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We're in the final for The Licensing Awards 2025!

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We're in the final for The Licensing Awards 2025!

The finalists for The Licensing Awards 2025 have been announced. Over 4,000 products were entered across the 12 Product awards categories, with the finalists being selected by retail buyers. The buyers included those from retailers such as Asda, B&M, BargainMax, Calendar Club, Cardfactory, Character.com, Dobbies, Forbidden Planet, HMV, Hobbycraft, Iceland, Jarrold’s, John Lewis, Longleat, Marks & Spencer, Matalan, Moonpig, Next, Primark, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Tesco, The Entertainer, The Very Group, The Works, TJ Morris and Vanilla Underground. We are thrilled that our very own Bullseye products, Bullseye Main Game and Bullseye Mini Game have been named as finalists in the best licensed...

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Harrogate Home & Gift 2025

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Harrogate Home & Gift 2025

Catering for the whole family, from preschool through to adult, we will have a comprehensive product line-up on display at Home & Gift! From licensed preschool and children to family and adult games, and puzzles ranging from 100 to 4,000 pieces, there is plenty of fun and entertainment to be found on the University Games and Lagoon stands this year: from the new Birthday in a Box and How Things Work series, to the extensive Learning Journey and Project Genius ranges, and much more. Lagoon’s Birthday in a Box range is billed as the ultimate birthday gift. Available for milestone ages...

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Building the perfect STEAM range...

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Building the perfect STEAM range...

There is plenty of building and construction fun to be had with University Games and Lagoon’s educational STEAM toys, that include the exciting new National Geographic How Things Work series, along with The Learning Journey’s Techno Gears and Techno Tiles construction sets. The new and exciting National Geographic How Things Work series of nine beautifully designed 3D Puzzles make an impressive range of construct and play STEAM science toys. The series includes a Blast Off Rocket, Racing Car, Parachute Launcher, Aeroplane Launcher and Hydraulic Lift, as well as a Vacuum Cleaner, Monocular, Periscope and a Kaleidoscope.  Combining hands-on building whilst learning...

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An egg-citing Easter with University Games!

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An egg-citing Easter with University Games!

Are you ready to have an egg-citing Easter this year? Look no further than University Games for all your Easter entertainment needs! With a wide range of games and gifts, you can be sure everyone has a hopping good time with their friends and family. Looking to keep the kids entertained? Here at University Games we have a wide range of games and puzzles perfect for preschool age and up. Designed to keep children engaged and entertained for hours while teaching them new skills!  The Very Hungry Caterpillar range is perfect for Easter with it's bright colours and Spring time...

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“A wise bear always keeps a marmalade sandwich* in his hat in case of emergency.”

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“A wise bear always keeps a marmalade sandwich* in his hat in case of emergency.”

*and a Paddington Bear game! Paddington Bear is back with a brand new adventure! He's heading home in the newest Paddington screen adaptation, Paddington in Peru, in cinemas the 8th of November. As always, it promises to be an amazing, fun-filled film for the whole family and here at University Games, we can't wait!  With Paddington taking the UK by storm, it's hard to get away from the loveable bear and with consumers looking for all things Paddington, it's only fair we show off our wholesome range of Paddington games, the perfect addition to your shelves!   Paddington - Spot the Difference Follow the...

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