This Street Sliderz set ships with two luminous Lamboghini Gallardo’s, each fitted with 360 degree guide blades. Take to the packaged figure of eight track and you can pull tail-out slides and 360 degree spins. Just a gentle nudge too that the wait is now over for the Scalextric Powerlaps set, it goes on sale today.
keeping one amused
We're unlikely to see the veritable amount of tat that surrounded the Royal wedding last year, we're hoping that celebratory and commemorative kit will all attempt to be as classy as this chess set (over optimistic perhaps). Each piece is handpainted, it truly is a glorious piece of kit that's certain to find favour with those who refer to parts of their abodes with terms such as East and West wing. It'll set you back almost £300 HERE for those interested parties.
Star Wars slot sets – At last
We've been treated to a fair few Scalextric licences over the years, James bond ones were pretty good, Toy Story didn;t float our slot-car racing boat, this pair of beauties has us grinning from ear to ear. Why we've had to wait for so long to get Star Wars and Scalexctric to tema up Darth only knows, and frankly we don;t give a Yoda because it's finally happening - Exactly when we're no sure. So, we have the Micro 1:64 scale Death Star Attack set with a Lord Vader Tie Fighter battling a Luke Skywalker X-Wing, the spaceships have working ...
Cherry picker is a sweet build
It took us a while getting around to building our LEGO Technic Bucket Truck, that’s cherry picker to most of us or elevated platform to those perhaps allergic to cherries or very posh indeed. It’s the machine used to rig up local Christmas lights or fix street lights, very clever vehicles they are too. Just like its real life ride this Bucket Truck has a set of gears to raise and rotate the platform on the back, two more gears let you deploy the outriggers at the side of the vehicle to keep it stable when the platform is fully ...
Off-screen action with Mario
In our scramble to put as many crossover category toys to the test this year (think Skylanders, Wappydog, Angry Bird plush etc) we'd somehow almost missed this plumber based box of racing good ness. The Mario Kart Battle pack features a Mario and Yoshi sat in their rides and an assortment of track accessories for you to establish where your hairpins and chicances should be placed. whilst you race the lights on the nift RC unit have lights which each represent an action you'd find on the console version, Mushroom: Gives a speed boost Green Shell: Sends your opponent hurtling backwards Lightning: Sends ...
Remember the posh Fox?
The upper class fox was at his very best in the eighties, close to the cuff humour for kids TV, often ridiculing his guests and co-hosts, quality Telly. Now you can own your own Basil Brush handpuppet, give him a squeeze and he'll let out his grin inducing laugh topped off with a legendary "Boom Boom" at the end. At just £12.99 seems like a no-brainer.
On March 31, 2008, In Adults in mind, Boys Toys, Deal of the Day, Electronics, Get Involved, Pit Stop, RC's and Robots, by peter jenkinson
On March 31, 2008, In Get Involved, by peter jenkinson
Last minute April Foolers in need of ammo for antics tomorrow am ware out of luck online wise, best bet in the UK is to check the STORE finder for Hawkins HERE. They’ve a few bits and pieces that could cause the required effect tomorrow.
Another wallet eating piece of kit for well-heeled Star Wars fans, life size replicas of C-3P0 and R2-D2 for $5950 and $5450 with "sound and functions" what exactly you get performance wise is unclear but size wise it’ll be impressive. REady to wreak havoc on your credit card later this year from Sideshowtoy
via Gizmodo
On March 28, 2008, In Adults in mind, Boys Toys, Get Involved, Outdoor Escapades, Pit Stop, by peter jenkinson
Okay so it might not make 60mph from standstill in sub five seconds or indeed have the pulling power (thats bhp and of the opposite sex) but as Go Karts go this is top league spec wise. Aerodynamic spoilers, 12 inch lightweight metal wheel rims and
seven gears, its called the Ferrari FXX Exclusive is an impressive presence – double disc-brakes, dashboard computer, sport seat and leather look steering wheel complete the look. Berg Toys have them in the showroom now for a shade under £1240
On March 27, 2008, In Adults in mind, Electronics, Family fun, Get Involved, Retro Road, Telly Time, by Lucy Hedges
Remember all those times you screamed answers at the TV whilst watching the classic game show Catchphrase deluding yourself into thinking you were better than the contestants on the show? We know we do! Well this is our chance to prove that we have what it takes with the unbelievably popular Catchphrase DVD which has made a new and improved comeback with exciting new game play and graphics. Invite Roy Walker and Mr Chip into your living room to play everyone’s favourite game show with the objective to say quite literally what you see.
Seeing as Corgi International Limited has entered into a Licensing agreement on a multi-year deal for a range of Beatles and Yellow Submarine Die Cast Collectables (which means they’ll be producing goodies right up to 2010) we thought we’d give you a sneak preview at the fantastic range put together to celebrate one of the most and some would argue THE MOST successful band in the UK. Iconic Beatles imagery is featured on a range of die cast collectables at different scales. As Corgi produced the original Yellow Submarine die cast in the 1960’s it was only right that they should be the company to revive these mini classics.
Historical artists would be turning in their grave if they saw how easy it is to create your very own ‘statue in an instant’. It’s quite simple really – all you have to do is mix up the powder to a smooth liquid, pour it in the bucket provided, plunge your hand into the goo and leave there for around 7 minutes. Carefully remove your hand – you don’t want that seven minutes of your life to go to waste – and fill the hole with the plaster of paris, wait an hour, peel away the goo and wha-hey you have your very own amazingly detailed sculpture of your hand. Hand positions and gestures are entirely up to you.
ApriPoko sits silently around your TV kit and learns all those Infra Red signals you are sending, then when he has taken them in will replace your remote. Just tell the robot what to do, say switch on the telly or turn up the volume and its done. It is still in prototype stage so for now you’ll just have to use your own digits or shout at someone else on the sofa. Via Electricpig
On March 26, 2008, In Get Involved, by peter jenkinson
Spinmaster are set to launch a skateboard-themed massively multiplayer online game this summer on the back of its Tech Deck fingerboard range. In Tech Deck Live players will be able to customise all aspects of their avatar and ride around a mammoth skatepark. Other interactive elements are set to include competitions, chat, trading of kit, upgrading gear, mini-games and maybe even get picked to join the elite pro skate team. Most elements will be free with an unconfirmed premium subscription are with access to premium content. via Playthings.com
On March 26, 2008, In Adults in mind, Electronics, Get Involved, RC's and Robots, by peter jenkinson
Clear your USB ports, Tengu is THE desktop companion for 2008. This peripheral sits by your PC and alters his face according to his state of mind but offers up much more beside. Your rectangular box will lip-synch along to the music he hears and silently mime along to any other sounds around. Type away and Tengu moves his LED lips, the desire to talk to him directly is overwhelming and those around you may glare, all until you let them have a one-on-one that is. Get yours HERE for £19.95
