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Buzz Feed
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
What's The Most Iconic Collectible Of All Time?
There's always a new collectible on the block. If you're a collector, then I'm sure by now you have your favorite Labubu Doll, but the real question is: which collectible is the best of them all? Hot Wheels? American Girl Dolls? Furbies? Barbies? Sign up for a BuzzFeed Community account to make your own Showdown now!
Time Out Dubai
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
House of Hype: Why everyone you know can't stop talking about it
You've done the malls. You've brunched. You've beach-clubbed. Now it's time for something wildly unexpected. Welcome to House of Hype – Dubai's coolest immersive experience and the newest mega-wonderland taking over Dubai Mall. Cancel your plans. We've got better ones. Spanning 100,000 square feet, this isn't your average attraction. It's a City of Dreams, packed with 18 mind-bending immersive worlds with over 100 epic experiences, each designed to blow your mind. What to expect? Dubbed Dubai's best-kept secret, step through the doors and you're teleported into a whole new world. One moment you're wandering through a glowing garden that seems to breathe with you… The next? You're exploring a robotic palace, stumbling upon a glowing garden, or dancing with a flash mob under alien flowers. This place doesn't play by the rules of reality. Snap-worthy? Absolutely. It's social media gold. There's so much to see, from the hidden chandelier room to the emoji walkway and the digital graffiti wall. Every corner at House of Hype is full of interesting little details, built to break your algorithm and light up your feed. From glitching realities and melting cities to secret portals and floating dreams. Surreal landscapes and surprise performances make it impossible not to stop and stare. Hungry? Food here is as Insta-worthy as it is delicious. Grab top-notch handrolls made by the Time Out Award-winning and Michelin-recognised chef Reif Othman. Or pick up delicious matcha lattes made with the best Japanese green tea at Eleven7 or try out wildly imaginative ice creams disguised as fried chicken at Al Faik. Shopping? Get ready to drop dirhams on limited edition fashion and must-have collectibles. If you're a 90s kid, you'll love the nostalgic display of old-school toys and gadgets like Furbies, Beanie Babies, Care Bears and My Little Pony figurines, all set to a soundtrack of iconic Y2K pop hits. The experience is designed for everyone, so whether you're here solo, with the whole fam or with your besties, there's heaps to see, eat, do and be blown away by. Pricing Single entry tickets: Dhs149 Squad pass: 4 tickets for Dhs449 Discover pass: House of Hype + AYA Universe Combo ticket for Dhs225 The experience is open between 10am and 10pm from Sunday to Thursday, and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, with the last entry an hour before close. How to get there? If you're reaching by cab, it's easily accessible from the Boulevard side near the Social Distrikt entrance. There's free parking near the Fountain Views side, or you can also park by the Dubai Ice Rink and Reel Cinemas. So, if you're looking to swap the same old for something strange, surprising and seriously fun, give House of Hype a go. You'll be talking about it long after you leave. Book tickets now: Catch them on TikTok and Instagram.
Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Radio 2's Jo Whiley shares new health update on sister after move to care home
BBC Radio 2 star Jo Whiley discussed the family's tough decision to place her sister Frances into a Mencap-run home, as well as her worries about Frances' wellbeing BBC Radio 2 star Jo Whiley shared a positive update with fans after her sister was moved into a residential care home. She said her sister, Frances, who has a rare genetic disorder called cri du chat syndrome, is in the best place of her life after moving into the home. Jo discussed the family's tough decision to place Frances into a Mencap-run home as well as her worries about Frances' wellbeing. She revealed: "So many people who were carers or had children or siblings in care said it was such a relief to see that, because it is so hard relinquishing someone you love to somebody else's care. Speaking to Saga Magazine, the radio star continued: "You worry so much. The one constant throughout my life is whether Frances is happy, and that awful feeling of, 'Oh God, is she being looked after?'" "We've tried many different homes. Frances doesn't sleep easily – she won't sleep in her bedroom, she has tantrums, so you need a place that's very tolerant of challenging behaviour and knows how to manage things like her running away. "But right now she's probably the best she's ever been." Earlier this year, Jo took to her Instagram page to share a video one of the care staff took of Frances listening to Jo's BBC show while sitting at the dinner table with a couple of Furby toys on the table. Jo captioned the post: "I just wanted to share this because it's so lovely and brilliant on many levels. My sister Frances lives in a residential care home. One of her brilliant support workers, Sarah sent me this film of Frances listening to my radio show last week. "She heard me say it was Peter Gabriel's 75th Birthday and then play 'Don't Give Up' so you can hear her say 'Happy Birthday Gabriel!!' and then she sings along to the song accompanied by her beloved day-glo Furbies who look like they're really going for it! "Fantastic heart-melting stuff that I just wanted to share. Glimpses of life like this is invaluable to anyone who has a family member living in the care of others." The star continued: "If you do work in the care system - please know you are massively appreciated and the role you play in the lives of families is huge."Also the power of music and radio to bring joy and connectivity - never to be underestimated." Fearne Cotton, Davina McCall, Rachel Pridmore, Gaby Roslin and more took to the comment section to share their support for Jo, with Gaby writing: "This is beautiful." "I work in the care industry, and feel it's a pleasure and honour to work with the people I do!! I love the feeling, some days, of going home and feeling I've made a difference to someone's life," one person commented.
