Wednesday, 31 August 2011

Paper Jamz–Pro Series

Following on from the success for the original Paper Jamz – Instant Rockstar series of guitars, drums and amps comes the new Paper Jamz Pro series.

Taking advantage of the new series of X Factor and the publics love of singing, comes the auto-tune microphone…

 

 

Now anyone can sound like a pro!  The microphone connects to your computer to download new music

Shop for Paper Jamz - Instant Rock Star at Kidz Zone

Tuesday, 30 August 2011

Inflatable flying shark terrifies unsuspecting cat….

Air Swimmers are a hit on YouTube as Wow Stuff prepare for the pre-Christmas release of Air Swimmers.  With over 3 million hits so far, the video was voted the favourite Science and Technology video for August on YouTube.





Friday, 26 August 2011

Love Halo and fancy yourself as a film director?

Well now is the moment you’ve been waiting for!  Mega Bloks are running an online competition where you can submit a short toymation.

You have until 25th September to submit your toymation.  This entries will then be shortlisted to ten by 17th October.  Expert judges will decide the final winner a week later.

Hundreds of videos have already been submitted, ranging from silly to actually quite good.  Read the rules and submission guidelines and check out the videos already submitted here.  Good Luck!

Wednesday, 24 August 2011

Mattel files appeal over latest Bratz ruling

A jury in April agreed with MGA that Mattel stole its trade secrets when employees entered MGA’s showrooms at toy fairs using fake details.  The jurors awarded MGA $3.4 million for each of 26 instances in which they found Mattel misappropriated a trade secret, a total of $88.4 million.

Reports from the US are tipping Mattel to win big in its copyright case against MGA Entertainment.  Mattel is arguing that when the Bratz doll was designed by Carter Bryant, he was still a Mattel employee, therefore income from the sale of the doll including direct sales and licensing fees must accrue to Bryant's former employer.

Potential damage fees to be awarded Mattel, in the event a California court rules in its favour, could range from $360 million to $500 million.

Mattel's case rests on its contention that Bryant designed Bratz while still a Mattel employee and surreptitiously sent his drawings to MGA. However, the firm says his 1999 employment contract with Mattel specifically spelled out that the toymaker could claim rights to his designs which he made while still employed by them.

Friday, 12 August 2011

Its Smurftastic at Kidz Zone

This summer sees everyone’s favourite cartoon immortalised on the big screen….  The Smurfs Movie!

When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours.

 

Now you can create your own screens from the movie with our Smurfs Mega Bloks.  We have the following sets now in stock (with many more to follow): The Smurfs Smurfette Set, The Smurfs Carnival Set, The Smurfs Papa Smurfs House, The Smurfs Lazy Smurf Set, The Smurfs Harmony Smurf Set and The Smurfs Baker Smurf Set.

Measuring only 3 apples high and with their own distinctive Smurf-language, these loveable creatures will keep your children entertained for hours!

Originally created by accident over dinner one night (read more about The Smurfs here) they were an instant success and one that every parent that was a child of the 80’s will remember with fond memories.

Shop for The Smurfs at Kidz Zone