RECOMMENDED: NEW PRODUCTS 37 CHILLAFISH: +32 496 58 59 62
Bunzi is a gradual balance trainer bike, which creator Chillafish believes to be the most easy to learn balance trainer for kids.
Bunzi riders start on three wheels in stable mode, and can switch when they’re ready for a two wheel balance training mode. There are two seat positions (low and high) to adapt to the growing child.
These innovations mean Bunzi riders can learn to balance at their own pace, and can switch back from two wheels to three if they aren’t comfortable. Styled to look like a bunny, this ride-on even has a little storage container in the seat to let kids take their valuables along the way. Contact seppe@chillafish.com for more information.
TEMPLE RUN GAMES SPIN MASTER: 01628 535 000
The top grossing Temple Run app, available on both iOS and Android platforms, has had over 100 million downloads to date. 31 per cent of kids who have played the
Temple Run app game also want a Temple Run toy or game (Dubit research, ToyNews July 2012). Well, now all the speed and thrills of the Temple Run app can be enjoyed in the ultimate multiplayer board game and a great fun and fast card game. In the latter, the evil demon monkeys are on the run... after you. Follow the Idol’s
commands to play your action cards. But hurry up – if you hear the monkeys screech, they’ll slow you down. Get rid of your cards first, and you win.
In the family board game Temple Run Danger Chase, the Evil Demon Monkey is on your tail. Roll the dice and race against the clock to move across the infinite game board to escape. The fast-action gameplay of Temple Run will keep players on their toes, as they compete against family and friends to outrun the demon monkey.
NINTENDO TOYS FIVE ELEMENT: 07804 311 645
Five Element Distribution has revealed a wide selection of officially licensed merchandise products to accompany the forthcoming Nintendo Wii U video games console. Among the exciting new products available are large super-sized 80cm Mario and 60cm Yoshi plush, as well as additions to the Sanei plush range, including popular characters such as Wario, Luigi, Baby Mario, Baby Luigi
and Diddy Kong. Other great lines include a range of first to market Sanei cushions featuring Mario, Yoshi and Thwomp, as well as 12cm Pullback Karts. Five Element also has some top new releases from other popular video game licences, including Professor Layton plush, Zelda Link plush and a range of Kirby plush to support the cute character’s 20th anniversary in gaming.
ROOM ON THE BROOM GAMES PAUL LAMOND: 020 7254 0100
Paul Lamond Games has launched a Room on the Broom Dragon Chase board game, a 24- piece floor puzzle and a 4 in 1 puzzle. The Room on the Broom floor puzzle contains extra-large pieces, is suitable for smaller fingers and has a high quality finish. The puzzle is presented in a handy and sturdy box with a plastic carry handle. The 4 in 1 puzzle contains a 24, 20, 16 and 12-piece puzzle all in one box.
And finally, children can whoosh and whizz around the beautifully illustrated Dragon Chase board game in search of the various hidden items. The game is also educational, helping kids by both developing their colour recognition and counting skills. Room on the Broom is another award winning picture book and CBeebies show from the creators of the much loved modern classic, The Gruffalo.