But the irrepressible Noddy has always come up grinning and now he is about to star in a new book to mark his 60th birthday. Written by Sophie Smallwood, the granddaughter of creator Enid Blyton ...

Noddy is then promptly put on trial by the citizens of Toyland who have to judge whether or not he is an ornament or a toy. Finally they decide he is a toy, but then seem unconvinced as to whether ...

Noddy will also have some new vehicles at his disposal - including a helicopter and a monster truck - to help him get around Toy Town. Nick Wilson, director of children's programmes for Five, said: ...

Their obsession started five years ago when mum Deborah bought dad John a Toy Town tissue holder. Now their collection - including the rare £5,000 Noddy car - is one of the biggest in the country.

The statue of Noddy has been on Epping High Street for more ... For more than 20 years the Enid Blyton character has sat in his car outside the toy shop Piccola in Epping, Essex.

A statue of Noddy has been saved from being thrown away after a council bought it for £500. For more than 20 years the Enid Blyton character has sat in his car outside the toy shop Piccola in ...