The ToyTalk Fun Hundred Part 2
The ToyTalk Fun Hundred, our unique listing of the top 100 toys and toy-related products available in the UK, continues today, counting down from 50 to 21.
50 — Dice Maestro Jurassic Wars
This cracking card-and-dice game brings fearsome dinosaurs under your control. The bad news? Your opponent has a dinosaur army as well…
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49 — Babogbaby Bear
This Irish bear sounds even better than he looks. He’ll teach you 33 words in one of the most beautiful languages there is.
48 — Le Toy Van Snow Drop House
Le Toy Van offers many delightful dolls houses, but this one stands out for its beautiful decoration, including a very festive sprinkling of snow on the roof.
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47 — Lamaze Cheese Sorter
This imaginative update of the traditional sorting toy has a trio of variously shaped mice burrowing into a block of soft cheese.
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46 — Hornby Thomas & Friends
Successfully combines the appeal of Thomas the Tank Engine with the exciting world of serious electric train sets.
45 — Manhattan Toy Jumbo Kreechers
Huge versions of Manhattan Toy’s wacky Kreecher Klub cuddly toys, great for sitting on/hiding under.
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44 — Airfix BTK Spitfire
Representing the complete Airfix line of model planes is this, the return of the first ever Airfix Spitfire. It’s a great place to start.
43 — DK LEGO Star Wars Dictionary
If you love Star Wars or LEGO this book will keep you happy for hours. If you love Star Wars and LEGO it is utterly indispensible.
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42 — Flair Evel Knievel Dare Devil Stunt Set
Brilliant in the 1970s, brilliant today. Evel Knievel would definitely approve of this hair-raising, thrill-seeking toy.
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41 — Tomy Tomica
A hit in Japan for decades, Tomica is finally available here as well and allows children to create whole worlds to play in.
40 — WowWee Paper Jamz
Get a taste of the rock star life with these super-svelte guitars that you can play using amazing paper-thin technology.
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39 — Spin Master Liv Dolls
Cool characters, fun accessories and quality dolls make this one of the best doll ranges out there.
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38 — Learning Curve Chuggington die-cast trains
The colourful trains from Chuggington are perfectly recreated in this eye-catching range of sturdily built engines.
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37 — Scalextric Digital Pro GT
When your Scalextric habit gets serious, it’s time to consider this top-end set, featuring four cars and lane-changing technology for intense 1:32-scale racing.
36 — Galt Horrible Histories Jigsaws
History with the nasty bits in pieces — cleverly taps into children’s surprising capacity to be delighted by things that make adults cringe.
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35 — Le Toy Van Car Playmat
All of Le Toy Van’s playmats offer a great platform for play, but the car version is particularly eye-catching. Packed with play-enhancing detail.
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34 — Funky Feet Fashions Deglingos
A completely insane selection of cuddly animals bursting with character and eccentricity. Available in a range of sizes including insanely big.
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33 — Hippychick Wheelybug
A durable, hugely appealing range of ride-ons that youngsters love tearing around on. The smoother the surface, the faster they go.
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32 — Schleich dinosaurs
Schleich brings its legendary attention to detail to bear on the world of prehistoric beasties with spectacular results. Superb role-play toys.
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31 — LEGO Ultimate Vehicle Building Set
675 pieces let you build a large selection of vehicles from the provided instructions, or go off-piste and make up your own.
30 — Meccano Multi Models
There comes a time in every boy’s life when he needs to receive a Meccano set. These Multi Models are a great option, offering a range of builds.
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29 — Little Tikes Premium Wood Kitchen
A big, beautifully made wooden kitchen for youngsters to get busy in. An engrossing role-play toy.
28 — Playmobil African Wildlife
An action-packed theme crammed with rangers, poachers, quad bikes, jeeps, lions, zebras, giraffes, warthogs, vultures, hyenas, ostriches…
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27 — Smart Games Hide and Seek Pirates
More challenging fun from Learning Resources in a game that sets a series of puzzles that get progressively harder.
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26 — Drumond Park Rapidough
A genuine classic in which teams compete to make sculptures out of modelling dough — and guess what they are. Guess too slow and you lose some dough!
25 — Manhattan Toy Groovy Girls
This enormous range of soft dolls and accessories offers endless imaginative play and the dolls all sport confident, spirited expressions.
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24 — Djeco Stories to Create stamps sets
A simple concept with endless options. Create action-packed scenes using the stencils, stamps and layouts provided.
23 — LeapFrog Leapster Explorer
A big viewscreen with dazzling images shows off the huge range of educational games to full advantage in this addictive handheld console.
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22 — Kiddimoto Brit Pop Scooter
Not only is this one of the most patriotic toys we’ve seen, it is also a huge amount of fun and helps kids develop their balancing skills.
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21 — Mega Bloks Duffle Bag
200 classic, chunky building blocks in a handy carrying bag— kids get hold of these and just start building.
Come back tomorrow when we’ll run down Nos. 20 to 11…
Read the first part of the ToyTalk Fun Hundred here.
Read the third part of the ToyTalk Fun Hundred here.
