And the ranges stay the same.

One of the most notible changes this year is there has been a lack of new innovative products. Companies are taking a cautious approach to 2009 and this has hit R&D and design budgets, lets hope there are some more exciting releases later in the year.

After the Trade Shows

I havn't updated in a while because to be honest there hasnt been alot to report since Christmas. The major toy trade shows are now over and it looks that most companies are being really cautious this year with not alot of new product being planned.

But I will continue to bring you reviews of both old and new products throughout 2009.

The Christmas Rush

Later than most other years, but toys are starting to sell quickly with some items already in short supply (Large Wheely Bugs - all styles for one example).

But with Woolworths facing administration the UK is facing losing one of its biggest toy retailers.

I'll be posting less frequently on the run up to Christmas as my time is taken up selling toys!! But I'll be back with more regular reviews as things calm down.

The Toy Guru

Dolls Family - Pintoy

There are lots of different dolls house families avaliable but the pintoy range are my favourite.

Why? Well they are well dressed but most importantly they have noses!!

Pictured are the asain family.

Guru rating 5/5 well made and have noses !! About £18.00.

Credit Crunch and Christmas

Shop Early this year!!

Why? Some suppliers are having problems shipping their toys this year because of the credit crunch as some banks are not issuing letters of credit which enables the movement of goods around the world.

So try and not leave everything to the last minute or risk being disappointed - you have been warned!