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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Twenty Toys Argos tell us are hot to trot this Xmas
It is a rather special day today, well, we think so. Having conducted extensive research amongst our in-house experts and external consultants, media professionals from around the globe and further afield it has been decided that today, with 99 days to go until Christmas, should be celebrated. The number 99 …
Read More »Clap along people, the Pharrell LEGO set is here
Happy Pharrell Williams and LEGO are embarking on a mission, part of said mission is a £94.99 set of 966 pieces they designed in collaboration calling it “Over the Moon”. The song singing, rapping, fashion designing record producing person has plenty time on his hand right so, he is plugging …
Read More »Celebrate 20 years of Ticket To Ride in style
It is the 20th anniversary of Ticket to Ride and Days of Wonder have shown us this series of exclusive Deluxe Train Sets about to be released to celebrate the two-decade milestone. A limited-edition number of sets each containing 45 finely detailed train cars together with three standard stations for …
Read More »The Weasleys burrow brough to life in Bricks
Creating such a crooked form with the Danish brick must bring it’s own challenges, yet, the LEGO designers have done wonders to re-create the Weasleys Ottery St Catchpole abode near perfectly. This dwelling started life as a sturdy ground-floor afair and the family added to it over the years but …
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