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DARK SECRETS: Hamleys - The Real Truth

Celebrities to revisit their favourite childhood toys in new documentary

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The Independent UK

Viewers to be given after-hours look at iconic Hamley’s toy store at Christmas in new documentary

Favourites like Cabbage Patch Kids and Hungry Hungry Hippos will be featured in the programme

The Independent UK

Alison Hammond and Jonathan Ross to star in new Hamleys documentary

The programme, which has the working title Top Toys Of All Time, will explore children’s favourites from past and present, from Lego to Kerplunk.

Evening Standard

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The best toys and gifts for newborns and babies, from squishy books to sensory sets

Buying for a baby this Christmas? These parent- and expert-approved gifts will delight little ones and make life easier for sleep-deprived grown-ups

The Guardian - UK

Best children's stocking fillers for Christmas 2025

Fidget toys, chocolate delights, pocket-sized pals and so much more

Evening Standard

Hamleys reveals the top 15 toys to buy for Christmas 2025

Hamleys has announced its Festive Fifteen, featuring a mix of nostalgic and futuristic toys, subtly rejecting the trend of 'smart play.'

Evening Standard

Ty Bouncers and food toys tipped to be must-have Christmas presents

Soft-toy collecting back in vogue for children and adults, says Hamleys

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Hamleys names the greatest toys of all time - but do you agree?

Lego, Barbie dolls and the Rubik’s Cube have topped the list of iconic toys

The Independent UK

Hamleys names Lego, Barbie and Rubik’s Cube among top toys of all time

Monopoly, Tamagotchi and Action Man also make the top 10, according to the retailer.

Evening Standard

From Tammy to Tamagotchi: Hamleys releases list of 100 top toys of all time

Retailer marks 265th anniversary by choosing children’s favourite toys since its founding

The Guardian - UK

Kaya Scodelario's guide to London: Sneaky pints at The Spaniards Inn & a wild night at Marathon kebab shop

The actor and star of The Gentleman shares her favourite spots around the capital, from Crouch End to Hampstead Heath

Evening Standard

The psychology of fonts: how fonts make you feel

We take a dive into the psychology of fonts, looking at how different fonts are perceived.

Creative Bloq

Betwixtmas fun: 13 things to do with kids in London between now and the New Year

Keep the Christmas magic going for a little longer, says Anjana Gosai

Evening Standard

Barometer! Why Perudo is the It game (again) and you should give Le Creuset a wide berth this Christmas

What’s hot... and what’s not — keep up with Joe Bromley’s weekly barometer

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The Guardian - UK

Moana and other screen favourites set to top Christmas toy lists, says Hamleys

Well-known names such as Stitch and Bumblebee ‘foster sense of connection, comfort and familiarity’

Evening Standard

Summer holiday activities: 15 fun things to do with the kids in London

From pizza making classes to teddy bear picnics, London has much to offer during the summer break

Evening Standard

Best dance mats for kids for retro playtime

Get into the groove and bust a move

Evening Standard

Best toy deals for Black Friday Cyber Monday 2023: tonies, Disney, LEGO and more

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The Guardian - UK

Hamleys targets ‘kidults’ as it reveals top 10 toys for Christmas

£150 radio-controlled van among toys store hopes will tap into £1.2bn trend of adults buying for themselves

Zenger

New Research Reveals Online Gaming’s Bigoted Username Problem

While companies have tried to prevent racist or antisemitic usernames, less overt bigoted references can still appear.

Zenger

Kids As Young As Eight Getting Support For Gaming Addiction

They use the game as a form of escapism, and it is a coping mechanism for something.

Evening Standard

Regent Street Hamleys unveils its 2022 Christmas windows

Retailer launches Christmas season with its famous highly decorative windows

The Guardian - UK

Peppa Pig and Buzz Lightyear make Hamleys list for top Christmas toys

Soaring living costs means shoppers likely to seek out established brands, says retailer as it reveals top expected bestsellers

Evening Standard

Hamleys reveals its top toys for Christmas 2022

For Christmas 2022, the toy store is harking back to classic games

Belfast Live

Leisureworld Belfast owner on his memories of the city's answer to Hamleys

The iconic toy shop was open on Queen Street from September 1976 to April 1998

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