I received a very interesting email from Graham Horton this week after he missed out on a very unusual eBay auction. It led to a very strange tale. A few months ago I’d appeared on the Netflicks Youtube show and mentioned the fact a set of Euro 96 balls with…
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The stunning restoration of a rare PSG Subbuteo team
Subbuteo teams have been around for over 70 years now. The players have graced living rooms and dining tables for decades and throughout that history there has been one constant – children have gleefully painted over teams to convert them into their desired kit. It’s all part of the joy…
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A previously unreleased Euro 96 ball could be the rarest Subbuteo item sold this year
A Subbuteo ball that was previously thought to have never been made has been sold on eBay for a bargain price. A seller sold a set of three USA 94 balls alongside a Euro 96 ball for £20. The price is not too unusual – until you take a closer…
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Adidas launches another Subbuteo trainer in classic green
Just days after launching the Handball Spezials trainers complete with Subbuteo player design, Adidas has launched a second pair. The Adidas Originals Munchen are on sale at JD Sports for £75 and this time the Subbuteo-themed footwear are decked out in the traditional green of a Subbuteo box. The trainers…
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First look at the new Subbuteo women’s players
A new England Lionesses Subbuteo set will be the first time a women’s team has been on sale for UK buyers. The set was announced via a University Games catalogue as revealed by Subbuteo.Online last week. The launch date is set to take place in April but apart from a…
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The Hobby magazine is now on sale
I’ve been talking about a Subbuteo magazine for a while now. I’m delighted to say the magazine is now on sale here. Please note – the magazine is due to arrive from the printers on 25 February. This means if you order now it still may be between 1-2 weeks…
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Adidas launches a new Subbuteo trainer
Adidas has launched a pair of retro-style trainers with a Subbuteo twist. The Adidas Originals Handball Spezial is priced at £75 and on the surface looks like any other Adidas trainer. There is a beige sole with blue suede and red Adidas stripes. It also has a splash of yellow…
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SubbuteoFest 2021 dates revealed for summer event in the UK
A unique new Subbuteo event named SubbuteoFest has announced a date and venue for 2020. Plans for the festival of everything Subbuteo were revealed by Subbuteo.Online last year. Backed by the team behind the excellent Wobbly Hobby Shop, it was described as a ‘complete indulgence of the game’ and one…
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Subbuteo reveals new rubber-backed Deluxe Pitch for 2021
Subbuteo will launch a new rubber-backed pitch that can be rolled out with wrinkles, the brand has announced. New licensee Longshore, based in Hong Kong, has revealed a first look at the new Deluxe Pitch but has not revealed prices or where it will be available for UK customers. The…
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Introducing The Hobby magazine by Subbuteo.Online
Six months ago I decided to publish a Subbuteo magazine. I’m a journalist and come from a magazine publishing background but the months following my decision have been tough. Designing, writing and publishing a magazine from scratch is extremely difficult and I encountered quite a few big setbacks on the…