Written by our resident toy expert (with over 30-years in the toy industry) this section is designed to provide helpful advice for anyone trying to hunt down the ideal toy.
Top Christmas Toys 2008
Many of the nations retailers like to predict what is going to be the top toy this year. See what major High Street chains think will be the top toys for Christmas 2008.
Toy of The Century
On 30th January 2000, the British Association of Toy Retailers conducted a public poll to determine what toy would be crowned the Toy of the Century. Read the results here.
Classic Board Games
Read our guide to some of the world's classic board games.
Papo
Ever wanted to know a little bit about the history of this quirky French company? Read our introduction to the world of Papo toys.
Bamboo as a material of choice for toys?
Until recently it been been quite unusual to find toys that are made of bamboo, yet a growing interest in sustainable products actually makes it a perfect material to produce toys from. Read about how bamboo wooden toys have found their place into the market here.
Top Toys 2007
Read our rundown of the top Christmas toys for 2007 toys that were announced by The Toy Retailers Association at the annual Dream Toys event.
A traditional Toymaster toyshop selling a huge range of toys
A specialist seller of interesting and sometimes unusual baby items
A specialist Toymaster toy retailer
Specialists in party bag toys and party supplies
An ethical retailer that sells eco-friendly toys