http://www.child-toys-guide.com/news Read the latest in the world of toys Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:04:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Developers are only just beginning to figure out what they can do with the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. And you still can't even find a Wii on store shelves. But the battle to lead the next generation is a never-ending one in the gaming industry. And while none of the ... http://www.child-toys-guide.com/news/2008/07/29/sony-nintendo-and-microsoft-working-on-new-consoles/ An artist has built a "click-together" home in just 10 days to challenge people's views on architecture. Prof Wolfgang Weileder, of Newcastle University, erected the exact replica of a Georgian terraced house in the Sunniside area of Sunderland. The main construction, using light weight concrete blocks, ... http://www.child-toys-guide.com/news/2008/07/28/a-lego-passionate-builds-a-full-sized-lego-house/ Building on the immense success of the 'LEGO Star Wars' series, gaming studio Traveler's Tales stuck to a winning formula by once again combining the LEGO franchise with one of the most beloved film trilogies ever released. No doubt also part of a cleverly constructed marketing campaign to have this game ... http://www.child-toys-guide.com/news/2008/07/24/a-new-lego-indiana-jones/ The past LEGO games have always been simplistic fun, though a few puzzles here and there can be rather frustrating. The LEGO games have also always relied on previous movies to provide the set pieces and story. LEGO Batman marks the first time a completely original story is being developed ... http://www.child-toys-guide.com/news/2008/07/23/64/ The tiny, fake fur was flying as the Barbie-Bratz court battle wrapped up Thursday, with toy industry giant Mattel Inc. and upstart MGA Entertainment Inc. both claiming ownership of the hugely successful Bratz line of dolls. MGA, which seven years ago debuted the saucy Bratz doll, has maintained from the May ... http://www.child-toys-guide.com/news/2008/07/12/barbie-and-bratz-go-to-court/ A Manchester City fan has realised his dream of building a Lego replica of Maine Road stadium - four years after the club's former home was demolished. Gary Standford, 37, of Salford, spent more than £1,500 on about 500,000 pieces of Lego for the project - which he started 13 ... http://www.child-toys-guide.com/news/2007/06/29/a-lego-replica-of-maine-road-stadium/ A school with a national reputation for success in a major Lego competition has done it again. The Year 6 team from New Lodge School returned from the First Lego league UK finals in Birmingham having won one of the categories and being placed third overall. By winning the award for their ... http://www.child-toys-guide.com/news/2007/02/23/european-lego-competition/ Sindy, the 40-year-old British fashion doll, is to get her most radical makeover in a relaunch planned for next year. Licensor Pedigree is to differentiate the brand from US rival Barbie and make Sindy a more realistic role model for young girls. The new Sindy launches in autumn 2004 and will ... http://www.child-toys-guide.com/news/2007/02/05/sindy-to-battle-barbie-with-realistic-revamp/ In LEGO Star Wars Mobile, players take on the role of Anakin Skywalker as he battles to rescue Senator Palpatine from the evil General Grievous. Searching for Obi-Wan, players must solve a series of puzzles and move through 18 levels of action using their lightsaber against battle droids, droid commanders ... http://www.child-toys-guide.com/news/2007/01/30/lego-star-wars-mobile/ Mini Hilary Duffs are soon to go on sale in toyshops. The Red Carpet Glam Hilary Duff Doll - wearing a polka-dot dress and red satin sash - will be available in early 2007. 'Hilary is a great role model to girls,' says Jamie Wood, Mattel's vice president of Barbie ... http://www.child-toys-guide.com/news/2007/01/04/hilary-duff-is-being-made-into-a-barbie-doll/