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Luke Littler Cabinet & Dartboard Set

Target Darts07747 103 252 jamie.tank@target-sport.co.uk

Next month sees the start of the highly anticipated PDC World Darts Championship at Ally Pally in London, a blue-ribbon event in the world darts calendar. A year ago, it was here that Luke Littler’s mesmerising journey to the final as an unseeded 16-year-old transfixed a whole nation, and the star is hoping to go one better this time around. In the past few months, he has continued to showcase his stellar darts ability, racking up a raft of tournament wins including the Premier League Darts title in his debut season.

There’s no hotter property right now than Luke ‘the Nuke’ Littler, whose rise to fame has had an incredible influence on the popularity of darts and has led to unprecedented appeal among a whole new audience of fans.

Now, Target Darts, which has already seen incredible demand for its Luke Littler Magnetic Dartboard Set, has launched a brand-new set in time for Christmas. Created in collaboration with the renowned darts sensation, the premium Luke Littler Cabinet & Dartboard Set boasts a player-endorsed dartboard housed within an elegant cabinet. The dartboard features a rotational score-ring, ultra-thin wire system and staple-free bullseye for precise and rewarding gameplay. The board is crafted from self-healing African Sisal, which ensures durability and shape recovery and offers extended use.

Complete with two sets of three brass darts with steel tip points, a competition-standard throw line for regulated gameplay and mini chalks for scorekeeping, this set equips players with everything they need for thrilling matches against friends and family. With the included assembly kit, setup is quick and hassle-free, allowing players to focus on enjoying the game.

This ideal family Christmas gift was honoured as the Judge’s Pick for ‘Best Gift for Teens’ at the recent 2024 Christmas Wishlist Awards.

New Rainbow High and L.O.L. Surprise! ranges

MGA Entertainmentwww.mgae.com

Rainbow High is introducing the magic of winter to its portfolio with the launch of the Rainbow High Winter Wonderland dolls.

The brand is bringing back fan-favourite character Bella alongside top-selling dolls Skyler, Sunny and Violet. The dolls, which have been included in Selfridges’ Top Toys for Christmas and Very’s Daydreaming toy campaign, come ready for the snowy season with winter-themed outfits and matching accessories, including earmuffs and glasses. There’s even magic ‘snow’ hidden inside that will transform each outfit for added play value. Kids simply add water to the snow and watch the outfits become puffy and reveal fun colours. Suitable for children aged four and over, each doll includes a Make Your Own Snowman Kit with mouldable snow that can be stretched over and over again to create festive snowman friends for each of the dolls.

The brand’s first-ever celebrity ambassador and former Pussycat Doll, Kimberly Wyatt, will be showcasing the Winter Wonderland dolls and their exciting puff-up reveal via content on her Instagram channel. The dolls are also being supported by heavyweight child-targeted YouTube and VOD campaigns in the lead-up to Christmas, alongside influencer gifting and meta campaigns targeted at parents. This season, the new L.O.L. Surprise! Tweens Costume Surprise Dolls will introduce a first of its kind unboxing experience. The inflatable unboxing experience comes with layers of surprises, perfect for endless imaginative and storytelling play for children. The Tweens dolls – Ava Cherry, Emma Emo, Ali Dance, Hoops Cutie and their pet costumes – feature in the all-new L.O.L. Surprise! Skate Dance Movie, which premiered last month on YouTube Kids. As Christmas approaches, the brand is also introducing L.O.L. Surprise! Big Surprise Party to the range, perfect for the ultimate Christmas present under the tree. There are 40 surprise balls to unbox, including sensory surprises, four dolls and lots of fashion accessories. Big Surprise Party is perfect for families who love to get creative and enjoy sensory play, as the product includes a mix of specially textured surprises.

New Scalextric slot cars

Hornby (Scalextric)01843 233 500www.uk.scalextric.comsales@hornby.com

Scalextric is set to excite both collectors and racing enthusiasts with its latest slot car collection, combining iconic racing legends with cutting-edge modern machines. The new lineup includes a selection of models, each meticulously designed to reflect the cars' real-life counterparts and offer an authentic racing experience.

A key highlight of the range is the Cadillac V-Series R - Whelen Engineering, a standout model that celebrates Cadillac’s third place finish at Le Mans 2023. This sleek endurance racer is a must-have for fans of contemporary motorsport.

For those with a passion for classic racing, the BRM P57 - Winner Dutch GP 1962 takes centre stage. This World Champion Edition commemorates Graham Hill's historic victory and is a testament to Scalextric’s commitment to recreating motorsport history in vivid detail.

Meanwhile, American muscle enthusiasts will be drawn to the Shelby Mustang GT350 - Paul Kenelly - Equipe GTS, a model that captures the essence of classic car racing. Equally eye-catching is the Lamborghini Revuelto - Arancio Apodis, with its striking orange finish, bringing a modern, high-performance touch to the lineup.

For fans of film and pop culture, the James Bond AMC Hornet - The Man With The Golden Gun Gold Anniversary Edition, celebrates 50 years of Bond with an intricately detailed, gold-finished car that recalls one of the franchise's most memorable chase scenes.

The new Scalextric range is diverse, offering something for everyone, from historic endurance racers like the Mirage GR8 to modern rally cars such as the Subaru Impreza WRX - Carlos Sainz 1995. With this latest collection, Scalextric continues to bridge the gap between past and present, delivering models that spark joy, nostalgia and the thrill of the race.

Barclays Women’s Super League Official Sticker Collection

Panini01604 877 888www.paninigroup.com

Following the success of the first-ever domestic women's football sticker album last year, Panini and the Women’s Professional Game confirm that the Barclays Women’s Super League Official Sticker Collection will arrive this month. This announcement reflects the continued growth in the women’s game as cumulative attendances across the Barclays WSL and Women’s Championship surpassed 1m for the first time across the 2023/24 season. Panini says the physical Barclays WSL sticker collection will be back, bigger and better than ever, now featuring 397 stickers across a 60-page album, more bumper stats and even more of the all-important must-have ‘shinies’.

Celebrating the best of the women’s domestic game, the album includes Impact Players and Power Pairs from all 12 Barclays WSL teams, as well as a nod to future women’s football stars. Manchester City’s Chloe Kelly and Arsenal’s Alessia Russo will feature on the star-studded album front cover.

Stickers are available at retail from November 2024, when collectors can kick off with a starter pack, which includes a Panini Barclays WSL album and five packets of stickers. To find out more about stocking Panini, call 01604 877 888.

Crystal Art sets

Craft Buddy020 3417 6565      trade@craftbuddyltd.co.uk

Craft Buddy continues to innovate with the launch of the Crystal Art Mega Activity Set for autumn/winter. Suitable for children aged eight and over, the sets showcase three popular licensed characters including Stitch & Angel, Spider-Man and Harry Potter. The great value activity sets are perfect for enthusiastic crafters and make an ideal Christmas gift, offering a fun, interactive bundle of projects such as stickers, bookmarks, phone stands, pictures with easels and mini friends sets.

Just in time for the festive season, Craft Buddy is also offering daily moments of mindfulness with the launch of its first Crystal Art Advent Calendar Tree. Complete with 24 windows of magnetic decorations, each day is a sparkling opportunity for crafters to crystalise decorations they can use to dress the 40cm festive tree. The tree can be suction attached to most surfaces. This new innovation is perfect for those looking for a space-saving, affordable and entertaining advent purchase that also adds some sparkle to each day.