July, 2017

• 31 July

  There’s a Unicorn in my bath

  And there could be one in yours very shortly. Not just any unicorn, one that’s offers a soothing glow, activated as soon as its belly hits the H2O. The colour hues through which it cycles represent all of those from the rainbow and a few others that only true unicorn …

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• 27 July

  Pack the pigs

  

  Derived from the rather dull dice game called Pig these now asymmetrical objects offer much more comedic value, a very decent quick pick-up-and-play game and zero educational value – That is a summer holiday winner my pork loving, game-playing people. The standard travel set, pigs, scoring paper, pencils and sturdy carry-case …

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• 25 July

  Light bulb features a flamingo and tropical tree

  Inside this lightbulb you shall see a flamingo and a palm tree, this far in life we’ve only seen a light shade with such a display. This 40w E27 220 bulb number uses these iconic items as the actual element which glows in a neon-like green and pink – Now …

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• 18 July

  Fold-tastic creatures

  You can choose from Bears, Rhinos. Elks, Penguins, sharks and of course there is a Unicorn too.  All you need is some money (of course), glue and some patience – This WAY please.

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• 18 July

  Brilliance of board games celebrated with a trio of awards

  

  Heads are likely pounding today post the celebrations at the HQ of Pegasus Spiel were awarded the most prestigious “Spiel des Jahres 2017- Game of the year that is, quite an achievement, huge congratulations. The game of Kingdomino takes the classic elements of dominoes, puts beautiful countryside themed art onto …

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• 17 July

  Pick a face – Its emoji day

  

  It is World Emoji Day today dontcha know? There is an award ceremony too called the 2017 World Emoji Awards so go cast your vote and help determine the winner of Best New Emoji, Most Anticipated Emoji, or new Lifetime Achievement Award.Winners announced live from the New York Stock Exchange VOTE HERE Love …

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• 14 July

  Somewhere over the….

  You guessed it you musical genius. This pair of neon rainbow lights come complete with a pot of gold•, they aren’t super bright but designed to add a rainbow-like ambience to your abode. Small on is £25 and battery powered, larger one £50 and needs plugging in the mains. A …

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• 11 July

  I’m a little unicorn short and stout…

  …tip me up and pour me out! Remember that rhyme kiddies? Ok, time to transform your PG tips into an magical potion, pop the teabag inside and fill with water and wait. After 90 seconds, scientifically proven perfect time for breakfast tea, lift up the rainbow mane handle and pour …

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• 11 July

  Board gaming boosted – Beasts of Balance adds battle mode

  

  We’ve been playing Beasts of Balance for a few months, it is highly remiss of us not to have shared our gameplay experience with you. Today we have been soundly reminded of our forgetfulness as news arrived that an expansion pack is on the way. So, Beasts of Balance, it is …

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• 11 July

  Whats a Flamingo doing here?

  Yes, we may well ask ourselves the same thing..but don;t need to as we already have the answer. In the fabled world of the elusive Unicorn we believe that Uniceers (people seeking the legendary beast) should look close to flamingo habitats. These strangely beautiful birds, we are certain, have close …

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• 7 July

  Spiderman Homecoming has the web-slinger with a rotor spinning sidekick

  

  The Wall crawlers new film is getting all manner of praise from the pundits, just out today in the UK, am trusting their opinions and upgrading my seating. There’s a handful of Spiderman based toys out there that are new ahead of this latest instalment and a stack load of …

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• 3 July

  Ting-Ting – all-aboard the LEGO London bus

  

  Adding to the motoring inspired segment of the Creator expert line, possibly usurping the T1 VW Campervan from top spot is the iconic old-school London bus. Up front the signage indicates it’s final destination is Brickston, one of my shelves is the last stop that at least one of these …

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June, 2017

• 28 June

  Mario-themed Monopoly Gamer has boss battles, is this THE Nintendo release of the year

  

  There are far too many branded variations for us to share a specific number, the amount of times Hasbro has made minor re-tweaks to the property trading game is also many. The last few years have seen them simply try and reignite the game in the nations psyche with various …

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• 26 June

  Arckit – fiddly at first but then your digits get all deft at it

  

    Always an active sector the construction toy category may well be dominated by a certain Danish brick with a plethora of “me too” toys plus all those trying to tap into the LEGO stud landscape with all manner of accessories. Could an upstart, sorry start-up, be bold enough to …

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• 22 June

  With just 186 days to go Christmas crackers are revealed

  

  If you’re going to be offended when we mention the four-letter word then possibly best to click here. We know how ho and bothered some folk can get, you know those with enough time on their hands to wax-lyrical and stand on their digital soap boxes in threads and tell …

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