It is a decade since the Danish brick maker got itself into the animated family way with the dysfunctional, delightful and enduring Simpsons. Their family house was first into the blocks in 2014 followed up a year later with the Kwik-e-Mart, now it’s time to eMMMbrace the burger with the …
Read More »All aboard for The Railway Children event
CELEBRATING two centuries of rail travel in the UK the Rail200 initiative saw Southeastern Railways observe this milestone over the weekend as part of a wider program of commemoration. In South East London, namely Grove Park, families gathered to enjoy the classic tale The Railway Children by E.Nesbit who lived …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
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 …
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