So what if it only has AM/FM radio tuning, three sound effects to disturb you from your sleep and a red LED time display oozing from its eyes, this is Darth Vader by your bed for just $30 – Oh, and there's an audio jack for plugging inyour player and pumping the sounds through his head…Its no dock replacement but this multi-talented head is set to fly, quicker than Jabba on a see-saw. Via Playthings.com
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 April 27, 2009, In Film Fun, by peter jenkinson
Anyone who hasn't seen this animated treat should start shift shaping now and find the nearest cinema where it's still showing, Monsters VS Aliens is the best animation since Shrek first hit the screen…. In our humble opinion. There's a load of characters avalable from Play so you can recreate your best bits from the film or just have them sat atop your desk as interesting decoration. Our pick of the bunch however is this LED light flashing irritating sound making Ray Gun, zap your pals and see if they turn to mush, £12.99 from Toysrus
On April 27, 2009, In Uncategorized, by peter jenkinson
Getting to grips with the greatest strategy game of all time can be tricky for those new to the board. No Stress Chess features a pack of cards that are used to indicate the moves that can be made with each and every piec so you'll know your Knights from your P(r)awns in no time, and so will your junior opponent… Then take all the credit for teaching them this sometimes tough to get to grips with game. Available now for around £10 HERE
On April 21, 2009, In Uncategorized, by peter jenkinson
A mini ice-age has decended in the toy world today with the demise of Ugobe, the manufacturer behind the worlds cutest dinosaur PLEO….. Keep back for more news as we try and muster up enough cash at Toyology Towers to keep them alive…. more HERE
On April 20, 2009, In Uncategorized, by peter jenkinson
The slot car champions have gone all interactive with the launch of a superb online application on Facebook called My Garage. Users collect virtual carsand build up their car portfolio, all the while able to win vouchers to spend on tangible motors to add to their collection. They've also ramped up their blog so Scalextric fans can share views, offer hints and tips and keep up to date with akl the latest Scalextric kit. Finally, they're also uploading videos to a dedicated Youtube channel so fans get see all the kit in action.
On April 7, 2009, In Uncategorized, by peter jenkinson
Add a dash of retro chic to the dining table with this pair of seasoning dispensers that pay homage to the infuriating cube. Give either one a twist and you'll only ever be a breath away from a fully solved cube, for the man (or woman) who has everything they are ideal. £11.99 each over at iwantoneofthose
