TOYOLOGY Toyology-The Action Men of the batteries not included industry
Encouraging parents to declutter, donate and recycle Mattel have launched this nifty campaign called playback. After undertaking a survey over Xmas they discovered a few things, namely; On average UK children have received 10 new toys this Christmas with 57% of parents worrying what will happen to their pre-loved toys …
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January, 2022
December, 2021
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16 December
Axes no evil
There are Axe throwing centres all over the UK, who knew this ancient Viking thing would become a,well, thing. Practice your craft with one of these two items we’ve uncovered. A toy one from Yulu and a mini set from Firebox. One spendy the other not so much. Enjoy your …
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14 December
Choo Choo – Get on the financial Express
Recent news suggested that LEGO collecting would yield more than oil and gold investments over the coming years, we took a look at another category in the toy sector that might be worth a punt for Forbes HERE.
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13 December
Diadora and Hasbro create active Board-game wear
Sneaker outfit Diadora have teamed up with Hasbro and brought us this range of classic board game inspired footwear. We’re huge fans of the colours across the entire fleet of four covering Trivial Pursuit, Cluedo, Monopoly and Operation (we would’ve liked a flashing red light somewhere here). Do think that …
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13 December
Budding game developer? Get on rung number one of your lucrative career ladder!
Create your own video games with Pixicade! From paper to screen, simple as drawing your game with the Pixicade pens, take a pic of your drawing in the designated app and in under a minute you’ve a game, your game, to play. Share it in their arcade with others, animate …
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10 December
New Technic set from LEGO
Here is the latest LEGO Technic set, due for release on the 1st Jan, the marvellous machine that is the BMW M 100 RR. This 1:5 scale set has 1,920 pieces, fully functional three-speed gearbox, front and rear suspension, printed windshield and three different dashboard options. The set has a …
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10 December
Sounds for the smallest room
Relive that classic moment from BIG where they play Chopsticks on the giant piano, this time though, do it whilst on your throne. Complete with songbook and ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign this waterproof, non-slip base will teach your toes the art of toilet tinkling – please do not sprinkle on …
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10 December
Where is this Wally fella now?
Play Where’s Wally IRL, hide this plush about your abode (outside when the weather brightens) and listen out for his voice as you seek him out. He calls out five different phrases to assist in your hunt – perhaps even take your love of the original books a little …
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2 December
Santa Claus is flying into town
Pulled along by the four-fastest reindeer powered with magical food plus a few propellers this drone was created in the North Pole and now at the very top of the pre-xmas gadgets we didn’t know we wanted.The flying Santa drone is a radio-controlled result of Elf aeronautical engineering – Take …
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2 December
Tesla Cyberquad launches – sadly kids only need apply!
An electric quad that we might even want but sadly it is not for the grown-ups although I’ll wager that even at almost $2,000 this unit made by Radio Flyer will sell out at speed, certainly quicker than its own top speed of 10 mph. It is a fine …
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November, 2021
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30 November
Late Late Toy show didn’t disappoint
Plenty of playthings, entertainment exceeding expectations, great to see some toys back on the Tellybox as there’s a real lack of TV shows with them featured this year. The show had a real mix of brands and products and is well worth a watch, HERE are some of the best …
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29 November
We all live in a Magna-Tiles machine
Yellow Submarine the animated film is a classic, if you haven’t had a watch then please go and do so. It is weird and wonderful in equal measure, likely leaning a little towards the former. Celebrate this 1968 classic with this kit from CreateOn, a series of magnetic tiles that lock …
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26 November
Atari 2600 has been at the hot wash cycle
We’ve been waiting, we’ve sat on our hands before telling you about it but, finally in stock is this shrunken Atari 2600 arcade machine that at just £20 is certain to achieve sell out status pretty sharpish. It is, as you might guess, the fully functional desk-top console game …
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20 November
Kidrobot Yummy World Zoey and the YumYumables Interactive Plush
Probably the best thing you can find in your packed lunch as a kid and one of the best post-pub party snacks you’ll love to find in the fridge after you missed KebabYe opening hours. Stackable stacks of crackers and cheese in plush form right here, good enough …
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16 November
Most iconic Star Wars vehicle ever? LEGO Unleash a new beast.
And so thank you LEGO you have just decimated our budgetary planning ahead of Xmas, we shall now forgo the turkey/trimmings and Xmas crackers and the pets can just have an extra tin of food. Yes, this AT-AT has stomped all over our wallet and I’m glad it has. The …
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