Amazon reveals the top 10 toys for Christmas
Here are the top toys for Christmas 2025 This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The countdown to Christmas is officially underway, and we’re more than ready for the holidays. If you’re unsure what to buy the little ones in your life, then Amazon has got […]
4 months ago
Hasbro announces that Mr Potato Head is now gender neutral
The company explained the decision, saying “culture has evolved”. Hasbro has announced that Mr Potato Head, the famous toy with the removable eyes, ears, nose, moustache, arms and feet, is now gender neutral. The toy, which has been in existence for 70 years and gained newfound popularity after its first appearance in Toy Story, is […]
5 years ago
Over 51,000 “unsafe” or “non-compliant” children’s toys destroyed in Ireland
The risks found in over 51,000 toys ranged from potential choke hazards to chemical issues. Over 51,000 children’s toys have been destroyed in Ireland, having been found to be “unsafe” or “non-compliant”. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has revealed that it has destroyed approximately 51,392 potentially unsafe children’s toys ahead of a warning […]
5 years ago
Iconic American toyshop FAO Schwarz to open its first store in Ireland
Just in time for Christmas, too. American retail giant FAO Schwarz today announced plans to set up its first Irish location, based out of Arnotts department store on Henry Street, Dublin. In a statement, the company said: “The Arnotts store will embody the ‘Return to Wonder’ theme across 6,000 sq ft of retail space, offering customers play-based […]
7 years ago
We’ve reached peak 90s nostalgia as Tamagotchis are set to return
What a time to be alive. Tamagotchis – the so-called ‘digital pets’ which first appeared in Japan in 1996 and around the world soon after – are coming back and we couldn’t be more excited. Before Pokemon, before Digimon, before The Sims, Tamagotchis supplied a little LCD blob for you to look after. Encased in a […]
8 years ago
Smyths Toystore recalls children’s electric racing set due to potential fire threat
The store has been warned of “several incidents” where the plug posed an issue. Smyths Toystore is recalling a popular children’s electric racing set as a certain batch may potentially pose a fire threat. The “Furious Challenger Electric Racing Set” has been taken off shelves as “several incidents” involving the plug/charger have been reported. The […]
8 years ago