TOYOLOGY Toyology-The Action Men of the batteries not included industry
A nationwide poll by Argos reveals the gifts that Brits were sad to miss out on as kids. Game Boy topped the list of longed-for gifts, with Mr Frosty and Sega Mega Drive coming in a close second and third. Those now in their 40s were most likely to …
Read More »Toy Reviews
December, 2020
-
11 December
Add some abracadabra to your Sunday
Over Facebook and Youtube this weekend the splendid folks at Marvins Magic will be putting on a touch of magic with a Live event ( December 13th). From 6pm to 7.30pm it promises to be a ‘live celebration show packed with magic, master magicians, and amazing prizes’, including the chance …
Read More » -
9 December
On the cobbles – Coronation Street stuff
Just celebrating 60 years of the cobbled street. Fave moment of ours is the tram scene in blackpool….yours?
Read More » -
8 December
Xmas arrives early – Shopping report is out.
The UK toy industry isn’t suffering any symptoms, early data show that November shows an 11% rise in sales year-on-year. Throughout the year we’ve seen spikes in outdoor toys, rises in board game sales, craft and construction kits doing really rather well, oh, and Toyology HQ has an epic …
Read More » -
4 December
A nine-hole crazy golf course for your front room, yes please. With a chomping gator, moving gates and a loop-de-loop – Not enough for you? Ok, final hole features the one, the only, spinning windmill – a classic crazy golf feature known the globe over. Yours for just £20 …
Read More » -
4 December
A piece of the Roman Empire in your front room
We’re a tad late to this celebration of the biggest EVER LEGO set. At 9,036 pieces we decided to build ours before judgement on the £449.99 price tag. Well folks, it is worth it, made even better if you can get your hands on the LEGO Chariot. Looks amazing on …
Read More »
November, 2020
-
26 November
Friend of Friends?
Here’s your Central Perk set of pals, all upon a plinth, awaiting instruction to deliver one of 18 iconic phrases from the series. Just a press down a their heads to hear them speak phrases at random. All six characters feature on this Desktop Talkie display stand. Chandler and Monica, …
Read More » -
25 November
Hogwarts house pride – Show off your shields
Coming up on Jan 1st for you to spend all your Xmas cash giftage are these Hogwarts Crest sets. A range of Harry Potter 2D tile mosaic wall art sets. Select from Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw — with this 4,249-piece set. Four sets can be combined to make the …
Read More » -
23 November
Have fun, keep fit
More than a third of families have been inspired to become more active during lockdown with almost one in five (19%) households exercising more than ever before. This new card game from TOMY aims to keep those numbers up by mashing up classic snap with a “get up and do …
Read More » -
21 November
Get your Hands Full
This here Hands Full piece of kit is an absolute must have, they’d (*WowWee) not like me comparing it to BopIt but its pretty much that but a bit better. The challenge is to keep your hands full while you jump, high five, shake, dance, twist and other stuff, this …
Read More » -
17 November
Toys on Prime Time TV tonight so tune in
How To Spend It Well At Christmas It’s been a year like no other and as Christmas approaches, the show returns with a brand new three-part series trying to bring seasonal joy, well for an hour at least from 8:15pm on ITV. Part one of three is the toys, play, …
Read More » -
13 November
Supermarket beeps – Zuru add Mini Mart for your shrunken shopping needs
We’re fans of the Mini Brands so we shall overlook the Americanism on this 5 surprise 22 piece set. You’ll get a base plate, store(SHOP)front, shelves, freezer, cash register, electronic features and four mystery minis to start stacking the shelves. From Aunt Bessies Yorkshire Puddings to Skippy Peanut Butter …
Read More » -
6 November
Standing the hairs on the back of your neck to ATTENTION – Smyths Toys new ad is the best yet
Come on John Lewis, you’re going to have to try very hard to top this, the latest Xmas advert outing for Smyths Toys…We’ve made up our mind (can you tell?) – Your turn:
Read More » -
5 November
Will Ferrell as Elf is the best Xmas character EVER!
We might get this one…. Funko Vinyl Papa Elf
Read More » -
5 November
Candylab are smashing the shelfworthy vehicle scene
One of the most tactile toy ranges we’ve ever witnessed, beautifully made, delivered in boxes that are keepers, our problem is where do you start your collection (we’re going by colour and are buying up pink and yellow vehicles first). From Classics to Off-Roaders, Big Trucks to Architectural offerings the …
Read More »