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Lego Toy Story – the Army Men

Jill — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:06:36 +0000

Despite their tiny stature, Toy Story’s ‘Army Men’ have been some of the most popular characters from the films. Now Lego brings you their version, four Green Army Men complete with an army jeep and all the equipment you’ll need to complete the mission on time! At just £10, this playset is a bargain, and a great way to get involved in the Toy Story hype as we edge towards the release of the Toy Story 3 movie in June this year.

The Lego Toy Story characters are available from Hamleys.

Meet the Cast of Ben 10!

Jill — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:36:40 +0000

On Saturday 14th Novmber in Brent Cross Toys ‘R’ Us, the cast of the brand new Ben 10 live-action movie ‘Alien Swarm’ will be meeting Ben 10 fans! Not only that, the first 100 visitors will receive a free Alien Force goody bag!

Actors Ryan Kelly (Ben), Nathan Keyes (Kevin), Galadriel Stineman (Gwen) and Alyssa Diaz (Elena) will be in costume and signing “Ben 10: Alien Swarm” postcards a. Humungousaur will also be in-store all day.

Ben 10: Alien Swarm is the fantastic new live-action movie based on the hit animated series Ben 10 Alien Force. The film premieres on Cartoon Network on 28th November at 10am and 4.30pm. Exciting events will be taking place worldwide to support the premiere.

Ben 10: Alien Swarm follows teenage hero Ben Tennyson as he breaks ranks from the Plumbers (a secret organization that battles alien forces) to help Elena, a mysterious young woman, uncover an alien threat to our world. Joining him on his adventures are Gwen and Kevin, super-powered heroes in their own right, who must trust each other’s instincts to help save the day.

Bandai’s Ben 10: Alien Force toy collection is available from Toys R Us stores nationwide.

Celebrate the launch of the new Twilight film

Jill — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:21:54 +0000

Forbidden Planet have a huge new range of Twilight action figures to help you celebrate the launch of Twilight: New Moon on 27th November in UK cinemas. The figures are on sale from a bargain £11.99 right up to £169.99. There are even stand-up posters if you fancy sharing your home with a life-size Edward or Bella!

View the full range at Forbidden Planet.

Ice Age 3 Toys now available

Jill — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:00:16 +0000

Whether Manny’s your all time favourite, or you never get tired of seeing Scrat Wrestling that Acorn, the new range of Ice Age Toys have something to suit you. In Ice Age 3 Dawn of the Dinosaurs, you’ll see Sid, Manny, Diego and the rest of their friends introduced to a whole new exciting world. Act out your favourite scenes with a range of soft toys, all for less than £10. The original trio of Manny, Sid and Diego all come as gorgeous, cuddly plush toys, while Scrat really wrestles, squeaks and chases that acorn all by himself! See the full range here.

Biggest Movie Merchandise Range?

Jill — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:04:38 +0000

Twilight has captured the imagination of not only movie-buffs, but movie merchandisers too. At Forbidden Planet you can get everything from rubber house key caps, to bandannas and jigsaw puzzles – all emblazoned with the star-crossed lovers Bella and Edward. If those aren’t impressive enough, how about a car air-freshener with the Cullen family crest?

Of course, there’s also the usual jewellery, bookmarks, posters and clothes. Our recommended buys are the Action figures. Everyone’s favourite lovers are available together as 7″ Action Figures for just £22.99 – almost 10% off the RRP. All Twilight merchandise is available from Forbidden Planet

Harry Potter and Half Blood Prince Toys

Jill — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:30:39 +0000

With the film just around the corner (UK release 15th July), the Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince toys and computer games have already started to sell out! Toys R Us have placed an order limit on their Wii and Nintendo games – but don’t worry there are still plenty in stock. Forbidden Planet are already taking orders for the Half Blood Prince 2010 calendar, even though it won’t be released until September! They have plenty of Harry Potter 2009 Action Figures in stock now though. If you’re a Harry fan, we suggest buying your film merchandise sooner rather than later, because judging by the chatter online now there will be a rush as soon as the film hits the box office!

If you see any great Harry Potter deals, let us know.

Plush Bolt Toy 34% off on Play.com

Jill — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:01:32 +0000

Play have a great sale on gadgets and games right now. Disney’s Bolt characters are included. This gorgeous 12″ plush of the Superhero Bolt is complete with a waggy tail, flashing eyes and super sonic bark. For just £14.99 you save £8 on the RRP of £22.99 complete with free delivery now from Play.com.

To see our best deals on Bolt’s friend Rhino, take a look at some of our earlier posts.

Terminator Salvation Toys

Jill — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:31:21 +0000

There is no simpler way for a Terminator fan to turn themselves into an ultimate fighting machine than with these simple Endoskeleton sticker patches. Kids can look like a real battle-damaged Terminator with what looks like a metal endoskeleton underneath their skin!

Match these with the Terminator 4 voice changer mask we looked at last week and you could be best dressed at any fancy dress party.

The stickers are suitable for kids aged 4-10 years old and are available as a full set for just £7.99 from Character-Online

Sale on Latest Star Trek figures

Jill — Mon, 25 May 2009 09:57:36 +0000

Forbidden Planet have up to 33% off the figures from the latest Star Trek Movie Their massive range spans 5 pages and includes everything from posters to deluxe prop replicas and costumes. So whether you would like a Starfleet phaser to set to stun, or a little Uhura to call your own, Forbidden Planet is the place to find them. If anyone finds them cheaper – let us know!