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LEGO launches new line of Super-Busts

Big enough to have an on-shelf impact these scaled down bust-esque builds celebrating two of the most iconic Marvel creations are arriving soon. Each is 6.5in x 6.5 in with decent enough detail, price wise they’re £54.99 apiece, we’re thinking a tad on the spendy side but, with Kidults firmly …

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Randimals – Get them on your radar

Since we first saw this new range earlier this year we’ve been telling anyone who would listen about how their shelf space is just yelling out for one of their figurines. From small sturdy tough-plastic toys to the same characters in plush that will always lead to an utterance of …

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Ready, set, PUZZLE – Ravensburger event hailed a success

The UK Nationals Jigsaw Puzzle Championship took place in Bradford over the weekend hosting over 350 jigsaw puzzlers for this,  the inaugural UK Nationals jigsaw puzzle championship. The event comprised two different categories; Solos and Pairs, with puzzlers racing to complete an exclusive Ravensburger 500-piece puzzle in each. Emma Quirke …

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A masterpiece in its own right – the new LEGO Sunflowers

  Delighted to see this, the Sunflowers set, right up there detail wise to the Stary Starry Night set. reated in close collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the brick-built painting captures the iconic brushstrokes of Van Gogh’s masterpiece. A 2615-piece sets you up to learn more about …

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The Kidults – Results are in, winners declared and a few entries achieve “Approved” status

The inaugural Kidult Awards have concluded after an overwhelming response to this unprecedented event which saw almost 100 entries play out for recognition in 11 categories. The celebrity judging panel had to call in assistance to ensure everything was put thoroughly to the test and ensure the inaugural allocation of …

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The Entertainer did a decent Xmas advert, follows up with a bit of research into “kid speak”

Worry not GenZ we aren’t about to spill the beans on your speak, we people of a certain age sound simply ridiculous when we even try and use the words Rizz, Slay, Sigma and Lit in any kind of conversation and, well, we don’t even do it for fun anymore …

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Thames and Kosmos are going to need a new trophy cabinet

A hugely successful month of awards for Thames and Kosmos UK. Fresh from seven Toy of the Year nominations and Gecko Run being chosen as one of Time Magazines best Inventions of 2024, they’ve also won big at this year’s Blog On awards, with 14 trophies for the cabinet. Family …

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Hello Kitty is a cat, this feline is fifty and having the best year ever.

Born Kitty White in London on Nov. 1, 1974 – Technically it isn’t quite her birthday but nevertheless fans have been celebrating for a few months already now, snapping up all manner of merch before it’s all been bagged by a new legion of fans. The cat has collaborated with …

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Spooktacular and spirited high jinx – Its our Halloween playlist

Apparently one if five folk pretend not to be indoors at Halloween to avoid the Belsnikeler’s, yes, the German tradition that led to Trick or Treating. This All Hallows Eve pursuit from the Europeans involved kids knocking on doors dressed up and the person at the door had to try …

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Playmobil perfectly captures the iconic curves of the finest Vespa ever made*

An original one in decent condition will set you back closing in on £4k, for that you get a super-stylish bit of 2-stroke 149cc kit that’ll get you about an urban environment with minimum hassle and turn a few heads too – Oh, and you’ll not look like a two-wheeled …

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