Peter Jenkinson

Toyologist Pete Jenkinson regularly writes about toys in national newspapers like The Sun and The Mail. This super-dad has an unmatched passion and dedication for trying and testing the latest, coolest and most interesting offerings from the world of toys.

Minifigure Mania

Lego Disney

From Simpsons characters to Superheroes, Monsters to Magicians, the blind bag series of Minifigs has just entered series 16 and this latest line-up could be about our favourite gathering yet (apart from the classic 80’s spacemen, they’ll always top our list). This Disney collaboration has our favourite characters all bagged up …

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Vive Le animación

Stikbot 1

We’ve debated quite heatedly over our headline for the Stikbots, we know they deserve something stand-out and special and, well, we’ve decided you’re going to just have to like it. So Stikbots aren’t quite a revolution in the animation industry but as a gateway product for kids to get really …

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Bouncy Bouncy Bouncy Bouncy Fun Fun fun Fun Fun

MEGA BOUNCE BALL

In the blue corner (also available in red) is the contender for the title of largest bounciest and overly-adjective laden Wicked Mega Bounce XL. Weighing in with a shopping 80cm diameter this sphere is inflated with the included foot-pump (phew) and easily deflated when not in use. We can, after …

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ANKI App gets an update

anki Overdrive Track

You’ll likely be aware that we’re huge fans of the A.I. driven app controlled racing system by the name of Anki Overdrive. We’ve put a fair few miles in over the past few months and often had one major frustration with the set-up. Each time you wanted to begin a …

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Clash of the Superhero Titans is upon us

Batman

Possibly the biggest film event of 2016 so far Batman versus Superman : Dawn of Justice pits the caped crusader against the man of steel with his pants still on the outside in a film that many thought couldn’t/wouldn’t or shouldn’t happen. Well its about here and whatever the reviewers …

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For fans of Formula One

CAR

Would Fernando Alonso really consider quitting his £75mn a year contract at McLaren Honda, bookies had him at 3-1 to walk before the new season ends. Its practice time in Barcelona and the first race of the F1 season is on the 20th March. Bernie Ecclestone, the granddaddy of the …

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BAFTA nominee may shake her tail tonight

Cat in a Hat

From the Lazy Lion, to Secret Squirrel to the Destructive Dino and let’s not forget the Shinosaur, every tail has a tale to tell, and is waiting to be worn and ‘waggled’ by children across the land. The exciting dress-ups from TellTails are an awesome antidote to get kids away from too …

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