Cutting edge technologies are changing the face of children’s toys forever. Whilst there will always be a place for traditional toys, the breathtaking advancement of electronic and tech toys means that more and more toys now have integrated microchips, battery-operated moving parts and internet connections to expand their potential.
Speak & Spell – the wonderful looking electronic toy from Texas Instruments that was released in 1978 to delighted children all over the world, marked a revolution in the popularity of computer and electronic toys. The craze for having electronics in toys continued to grow in the 1980s with games like Simon attracting a popular following. This was followed by the explosive launch of Nintendo’s Game Boy in 1989 and then robotic pets – particularly Tamagotchi – that managed to capture public imagination right through the 1990s and into the 21st Century.
The original online book seller now sells virtually every product you can imagine... including toys!
Now featuring a dedicated toy department, Play.com is quickly becoming a major player in the drive for low priced toys.
Specialist seller of video games for PC's and consoles, as well as keeping a huge selection of Games Workshop products.
Online shopsfeaturing characters from popular Nintendo franchises such as Super Mario Bros, Legend of Zelda, Pokemon, and Kirby.
Family run independent toy and model shop with a big radio control section. They also stock a range of plastic kits, dolls house furniture, glues, airbrushes and general craft materials.
Specialises in educational, learning and creative arts & crafts.
Sells the very best selection of all the latest jigsaw puzzles.
UK supplier of the unique Sorgenfresser soft 'worry eater' dolls.
