Category: Toys and Games

Categories / Film and TV, Kids, Toys and Games

Emu arm puppet returns

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Emu

Sadly, Rod Hull has long departed, but we still have Emu, returning here as a large or small puppet.

What can you say, except this is an official replica of the original 1970s (and 80s) Emu (more professional in many ways), giving you license to attack friends and family at will. Because as we  all know, it isn't you, it's the Emu. And of course, you can manipulate that sift beak into various expressions, just for added effect.

Who knows…it could be a whole new career for you in light entertainment – and all for just £14.95.

Find out more at the Firebox website

Categories / Toys and Games

Fisher Price 1960s Two Tube TV

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It's somehow comforting to know that all the old toys we remember from our childhood are still doing the rounds today – like the Fisher Price Two Tube TV.

Amazingly, this has been around since 1966, remade and re-invented for generations since, but somehow never straying far from the original. For your money, you don't get a lot – a carry round plastic TV that allows you mix nursery rhymes with cartoon images. But when you're at pre-school age, that's pretty much all you want.

And all for £14.99.

Find out more at the Hawkin's Bazaar website

Categories / Books, Toys and Games

McDonald’s Pre-Happy Meal Toys from the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies

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Apparently there are serious collectors of the toys given away with McDonald’s meals. Hence the need for this book “McDonald's Pre-Happy Meal Toys from the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies” by Joyce and Terry Losonsky.

Although I’m not a collector of such toys myself, I’m intrigued by this book as a record of a bygone age. The authors have produced similar guides covering more recent times since the Happy Meal was introduced in 1979, but this period looks more interesting. As well as photographs of the toys, the book also includes detials of jingles, slogs and advertisements used, so it should be a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in advertising too.

It is available to buy from Amazon for just under £20.

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Mickey Mouse Tin Toy

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Paul Smith is selling a Mickey Mouse Tin Toy that is aimed at grown-up collectors.

The retro collectable Mickey is advised as only be suitable for ages 13 and above. Made in Japan, Mickey is made from entirely from tin and measures 13.5cm.

He costs £35 and if you want a companion to keep him company, there is also a similar Minnie Mouse figure also available. Visit the Paul Smith website to buy.

Categories / Bags, Toys and Games

Sega Mega Drive 20th anniversary tote bag

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Is it really 20 years since the Sega Mega Drive adorned our bedrooms? Apparently so – and to celebrate, the Sega Mega Drive 20th anniversary tote bag has been introduced.

Sadly, this is Japan only (officially), although there is a US mail order outlet too with worldwide shipping. More on that later, first the bag. It’s an oversized tote, with enough room for a vintage console and much more besides. The detailing of course, is the Mega Drive itself, with an extra side pocket in the cartridge slot.

It’s a head-turner and you can bag one from Himeya Shop for $55, plus the cost of shipping to your particular country. Don’t hang around – these are sure to sell out quickly.

Find out more at the Himeya Shop website

Via Technabob

Categories / Cars and Bikes, Toys and Games

Build Your Own VW Camper Van

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Camper

Know someone with too much time on their hands? Or better still someone with spare time and a love of old vehicles? Well, that person is the ideal candidate for the Build Your Own VW Camper Van.

Just like an old model kit, you get all the parts, small screws and instructions to create your very own VW van And not just any old model, it’s a van with metal body, opening doors, ‘pull back and go’ motor, lights and dashboard.

Cheap too – the kit costs just £7.95.

Find out more at the Bloomsbury website