Toys

Dr Christoph Bartneck from the University of Canterbury has been investigating the perceived violence in the product catalogues of major toy producer, Lego, from the years 1978-2014 and the frequency… Audio

An early mining settlement in the mountains of Germany that now produces carved wooden toys is where New Zealand artist Oscar Enberg is heading. He's just been announced as this year's recipient of… Audio

Can you resist the allure of an antiques shop window, do you forage for treasures in op shops or on Trade Me or have you ever crossed the threshold of an auction house? Geoffrey Anderson who is one of… Audio, Gallery

Lonica van Engelen is Toy buyer for the Warehouse. Audio

A young engineer is using toys to encourage girls to pursue careers in science and technology Audio

Tasmanian artist Sonia Singh and her mother find discarded dolls and give them a new lease of life, but in a way that makes them appear more natural and child-like. Audio

Auckland writer David Veart has recently released his latest book Hello Girls & Boys! A New Zealand Toy Story. It's the tale of New Zealanders and their toys - from Maori voyagers to 21st century… Audio

Auti is a robotic toy developed specifically for children with autism to encourage positive play behaviours Audio

Brent Waller's an Australian Lego fan whose version of the Ghostbusters car is going to be officially produced by Lego. Audio

Jason Rhodes from the National Transport and Toy Museum in Wanaka. Audio