Neither do we BUT willing to learn all things downward dog and sacrum based after being inspired by these Yoga Joes. A kidult collection of green soldiers is how it started, each “posing” a Yoga move whilst mumbling a silent mantra. Series one are amazing, series Two are seriously superb …
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May, 2021
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5 May
Fancy bagging a bundle?
There has always been a row in our house, the word “bundle” apparently, on the South West of England was the word describing that very childish pursuit of kids laying on top of each other for no apparent reason, well, apart from to leave the person at the bottom of …
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April, 2021
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26 April
Fidget toy that is utterly addictive (don’t tell the kids)
Whether it’s a new challenge toy to collect and enjoy with friends, a boredom buster/travel gadget for long journeys, a prop to stay alert after yet another Zoom meeting or something to fidget with in front of the telly – kid or adult – the new Loopy Looper fidget toy …
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26 April
Countdown, the up-and-active tech infused retro play system is here
Duck, Duck, Cat (not sure if that is an order) have at last released their Countdown Game, we’ve been playing with it for a while now and, after fine tuning it’s now available for you all. This here Countdown Game features ten different ready to play, retro-inspired reflex, logic and movement …
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19 April
New Harry Potter LEGO sets to mark two decades
Bunch of new sets coming out on June 1st : LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts: Polyjuice Potion Mistake (76386) For children aged 7+ 217 pieces The full model measures 3 in. (8 cm) high, 5 in. (12 cm) wide and 2.5 in. (6 cm) deep and connects easily to LEGO Harry Potter …
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9 April
Hasbro hold their first Fan Fest – You’re all invited
Head this way at 4pm UK time and join in the Hasbro fun
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7 April
Funko taking its physical into digital via the medium of NFT
Funko, Inc. the leading pop culture consumer products outfit announced they’re getting into the NFT (Non-fungible Token) market in a pretty big way with the acquisition of a majority stake in TokenWave, the developer of TokenHead, one of the leading mobile app and website showcase spots for NFT holdings. TokenHead, …
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6 April
Tech Deck to sponsor GB Skateboard Championships
Spin Master along with its fingerboard brand, Tech Deck, will be one of the official sponsors for Skateboard GB’s National Championships 2021. It takes place on 11th April in Manchester, a one-day competition and the only British Olympic qualification event leading up to the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer. With …
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6 April
Coding kits to keep kids curious
The Elecrow team are devoted in open source hardware industry and have a huge penchant for coding kits aimed at getting kids into this important industry at an early age. WE’ve sen coding “plays” a plenty, some superb, some highly questionable in what they teach (if anything rather than …
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March, 2021
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29 March
Taschen title celebrates toys
We’re huge fans of Taschen books, coffee table dwellers packed with pictures, they make superb and substantial gifts with subject matter covering all manner of matters. This one has of course caught our eye, a homage to American Toy advertising, it is £30 and out in a couple of weeks …
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25 March
Inspired by the Dark Side – New LEGO sets about to land
Here we are kidults, a trio of new LEGO Star Wars construction sets, two iconic additions to the LEGO Star Wars helmet collection first revealed last year – a bust inspired by Darth Vader and one in the likeness of a loyal Scout Trooper as well as a new model honouring …
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25 March
Matchbox unveils new motors
Matchbox have today launched a toy line paying homage to the most iconic car manufacturers in Europe across the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Russia. The new European line features 100% licensed vehicles with authentic details from famous car manufacturers including Land Rover, Audi, Mercedes, and Porsche, among others. Created …
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22 March
LEGO announces NASA Shuttle Discovery and Hubble set
Joining forces with former astronaut Dr. Kathy Sullivan set number 10283 has launched. Available from 1st April priced at $200 this NASA Space Shuttle Discovery build is a thing of beauty. Launched squarely at the 18+ market the 2,354 build is stacked with detail, a most shelf-worthy piece indeed which …
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22 March
Pushpoppers are here
Time to consign fidget spinners to the pile of has-beens, we’re done with those now thanks, you were fun for while and we’re sorry to break up with you this way but we’ve met someone else. They’re called Push Poppers and HG Grossman have just brought a million into the …
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19 March
Monopoly is shaking up its Community, share your thoughts on its new chest
Was always met with hilarity in our household, we’d always try and plant the Second Place In A Beauty Contest card so he picked it, simple pleasures eh? Well, Hasbro have decided it is time to say goodbye as part of the first update to the Community Chest Cards and …
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