Inside this touchscreen piece of tech are over 40 classic boardgames inside a water-resistant coffee-table-esque exterior that’ll take centre stage in your front room. Play with the kids, play with your mates, let the kids get their mates around and marvel at how much space you’ve saved not having all …
Read More »Outdoor Toy Awards 2022 – Winners announced
AN ABSOLUTE blast was had once again at the awards, plenty of fun in the sun, lots of energy expended and to show our gratitude everyone involved had themselves an outdoor to take home. Now in its sixth year, the Outdoor Toy Awards remain the only dedicated event and the …
Read More »Give the grey matter a workout with this colour watching kit
You’ll immediately recognise the concept from the 70’s circular version which went by the name of that bloke on BGT (White top/ high trouser waistline). This one though, you don;t get it out of a box and insert batteries and start banging oh no, this is a process people. Assemble …
Read More »Danish brick outfit released a dozen sets at LEGO Con
Celebrating their 90th anniversary this year they release 12 sets at their recent online LEGO con event, some of which celebrate the anniversary, others just new sets : 10305 Lion Knights’ Castle 10497 Galaxy Explorer 21189 The Skeleton Dungeon 21190 The Abandoned Village 31207 Floral Art 40452 FC Barcelona Go …
Read More »We nailed some National coverage last week
Not one to show-off or nothing, but I did work very hard to get these pieces in the papers last week so I’m sticking a memory of them right here. We’re all savvy to the fact print has been in steady decline but, there’s no better feeling than flicking through …
Read More »Have a blast with the new NERF mascot
Here is Murph, the Nerf brand’s first official mascot. As you can see, he is Nerf darts from head-to-toe. Murph is part of a big brand campaign for the summer and the character at the centre of the push for the new brand statement – Unleash the Play in You. …
Read More »The Thimble is back – Huzzah! Monopoly see’s sense.
Fans were asked to vote on returning an iconic piece and slammed that stupid T-Rex right out of the game, extinction right ahead of the Jurassic World film release! T’was between the thimble, Wheelbarrow, Iron, Boot, Horse & Rider, or Money Bag with the winner securing 30% to return …
Read More »Wanted – K.I.T.T in Playmobil form, “Right away Michael”
A more iconic ride is hard to find than K.I.T.T. (ok, ok the DeLorean is up there we know). This Playmobil version of the Hoff’s ride is feature laden and with a interior that’s high in detail. Touch the bonnet for original voice clips of K.I.T.T. and to operate …
Read More »Splash, Blast, thank you Hasbro for the Super Soaker Dartfire
In an effort to offer maximum flexibility the NERF boffins have created this Super Soaker/ NERF hybrid – An excellent concept that promises the “Best of both worlds”. Well, that simply cannot be the case. Super Soakers are generally ok, NERF blasters range from OK to outstanding but we’re willing …
Read More »Barbie have added their first transgender doll
Activist and star of Netflix drama Orange is the new black has had the tribute of a Barbie created in the image of the transgender advocate. Saying she was shamed as a child for wanting a Barbie Laverne says “I hope that kids of all gender identities can look at …
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