Shouty-outy games are our favourite, especially when infused with some Xmas (spirits). Linkee, What Came First and Obama Llama (and its Christmas sister game Santa Banter)can now be played as voice activated games or ‘skills’ on Alexa devices. The games are all simple to play, interactive, hands-free and you’ll have …
Read More »Added magic from Argos
A nationwide poll by Argos reveals the gifts that Brits were sad to miss out on as kids. Game Boy topped the list of longed-for gifts, with Mr Frosty and Sega Mega Drive coming in a close second and third. Those now in their 40s were most likely to …
Read More »Add some abracadabra to your Sunday
Over Facebook and Youtube this weekend the splendid folks at Marvins Magic will be putting on a touch of magic with a Live event ( December 13th). From 6pm to 7.30pm it promises to be a ‘live celebration show packed with magic, master magicians, and amazing prizes’, including the chance …
Read More »On the cobbles – Coronation Street stuff
Just celebrating 60 years of the cobbled street. Fave moment of ours is the tram scene in blackpool….yours?
Read More »Xmas arrives early – Shopping report is out.
The UK toy industry isn’t suffering any symptoms, early data show that November shows an 11% rise in sales year-on-year. Throughout the year we’ve seen spikes in outdoor toys, rises in board game sales, craft and construction kits doing really rather well, oh, and Toyology HQ has an epic …
Read More »A nine-hole crazy golf course for your front room, yes please. With a chomping gator, moving gates and a loop-de-loop – Not enough for you? Ok, final hole features the one, the only, spinning windmill – a classic crazy golf feature known the globe over. Yours for just £20 …
Read More »A piece of the Roman Empire in your front room
We’re a tad late to this celebration of the biggest EVER LEGO set. At 9,036 pieces we decided to build ours before judgement on the £449.99 price tag. Well folks, it is worth it, made even better if you can get your hands on the LEGO Chariot. Looks amazing on …
Read More »Friend of Friends?
Here’s your Central Perk set of pals, all upon a plinth, awaiting instruction to deliver one of 18 iconic phrases from the series. Just a press down a their heads to hear them speak phrases at random. All six characters feature on this Desktop Talkie display stand. Chandler and Monica, …
Read More »Hogwarts house pride – Show off your shields
Coming up on Jan 1st for you to spend all your Xmas cash giftage are these Hogwarts Crest sets. A range of Harry Potter 2D tile mosaic wall art sets. Select from Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw — with this 4,249-piece set. Four sets can be combined to make the …
Read More »Have fun, keep fit
More than a third of families have been inspired to become more active during lockdown with almost one in five (19%) households exercising more than ever before. This new card game from TOMY aims to keep those numbers up by mashing up classic snap with a “get up and do …
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