construction toys, will be the centrepiece of the extended Goldfish & Bison portfolio. Laser Pegs are also compatible with other construction sets. Each comes with multiple suggestions for a range of models, and additional instructions are available to download. Having already enjoyed success in the US, Laser Pegs will hit the UK and Europe for autumn 2013. An app that accompanies the range is also available and enables kids to build virtual constructions online.
Wham-O continues to go from strength to strength, with more retailers adding Hula Hoop and Frisbee, while a variety of new products in the best selling Arctic Force range will also be on show. The Zip-Itz and Click-Itz fashion bracelets will also be available to see. Already a top selling line in the US, the firm is hoping it will have the same impact in the UK. Finally, there will also be TV-supported games from Megableu, as well as a new range of Marvel pocket money collectables. GALLERY 149 020 8326 2626
WORLDS APART Worlds Apart’s new Horrible
Histories boys’ collectables and interactive battle arena is the first in a range of toys based on the children’s history book series.
The brand is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2013. Worlds Apart’s line will include iconic characters from the Roman and Egyptian era, creating a range of figures and battle arenas that combine action and
collectable heroes, as well as
strategy for older boys. There will also be armies,
accessories and game cards. Worlds Apart will also be launching new Tatty Teddy & My Blue Nose Friends characters and play-sets, plus showcasing a new product line with hot new licences for autumn/winter 2013 in its Go Glow range. Hero by Go Glow is a 3 in 1 motion activated room guard, voice recorder and torch. The product will be launching in the
Turtles and Monsters licences. Indeed, Turtles is a big new licence, with other lines including Go Glow Pal, Go Glow Light, ReadyBed, play tent and new Ninja Training Bag. In girls’ collectables, the firm will show off the newest additions to the My Blue Nose Friends line, while it will also be launching ride-on and pull-along suitcase Skoot in two new colours. STAND B130 0800 389 8591
B KIDS B Kids will be
presenting a new Eco range of nursery toys at Olympia, combining the qualities of wood and eco plastic.
The Soft n Safe collection features a range of interactive, educational toys suitable for 12 months up to 24 months. Products include the Sorting Cube, Pounding Shape Bench, Tap ‘n Tilt Roller Rack, Race ‘n Drop Track and the See ‘n Spin Alphabet Rack.
New to the Shrinkles range are Power Rangers and I Love Cupcakes. Users simply colour the pictures, cut them to shape and watch them magically shrink seven times smaller and seven times thicker in the oven. Badges, key fobs, fridge magnets and jewellery can be created. The firm is also introducing the ShrinkJet, the sheet that you can print through an ink jet printer to shrink photos of family, friends and pets to create personalised items.
H GROSSMAN
A mixture of dinosaurs, zombies, scooters and classic licences will make up the Grossman stand. A new range of safety gear, Helmuttz, will be launching, Deadstone Valley collectables will be extended, while new colours will join the Elektra scooters line. Licensed product will cover Doctor Who, Hello Kitty, Moshi Monsters and Mr Men among others.