Toys
# toys - Sunday 24 March, 2013
9 toys you grew up with… that are actually terrible
Sorry, but your fond memories are wrong.
# toys - Wednesday 6 March, 2013
PIC: Lego spillage shuts down US road
Drivers were said to be bricking it. (Sorry.)
# toys - Monday 14 January, 2013
WATCH: Toy Story, recreated scene by scene using real toys
You got a friend in me…
# toys - Wednesday 12 December, 2012
Late shoppers may be penalised as stores run low on toys and tablets
This is not a drill. Furbys are heading towards extinction and iPad Minis are all sold out.
# toys - Tuesday 4 December, 2012
Good news: Houston’s Andre Johnson spent 19 grand on kids in protective services today
He just let 12 kids loose in Toys ‘R’ Us and picked up the bill.
# toys - Friday 30 November, 2012
‘Spectacular performance’ to open this year’s Toy Show
And the theme of this year’s show has been revealed…
# toys - Tuesday 13 November, 2012
Breastfeeding baby doll: creepy or groundbreaking?
Some say Breast Milk Baby is forcing children to be too grown-up – but others argue opposition to it is due to the taboo surrounding breastfeeding.
# toys - Thursday 8 November, 2012
Irish consumers will be highest spenders in Europe this Christmas
Two thirds of Irish consumers also say they will focus on supporting the local economy this festive season.
# toys - Sunday 28 October, 2012
In pics: What does a teddy bear museum in China look like?
This is what it looks like.
# toys - Tuesday 16 October, 2012
‘Unwanted toys’ initiative could help raise money for those with disabilities
Argos and Enable Ireland have set up the ‘Toy Exchange’ initiative which will see unwanted toys go towards raising money to support children and adults with disabilities.
# toys - Sunday 14 October, 2012
Pictures: The greatest toys of all time, ever
Top Trumps, Transformers, and Sylvanian Families. Who else made the cut…
# toys - Friday 31 August, 2012
Lego’s new girl toys get profit rocketing at Danish toymaker
41 per cent increase in profits as Irish toy shops see consumers snap up new range of toys aimed at girls.
# toys - Monday 23 July, 2012
# toys - Friday 6 July, 2012
Best-sellers: 10 of the greatest products of all time
24/7 Wall Street has compiled a list of the most popular products in history … and some of the results are surprising.
# toys - Thursday 28 June, 2012
Apologies in advance: This is a Christmas story.. but it’s about toys
Hamleys of London have released their top ten predictions for Christmas, and it includes Cabbage Patch Dolls and Subbuteo…
# toys - Friday 22 June, 2012
Parents warned not to let children swallow magnets
Two recent cases in the UK have led to a letter of warning being published in the medical journal The Lancet.
# toys - Sunday 20 May, 2012
9 fictional film items we really, really wish existed
Lightsabres, hoverboards, and Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory – will someone invent them for us please?
# toys - Wednesday 11 January, 2012
# toys - Monday 5 December, 2011
Late Late Toy Show draws 1.4m viewers
Host Ryan Tubridy said he thought the Irish people “needed to smile” last Friday – and let’s hope liked what they saw, as the show broke a 17-year national television record.
# toys - Friday 2 December, 2011
In photos: A sneak peek at the Late Late Toy Show…
Ryan Tubridy and guests get to grips with this year’s Toy Show set.
# toys - Wednesday 2 November, 2011
Top 10 toys your ankle-biters will want this Christmas
Let’s face it – Christmas shopping is terrifying. Take out the guess work with Toy Show Experience’s selection of top ten toys for this year…
# toys - Friday 19 August, 2011
Mini-monarchy: Now you can buy William and Kate wedding dolls
The royal replicas are on shelves, and poor Kate isn’t looking her best. We’ve got the pictures…
# toys - Tuesday 19 July, 2011
Far from child’s play: 9 weird, offensive and downright dangerous kids’ toys
As a breast-feeding doll goes on sale in the US, TheJournal.ie looks at some of the most ill-advised children’s products ever.
# toys - Wednesday 1 June, 2011
Peppa Pig to become a puddle-splashing billionaire with US toy deal
The makers of kids’ sensation Peppa – who already has her own theme park – will be cashing in after signing a $1billion merchandising contract in the States.
# toys - Friday 26 November, 2010
Dry your Tiny Tears: these are the top childhood toys
As the Late Late Toy Show reconvenes on RTE tonight, TheJournal.ie gets misty-eyed at the memory of Manta Force, Sindy, Mr Frosty and the Big Red Fun Bus.
# toys - Saturday 2 October, 2010
Fisher Price forced to recall toys
Toy manufacturer recalls more than 3,000 toys and high chairs in Ireland as part of global recall.








































