Toy Reviews

May, 2023

18 May
UNISON launch limited edition “Everyday Action Heroes”

Each limited-edition action figure is housed in an individually designed box featuring comic artwork bringing the character to life, based on the duties of each of the workers. Residential care worker Denise dressed in her uniform and carrying a service tray Crossing warden Sandy head-to-toe in fluorescent colours, complete with ‘lollipop’ sign Librarian …
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17 May
A Titanic scan is underway

Using over 70,000 images which have given details from the liner such as shoes and champagne bottles research teams and divers are hoping to get more detail than ever before. Previously visibility has meant on scant information was given up by the rusted craft but, using this n ew scanning …
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17 May
Latest LEGO Batman set is an impressive piece

Based on the Warner Bros. Batman Returns film the set features the full Batcave inside a display box with a cutout in the shape of the Batman emblem. At the heart of the set is the Caped Crusader’s Batmobile and, just like Batman’s Batcave, the set features clever functions and …
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16 May
Dambusters – Bouncy bomb 80 years of age today

Operation “Chastise” as it was known was a raid to take down a few dams on the Ruhr during WWII. In total 19 aircraft went off on this daring mission, loaded up with a load of bombs that bounced, not something we even have in our weaponry arsenal today. Here’s …
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28 April
Mattel adds to diverse Barbie line-up

As Mattel continue to strive towards a complete range of dolls kids can directly relate to the iconic Barbie brand has unveiled a new doll in its collection that represents children with Down Syndrome. The new Barbie with Down Syndrome has been widely praised by disability rights advocates, who see …
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15 April
And they’re off – It’s Grand National Day

Marking the 178th time the horses have gathered for this, the most famous of horse races, at 5:15 40 horse will take on the 4 miles and a bit over 30 jumps to be taken before heading into the elbow for the winning dash to the post. We’re no huge …
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13 April
Scrabble Day today – It’s the 75th Anniversary too

The original and best, in our humble opinion at least, word game, Scrabble is 75 (ish) today. It is definitely International Scrabble Day and 75 years since its creations so lets celebrate all on one day shall we? You can find all the history of the game over on its …
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12 April
Playmobil Ferrari enters the showroom

A Ferrari SF90 Stradale from Playmobil joins the growing range of iconic vehicles in playform to further create the need to remove books and family photos from your shelves and make way for their motors. It is a sleek looker on the outside and has decent detail on the inside …
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30 March
These spin us right round baby round round – The Spirograph range expands

The original colouring-in set, Spirograph, is in ship-shape with the continued expansion of their range and manages to appeal to kids and kidults in equal measure. The prices of the sets range between £12 and £25 so an ideal gift or a rainy day purchase. The definitive Spirograph toy was …
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3 March
Disney and LEGO – The perfect couple?

So, Disney are celebrating 100 years in the business in 2023, from their weird looking predecessor to Mickey in the form of Oswald the rabbit to a plethora of big screen hits, they can do little wrong, right? Here’s their 18 Minifigs, plenty more to talk about from their new …
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1 March
We’re at it again – Outdoor Toy Awards, It’s year SIX, and we’re better than ever

Along with our mates over at the Kidzcoolit network we will be generating plenty of noise over broadcast, print and online media and social coverage aplenty. Ten toys will get a winning gong for number one slot in their category, the very most must have for get-out, get-up and get-active …
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23 February
See Bowie’s Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes over his Golden Years

The Victoria and Albert Museum have bagged more than 80,000 items that span six decades of the cultural icon’s career. All will be available to view through the creation of The David Bowie Centre for the Study of Performing Arts, opening in Stratford’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. From instruments owned …
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23 February
Stones sign up Beatles legend after 60 years

Sir Paul McCartney is collaborating with the Rolling Stones on their new album, the secret recording happened in LA recently where he apparently features on one of the songs. Sure they had their rivalry in the 60’s but there’s a ton of mutual respect from each side these days as …
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22 February
Food shortages – Salad lovers first to feel the strain

We had some issues with eggs last year, then its was “fowl” play for the run into Xmas with birds for the table so expensive one chap found it cheaper to actually fly to Turkey rather than buy one. This new food issue is a little different as there’s a …
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22 February
ITV axes You’ve been Framed

A simple enough premise, pay people to send in clips of them (and their pets and kids) doing daft stuff, get it narrated by Harry Hill and stick the clips into several broad categories – Job done. Well, ITV don’t fancy doing it any more, citing it has become a …
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