The Latest Breaking News from Hamleys

£4,000 for a teddy bear?! How cuddly toys became luxury items

Designs by Louis Vuitton, suits by Savile Row: these are not your run-of-the-mill teddies. But who’s buying them?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31

Jellycat takes retail giants to High Court for ‘substantial’ damages

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The Independent UK · Jul 17

Jellycat suing Next and Hamleys for ‘substantial’ damages, documents claim

Jellycat is suing the two companies over allegations that they have been ‘passing off’ their products as Jellycat’s.

Evening Standard · Jul 17

The best toys and gifts for newborns and babies, from squishy books to sensory sets

Buying for a baby this Christmas? These parent- and expert-approved gifts will delight little ones and make life easier for sleep-deprived grown-ups

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2025

Best children's stocking fillers for Christmas 2025

Fidget toys, chocolate delights, pocket-sized pals and so much more

Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2025

Hamleys reveals the top 15 toys to buy for Christmas 2025

Hamleys has announced its Festive Fifteen, featuring a mix of nostalgic and futuristic toys, subtly rejecting the trend of 'smart play.'

Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025

Ty Bouncers and food toys tipped to be must-have Christmas presents

Soft-toy collecting back in vogue for children and adults, says Hamleys

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025

Hamleys names the greatest toys of all time - but do you agree?

Lego, Barbie dolls and the Rubik’s Cube have topped the list of iconic toys

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Hamleys names Lego, Barbie and Rubik’s Cube among top toys of all time

Monopoly, Tamagotchi and Action Man also make the top 10, according to the retailer.

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025

From Tammy to Tamagotchi: Hamleys releases list of 100 top toys of all time

Retailer marks 265th anniversary by choosing children’s favourite toys since its founding

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025