TOYOLOGY Toyology-The Action Men of the batteries not included industry
Ye Ole Telegraph gave me a platform to round up my favourite family games, HERE it is brilliant (if I say so myself). https://www.telegraph.co.uk/christmas/0/best-family-board-games-christmas-2020/
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October, 2020
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13 October
For the Final Countdown – Advent Calendars for Kidults
Forget your chocolate infused countdown calendars, actually, do buy one of those as your secondary December countdown kit but do consider one of these as your primary piece (lasting much longer than that melt-in-the-mouth stuff). Friends Advent – £24.99 from Firebox Packed with memorabilia, stationery and games its ideal …
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12 October
Knock your blocks off
It is an absolute classic, invented a few decades back as a post-pub party game and it’s not one of the most recognisable brands on the toy block – Jenga. they try new variants, none come close to the original (although the XL version is a fine bit of kit), …
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8 October
Sayonara 747
So British Airways flew their two Boing 747 aircraft out of Heathrow for the very last time today. We’ve been lucky enough to fly on one of these beasts. Half a decade since these aircraft were introduced and there are still well over 300 still flying but today marked a …
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8 October
Sleuths sought for undercover work
Thames & Kosmos UK have given us the nudge about their Master Detective Toolkit and we cannot wait to unleash our inner Columbo, Kojak, Starsky/Hutch, Poirot, DCI Jane Tennison, Rebus and Luther! – Just compiling a combination of clothing/accessories from each would be fun. Anyways, back to the sets themselves, …
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6 October
Puzzling price tag for World’s smallest Rubik Cube
Measuring in at a mere 9.9mm and weighting in at two grams, this ultra-precision plaything is made from aluminium aluminum toy, comes with its own pedestal and small enough to sit on a 1p coin – all this for 198,00 Yen, $1,900 or about £1,480. “We sought to create an …
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5 October
Top toy list with a few twists from Smyths Toys
We’ve seen a few lists these past few weeks, many included the usual subjects but this one from Smyths has some new entries : WWE Wrekkin’ Slambulance Pokémon Carry Case Star Wars Mandalorian The Child Animatronic L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Remix 4-in-1 Plane and Remix dolls Barbie Princess Adventure Prance & …
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2 October
A Taj Mahal for all budgets
So Mr Beckham is a fan of this set, originally launched by LEGO in 2008 (that model fetching £500-£800 right now) and re-issued recently by the Danish brick makers and RRp’ing at £299.00, jolly fine set, 5,923 pieces, enough for a very rainy weekend. Fans of this iconic structure who …
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2 October
Something for the weekend – Mario Kart Hot wheels track set
Stick the included Karts in the launchers and let rip, reverse loops, spinning coins , lap counter, send your opponents into the pits, it is an epic set. £70 quid(ish) and, if you’re feeling spendy get this extra set of cars for £20 too.
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2 October
Marble munching madness with mythical beasts
Well, we actually believe in Unicorns, they are the ones who team up with the tooth fairies (yes there is more than one) to carry all that enamel around every night and, more importantly, carry the coinage they leave behind. Anyways, we massively divert from our very favourite Friday …
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2 October
Farm in a box anyone?
Britains’ creators of the finest farm based stuff have launched this, the Farm in a Box. The cardboard box in unfolds into a farmyard scene with a 1:32 scale model John Deere tractor, trailer, loader, hay bales, fencing and some animals. The box also features colour-in scenes and the box …
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1 October
Another day, another top toy list – this time it is Amazon lauding their list
Amazon’s top 12 toy list is “drumroll” Barbie Fresh ‘n’ Fun Food Truck (Mattel) – Barbie fans can run their own food truck and rustle up delicious dishes for customers including salads, burgers, tacos, fries and more. L.O.L. Surprise! OMG Remix Plane (MGA Entertainment) – This 4-in-1 play set, comprising a plane, …
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1 October
Plasticine perfection – Messiah included
Not ones to start with the Xmas celebrations too early but we think this set will sell-out so here’s your nudge to get in early and snag it before the Hoi Polloi get win that it is available – Firebox have it, click/get/do not delay.
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September, 2020
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30 September
Your new office colleague
So we’re mainly staying at home, taking all the solid government advice on not going back to the office, a sharp U-turn from the advice a week or so previously – What a bunch of muppets eh? So, those of you missing the company of office compadres, time to …
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26 September
Smyths Toys have a good old-fashioned catalogue
Fresh out today the Smyths Toys empire have not shied away from their annual offering of paper based flick-through fun, yup, their catalogue is ready and waiting for for to pick up, right now. Grab one alongside a post-it note or two and let the kids loose marking up their …
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