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Each month Fresh sets out to find the latest products that will have toy retailers reaching for the phone. Here are new releases from: Asmodee, Creative Kids, Exploding Kittens, Golden Bear, Lego, Naylor, Panini, Plum Play & Red Toolbox
Ticket to Ride: San Francisco
Asmodee | 01420 593 593 | www.asmodee.co.uk
Since Ticket to Ride made its debut in 2004, the game has expanded beyond the table and now has digital versions available on iOS, Android, PC and home video game consoles. Overall, more than 10m copies of Ticket to Ride have been sold. An international phenomenon, the game has also been translated into 33 different languages and is distributed in more than 40 countries. Ticket to Ride is a franchise that is enjoyed by more than 80m players worldwide. It can be appreciated by new players and experts alike thanks to its easy-to-learn strategic gameplay, making it a staple in family board game nights. Asmodee UK has now announced the fourth entry in Ticket to Ride’s popular city editions, Ticket to Ride: San Francisco. Launching in August in the UK, Ticket to Ride will be taking the Golden City by storm, with players given the opportunity to race around San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks. The new game is designed for players over the age of eight and has easy-to-follow rules for the whole family. Despite the simple rules, Ticket to Ride: San Francisco is a uniquely strategic game that’s different every time it’s played. Players have to race through iconic San Francisco landmarks in 15 minutes and collect souvenirs along the way to score points on a travel-friendly board perfect for hotel patios and dining room tables. Ticket to Ride: San Francisco showcases landmarks like The Golden Gate Bridge, The Painted Ladies, Alcatraz and more. The playing pieces are finely designed and sculpted mini–San Francisco Cable Cars, which fit perfectly into the theme of the game. The game comes in a nicely packaged, easy to stash carry-on bag box, making it the perfect summer travel companion.
Wave Springsafe
Plum Play | 0344 880 5302 | www.plumplay.co.uk Plum has launched the world’s-first water trampoline, Wave Springsafe, just in time for the summer holidays. This ingenious product is the first-of-its-kind to feature an innovative misting system that keeps kids cool on warm days. It’s the ideal choice for parents wanting to keep their kids entertained and active over summer. The gentle water play system will refresh kids during sunny play, whether they’re bouncing away the day or relaxing with friends. The mist nozzles simply hook up to a hose pipe and spray a soft and cooling mist onto the jump space. The stylish yet safe trampoline features a blue and white colour finish creating a wave ripple look, while its galvanised steel frame and weatherproof materials give it protection against rust and ensure both longevity and safe play. Safety is always at the heart of Plum Play’s products, which is why the Wave Springsafe Trampoline has been professionally tested for slip resistance, keeping children safe whilst they play. The weatherproof material includes a UV treated mat as well as a soft protective safety pad, enclosure foam and 2G Springsafe enclosure with a zip for added safety.
Lego Transformers Optimus Prime
The Lego Group | 01753 495 000 | www.lego.com The Lego Group and Hasbro have come together for the first time to turn the iconic Transformers Autobot Optimus Prime into Lego form. The new Lego Transformers Optimus Prime set is a tribute to the heroic Autobot leader with over 1,500 detailed Lego pieces. Once assembled, the figure features 19 points of articulation that allow fans to convert it from robot to truck alt mode and back again without the need to rebuild. Transformers first exploded into popular culture in 1984 with the original toy line and animated TV series. Modelled on the G1 Optimus Prime character, the new set includes such features as the ion blaster, Energon axe, an Energon Cube and the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, which can be stored in the chest chamber. Once complete, fans can admire their 1508-piece build by adding the display plaque.
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