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Asterix Playmobil sets are outstanding

We’re certainly thinking that the Danish brick builder missed a trick here, but, looking at what Playmobil have created are also in the mind that they were the perfect partner to bring this iconic character to life. For those unaware Asterix started as a comic strip, then his own book, …

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T-Rex toilet scene set anyone?

Of course you do, Mattel know it too, this infamous scene from the first Jurassic adventure features the uptight lawyer Gennaro – Grab yours HERE, it went on release just now. In full, the scene, from the folks at Jurassic Park Wiki : “Gennaro starts reciting the ‘Hail Mary’ prayer …

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Separated at birth – Send us your stuff

First up in this semi-regular (read when we find anything half-decent) is this NERF Blaster with a name thats far too long in the hope you give up reading the packaging and buy it anyways. It is the NERF Super Soaker Hydro frenzy water blaster 3 in 1. The Nerf …

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Need for Speed (and plenty of design options)?

HEXBUG have reinvented the RC tuner car category and launched this fully customisable range called HEXMODS. The sets give kid(ults) experimenting with different modification opportunities to create personalised dream machines. There’s two sets in the range: Pro Series Elite The Falcon comes with a selection of body styles, hoods, side …

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Atari 2600 gets the brick treatment – LEGO, take my money   

  The most iconic console of all time (ok, am not trying to start a fight) has been given the LEGO treatment. Atari first released the console in 1977, this recreation of the nostalgic 1980 four-switch version, like we care. From the controller with a joystick that moves to feel just …

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Latest vintage ride from LEGO

Almost here (1st August) is the latest iconic ride from LEGO, the Chevrolet Camaro Z28. Most certainly of of the slickest muscle cars ever (Mustang is up there too) this set is packed with detail. From the functional elements including a working steering wheel​​, an intensely detailed engine and opening …

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Classic board games get the digital treatment

Inside this touchscreen piece of tech are over 40 classic boardgames inside a water-resistant coffee-table-esque exterior that’ll take centre stage in your front room. Play with the kids, play with your mates, let the kids get their mates around and marvel at how much space you’ve saved not having all …

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Give the grey matter a workout with this colour watching kit

You’ll immediately recognise the concept from the 70’s circular version which went by the name of that bloke on BGT (White top/ high trouser waistline). This one though, you don;t get it out of a box and insert batteries and start banging oh no, this is a process people. Assemble …

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Danish brick outfit released a dozen sets at LEGO Con

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 …

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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. …

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