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Stick Joins Toy Hall of Fame

John — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:11:43 +0000

The wooden stick is the latest toy to be inducted into the New York based National Toy Hall of Fame

A small selection of wooden sticks, including a pistol shaped stick join such classic toys as the bicycle, the yo-yo, the teddy bear and Monopoly. The stick was one of three items nominated for induction by around 35,000 Americans. The other two toys were the baby doll and the skateboard.

I’m not sure I agree with the decision. Isn’t a stick an object that is used as a toy rather than being an actual toy? If a stick is included then how about a saucepan and wooden spoon – otherwise known, as many parents will know, as a drum!

Evel Knievel Toy Set

John — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:13:50 +0000

When I was still in short pants a friend had this Evel Knievel toy stunt set. I seem to remember that the motorbike went like a rocket! We had hours of fun winding Evel up and making him jump over the accompanying ramps and by also making our own ramps out of piles of hardback books and boxes.

Well, the great news is that this Seventies toy is available again – it’d make a great retro present for boys of all ages! Visit Hawkin Bazaar today and treat someone to this totally fab toy.

Toy Retailers Association Top Toys 2008

John — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:51:40 +0000

The Toy Retailers Association published their list of Dream Toys for 2008 this morning. Their dozen strong list is the only official prediction of what will be the top selling toys this Christmas.

As the publication of the list adds momentum itself, it’s common to see a surge in sales of the listed toys. If there are toys in the list that you want to give as presents you’d be wise to shop early.

Here’s an alphabetical list of this dream toys with the RRP listed – we’ve added links to popular toy stockists who sell the toys too. You’ll often get the toys for less than the RRP – and look out for free p&p offers from the likes of amazon and John Lewis.

Baby Born with Magic Potty – £33.99

Stocked by amazon, John Lewis, Woolworths

Bakugan Starter Pack – £12.99

Stocked by amazon, Woolworths

Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix – £15.99

See the complete range in our Ben 10 toy shop.

Catcha Beast – £19.99

Stocked in red, blue and assortment at amazon, John Lewis

Cupcake Maker – £29.99

Stocked by amazon, John Lewis, Woolworths

Elmo Live – £59.99

Stocked by amazon, John Lewis, Woolworths

FurReal Buscuit My Lovin Pup – £149.99

Stocked by amazon, John Lewis, Woolworths

High School Musical 3 Musical Dance Mat – £22.99

Still waiting for this latest toy.

In The Night Upsy Daisy and Her Chase and Play Bed – £34.99

Visit our store for a wide range of Night Garden toys, books, and more. Also at Woolworths

My Life Portable Console – £49.99

Stocked by amazon, John Lewis

Rescue Pals Swim To Me Puppy – £29.99

Stocked by amazon, John Lewis

Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer – £29.99

Stocked by amazon, John Lewis

Toys With Magnets Safety Warning

John — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:38:48 +0000

Under new rules approved by the European Commission last week, toys containing magnets will have to carry compulsory safety warnings.

This is as a result of the product recalls of 2007 and including such popular toys as Polly Pocket, Barbie, Batman and Doggy Day Care. Small magnets used in these toy sets could fall out and then be swallowed by young children. Mattel did undergo a full product recall last year to address the problem (source) with their own product ranges.