BBC News
22-02-2025
- General
- BBC News
Halifax: 1998 time capsule dug up at Bull Green roundabout
A time capsule from 1998 containing Furbies, Yo-Yos, letters from primary school children and road safety advice has been uncovered during box of mementoes was dug up in Halifax town centre during completion of roadworks at Bull Green roundabout, by workers contracted by Calderdale capsule was buried with the intention it would be dug up in 50 years' time, but was disturbed halfway through its "gestation", said Sarah Courtney, council cabinet member for regeneration and transport."It made me think about what Halifax is like now, and how can we make it better," said Courtney. The capsule contained photos of the Bull Green roundabout from 1998, along with planning documents and maps relating to development of the from Salterhebble Junior School, Whitehill Community Academy and Ling Bob Junior School had donated toys and written letters which were also placed inside the metal box, and subsequently said it was interesting to observe the parallels between the council ambitions in 1998, and now."At the time they were building a new roundabout, they were wanting to make the town run better and look better - which is much what we're wanting to do now," she said."When we're doing regeneration projects, we're not just thinking about what it's like now but what it's going to be like in 10, 15, 25 years' added: "It was interesting reading people saying: 'I wonder what it will be like in 50 years' time', and I hope the Halifax Building Society building and The Piece Hall will still be here'"It's interesting they had an idea on regeneration and the future, and that's what we're doing now." The council plans to display the items found in the capsule as part of a temporary exhibition in Halifax this spring, before the container is reburied with additional items, for a further 25 said those items added to the capsule would tell stories about what the hopes of the people of Halifax today, for their future."It would be good to have our vision document - of our vision for 2034 - then they can look back at that and see if we achieved the things we were hoping said it would also be interesting to include "some of our aspirations around reducing carbon emissions and encouraging people to be healthier and have more active lifestyles"."It will be interesting to say this is what we're trying to achieve, and then people can look back and see we were trying to make Halifax better."Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
Buzz Feed
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
27 Walmart Products That'll Make You The Fun Adult In Your Kids' Lives
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Bluey's dad has got nothing on you. 1. A play couch that can be anything they need it to be: a pirate ship, a fort, and a great spot for you to cuddle up and read all your favorite books to them. Start imagining together! Walmart 2. A ride-on electric Mercedes-Benz toy car, so your favorite toddler can ride in style. Here's a sign of true love: You bought your kid a car that's nicer than yours. Walmart Promising review:"This is a cute and nicely designed ride-on toy. It has very nice working features, including music, a horn, and working lights. The remote control allows the adult to control the ride when the child is unable. Great value." — Paulette 3. A slime kit featuring their favorite Squishmallow characters, because anything that involves slime, glitter, and other mix-ins is a guaranteed good time, right? It's a fun sensory experience for you, too! Walmart Promising review:"The packaging itself is exciting! The girls loved how everything was displayed and couldn't wait to open it. The slime and decor included is great quality and it's a great activity to pass time. Highly recommended purchase." — Grkqt Price: $14.97 4. A Furby so these kiddos can experience the same thrill of staring into those big, wide eyes and communicating with this chirpy creature. But these Furbies have had a serious glow-up — they even come with mindfulness exercises now! It's the perfect thing for you to play with together. Walmart Promising review:"Love this new version of Furby. My favorite features are the light show and calming sessions. The calm part is great because it takes you through breathing exercises and relaxes you. This Furby also comes with some old beloved antics." — Panda1213 5. A Nerf basketball laundry basket because laundry isn't fun but guess what? YOU are. Unleash your inner Mary Poppins and turn everyday chores into games. Walmart 6. A Kinetic Sand set for endless hours of beach-like play but without actually needing to take a crazy family vacation. This sand sticks together, so cleanup will be as easy as a tropical breeze. Walmart 7. A Little Tikes pretend pizza-making kit, which features ingredients made out of a reusable, moldable material — making the experience more tactile and realistic for your aspiring chefs. Playing restaurant is now easy as (pizza) pie! Walmart Promising review:"Super cute item! I bought it as a gift for my daughter (6 years old). Love the detail with the set and amount of accessories that come with it." — mommalovestoshop 8. A set of Stomp Rockets that are out-of-this-world fun. They get to play outside and you get to impress them with how high you can make the rocket