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# Test Yourself
Quiz: How much do you know about the Late Late Toy Show?
There better be one for everyone in the audience…
IT’S THAT TIME of year again folks. Christmas time has officially begun so get cosy and prepare for a night of toys, jumpers and children almost running Ryan Tubridy over in a mini-SUV.
The theme for this year’s Late Late Toy Show is The Wizard of Oz. An impressive yellow brick road/Emerald City set has been put together by RTÉ’s production designers.
But don’t worry, this quiz won’t be about this year’s Toy Show.
Tonight we’re asking you: How well do you know the history of the Late Late Toy Show?
What year was the first Toy Show?
1971
1975
1983
1989
Which of these works of fiction hasn't been a theme for the Toy Show...yet?
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Shrek
Mary Poppins
The Lion King
Harry Potter
What animal did Pat Kenny ride onto the Toy Show set in 2002?
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A zebra
A pony
An elephant
A massive dog
Adam King was one of the highlights of 2020's Toy Show, charming audiences with his offer of a virtual hug and his love of space. Which astronaut did Adam meet virtually in a later episode of the show?
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John Glenn
Chris Hadfield
Buzz Aldrin
Felix Baumgartner
In 2011, what did Ryan Tubridy joke should happen to people who send ugly jumpers to RTÉ for him to wear?
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They should go to prison for crimes against Christmas
They should be exiled
They should try again
They should knit a scarf instead
Which of these famous faces has never appeared as a celebrity guest on a Toy Show?
Ed Sheeran
Katie Taylor
Niall Horan
Saoirse Ronan
What year did Pat Kenny famously rip up two tickets to the Toy Show that were a prize on the Late Late?
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2001
2004
2010
2008
What boyband demonstrated this racing car toy with Gay Byrne?
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Take That
Boyzone
Westlife
One Direction
Which famous film inspired the music and set design for 2010's Toy Show?
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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
The Jungle Book
Toy Story
Beauty and the Beast
Finally... any craic?
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