Bagatelle Toys Blog

We are in the middle of Toy Fairs at the moment - the one in Olympia having just taken place. This is the most intense one and concentrates solely on toys. ..

Christmas is now over, and we are happy to say that sales this year have been above those of last year - but not by much. As we do not follow all of the latest trends, it is difficult for us to say what is current and what is not - but there is little doubt that Moshi Monsters and NERF guns were very popular, but not necessarily as Christmas presents. Otherwise, it is a continuation of 'value for money'. ..

Less than three weeks to go until Christmas - and Bagatelle is still finding a very active market in toys.It has been almost non-stop since 31st October, what with Halloween, a longer school half term than usual, late night shopping Friday (organized chaos) and the ever present birthday parties.  ..

We have had a website for over 2 years, but it could incorporate only a maximum of 250 toys and games. We have now upgraded the website to include others - but it is still only a small percentage of the goods in our shop. ..