Toys & Games Investigated
FAO Schwarz today has announced its plans to offer even more ways for shoppers in the U.S.A to buy from its eclectic mix of extraordinary playthings this Christmas. Whilst millions enjoy a unique experience at the famous New York and Las Vegas stores, customers will soon be able to buy from 585 dedicated FAO Schwarz-branded boutiques within Toys “R” Us. Its e-commerce site, FAO.com, has also been relaunched.Continue Reading
Mattel has reached a settlement, said to be the equivalent of $50 million, which will resolve the consumer class-action over the company’s recalls of toys with excessive lead levels in paints and small magnets that could become loose and cause harm if swallowed.Continue Reading
The Disney Store is planning a multi-million pound refurbishment of every one of its 340 stores in the U.S. and Europe.Continue Reading
The 5th November 1909 was the day that Frank Winfield Woolworth, in the city of Liverpool, opened his first shop in Britain. 100 years, to the day, Alworths will stage the grand opening of a business that will be run in the spirit of the now defunct general store.Continue Reading
Action Man is set to make a come-back after three years of absence. However, you’ll only find this hero in selected Tesco stores and via Tesco Direct online.
The British supermarket chain are stocking five different Action Man lines and expect them to sell in their thousands due to the large number of requests made by the public. Prices start from £5 for Action Man Global Mission.
None of the initial range feature the famous military doll in combat fatigues.
Action Man figures are available from Tesco Direct.
Argos have announced their own list of top toys for Christmas 2009. The catalogue retailer expects racing rodents Go Go Pets to be the run-away favourite.
FurReal Lulu Cuddlin’ Kitten also features in Argos’ list, with the company describing this battery fed animal trend as “poopless pets”.Continue Reading
A new Toy shop has opened, on Monday 14th September 2009, in Great Britain’s Selfridges department store on Oxford Street. The new shop, hosted on the forth floor, promises to provide present-buying inspiration and many of the best toys available. Continue Reading
Hundreds of Toys R Us stores are conveniently popping-up across the United States, just in time for the holiday shopping season. Called ‘Toys R Us Holiday Express’, these stores will appear in more than 80 malls and other shopping centres and more than 260 shops within the company’s Babies R Us stores.Continue Reading
This September Character Online are offering a chance to win an Anipalz World Pet and an Anipalz Playcentre.
The competition runs for the entire month of September, to enter follow this link.Continue Reading
Fans of the best selling novel and popular movie, Twilight, will be able to own Barbie versions of the central characters, Edward Cullen and Bella Swan.
From the Barbie Collector Pink Label range, these dolls will feature replica outfits from the Twilight movie. Edward Cullen is styled with his familiar piercing eyes, wild hair and vampire complexion. However, the sculpt and hair style of the Bella Swan doll owes more to the influence of the Barbie.Continue Reading