A TERM derided by some, the term adult-collectors, Adultescents, Peter Pans or rejuveniles might be an alternative for those nay-sayers? We’re not omitting the moaners, but Kidults grabs us, and so too it does the same for much of the industry involved in this ever-growing sector. Ubiquity wins and, with …
Read More »Just when you thought it was safe to get your wallet out – Jaws set arrives in LEGO form and we couldn’t love it more
A 1497-piece set capturing key elements and characters from the film in LEGO minifigure form – including Police Chief Martin Brody, marine biologist Matt Hooper and sailor Sam Quint. The set also features the iconic Orca boat, with a detailed cabin with a removable roof, an adjustable boom and rigging, plus …
Read More »Outdoor Toy Awards – Best in show for 2024
The winners of the Outdoor Toy Awards 2024 all received their gongs today after a weekend of rigorous testing by the 20 plus strong group of critics. Made up of a wide range of those most critical of judges an afternoon of serious fun took place after a number of days …
Read More »International Day of Play, its today, its the first one ever.
Yup, given the nod by the bigwigs at the United Nations this global affair of which The LEGO Group, Mattel and Hasbro were of the companies that lobbied the U.N. a series of initiatives take place today. Find out where and where at the International Day of Play website HERE, …
Read More »Toy people all over the place
This week saw the great and the good in the world of play all gathering together, some say they had meetings, sounds fairly serious, but it is when suppliers and buyers blend together after hours the real work begins. Up in Harrogate, UK, the independents were out with their flexible …
Read More »Venus Williams gets her own one-of-a-kind Barbie doll
The celebrations of Barbies 65th birthday continue, this time the brand is honouring nine athletes with one-of-a-kind dolls made in their likeness. Barbie is highlighting sports role models to show girls that anything is possible if they relentlessly pursue their passions. One of the most decorated Olympic athletes with four …
Read More »Hot Wheels Optimus Prime, if you want to see it transform go buy on
It is of course 40 years of the TRANSFORMERS franchise, this collector item, we like very much is the Hot Wheels TRANSFORMERS Optimus Prime. Described as authentically recreating a 1:64 scale version of the Autobot leader in metal-on-metal material. This converting collector piece comes with full graphics on top of …
Read More »LEGO Icons welcomes two very different sets, both have our wallet hiding behind the sofa
A tremendous few days from the ICON department at LEGO HQ, a retro radio set that is quite stunning, shelf-worthy beyond compare and ripe for a hack to get it working in some way as a Bluetooth speaker or FM/DAB receiver. It is almost 1,000 pieces and RRP’s at £89.99, …
Read More »French Icons unveiled by LEGO
Two sets from the iconic Parisian scene are joining the 18+ LEGO patisserie today (pre-orders), inspired by the most recognisable French celebrities (aside Brigit Bardot and Eric Cantona) we have the LEGO Art Mona Lisa (£89.99) in 1,503 elements and, according to the Danish brick maker “new colour hues to …
Read More »Harry Potter day, celebrate with this Scalextric Anglia ride
No idea why it is International Harry Potter day today, Star Wars day on May 4th makes sense as does Mario Day on MAR10 – No matter, we welcome any ideas, conspiracy theories as to why. So, what it dos do its allow brands to anounce new Harry Potter stuff …
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