So I've heard a few people referring to mid-year toy sales, often in reference to the Platinum series. Being a bloody pom and this time of year being summer in Pommyland when all the kids are busy playing outside (yeah, right) we don't have such a thing, at least not as an event.

So... what can I expect from this? When is it likely to be? Do we tend to see a lot of new product around this time? Should I save all my pennies up for this and not buy anything else? Or is not worth getting excited about?

Any help educating me would be appreciated!