Lizzy's Top 5 Board Games
By Lizzy Lockhart
Lizzy is sharing her top 5 Board Games including her favourite cooperative games, two-player options, party games, and even the ones you can play with kids!
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A Puzzle for Every Season: Why I Love Seasonal Puzzles
By Amelia Burns
From spooky Halloween puzzles to floral spring scenes and Christmas favourites we bring out every year, seasonal puzzles have a special place in my collection. Here’s why I love how...
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Toy Hero is moving! Here’s what you need to know.
By Dylan Bland
Toy Hero is moving! This weekend, we’re relocating 120,000 books, puzzles, board games and toys to our brand-new warehouse and bookstore at 112B Hobsonville Road. Find out what the move...
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Movie Review Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie
By Kevin Liao
Kevin's Review: 5/5Let’s get one thing straight: I didn’t walk into this expecting a cinematic masterpiece. But the animation? No kidding, it’s legitimately DreamWorks or Illumination quality. That’s a hell...
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Two Iconic Barbies Have Just Landed At Toy Hero
By Tim Fulton
Two absolute icons have been immortalised in Barbie form . This week Toy Hero welcomes Supergirl & Miley Cyrus to the Barbie Signature range.
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I'm spending book money on puzzles (and it's all Amelia's fault)
By Lizzy Lockhart
Lizzy is sharing her current plight, struggling with having money left over for books when there are so many beautiful puzzles to buy!
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New Rolife Just Arrived 😍
By Amelia Burns
Our Rolife range just got even bigger! Discover heaps of new DIY miniature houses, book nooks and Super Store miniatures, plus the return of some old favourites.
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New September Tonies Releases - Now Up For Pre-order
By Tim Fulton
Eight new Tonies are being released in September, including favorite's Avatar & Baby Shark.
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Our Rolife Range Is Getting Even Bigger!
By Amelia Burns
Our Rolife range is getting even bigger! We’ve got a huge new shipment on the way with gorgeous miniature houses, new book nooks, wooden flower kits and our very first...
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How to Make 1000 Piece Puzzles Easier
By Amelia Burns
1000 piece puzzles can seem a little intimidating, but a few simple tricks can make them so much easier! From sorting your pieces and finding the easy wins to knowing...
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The Play to Screen Report - 01/09/2026
By Sacha Wackrow
It’s been another huge week in the world of toys, games and pop culture! From ‘Bluey’ heading to the CATAN table and Pokémon cards getting their own movie, to new...
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Cowabunga! Yo Joe! My New Favorite Toy Collab...
By Tim Fulton
The collaboration no-one saw coming - TMNT x G.I. Joe is here & is actually awesome!
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The voice behind Optimus Prime and Eeyore, Peter Cullen, has died aged 85
By Sacha Wackrow
Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor behind Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers’ and Eeyore in ‘Winnie the Pooh’, has died aged 85.
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Meet Reverie Puzzles: Puzzles Made for Book Lovers
By Amelia Burns
Reverie Puzzles have arrived at Toy Hero and they might just be the perfect puzzles for book lovers. Discover gorgeous fantasy worlds, cosy scenes, literary-inspired artwork and official bookish puzzles...
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New ACOTAR Puzzles Are Coming to Toy Hero!
By Amelia Burns
Pre-order Official ACOTAR Puzzles coming soon to Toy Hero! From a trip to Velaris and the Seven Courts to hidden easter eggs, the mysterious Dread Trove and collectible mini puzzles.
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Meet Trevell and Pieces & Peace: New Brands at Toy Hero!
By Amelia Burns
Meet French brands Trevell and Pieces & Peace, with beautiful illustrated artwork, cosy and bookish designs, mini puzzles and plenty of new favourites to discover.
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Play to Screen - 25/08/26
By Sacha Wackrow
It’s been another huge week in the world of movies, toys, games and comics! From some seriously exciting casting news and long-awaited sequels to toys making their way onto the...
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Why you need to start a family board game night
By Lizzy Lockhart
Board games aren't just for adults, they're perfect to do as a family. Here's why you need to start a game night now, how to do it, and what to...
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We Expanded Our Board Game Range…400+ New Games in Stock Now!
By Amelia Burns
Board game week has arrived at Toy Hero! 🎲 We’ve expanded our range, with 400 new board games landing in just one week. Take a look at some of the...
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What We Played: A Weekend Full of Board Games
By Amelia Burns
What happens when you fill an entire weekend with board games? From family games with Mum, Dad and Lexi to a full Sunday of strategy games with Siobhan, we played...
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It's Magic! The Moonspell Magic Dolls Are Here!
By Tim Fulton
The Moonspell Magic Dolls by Monster High have arrived at Toy Hero!
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Not All Toys Are For Children - Gift Ideas For Fathers Day
By Tim Fulton
Toys aren't just for kids! Dads can enjoy playing with toys just as much as kids do. With Fathers Day just around the corner here are some great gifting ideas...
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The Play to Screen Report 13/08/26
By Sacha Wackrow
From major casting rumours and long-awaited adaptations to new family favourites heading to the big screen, there’s plenty happening in entertainment this month. Sacha rounds it all up, including the...
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Welcome Piece House to Toy Hero!
By Amelia Burns
Meet Piece House, a New Zealand-owned puzzle company creating stunning jigsaw puzzles featuring beautiful artwork by Kiwi artists. Discover why these premium puzzles are quickly becoming one of my favourite...
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Gotta catch 'em all! Pokemon Tonies Now Up For Pre-Order
By Tim Fulton
Pokemon tonies have just been announced & are up for pre-order. Official release date is the 20th of August.
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The Rise of the Mini Puzzles for Adults
By Amelia Burns
For many people, the idea of pulling out a puzzle on their lunch break or at a café while waiting for a friend seems a little ambitious. But what if...
