Peter Jenkinson

Toyologist Pete Jenkinson regularly writes about toys in national newspapers like The Sun and The Mail. This super-dad has an unmatched passion and dedication for trying and testing the latest, coolest and most interesting offerings from the world of toys.

Bitzee is the latest tech-embracing digital pet

Whilst your Tamagotchi is stuck on screen these new Bitzee digital pets from Spinmaster use a rapidly strobing LED strip to create a visual that looks real. These pixelated pets start out as a puppy and, after being lavished with attention evolve into fully-grown versions all living inside the clamshell …

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UNISON launch limited edition “Everyday Action Heroes”

Each limited-edition action figure is housed in an individually designed box featuring comic artwork bringing the character to life, based on the duties of each of the workers. Residential care worker Denise  dressed in her uniform and carrying a service tray Crossing warden Sandy head-to-toe in fluorescent colours, complete with ‘lollipop’ sign Librarian …

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A Titanic scan is underway

Using over 70,000 images which have given details from the liner such as shoes and champagne bottles research teams and divers are hoping to get more detail than ever before. Previously visibility has meant on scant information was given up by the rusted craft but, using this n ew scanning …

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Latest LEGO Batman set is an impressive piece

Based on the Warner Bros. Batman Returns film the set features the full Batcave inside a display box with a cutout in the shape of the Batman emblem. At the heart of the set is the Caped Crusader’s Batmobile and, just like Batman’s Batcave, the set features clever functions and …

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Dambusters – Bouncy bomb 80 years of age today

Operation “Chastise” as it was known was a raid to take down a few dams on the Ruhr during WWII. In total 19 aircraft went off on this daring mission, loaded up with a load of bombs that bounced, not something we even have in our weaponry arsenal today. Here’s …

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Mattel adds to diverse Barbie line-up

As Mattel continue to strive towards a complete range of dolls kids can directly relate to the iconic Barbie brand has unveiled a new doll in its collection that represents children with Down Syndrome. The new Barbie with Down Syndrome has been widely praised by disability rights advocates, who see …

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And they’re off – It’s Grand National Day

Marking the 178th time the horses have gathered for this, the most famous of horse races, at 5:15 40 horse will take on the 4 miles and a bit over 30 jumps to be taken before heading into the elbow for the winning dash to the post. We’re no huge …

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Scrabble Day today – It’s the 75th Anniversary too

The original and best, in our humble opinion at least, word game, Scrabble is 75 (ish) today. It is definitely International Scrabble Day and 75 years since its creations so lets celebrate all on one day shall we? You can find all the history of the game over on its …

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Playmobil Ferrari enters the showroom

A Ferrari SF90 Stradale from Playmobil joins the growing range of iconic vehicles in playform to further create the need to remove books and family photos from your shelves and make way for their motors. It is a sleek looker on the outside and has decent detail on the inside …

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These spin us right round baby round round – The Spirograph range expands

The original colouring-in set, Spirograph, is in ship-shape with the continued expansion of their range and manages to appeal to kids and kidults in equal measure. The prices of the sets range between £12 and £25 so an ideal gift or a rainy day purchase. The definitive Spirograph toy was …

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