF boffins have created this Super Soaker/ NERF hybrid – An excellent concept that promises the “Best of both worlds”. Well, that simply cannot be the case. Super Soakers are generally ok, NERF blasters range from OK to outstanding but we’re willing …
Read More »Barbie have added their first transgender doll
Activist and star of Netflix drama Orange is the new black has had the tribute of a Barbie created in the image of the transgender advocate. Saying she was shamed as a child for wanting a Barbie Laverne says “I hope that kids of all gender identities can look at …
Read More »Hasbro Selfie Series is not good for your bank balance
Ok, so at $59.99 each individually no bank balance breaker but with the Selfie Series offering multiple characters in this customisable line and own a pint-sized toy that looks like you it’ll be so very hard to choose just one. The variety of figures on offer go from Star Wars …
Read More »Uniting the Nation with Royal Top Trumps
There are 30 moments across Her Majesty The Queen’s life on these Top Trump cards. Births to marriages and pets to residences. This limited edition pack are full of iconic moments from across the Queen’s life all in a cassette style case, great bit of memorabilia, and, only a …
Read More »Grab your Giza Geeza (and of course girls) – LEGO Architecture
Called the Great Pyramid of Giza this set, yet another fabulous extension to the so called 18+ range (well my younger kids can very well cope with the build, perhaps not the price) is almost with us. Looks pretty decent, its going to be £130 and has plenty of …
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