SECTOR GUIDE: CONSTRUCTION TOMY
Tomy predicts the Chuggington StackTrack to be a big hit throughout 2014, as it combines construction and classic train play based on the hit CBeebies show. This year sees a new ‘taking it to the top’ strategy with a collection of escalators and lifts to move trains and equipment up the elevated tracks. Each StackTrack playset can be built in multiple ways and each set connects together. The new Tunnel and
Bridge Playset includes a high-performance Brewster, a tunnel and overhead signal. Kids can race Brewster through the stop and go tunnel and create multiple layouts, or connect the set to their existing play-sets to create their own designs.
The star of the collection
is the Brewster Big Build Set, featuring Brewster, Tyne working cranes and elevators.
Stack Track track and a 360 degree spinning turntable. New
character engines
also join the gang with Chuggineers Zack, Cormac and Chuggineer
Fletch and Tyne. The Chuggington Wooden
Meanwhile, the Working Wheels Set allows kids to crank HP Koko up the Working Wheels Yard escalator, re-fuel at the fuel hangar and race him down the track. The Checker Station comes with a HP Wilson, a manual elevator, swing gates and a modern City Station stop. For Chuggington action on the move, the portable Chug Patrol Headquarters is able to store track and engines and features HP Wilson, a chug patrol car,
Railway features real wood constructions and is compatible with other wooden train systems. Tomy’s Wilson’s Lift and
Load Figure Eight Set comes with Wilson, a cargo car and a crane. Finally, hero engines Chug
Patroller Calley With CP3 Water Blaster and Speed Fleet Hanzo are also set to join the line-up, alongside two new Chug Patrol Wagons, CP4, Stretch Car With engine and CP6. 0208 722 7300
GOLDFISH & BISON
Goldfi sh & Bison is introducing a strong line-up for 2014, featuring new developments for the illuminated Laser Pegs construction system. The new ranges will be
available from autumn this year, priced between £5.99 to £79.99. Laser Pegs has revealed a partnership with the National Geographic brand, with a new range enabling kids to recreate Laser Peg models based on pre- historic creatures, famous landmarks and more. Fans can also look
forward to portable play solutions that kids can construct on the move. Meanwhile, Zippy Do
is a three in one construction toy that lights up in colour. The Zippy Do comes with a portable, battery operated core that
can light up. With 22 interchangeable pieces, kids can build a Helicopter, Plane and Car. The Mobile Power Source is the smallest Laser Pegs Power Base, allowing kids to take Laser Peg toys on the go. The MPS range includes three building kits: Robot, Helicopter and Aircraft. Finally, the new Laser
Pegs 9100 Power Block enables kids to build eight diff erent Light Up model cars with rolling wheels. The Laser Pegs Power Block Series Kit comes with 83 tinted construction parts and a super charged Power Base 0208 326 26 26
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