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A Barbie Cup Sat in a Woman's Lung 51 Years, and She Inhaled It at an Age U.S. Toy Rules Don't Cover

A woman inhaled a plastic Barbie cup at age 8, but doctors did not find it for 51 years. The case highlights missed toy aspiration and lasting lung damage.

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‘We met Princess Margaret and she was paralytic!’ My wild life onboard the Adam and the Ants Antmania rollercoaster

With their twangy sound, madcap outfits, lusty yodelling and pirouetting pirate frontman, the band became global superstars almost overnight. But, as their guitarist Marco Pirroni recalls, the thrill ride soon hit the buffers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Brands you can buy at Amazon Haul – from Adidas to Lego

Find items from these popular brands for £20 or less

The Independent UK · Jul 15

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This 80th Anniversary Vespa Can Be Yours For Under $20. No, Really.

Playmobil, the world-famous toymaker, just introduced a special new Vespa 80th Anniversary set that's well in reach of kids of all ages.

RideApart · Jun 8

Playmobil, ESA partner on toy starter pack for a space mission on the moon

They have taken them to space (for real) and advised on their futuristic Mars vehicles. Now the European Space Agency is partnering again with Playmobil to explore the moon.

Space · May 11, 2025

Losing my ‘haunted’, mouldy flat was awful. I swore I’d get it back – and I did

Some people long for a storybook house, but I found sanctuary in a home in the woods, where saucepans were said to move by themselves, says journalist Claire Jackson

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2025

For some digital detox, crafts come home in a variety of new kits

Recent toy and consumer goods shows have had plenty of digital diversions

The Independent UK · May 22, 2024

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Best Playmobil sets to buy for children in 2024

World-building toy sets that spark imaginative play

Evening Standard · May 11, 2024

Crisis-hit Playmobil Eyes A Swift Boost As It Turns 50

As Playmobil turns 50, the German company behind the popular plastic figures is hoping that pop megastar Taylor Swift can help it shake off a slump in fortunes.

International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024

Quick! Save a whopping £25 on this Playmobil set (normally £40) – and it's perfect for Back To The Future fans

If you have your own little Marty McFly at home, they'll love this Playmobil set – and right now there's 65% off

GoodToKnow · Feb 22, 2024

Best kids toys 2024: chosen by industry experts

This year's best kids toys have been picked by an independent panel of industry experts - here's what made the list

GoodToKnow · Jan 25, 2024

LEGO vs Playmobil – my kid plays with both and here's what's really worth your money and why

LEGO vs Playmobil – here's what's worth buying and why

GoodToKnow · Oct 2, 2023

Hamleys reveals its top toys for Christmas 2023: Barbie, Paw Patrol and more

Here’s the toy shop’s top 13 products for festive joy

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2023

Best doll houses for kids to inspire them to play

From traditional wooden doll’s houses to modern and interactive designs, these dolls houses will inspire your child’s imagination and encourage creative play

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2023

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Space · Apr 21, 2023

Playmobil Klingon Bird of Prey review

Should you buy the iconic Klingon warship?

Bangkok Post · Jan 11, 2023

Where kids have it all to play for

Iconsiam invites kids to have fun with many activities during "The Iconic Children's Playground 2023" until Sunday.

Irish Mirror · Nov 25, 2022

Ireland Christmas TV guide as TG4 confirms line-up of festive movies including all-time classics

TG4 have just released the lineup of films they'll be showing over the holidays and there are a few Christmas crackers in store. Which ones will you be watching this year?

Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022

Amazon UK reveals top 10 children's toys this Christmas - from LEGO to flying avocados

The top 10 toys were unveiled by singer Kimberley Walsh at a circus-style event in London - where some lucky youngsters were able to walk away with their choice of toy for free

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Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022

In London, grief sometimes comes with a corporate sheen

LONDON — On Sept. 9, one day after Queen Elizabeth II died, a Twitter user posted an image of a McDonald's touch-to-order screen, the fast food restaurant's usual interface replaced with a somber black-and-white headshot of the queen.

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2022

Crazy Frog, Playmobil and Pizza Express among strangest brand tributes to Queen

One Twitter user said: ‘If I was a brand right now I simply would not tweet’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2022

Class or crass? Brands walk a fine line in marking Queen’s death

Posts by Playmobil and Legoland Windsor provoked comment, as did the Queen Elizabeth II workout

Daily Record · Jul 28, 2022

Kirkbean Playmobil Festival set to return on July 29

This will be the first festival since 2019 due to the coronavirus pandemic

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2022

Best remote control cars for kids of all ages

From toy race cars to all-terrain monster trucks, these will satisfy the need for speed

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