Smyths Toys Superstores is running the nationwide promotion today (June 20), following the latest film’s cinema release.

Children named Woody, Buzz, Rex, or Jessie – including variations such as Jess and Jessica – can claim a free Toy Story 5 figure in-store while stocks last.

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The offer is available at stores across the UK, including Smyths Toys Superstores just over the Oxfordshire border in Swindon, as well as Aylesbury.

The giveaway has been launched to celebrate the “enduring popularity” of the Toy Story franchise, which first hit screens in 1995.

They also hope to “inspire a new generation of children with its unforgettable characters.”

A Smyths Toys Superstores spokesman said that in order to redeem the offer, parents and guardians must present valid proof of name and age.

Their stall, run in collaboration with the NIHR Clinical Research Facility, included a creative paper flower-making activity using rainbow-coloured paper to help start conversations.

Visitors shared thoughts on taking part in research, with many expressing interest in opportunities that benefit others and give back to the community.

Participants identified time constraints and discomfort with unfamiliar settings as barriers, and suggested improvements such as flexible or remote participation options and clearer information about the research process.

Jo Searle, memory and cognition research delivery team lead, said: “It was an amazing, colourful day where we had the pleasure of meeting so many people interested in our research.”

Layla Moran, MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, visited the stand to show her support.

Angela Conlan, public and patient involvement, engagement and participation lead at the NIHR CRF, said: “We were honoured to return to Oxford Pride again this year to showcase the important research delivered by the Trust and CRF: Oxford Health at such a fun event.

“This insight is invaluable to our work, helping us better understand awareness of research and improve how we communicate it to the public.”

Evans, a plus-size clothing brand catering to sizes 14 to 32, shut down all stores and concessions in December 2020 after its parent company, Arcadia Group, fell into administration.

The retailer initially shifted to an online-only model before being acquired by AK Retail in 2023, which also owns Yours Clothing and M&Co.

Now, the business has returned to the high street in locations across the UK, being housed inside Yours Clothing stores.

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After the relaunch, a spokesperson for Yours Clothing, speaking to Fashion Network, said: “Plus-size women are among the most loyal fashion shoppers in the UK.

“When a brand gets it right – when the fit works, the range is genuine, and the product reflects real women, they come back.

“Evans earned that loyalty over decades. And when the brand reduced its high street presence, its customers did not stop looking.”

There was previously an Evans store in Oxford, and this newspaper contacted Yours Clothing to see if there were any plans for the brand to return to the city.

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A spokesperson confirmed the possibility of standalone stores opening up in the future, opening the doors for a potential Oxfordshire spot.

“We are generally looking at expansion; however, Evans forms part of our brands within our Yours stores currently,” they said.

“We may indeed in the future review standalone Evans stores.”

Previously, there was an Evans store on Queen Street in Oxford city centre, as well as a location at Marriotts Walk Shopping Centre in Witney.