TOYOLOGY Toyology-The Action Men of the batteries not included industry
And so thank you LEGO you have just decimated our budgetary planning ahead of Xmas, we shall now forgo the turkey/trimmings and Xmas crackers and the pets can just have an extra tin of food. Yes, this AT-AT has stomped all over our wallet and I’m glad it has. The …
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November, 2021
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12 November
Fish based card play anyone?
Last seen in a salmon shaped carry pack which didn’t sit very well on retailer shelves and probably cost a fair few quid to make Happy Salmon has had a makeover. The game is now owned by the wonderfully weird people at Exploding Kittens and has that kind of twist …
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9 November
New podcast from LEGO and Global Player hits the airwaves
There’s a new podcast in town, this one from the LEGO Group and aimed smack bang at at adults. With host Sue Perkins it’ll explore the world of celebrity hobbies, pastimes and passions and guests for the series include author and Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain; award-winning comedian, author, DJ …
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9 November
Need a hug? Everybody does and the Mood Bears are ready for action.
These colourful Mood Bears have been designed to each represent a key emotion or mood with a symbol for that feeling on its foot. The pandemic has certainly put mental health in the spotlight and whilst designed for kids we think there is a wider market for these bears to …
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3 November
Dream toys 2021 – Has us in a slumber
Announced earlier the much lauded Dream Dozen, the top 12 toys that’ll have us in a cold sweat as parents if we don’t get one before they all sell out has been announced. There’s no rush, trust us – None of these will sell out, it is a dreary list …
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October, 2021
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29 October
Hot Wheels gets into the NFT garage
From November 16 Hot Wheels NFT Garage as it gears up to release 40 new NFT Hot Wheels designs. First time around they dipped into the NFT market with just three models which sold for between £4,000 and £12,000 (Boneshaker, Deora II and Twinmill) with pretty low bidder numbers, less than …
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29 October
Halloween treats (no tricks)
T’is the season to get spooky, Boo, boo, boo, boo, boo, boo, boo, boo, boo (to the tune of fala la la la la la la la) – No idea, where that came from, its been a long week. Anyways, feel free to use that bit of hilarity at your …
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22 October
LEGO Ideas unveils Home Alone set – Easter egg packed set
To celebrate the launch of the new LEGO Ideas Home Alone set, the LEGO Group is celebrating Kevins across the globe. So, we have the house, a decently detailed one at that, a LEGO minifigure version of Home Alone icon Kevin McCallister, plus four other minifigure characters from the movie. The LEGO …
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18 October
Ultimate Hot Wheels
IWC Schaffhausen and Hot Wheels celebrated the return to Goodwood of the members meeting and unveiled this highly collectible and not-very-affordable “IWC x Hot Wheels Racing Works” collector’s set. It is limited to just 50 pieces and we’re certain that those in the elite set wanting either watch or die-cast …
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September, 2021
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10 September
LEGO have had quite the week for unleashes
Been busy those Danish brick makers they have. A Fender Stratocaster set (£90), a Caterpillar D11 in the Technic line-up (app controllable) (£280) and a Mario mystery box (£180) with four buildable scenes to place atop it from the game – Lovely stuff, now, where did I put my credit …
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2 September
Magic Mixies from Moose are evidence of real magic*
The unboxing toy phenomenon at pocket money price-points gave rise to toy companies and their inventors (elves) the to go bigger and better in the category. The first plus £50 creation were Hatchimals, an interactive egg that, with some cajoling, would peck itself out of the paper mache sphere …
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1 September
Barca’s bowl in Bricks – Nou Camp gets the LEGO treatment
Launching today is the LEGO Camp Nou – FC Barcelona set (10284), build your display piece of the 99,354 capacity crowd pleaser in 5,509 pieces. The surrounding stands can be split into four sections allowing an expanded view and to enjoy the superb detail in this set. Additional features include …
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August, 2021
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18 August
Epic sounds assemble – its a Marvel(ous) sound machine
Inside this battery operated box of tricks are eight splendid sound-bites from the Marvel, get one, put it in your pocket, annoy and entertain yourself and others in equal amount, the utterances from inside are : Hulk’s “HULK SMASH!” Iron Man’s suit launch Captain America’s Shield Toss Spider Man’s …
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11 August
Take your Hamsters to work day
These new Happy Hamsters modular marble set systems are firmly aimed at kids but we’re openly admitting they’ll be finding space in our workplace. This deluxe set has 75 elements which come together to make a highly visual run (let the small people assist). Mix and match your track every …
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10 August
Do you expect us to talk? Ah, ok then, here’s the Playmobil DB5
What to say? Well, her are the specs, it’s out in October, will cost you around £70 which will reduce the amount you have left towards that epic Star Trek Enterprise we talked about last week. Are you a Trekkie or 007 fan – time to decide : So, one …
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