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.
The Toy Retailers Association, representing about 75% of the UK toy shops unveiled it’s selection of the dozen toys it thinks will dominate this Christmas – Without further ado, here are where the anticipated empty shelf areas are to be found this Yule :
City Airport, Lego UK
Fireman Sam Deluxe Fire Station Playset, Character Options
FurReal Go Go Walking Pup, Hasbro
Jet Pack Buzz Lightyear, Mattel UK
Kidizoom VideoCam, VTech
Monopoly Revolution, Hasbro
Moon Dough Barn, Spinmaster Toys UK
Nerf N Strike Stampede ECS, Hasbro
Paper Jamz Guitar, Wow Wee Europe
‘Pumpaloons’ – action game, Drumond Park
Sylvanian Families Motorcycle and Sidecar, Flair Leisure
ZhuZhu Grooming Salon, Character Options
Gary Grant, chairman of the TRA’s Dream Toys Selection Panel, commented: “This year, the toy industry has combined innovation and creativity to respond to the ever-changing demands of children. The technological advancements used in many of the toys we reviewed this year were simply amazing, and demonstrate how forward thinking manufacturers are. Pete the Geek from Toyology.TV commented “fabulous line up here, not sure how Pumpaloons made the list though” adding “We’ve a video of the event going live later today at toyology.tv go take a look”
We mentioned our new arrival last week – but just to jog your memory…
We’re now the proud older sibling of our beautiful baby sister site Toyology.tv
Weighing in at a healthy 720 mega pixels (no idea!) with a lovely RSS News Feed and a Twitter account, she can’t read and write yet, but she has some brilliant videos…go say congratulations at www.toyology.tv
Here at Toyology Towers we’ve been planning a revolution for the past few months, today, we’re proud to tell you all that the first Episode of Toyology.TV is live – The only .tv station in the world that gives you the low down on the latest toys, the next big crazes for the playground and the kit that’ll fly off the shelves fastest. Presenter Jamie Rickers and Pete the Geek will be bringing you the first couple of episodes together with a crack team of junior toyologists to put playthings through their paces. A new episode each week there’ll be extra elements added to the show like Desperate Mousewives, Big Bruiser, OUCH and the occassional guest presenter. Head off to Toyology.TV and tell us what you think.
Remember those toys you tuned upside down as kids, the ones when you righted them they let out a farmyard sound that sounded like a distressed animal? Well, here's the 21st century version of the same, battery powered these are activated with a shake, better still the faster you shke the higher pitched the said animals shreik becomes. £4.99 at Character
One of our favourite e-tailers have just announced their all new area aimed at kids, Firebox have shown us their wares over at Firetots and we love the lot. A mixture of classics from Fisher Price and spanking new stuff like Rainbow in My room and Baby Shhh – Start your tots in the gadget way early and they’ll repay you in later life with gifts that you actually want.
Creative little hands will love Famosa’s new range of Disney projectors and light boxes which give your kids not one but three exciting features in one: projecting and lighting, lighting and tracing and projecting images on the wall. Aimed at boys and girls from the age of three, kids can choose from their favourite Disney characters such as Tigger and Pooh and Mickey Mouse and friends.
Get your child ready for what is hopefully going to be a great summer with Famosa’s Triciclo Baby Plus Music. A safe trike for youngsters aged 1+, the Baby Plus with Music has all the mod cons you and your child could want! As well as a rigid harness that restricts the handlebars for safe use, retractable footrests and an adjustable seat (three positions), the trike comes complete with a practical carry bag and features a waterproof adjustable sunshade and a lights and sound pack.
Remember the adorable and phenomenally successful Pound Puppies from the 80’s and briefly in the 90’s? Well they’re back and are being re-launched to once again find a place in every child’s heart. These classic pups are not ordinary soft toys; they need a loving girl or boy to adopt them and take care of them. The new Pound Puppy has all the same features as the original plus some great new extras to bring them up to date. Recently named as one of the ‘Top Twenty Toys of All Time’ in a poll, the Pound Puppies come in a variety of sizes and styles from collectable Backpack Pups to Jumbo Plush Puppies. We had the pleasure of meeting the creator at Toy Fair and he’s very excited – as are we – about the re-launch of the once famous Pound Puppies – complete with their very own birth certificate.
This mischievous and curious little boy is about to embark on an adventure and wants to take your little explorers with him. So join his friends Elly the Elephant, Pato the Duck and Loula the Dog as they go exploring the world, learning and most importantly having fun. The latest range of Pocoyo goodies are bright and bold interactive toys which are great for capturing inquisitive imaginations. Join Pocoyo in his Electronic Pedal Car and watch him bounce along or cuddle up to the Elly Musical Plush while she plays music or why not have some bath time fun with the 3 in 1 bath figures with water-squirting action. Out in October with prices ranging from £5.99 – £14.99.