go up. Is there anything more entertaining than kids yelling "3-2-1, blast off!" at you? Walmart Promising review:"This provided so much fun for the entire family...I can't believe how much time my family spent outside Christmas Eve playing with this rocket. It was a gift for my 5-year-old and his cousins (ages 6,9,14), my husband, my brother, and my dad had the most fun with this!" — EDemp Price: $15.99 9. A Bop It!, because you were the master back in the day and you have to pass on your skills to the next gen. It's been a while since you've had "bop it, twist it, pull it" stuck in your head, hasn't it? Show them what you got. Walmart Promising review:"The item arrived quickly in discreet packaging. It was pretty easy to unbox and get started. After one demonstration, my kids (4 and 7) were anxious to try it out. They have played it almost every day, sometimes several times a day, ever since. We have even had family competitions, and this was such a fun, nostalgic game from my and my husband's childhood. Great way to make fun memories while helping the kids build motor and listening skills." — Lala 10. A rainbow loom bracelet-making kit, which will lead to a lot of good times with a serious side of nostalgia for you. This could keep a '90s kid occupied for HOURS and the kids in your life must learn from the best. Walmart Promising review:"Great for the price! Easy instructions. Comes with the mount to hold the rubber bands. My 7-year-old's new obsession!! Can bring this anywhere and everywhere. Love it has the carrying case. And when the rubber bands run out you can refill the case." — Walmart Customer 11. A dinosaur egg excavation kit with 12 eggs (and tiny dinos inside!) that will inspire a budding paleontologist — and make their boredom go extinct. This is the perfect setup for imaginative play with the two of you. You've seen Jurassic Park. You know what to do. Walmart Promising review:"Fun! My grandkids had an interesting time opening these dinosaur eggs. They must be cracked open outside. It can get rather sandy when digging the dinosaur out of the egg. It was well worth the time spent after opening. The dinosaur was a wonderful reward for the future archeologists!" — Laurel 12. A 37-piece set of Magna-Tiles, which will be a staple in the house for years to come. You're not just building towers together, you're building the foundation for a relationship that will change and grow over a lifetime. Walmart Promising review:"We purchased the Magna-Tiles for our 4-year-old grandson's birthday because our other grandchildren, ages 8–16, play with a set we keep at our house. After giving the gift to the 4-year-old, he was playing and building with them the next day." — Steve 13. A Barbie Dreamhouse Pool Party house because you'd do anything for your little doll and you will NOT hold back. Let's be real, this isn't just Barbie's yours, too. Walmart Promising review:"The coolest dream house I've ever seen. At almost 30, I'm wildly impressed and jealous of my 6-year-old. It's so neat! The attention to detail and neat traits it has — like an oven light, stovetop sounds, functional doors, toilet sound, and a whole elevator! Very cool. It's easy to put together but will take a little time just because it's a lot. Also, it's huge. Prob 3 feet high and 3 feet wide." — Charlene 14. A LeapFrog globe game with a small screen that shows videos so you can share your passion for travel with them. You're basically giving the gift of wanderlust. But also? This toy is sneakily educational, with thousands of facts about the various countries and their capitals. Walmart 15. A Hot Wheels City Ultimate Garage playset because you know this toy has some serious staying power and will inspire the next generation of gearheads. Do you still sometimes wish you had your own set? Yes, yes you do. Buckle up for a good time! Walmart Promising review:"I bought this for my 5-year-old son. He loves it to death. As soon as he wakes up in the morning, he wants to play with his new toy. And then he goes to school and then when he gets home, he plays with it the rest of the day. It's been a week now. He's been playing with it every day." — David 16. A Mr. Potato Head, which is just plain silly and classic for a reason. Your favorite tater tots will sprout smiles and get a real kick out of having his hands come out of his head and his eyes where his mouth should be! Walmart Promising review:"Mr. Potato Head is a classic toy that never stops entertaining children. The kids love this toy. It is easy for their little hands to manipulate and change the parts. Lots of fun and laughter as they make silly faces and interchange the legs and arms or have a nose for an arm." — Jeanne 17. A 484-piece Lego Classic set with all the bricks they need to become Master Builders. It comes with an ideas book to get the ideas flowing — no Kragle needed. Ever. Everything is awesome! Walmart Promising review:"My 8-year-old loves this set. It is perfect for her to create different Lego designs with instructions that walk her all the way through. She's never played with Legos before this and I think it's the perfect starter pack." — Tanda 18. A 36-inch tall Bluey stuffie that brings their favorite character (real talk: and yours) off the TV and into their arms. When they see their new friend, your Bluey fan will be asking you, "for real