We kicked off 2026 at Hamleys’ New Year’s Day Parade, sprinkling a little extra magic over the very start of the year.

A truly royal moment followed at the National Year of Reading launch, as Her Majesty the Queen was joined by much-loved comic book favourites Dennis and Gnasher - delighting children and sparking a wave of nostalgia for adults.

Meanwhile, Pikachu and Eevee helped launch a three-month pop-up at the Natural History Museum, celebrating Pokémon’s 30th anniversary in unforgettable style.

Our characters then stole the show at London Toy Fair, welcoming guests, posing for photos, and exploring the show floor to spread excitement throughout the venue. The highlight was the character parade, which captivated attendees and drew crowds as it wound through the halls. Smiles, laughter, and flashing cameras followed as a wave joy swept across the show floor.

With February half term just around the corner, we have plenty of exciting events lined up for the month (*events subject to change).

7^th February: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet - Call of the Wild Zoo, Chelmsford.

7^th  & 8^th February: Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig & Evie Pig Narration – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

13^th February: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Lush Covent Garden, London

14^th & 15^th February: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Ribble Steam Railway, Preston

14^th & 15^th February: Gabby & Cakey Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

14^th & 15^th February: Bluey Narration– Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

15^th February: Peter Rabbit Meet & Greet – Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton

15^th February: Numberblock One Meet & Greet – Hamleys Regent Street, London

16^th February: Peppa Pig & George Pig Meet & Greet - Wingham Wildlife Park, Kent

16^th February: Paddington™ Meet & Greet - West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

17^th February: SpongeBob Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewedley

17^th February: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Killingworth Shopping Centre, Newcastle

17^th February: Bluey Narration – Hamleys Regent Street, London

17^th, 18^th & 19^th February: Paddington™ Narration – Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster

18^th & 19^th February: Gruffalo & Child Meet & Greet - Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden

18^th February: Chase Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

18^th February: Bluey Narration – Everyone Active, West Midlands

18^th February: Sonic Meet & Greet – Hamleys Westfield White City, London

19^th February: Bluey Narration – Hamley’s Regent Street, London

19^th February: Gabby & Cakey Meet & Greet- Wheelgate Park, Mansfield

19^th February: Catboy & Owlette Meet & Greet - The Pavilions Shopping Centre, Dublin

19^th February: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

19^th February: SpongeBob SquarePants Meet & Greet – The Forum Shopping Centre, Wallsend

20^th February: Bluey Narration – Northcroft Lido & Chilterns Lifestyle, Hertfordshire

20^th February: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet - West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

20^th February: Paddington™ Meet & Greet - Park View Shopping Centre, Whitley Bay

21^st February: Bluey Narration - Flitwick Leisure Centre, Flitwick

21^st February: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet: – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

22^nd February: Bluey Meet & Greet: – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

28^th February: Numberblock One: Meet & Greet – Hamleys Regent Street, London

It’s been a great start to 2024. 

Bluey & Bingo kicked off the year with appearances at Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland, the Teletubbies returned to Ru Paul’s DragCon for the second consecutive year and Gwen went on a promotional tour ahead of the UK release of Universal Pictures new movie, Migration.

Plus we were delighted to manage the appearances of over 40 characters at The Toy Fair in London, including the Minions, Elmer and Mr Monopoly, before heading to The Nuremberg International Toy Fair with Fireman Sam.

With February half-term on the horizon, let's take a look at what events we have lined up this month, (*events can be subject to change)…

2^nd & 3^rd February: Bluey Meet & Greet – Westfield White City, London

2^nd & 3^rd February: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Westfield Stratford, London

3^rd February: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Spa Valley Railway, Royal Tunbridge Wells

4^th February: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Westfield White City, London

4^th February: Bluey Meet & Greet – Westfield Stratford, London

4^th February: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Spa Valley Railway, Royal Tunbridge Wells

9^th February: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Valley, Evesham

10^th February: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Cheltenham Observation Wheel

10^th & 11^th February: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge

11^th February: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton

12^th – 16^th February: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Worcestershire

13^th – 15^th February: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster

15^th February: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – St Nicholas Shopping Centre, Sutton

16^th February: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Rushmere Shopping Centre, Craigavon

16^th & 17^th February: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth

17^th February: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Square, Camberley

17^th February: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meet & Greet – Gracechurch Shopping Centre, Sutton Coldfield

18^th February: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

21^st February: Bluey Meet & Greet – Twinlakes, Melton Mowbray

22^nd February: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Wallsend Library, Wallsend

23^rd February: Bluey & Bingo Narration – The Brewery Shopping Centre, Romford

24^th February: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – East Lancashire Railway, Bury