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You’ll already have been temnpted by our Chest Arc Light and Iron Man helmet so, to finish off your outfir before heading to the cinema this week to catch Tony in action consider this Wrist Repulsor set too. The 3-in-1 gadget features a motion sensor that lights up to warn of impending danger, or show you to your seat in the cinema. It of course makes sounds that should be used after the credits have rolled otherwise you might be in for a barrage of incoming abuse and popcorn missiles, still you could repel any attack with the four ready to fire repulsion missiles. It’ll cost you £15 from thetoyshop.com

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Early boats on show

not so speedy boats

Down at the wonderful Maritime Museum this weekend an exhibition of toy boats begins. Celebrating the century between 1850 and 1950 when shipbuilding shifted from wood/sail to steel/steam and inspired a huge upsurge in kids toys manufacture in tandem with the goings on at the larger end of the scale. Over 100 items will be on display at the Greenwich museum, certainly worth a trip if your nearby. More details HERE

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Glum Gordon

Silly Gordon. He might as well throw out his crib sheets on foreign policy/the economy/recession/whatever the topic is for tonight’s debate because there’s only one question people want to ask – ‘After twenty odd years in politics how can you not remember to turn your microphone off?” We can’t help thinking there’s a slight resemblance between the PM and our favourite cartoon donkey and there can be little doubt that he’ll have uttered a familiar Eeyores downbeat greeting at breakfast  “Good morning…If it is a good morning… Which I doubt”. Anyone else see the Cameron forehead/eyebrow combo on the left and as for Tigger, he’s a dead ringer for Clegg…. isn’t he?

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The Bankers of Tomorrow

Money Bags™ Coin Value Game

Is there an ethical argument in teaching kids about money? Most likely. Nevertheless, if you’re still seething over that financial-meltdown-recession-banking-disaster thing that is so yesterday now we’ve had an ash cloud to deal with, what better way to get revenge on the bankers by training your children in all things financial using Money Bags: Coin Value Game. (NB. This is a long term revenge plan for the truly patient). The idea is that the kiddies learn how to earn money using a spinner, some chores and some basic maths skills – an over complex way of getting the little’uns to do odd jobs around the house at the very least, but apparently the game aims to promote a positive attitude towards earning and saving money. Retailing for around £16.95 (top tip, tell the child they can only have the game if they work out how much change you’ll have from a twenty after you buy it)

 

Politics Peppered with Pigs

Peppa Pig

Peppa Pig’s PR team are certainly working over time ahead of the General Election. A long time supporter of Sure Start children’s centres Peppa has, with regret, decided to remain a-political in these fraught and uncertain times and has, after much soul searching, decided not to attend the centre’s launch event for the Labour Families Manifesto. Peppa, obviously a mature and considerate model of her species is afraid of sparking controversy (and maybe losing any young Tory viewers). But we reckon there must be plenty of cartoon characters out there who aren’t bothered about sticking it to the man and voicing a political allegiance (answers on a postcard please) – surely the Babar family will be turning out on May 6th to vote Conservative, and Dora the Explorer will no doubt be opposed to any plans of the Green Party to stop her un-eco-friendly global expeditions…

 

Designer lamp is full of Character(s)

London based designer Ryan McElhinney creates one off furnishings using recycled toys, we’re hankering for one of his lamps for the office but as there’s no word on price here we’re guessing they’re a fair few quid. The manufacturing process he descibes on the website of the toys being “bonded together and then coated in a High Gloss polyurethane laquer” sounds simple enough, probably isn’t.

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Corgi extend Olympic range

Adding to the Double Decker 2012 Olympic handover bus that has sat in the Olympic category on their site solo for a few months Corgi have added a range of London cabs to the range. These colorful numbers are each liveried to depict one of eight Olympic events, rolling out at the rate of four every two months till the games start in July 2012, these 1:64 models are priced at £3.99 each. Corgi are also releasing a limited edition run of the site tour bus, this 1:76 scale vehicle is the one used to ferry officials around the east London sites, it’ll set you back £22.99 – Pre-order HERE

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Ahead of the Toy Story 3 release in June (US) there’s set to be an avalanche of licensed playthings to conincide with, and cash in on, the anticipated excitement. From Scalextric we have this micro racing set, 1 :64 scale racing arena with Woody and Buzz both riding RC Car around a colourful and detailed track that’ll be in big demand ahead of the UK release on July 23rd. Expected retail price is around £50, sign up to our RSS feed, bookmark us or follow us @toyologist and we’ll let you know as soon as it is available on pre-order.

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An indistinguishable update to the original game by Merit in the shape of this re-release of the classic Amazing Magic Robot game is one that should have parents who hanker after a touch of nostalgia looking for the buy button. If needed, use the pretence that it is for their siblings as it can certainly be classified as an educational tool. Stick the robot in the centre of the question cards and point him to your query, then move himover to the answer sheet and he’ll spin to the right response every time. You can buy originals in decent condition for about £40, this brand new boxed one from Russimco should be hitting the shelves soon..for less, we’ll let you know. follow us @toyologist for the latest update

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Considering campaigning about something spiderlike

We were out and about in central London last week filming a viral for fancy dress company Cesar last week. A full edit of the days shenanigans will be ready for your viewing pleasure next week, we just thought it apt to share some of the stills from the day. We stopped plenty of traffic, attracted lots of attention, had our pictures taken by and with passing tourists and didn’t bother changing for the journey home. Check out the full photo stream HERE

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