Just about to hit shelves is this first branded Scotland Yard set from John Adams. Developed together with CSE's (Crime Scene Examiners) from NEw Scotland Yard the sets include finger print kits, hair testing kits as well as other vital equipment to help solve the four crimes included inside.
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 August 26, 2009, In Get Involved, by peter jenkinson
Have you never been quite the same
since eating that vat of neon playdoh back in 76'? Well, thanks
to the clever folk at Yummy Dough, future generations need not suffer
after succumbing to the irresistible allure of modeling clay. Unlike
its predecessors, Yummy Dough actually IS edible and in an even more
exciting twist of fate, it tastes good! Guaranteed 100% safe to eat,
Yummy Dough allows kids to make their shapes and eat em' after a
quick sojourn in the oven. The blue, red, yellow and green doughs are
coloured with vegetable based agents and can be shmulshed together to
create all manner of colours. A 'moulding tool' and ideas leaflet are
also provided to help even the least imaginative soul craft elaborate
doughey masterpieces…and then eat them.£7.95 a set from FIREBOX
Robohamster Queen AKA Steph
It may be a tad on the small side to fully replace your current crockery selection but, whetheryou have kids or not, a couple of these plates in the cupboard amongst the fine china will see plenty of use. Designed of course to assist in getting greens and other government favoured nutrition down the necks of fast-food hungry youngsters grown-ups might find helphere too. Don'tmiss the chance to serve up snacks on yours, "Bar snack Bill" with peanut stubble, salsa red hair and Pringle based ears perhaps? £5.99 each at DRINKSTUFF
On August 19, 2009, In Board Games, by peter jenkinson
If you're a bit of a whizz at the fast paced numbers game then get online and try and get yourself onto the UK Tomy team and represent the nation at the world chamionships to be held in Marbella later this year. Preliminary rounds are held online on the 22nd, 28th and 29th of August then a Semi Final for the best on the 5th September. The top eight will each grab £25 of Tomy toys, a special edition wooden Rummikub and be invited to an event in London to play for the top slot and represent Britain in Spain with acommodation and travel paid for two. Jump over HERE and click on the championship banner to register.
On August 18, 2009, In Adults in mind, Electronics, Get Involved, RC's and Robots, by peter jenkinson
Fresh from Wowwee are these new remote control vehicles that zoom about on a cushion of air, the two channel marvel isn't restricted to smooth wood surfaces either as it can tackle carpet too, although shag pile is a little tricky. Made out of tough foam it will not only withstand a few falls if you fancy some desk based racing but won't shatter that Ming vase favoured by mum. Available in red or blue the two channels make it ideal for a bout of crazy racing, master the controls and you'll be spinning, drifting and doing silent screeches all over the shop. £29.95 each over at at Firebox check out the online video for a tste of what is going to be wasting away your minutes very soon.
On August 17, 2009, In RC's and Robots, by peter jenkinson
We've seen remote control cars that you take for a sin upside down in a few forms before, the folk at Air Hogs have had their mini RC on the market for almost two years so its a surprise it's taken so long for this arachnid version to appear. Flick the switch and the built-in fan creates the suction to enable it to stick on the wall or ceiling, we'd like to see it appearing in offices across the land, causing initial concern amongst the sqeamish, who will of course see the entertaining side fairly quickly. Available now for £29.99 at I Want One of Those
On August 13, 2009, In Electronics, RC's and Robots, by peter jenkinson
This
colourful, and quite sizeable creation, is full of fun features, turn
his head and the eyes spin, lights up and makes peculiar noises. Grab
one of his miniature chums, sit it on his head and watch it disappear
into big Robots tum, open the doors to see a mini workshop and then
pull off robots head, a detachable flying saucer for living room
Frisbee fun. Includes 2 mini robots, a space jet, dog, space mechanic
and a couple of aliens. Aimed at toddlers perhaps but we can't help
but want one just for decoration, justified as a nifty place to stash
our stationary in the office. All this for £30 at ELC – Hurry!
On August 13, 2009, In Figures and Dolls, by peter jenkinson
If you caught us on the radio this morning then thanks again for tuning in to our website, all the toys we talked about on air are featured again here, oh, and we'd love to hear your questions and comments too.
On August 12, 2009, In Retro Road, by peter jenkinson
All remember the iconic wind-up Evil Knievel toy from a few years back? Here's a version for smaller spaces, not in need of the same space to give it any run up or indeed to dilute the ear bashing sound the power-up unit made. This is a simple rip-cord version, stick in the plastic puller and tear it out, comes complete with Ring of Fire and Ramp – Sgn Up HERE for pre-orders at £9.99
On August 11, 2009, In Adults in mind, Collectables, Edutainment, Electronics, Family fun, Figures and Dolls, Get Involved, by peter jenkinson
We're huge fans of all things fairground here at Toyology Towers, from the sub-standard dodgems, sickly smell of candy floss to white knuckle thrillers and the pale faces of those who should have stayed on terra firma. If there is one attraction that everyone in the family can agree on which to have a turn it is the Carousel and here the brick maestros have outdone themselves with this build, usurping their own Taj Mahal into second spot.
