Hasbro announces combined Q2 2020 Results

Hasbro the toy giant aquirred Entertainment One (eone) and has announced the first combined results. These have of course been heavily impacted by the covid crisis.

Net revenues for the second quarter 2020 were $860.3m versus $1.2b pro forma revenues in 2019, a decrease of 29%. Hasbro says foreign exchange had a $15.8m negative impact on Q2 revenues, and that a bottom line net loss for the second quarter 2020 was $33.9m versus pro forma net loss of $42.6m in 2019. So not great but still fairly good compared to many sectors. continue reading>>

Argos UK to stop printing physical product catalogue

If you are based in the UK or have been to the UK you may of noticed just about every town and retail park has an Argo store for house items large and small and is hugely popular with people to source Toys all year round but especially at Christmas time.

I know many kids who used to flick, rip and turn through the plastic sweet smelling catalogue and you wished for a certain toy, play-set, video game or console, to help the nagging and making sure your parents knew the one you wanted. You wouldn’t want the wrong Furby, Gremlin, Muppet etc. continue reading>>

New StarWars products have been announced Aug 30th

If you are into your StarWars toys and merchandise,or know a little person who is. Then the recent announcement by StarWars might be of interest if you are based in the US. They are exclusive to Target and Target.com – So there Walmart :p

Starting August 30th 2020 make sure to look for the Trading Outpost collection in stores and online for toys, collectables, fashion items, books, and more, all expanding on the stories and excitement of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Part of the attack on Scarif and the Death Star, the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge droid gets the super-cute POP! bobblehead treatment. continue reading>>

Heroes of Goo Jit Zoo

Hereos of Goo Jit Zoo from Marvel Superheroes could just be the gooiest, stretchiest, and squishiest Superheroes ever. We know lots of kid like soft goo, sticky things so how about this must have toy craze, of superhero goo designs with different characters to make sure lots of noise and play is had whilst playing with this different toys.
At least it will keep them off their screens right for a while anyway. These are predicted to be very popular in 2020.

Wolfpain Heroes of Goo Jit-Zu Figure
Heroes of Goo Jit Zu Figure - Thrash

Get ready for world of goo super battles and playtime fun with a super squishy goo-filled Hero from the Heroes of Goo Jit Zu figures. continue reading>>

Pictionary Air Game

Did you used to play classic Pictionary, well now you can treat yourself and give Pictionary Air a play with your family. Instead of drawing on paper and rushing and what is that supposed to be, you can save thr trees by
drawing in the air and the drawing, sketch, will show on the app installled on you smartphone or tablets!

All you need to do is point the in-app camera at the person attempting to draw and they will appear along with the ‘drawing’ on the screen, seems cool to me.

Pictionary Air Box Image

The set includes one Pictionary Air pen, 112 double-sided clue cards, card box and instructions. And of course if you have extra cards or add on cards from previous family times or gifts that is fine. continue reading>>

Lego Friends Theme Sets

Lego Friends is a Lego Theme of different sets for kids of all ages, although it was started to be aimed more at girls and to capture the girl market. The theme of ‘Lego Friends’ began in 2012 and at the current time there have been 258 different sets, and on checking online I can see 58 listed, plenty of choice of locations, animals, characters to let kids build, play, and interact.

If you are looking for the Friends Central Perk Set from the TV show made from Lego which was released in Sept 19 as part of the 25th Anniversary click here. continue reading>>

Blume Doll Toy Garden Playset

If you would lie to encourage and educate your child in play with dolls, garden and growing, then the Blume Doll and Blume Playset could be for you. These are similar to the L.O.L. but instead of using all that nasty non eco plastic. You can use a Blume doll and add water to unlock the surprises and mysteries within with the Blume Deluxe Secret Surprise Garden Playset!

Blume Doll Toy Garden Playset Image

Simply add water to the items in your Blume Doll playset and watch the surprises come to life!

30 hidden treasures await you and if you can find a rare Blume Doll to collect, you can open the jumbo flowerpot and reveal the surprises inside! continue reading>>

Blume Series 1 Surprise Doll Toy

Roll up roll up read all about toys and a possible new must have toy to keep your children entertained and Introducing Blume this could be the latest collectible craze! And will aim to give the L.O.L. brand a run for its money.

Blume dolls come packaged hidden inside their flower pots, so then you just need to add water to the Blume pot, and watch them grow and bloom right before your eyes! Who new gardening was so fast.

Blume Doll S1 Image Toy

Each Blume Doll comes with crazy squishy hair that matches their distinctive personalities, outfits and styles. If you don’t like the outfit? You can mix and match, accessories & friends between the dolls with ease. continue reading>>

Toys for Toddlers Christmas Gift Guide 2019

Are you a little bored of the same toys which come out every Christmas Maybe looking for some great Christmas gift ideas for toddlers and little people, to make this year a little bit different.

Here we will detail some of our favourite to-dos for toddlers this season and of course, if you happen to be reading this at a different season, we hope this helps.

Fed up with the same old toys that come out each Christmas?

Looking for some great Christmas gifts for toddlers this year that are a little different? If so check out our favourites….

Peter Rabbit Maracas Set: Toddlers will love shaking these brightly-coloured wooden maracas and the illustrations they’ll love. I am a big kid now, but I still remember my Mum getting the Peter Rabbit books and presents, defiantly helped me to recognise animals and story time. continue reading>>