Meet the man with the world’s largest collection of Hot Wheels model cars – a record he’s held for nearly two decades. Mike Zarnock, 63, is something of a celebrity in the collectibles world and keeps his 30,000 cars in 2,500 square feet of storage space in his home. HeRead More →
A Derbion toy store will double in size by moving to a brand new store in the city’s mall. Toy Planet, which was just crowned Independent Toy Retailer of the Year (multi-store) at the 2021 Toy Industry Awards, will soon be moving from its current unit next to Starbucks onRead More →
Parents have received an urgent safety warning about a children’s bath toy, which has been recalled over choking concerns. The toy from Chinese online discount store AliExpress, popular with UK shoppers due to its low prices, is one of several products on the site to be recalled this week byRead More →
A safety advisory has been issued for a popular children’s toy sold on eBay Ireland. Concerns of “choking and hearing damage” have been identified by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission over a set of rubber duckies sold on the online site. They said: “A safety issue has been identifiedRead More →
A popular Burton toy store had reason to celebrate after being named the best in the country – and now bosses have revealed the secret to their success. Midco Toys in The Octagon Shopping Center won the 2021 Toy Industry Awards for Independent Toy Retailer of the Year (Multi-Store). OwnerRead More →
A toy store owner has warned consumers to ‘buy now’ to avoid Christmas disappointment, fearing lingering supply chain issues could lead to higher prices and empty shelves. Robert Gliddon, the owner of Gliddons Toy Shop in Sidmouth, Devon, said there would be shortages and price hikes this Christmas. He said:Read More →
The boss of a popular toy show has warned of Christmas shortages – telling parents if they ‘see it, buy it’. Geoff Sheffield, commercial director of The Entertainer, spoke on Monday morning as businesses continue to grapple with supply chain issues. With less than 100 days until Christmas, Mr SheffieldRead More →
The Entertainer toy store will open its first branch in Swansea. The boutique is set to open its doors on Saturday October 2 and it promises an exciting first day. As one of the UK’s leading toy retailers, the store stocks a huge range of children’s toys, including brands suchRead More →
The magic of visiting a toy store has certainly rubbed off on the locals of Burton, as they flocked to Midco Toymaster in its first three months at its new largest store in town. Midco opened in new, larger premises in The Octagon shopping center in April when shoppers linedRead More →
A popular Liverpool ONE store has closed after less than a year as it prepares to move. World famous Hamleys toy store opened on Paradise Street in September 2020 and has proven hugely popular with families ever since. The Liverpool ONE store has now closed, leaving no trace – butRead More →
A former nurse who runs an online ‘husband and wife sex toy store’ has revealed how her TV debut alongside Davina McCall showing ways to improve sex for postmenopausal viewers sparked a month of activity in just two hours. Dubbed the ‘queen of lube’ on social media, sexual health andRead More →