TOYOLOGY Toyology-The Action Men of the batteries not included industry
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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July, 2022
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5 July
We nailed some National coverage last week
Not one to show-off or nothing, but I did work very hard to get these pieces in the papers last week so I’m sticking a memory of them right here. We’re all savvy to the fact print has been in steady decline but, there’s no better feeling than flicking through …
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4 July
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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June, 2022
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6 June
The Thimble is back – Huzzah! Monopoly see’s sense.
Fans were asked to vote on returning an iconic piece and slammed that stupid T-Rex right out of the game, extinction right ahead of the Jurassic World film release! T’was between the thimble, Wheelbarrow, Iron, Boot, Horse & Rider, or Money Bag with the winner securing 30% to return …
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2 June
Wanted – K.I.T.T in Playmobil form, “Right away Michael”
A more iconic ride is hard to find than K.I.T.T. (ok, ok the DeLorean is up there we know). This Playmobil version of the Hoff’s ride is feature laden and with a interior that’s high in detail. Touch the bonnet for original voice clips of K.I.T.T. and to operate …
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May, 2022
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31 May
Splash, Blast, thank you Hasbro for the Super Soaker Dartfire
In an effort to offer maximum flexibility the NERF boffins have created this Super Soaker/ NERF hybrid – An excellent concept that promises the “Best of both worlds”. Well, that simply cannot be the case. Super Soakers are generally ok, NERF blasters range from OK to outstanding but we’re willing …
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31 May
Barbie have added their first transgender doll
Activist and star of Netflix drama Orange is the new black has had the tribute of a Barbie created in the image of the transgender advocate. Saying she was shamed as a child for wanting a Barbie Laverne says “I hope that kids of all gender identities can look at …
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30 May
Hasbro Selfie Series is not good for your bank balance
Ok, so at $59.99 each individually no bank balance breaker but with the Selfie Series offering multiple characters in this customisable line and own a pint-sized toy that looks like you it’ll be so very hard to choose just one. The variety of figures on offer go from Star Wars …
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30 May
Uniting the Nation with Royal Top Trumps
There are 30 moments across Her Majesty The Queen’s life on these Top Trump cards. Births to marriages and pets to residences. This limited edition pack are full of iconic moments from across the Queen’s life all in a cassette style case, great bit of memorabilia, and, only a …
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20 May
Grab your Giza Geeza (and of course girls) – LEGO Architecture
Called the Great Pyramid of Giza this set, yet another fabulous extension to the so called 18+ range (well my younger kids can very well cope with the build, perhaps not the price) is almost with us. Looks pretty decent, its going to be £130 and has plenty of …
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19 May
This Groovy Glob is the best stress ball yet
Its been a big hit on TikTok, well, why wouldn’t it be – You can smush it, pull it and squeeze it comes in a trio of colours and costs a fiver or so. Grab some, grab all the colours and get onto the NeeDoh trend we think is going …
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12 May
Shrunken from six foot five to three inch high – RuPaul by Fisher Price arrives
Put some toy in your walk people – Fisher-Price unveiled the Little People Collector RuPaul figure set. The beloved toy brand shrunk down the 6-foot-5-inch drag icon into 3-inch toy figurines that “RuPaul’s Drag Race” fans and their kids can have for their own playroom or mantle. Available in the …
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12 May
Engage brick mode – LEGO and Transformers roll-out
No words, images only, we’re busy getting on the waitlist right now – Set 10302 LEGO Optimus Prime RRP: £149.99 Pieces: 1,508 Measures: Truck Mode: Measures over 5.5 in. (15 cm) high, 27 in. (10.5 cm) long and 4.5 in. (12 cm) wide. Robot Mode: In robot mode, the model …
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11 May
NFT’s for good causes set to shake up the market
The NFT (Non-Fungible Token) market heated up, has had its detractors but we’re thinking now is the time to be taking a look. The endless printing of fiat currency, tax-payer backed governmental borrowing and the success of cryptocurrency coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum, have left traditional investment markets appearing risky …
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April, 2022
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8 April
Outdoor Play to be celebrated with dedicated awards
Back with a bang this year the Outdoor Toy awards will return to wide open spaces and have plenty of kids putting toys through their paces. Toyology and the Kidzcoolit network will be overseeing the media and social coverage. There will be ten toys crowned the must-haves for get-out-and-up-and-active. “We’re …
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