TOYOLOGY Toyology-The Action Men of the batteries not included industry
When first presented to execs it was the one that almost got away, Parker Brothers didn’t like it but the inventor went away, made some tweaks, went back and they lapped it up like the man from Del Monte. The property trading play has acquired cult status these past eight …
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February, 2015
January, 2015
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13 January
Storage solution in just two moves
You could just set this oversized Rubik cube in any corner and marvel at how this inanimate object becomes a talking point near every time someone new sees it. Measuring in at 45cm each way round the lid lifts off for storage and pops back on to create a rather …
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12 January
LEGO lovers rejoice
A new club has opened its doors, and you should be very excited if you a) have a fleeting fancy for the Danish brick b) love your LEGO and treat yourself occasionally to a new set or c) are an avid builder and can’t get enough sets, often spending household …
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9 January
Double Decker from the Danes
he Double Decker Couch is here, model number 70818 to enhance your enquiry and mark you out as a full on AFOL. So, there is the marvellous Emmet invention, the man himself, ghost, Lord Business, Benny and Unikitty in a seated position. The three human minifigures have dual expressions for mood alteration as does kitty
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7 January
Just add belief…
Queen Kate and the National Fairy Council dropped me an email late last night introducing me to the delights of the Irish Fairy Door Company, they’ve been spreading the word in the ROI to date but are now looking to set up their fluttering magical friends across homes in the …
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6 January
Election excitement
The latest Wasgij imagine puzzle from Jumbo has just hit the shelves, each one looking at fictitious outcomes of this years General Election. There’s going to be little you can do to avoid the build-up, the constant banter between those out-of-touch people in power and so let us fully embrace …
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5 January
Engineering feet
Further collaboration from the Meccano brand this time comes from a tie-up with high end fashion brand Loewe
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November, 2014
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27 November
The final Countdown
The headline had us in reminisce mode, anyone remember that one hit wonder by Europe? Go on, indulge yourself. Welcome back, so as we hurtle toward December, all your gifts obviously bought, turkey ordered, now you can sit back and enjoy the run in…right? Likely not, so you are human …
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17 November
Circuit Board skepticism (s)quashed
Yes, we like this plenty. Looks good, nice build, not too expensive, all round decent sub £50 toy for any boy (or girl of course)
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16 November
New DJI Drone does the business
Amazing Drone from DJI has leg lifting skills and a 4K camera
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12 November
DJI delivering new Drone
DJI New Drone delivery means exciting times for kidults
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12 November
Twerk to work
Bang in time for Christmas the Sbyke (Ess-buyk) is an interesting evolution in the board based travel category, this one has you using rear steer and thus a sensation not dissimilar to skiing and snowboarding. Up front is the BMX bit, the handlebar/wheel combo means you can pull some serious air, …
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12 November
Mega Meccano
Inspired by and licenced from iconic toy maker Meccano this range of furniture is just, well, pretty amazing. The combination of the industrial oversized pieces together with the vivid colours makes every item score high on the desirability scale. Meccano Home has been brought to life by contemporary furniture retailer, …
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11 November
Cringeworthy Christmas Jumper’s – Get them while you can
boardgames, beers and Xmas jumpers = best night in December innit
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