life?!" Now, which game are you going to play first? Keepy-uppy? Hotel? Unicorse? Walmart Promising review:"I recently purchased the 36-inch Bluey stuffed animal, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase! This plush toy is incredibly soft and cuddly, making it perfect for hugs and snuggles. The attention to detail is impressive, capturing Bluey's cheerful expression and vibrant colors beautifully. At 36 inches tall, it's a substantial size that stands out and makes a fantastic gift for any Bluey fan. Whether for playtime adventures or simply as a comforting companion, this Bluey stuffed animal is sure to bring joy to children and adults alike. Highly recommended!" — tbsteele 19. A three-piece gardening set because going outside and getting a little dirty is THE BEST. Bonus: You get a headstart training them take on your actual yard work (when they're old enough)! Show them what to do and they'll love it. Walmart Promising review:"This set is the real deal. It's basically a mini version of what an adult uses. The sticks are real wood and thick. I bought this set for my nephew, who is strong and husky. These may be a little on the heavy side for a smaller child. I am very happy with the purchase. These are good quality." — SunnyCa805 Price: $16.99 20. A Clue Jr. board game, which is actually double-sided so they get two games in one. One day, you'll completely shock them with your powers of deduction in solving the murder of Mr. Boddy, but, for now, figuring out who caused mischief in the classroom will do. Is Friday night your new family game night? Walmart Promising review:"I bought this for my 10-, 8-, and 6-year-old twins. We all played it for over an hour (several games.) It is easy enough that one of my 6-year-olds took it to class for game day and taught his friends to play it. It can get moderately competitive, is challenging enough that the kids haven't lost interest, and they love solving a mystery. I appreciate games that can help baby-step my kids into some of my favorite board games!" — Annie5678 21. A 30-inch beginner guitar (with accessories!) so your sweet Swiftie can enter their musician era. Get ready for all the free living room shows you're about to play pretend in — friendship bracelets encouraged. Walmart Promising review:"This is a really nice guitar. I purchased it for my 5-year-old grandson and the first thing my daughter said was, 'this guitar is real wood' and that's one of my main reasons for buying it, so it'll last a while. I can assure you that you won't be disappointed. Oh and it comes with needed accessories." — sunshin514 22. An indoor doorway gym set that is perfect for those rainy days when the kids are quite literally climbing up the walls. Set this up and you are officially the COOLEST because you brought the playground to them. Walmart Promising review:"Adjustable lengths. It is strong enough for an adult and fun for toddlers. Just read the instructions on how it fits in the door jam, not the whole frame. Videos are showing set up and installation too." — Fi 23. A karaoke machine so you can impress the kids with your Mariah covers. This isn't the simple, tinny machine of your childhood — this baby has LED lights that synchronize to the music, a cradle to hold your phone or tablet to display lyrics, a USB port for the ability to record and share your performance, and professional voice effects. Walmart Promising review:"This thing rocks! My kids and I couldn't wait to open it. Out of the box it was super easy to set up and connect to our iPad (which fits in the cradle securely). I wasn't quite sure how the sound would compare since it's a bit smaller than our previous karaoke machine, but the sound quality is phenomenal and the light show was super fun. When not using it for karaoke, the kids are using it for an outdoor speaker while they are playing basketball. I would definitely recommend this machine for anyone looking for a great gift for their kids." — FranklinTheTanklin 24. A Radio Flyer 3-in-1 Tailgater Wagon, because you've got places to go and things to see. Put the kids in the wagon and get the good times rolling. Who wants to go get ice cream?! Walmart Promising review:"Bought this wagon for my 2-year-old granddaughter and her best friend when we take them to the park and such...I love it! Has shade, turns into a bench, is very lightweight, fits nicely in the trunk, two cup holders, and my favorite part is it has a folding shelf that you can use to put your cooler or whatnot on and secure it!!!! Can't go wrong with this wagon." — VeryFrequentShopper 25. A set of hand puppets so the show can go on, and on, and on. Next thing you know, they've forgotten all about their tablet, and you're helping them making scenery out of a cardboard box. Walmart 27. A 15-piece cookie cutter set (perfect for sandwiches!) that will make you feel like one of those Pinterest-y grown-ups who spends hours making super cute lunches... and absolutely delight your kiddo every time they open their lunchbox. They might even eat something. Walmart Promising review:"School lunch prep success! I love the convenience of the box and I actually enjoy making cute sandwiches for my son during summer camp. This way, I can make a couple of different varieties and it's fun for him too!" — Devon Price: $5.58 Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
