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Scary plush popping up all over the place – Deddy bears bring nervous smiles

You know that a Mummy, Zombie, Living Pumpkin, Werewolf and Vampire denomination collectively called Deddy Bears likely shouldn’t be antagonised in any way, right? This range of creatures however, from keychain size squeezables, 5.5 inch versions complete with coffin boxes and the 12-inch collection supplied in their own blood-curdling carry-bag …

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Scrabble – ALLOVER the place

Hats off to the media machine at Mattel for the coverage they secured right across the UK press yesterday online and seeping into print today. From regional radio stations across the land to a piece on Radio 5 Live which turned it into an hour long call in on “How …

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ZURU cooks up a deal with Masterchef

The deal, cooked up with Zuru and entertainment powerhouse Banijay this new line contains real miniature MasterChef creations including food items and accessories so collectors to create mini versions inspired by the TV show’s much-loved dishes. There are  11 iconic MasterChef-inspired mini dishes such as Japanese Ramen, Cherry Chocolate Cake, …

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April Fool – Is it the entire day?

Is it just tired parents that created the noontime cut-off for hoaxes, pranking and general nonsenseness on this globally recognised day? We’re big fans of the Italian/French, Belgian and many other French speaking country tradition of pinning a fish on a persons back without them noticing on this day, poisson …

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ZURU Rainbocorns land in Roblox-o-sphere

ZURU’s award-winning children’s brand, Rainbocorns launches on Roblox tomorrow –  Try a FREE DEMO of the game here and check out the stats via the same link, it’s already amassed in demo mode – 1.1m views and 4.5k favourites!

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Godzilla and Kong are ready for the ultimate selfie

Take a trip down to the Thames this week to catch an installation to celebrate the new film from Warner Brothers. We’ve a Godzilla spanning 20 metres long with a load of LED lights, Kong appearing to burst through a portal onto London’s South Bank with a huge five metre …

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Air Toobz from Tomy incoming

Starter set Created by the Fat Brain company these new Air Toobz have enjoyed success in the US, think marble run with giant tubes, soft(ish) balls, all interconnected to your own design and then an air machine to flick on and get the action underway. Trouble is, the price. The …

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Dream Gadget duo set to return – Gadgetshow is back

Many said I had a face for radio, well, the fact I made the edit on this all new Podcast is testament to that…well almost. The producers at NorthOne TV have, in their infinite wisdom, decided to launch the first episode (marking two decades since it first aired) along with …

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Playmobil Porsche Dakar 911 gets the green light

Lookie here, a Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Offroad with its rally kit from 1972 looks the dogs under-carriage right? All the off-road equipment, removable roof and space for four figures, who you going to take on your roadtrip? Complete with large wheels for more ground clearance and a front …

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