A LEGO kit of the Sydney Opera House will be released on the 1 st September 2013.
2,989 bricks are used in this model, that recreates the unmistakable roof-lines and complex angled walls of the Australian landmark.Continue Reading
12 June 2013
The Entertainer Promise to Stop using “Boy” and “Girl” Signs in its Stores
Growing toy shop chain, The Entertainer, has promised to remove signs that indicate that areas of its store contain products specifically for boys or girls. A meeting was held between senior management from The Entertainer and a campaign group called Let Toys Be Toys, whose aim is to stop retailers from “… limiting children’s imaginations [...]
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12 June 2013
LEGO Maps 150 Years of History and the Future of London Underground
Maps of the London Underground, made entirely from LEGO bricks, have been unveiled today at the ticket halls of five stations. Commonly referred to (both with and without affection) as the “Tube”, London’s subterranean network of railways is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Each map is different and shows how this busy public transport network has evolved; [...]
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11 June 2013
Moshi Monsters Cartoon TV Series in the Works
Moshi Monsters will soon be a cartoon series, as Mind Candy (the company behind the popular online game toy brand) plans 52, eleven minute episodes. Darran Garnham – Mind Candy’s Chief Business Development Officer- will open distribution discussions with broadcasters at Licensing Expo in Vegas next week. With a target audience of 6 to 12 [...]
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11 June 2013
The Hobbit : The Desolation of Smaug – The First Movie Trailer
The first trailer for The Hobbit : Desolation of Smaug, has been released by Warner Brothers. Based on a relatively slender novel, the motion picture version of The Hobbit will be a trilogy of films. Directed by Peter Jackson, many in the toy and licensing industries will hope that the cinematic success of The Lord [...]
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5 June 2013
Toy Recall: Bright Starts ‘Start Your Senses’ Zebra due to Chemical Risk
Bright Starts ‘Start Your Senses’ Zebra has been recalled by Kids II, its supplier, because a chemical (undisclosed) used in this product does not fully comply with the statutory requirement for chemical risks. The Toy Detectives know that the non-compliant chemical was used in the colouring of parts of this item. However, not all of [...]
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16 April 2013
Thomas & Friends Magazine Recalled Due to Toy Strangulation Hazard
Thomas & Friends magazine, issue 661 sold since 3rd April, has been recalled by its publishers, Egmont UK. A toy hay bale – that was a part of an included ten piece Spring Farm play set – can be unravelled and is considered to be a potential strangulation hazard.
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8 April 2013
Barbie As You’ve Never Seen Her Before
Artist Eddi Aguirre Cendejaz has produced a picture of Barbie, imagining what she might look like with the heavy make-up we are used to seeing on the world famous fashion doll. Lipstick, false eyelashes, mascara, foundation and blush are all removed in the pictures; some less-than bright white teeth and a few loose strands of hair are [...]
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29 March 2013
Tamagotchi Can Now Enjoy Life on iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch
Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. is now available as an app for Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices. The game app is based on the original popular virtual pet but in colour, with higher resolution graphics and more characters. Like the Android version, that was released earlier this year, Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. is only available in the United [...]
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18 March 2013
Children Pictured with their Favourite Things Tells a Different Toy Story
The simplest of possessions are rarely as cherished as they are during childhood. Like many, it was a selection of toys that were my favourite things; with fond memories of Lego and soft toys. Photographer Gabriele Galimberti travelled the world taking pictures of children with their favourite objects on display in her 18 month-long project.
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