Remember the black MacBook that was on sale from 2006-2008? It was the first Mac I'd ever considered buying. It made the company look like a rebel at a time when Apple was anything but. (It was during the height of the "Apple white" design ...
The raft of new sets includes licensed titles from Studio Pets and The Simpsons as well as launches from fan favourites Wasgij and Falcon de Luxe. UK puzzle firm Jumbo Games has launched a raft of over 20 new adult jigsaw puzzles, ...
Duff Beer, the iconic fictional beer adored by the lead character of Homer from the popular American cartoon series 'The Simpsons', is all set for global release. Thouh the drink has been sold in various versions besides being the ...
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The five-minute feature treats fans to commentary from the group's head designer Marcus Besser and graphic designer, Chris Johansson. LEGO has released an exclusive video, offering fans an insider look at the creation of the new LEGO ...
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LEGO believes the success of LEGO Star Wars as a property in its own right means the brand will “stay with us forever”. LEGO Group CEO Jørgen Von Knudstorp told ToyNews that Star Wars fit the firm’s remit for ...
The NPD and BTHA kick off Toy Fair 2015 with news of a 4.4 per cent increase in toy sales for last year. The British toy market achieved a 4.4 per cent increase in 2014, reaching £3 billion at retail and enjoying its best result ...
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LEGO Minifigures fan site suggests that 16 new iconic Springfield characters are en route this year, alongside a LEGO Kwik-E-Mart Hans Moleman, Groundskeeper Willie, Bartman and a whole host of further Springfield characters are rumoured ...
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Marvel, DC, Alien and Planet of the Apes toys have been successful on these shores for the collectables firm. US collectables firm NECA has revealed its top selling properties in the UK. The company boasts toy and collectables ranges ...
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Categories such as arts and crafts are enjoying revival thanks to the latest crazes sweeping the playgrounds. Loom Bands, LEGO Minifigures and Panini cards are helping to boost traditional play, according to the latest results from NPD. ...
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Billed as 'the next generation of chess' the game uses Soldiers, Tanks, Fighter Jets, Helicopters, Generals and Presidents. Chess playing will become extinct unless it evolves to represent the modern day, says the inventor of Nexchess, ...
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Fox has released a host of new screen shots from the upcoming LEGO episode. Fox has released a host of new screen shots from the upcoming and much anticipated The Simpsons LEGO episode. In celebration of the long running comedy ...
The episode, titled Brick Like Me, is the most expensive Simpsons episode ever created. Fox has revealed the first look at the upcoming LEGO episode of The Simpsons. The shot, posted on the The Simpsons Facebook page, sees Homer ...
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Firm works with a number of entertainment and gaming companies to deliver a box of goodies and collectables. US monthly licensed treats and toys subscription box, Loot Crate, is reporting “awesome reaction” from the UK market. ...
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LEGO House, Hot Wheels Homer cars and guest stars figure range heading to retail to mark the milestone. Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products has detailed a range of toy and collectibles partnerships to celebrate The Simpsons' 25th ...
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The new Chrome app features a virtual tool kit, allowing users to drag different sizes, shapes and colours of LEGO bricks into place on a blank base board. With a film on the way and numerous partnerships in the pipeline, including the ...