Entries in ‘April 2012’ (1)

The Toyologist: The great outdoors
Thursday, 5th April 2012 at 10:27 am

The Toyologist: The great outdoors

Just when I thought I’d managed to slow the passage of time (well at least it felt like I was cramming more into a working week than last year) the Easter holidays have crept up on me, totally by surprise.

Spoilt for choice?
Wednesday, 11th April 2012 at 10:31 am

Spoilt for choice?

In his inaugural column, ToyTalk owner and editor, David Smith, looks at the vast array of new toys released each year from a consumer point-of-view.

COUNTER INSURGENT: Not very appy
Friday, 13th April 2012 at 9:00 am

COUNTER INSURGENT: Not very appy

Our ever-opinionated mystery retailer casts their discerning eye over the new wave of appcessory toys.

The Toyologist: Loving low-tech
Friday, 13th April 2012 at 11:07 am

The Toyologist: Loving low-tech

This week Peter Jenkinson wonders whether kids are over-indulging in digital.

JON SALISBURY: Are toys 'on trend' at the moment?
Tuesday, 17th April 2012 at 9:58 am

JON SALISBURY: Are toys 'on trend' at the moment?

Looking at all the coverage after show season, someone in the media has obviously decided that we are currently worthy of special attention, so we must be doing something right...

The Toyologist: A Marvel-ous week
Friday, 20th April 2012 at 10:39 am

The Toyologist: A Marvel-ous week

Despite rain stopping play on his inaugural Toyology Outdoor Toy Awards, a certain blockbuster movie release manages to cheer up our columnist.

INSIDE TRADER: The future of app toys
Thursday, 26th April 2012 at 11:03 am

INSIDE TRADER: The future of app toys

This month, ToyNews’ Inside Trader, Steve Reece takes a closer look at the growing app toys category and asks if they are pure gold or fool’s gold for toy suppliers.

The Toyologist: Appy Days (and nights)
Friday, 27th April 2012 at 11:12 am

The Toyologist: Appy Days (and nights)

This week Peter Jenkinson wonders if 2012 could be the year of the app toy.

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