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Driving on the Ceiling with the Zero Gravity Micro RC Car

Jack — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:15:51 +0000

On first look you’d be forgiven for thinking the Zero Gravity Micro is like most other palm sized remote control cars. It can drive on most level surfaces including kitchen floors, laminate flooring, wall and roofs. Yes you read that correct the Zero gravity Micro can drive on walls and ceiling.

This highly maneuverable RC car is capable of driving across any smooth surface without falling off and crashing below. The integrated Venturi suction system work a bit like a vacuum cleaner, creating enough down force to keep it stuck securely to the wall. Add to that two performance modes for regular driving the right way round or flick the switch to extreme for some upside down action.

The Zero Gravity Micro RC can transmit on 4 frequencies for extreme upside down racing against friends. Powered by a rechargeable battery, simply plug the car in, charge and off you go. For you worried about the car falling off the ceiling once the battery is drained, worry not the headlights start flashing when the battery is low.

Available now from Firebox

Thieving Daleks! Stolen Earth Box Set

Jack — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:35:54 +0000

It’s been a great month for Doctor Who toys and we’re excited to reveal some more toy news. Due for release on the 26th September, the Doctor Who Stolen Earth box set is the newest edition to the 2008 wave.

Featuring 5” versions of Doctor Who in a brown pinstripe suit, an amazing recreation of Davros the evil Dalek commander, a Supreme Dalek and a Crucible Dalek this collection is set to start some amazing living room battles.

Available now for pre-order from Forbidden Planet International

New Millennium Falcon

Jack — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:42:54 +0000

We’ve waited almost 30 years for a New Millennium Falcon toy and finally it has arrived. Hasbro announced the Millennium Falcon as part of the Star Wars legacy collection, a range that already boasts revamped versions of our favourite characters including Han Solo, Chewbacca and the infamous Darth Vader.

The Millennium Falcon stretches an amazing 2.5ft long and almost 2ft wide, that’s 30% larger than the original version making it capable of holding up to 18 Star Wars action figures (old one held 8). Featuring a new glowing hyper drive lights and sounds including boost, cruise mode, fly-by and firing cannons.

Millennium Falcon is available now from Forbidden Planet & Toys R Us

Torchwood Series 1 Figures

Jack — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:18:07 +0000

Torchwood the top BBC science fiction show has released some great new action figures. The Torchwood figures include the shows lead character Captain Jack Harkness & torchwood team member Gwen Cooper. The series 1 villains include the evil Cyberwoman and the infamous Weevil. All the action figures come with a detachable stand for display purposes.

Available from 14 August from Forbidden Planet

Nici Verano Caliente

Jack — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:28:06 +0000

Verano Caliente is the new summer soft toy range from Nici. Based around a colourful parrot and Toucan, the German soft toy creator has built a range that includes everything you’ll need to have a great day in the sun.

The range includes various parrot and toucan soft toys, beach bags, parasols, cool bags and sun glasses cases all with the famous Nici badge for quality.

Available now from Cuddly kingdom

Doctor Who Series 4 Action Figures

Jack — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:56:54 +0000

Doctor Who Toys are undoubtedly one of the hottest toy ranges out at the moment with the collection due to expand with the release of the Doctor Who series 4 action figures. Featuring a new Adipose Doctor Who figure and the already fan favorite interpretation of Catherine Tate’s character Donna Noble. However the collection doesn’t stop there with Odd Sigma, Natural Ood, Sontaran Commander Skorr, Sontaran Trooper, Pyrovile Priestess being added to the Dr Who action figure series.

Available now from Amazon, Character-Online and Forbidden Plannet

Nici Little Wingels

Jack — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:52:05 +0000

The Little Wingels are a group of three young Guardian Angels from German soft toys and gifts designer Nici. Aimed at Children from 3 years to 8 years, Nici’s Little Wingels range is a wonderful collection of products, including soft toys, kid’s stationery, hot water bottles, beakers and lunch boxes, with more gift items arriving in September.

Available now from Cuddly Kingdom

Speed Racer GO! Slot Cars

Jack — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:02:18 +0000

As the hype around the new Wachowski movie heats up it was only a matter of time before the electric slot car set was released. The GO! Speed Racer slot car racing system is produced by Carrera and is available later in the month. The set includes the Mach 5 and Racer X Street vehicles, both with working LED front lights. The track measures 6.3 metres with exciting loop-the-loops and flyovers.

Available soon from Amazon and priced around £32.99

Take to the Streets with Air Guitar Rocker

Jack — Sun, 11 May 2008 18:13:38 +0000

Guitar Hero has created millions of home based rock stars, but now they want to set the rockers loose by removing those walls. With the Guitar Hero – Air Guitar Rocker you start by attaching the ‘heavy metal’ belt buckle to your waist and then plugging it in to the contained amp or your own sound system. To play you simply strum the included plectrum in time in front of the belt buckle. There are ten built-in riffs straight from the first two Guitar Heroes including Motorhead, Black Sabbath and Van Halen.
Air Guitar Rocker is due for release on 27/06/2008 and is available for pre-order today from Play.com

Dead Animals Need Love Too

Jack — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:14:25 +0000

Skelanimals are just like any other soft toys or so they like to tell themselves. Instead of the traditional cute face, each Skelanimal has an extremely cute print of their skull and bones on display.

There is a total of 6 plush characters to collect including Chungkee The Panda, Dax the Dog, Diego the Bat, Jack the Rabbit, Kit the Kitten and Marcy the Monkey. Each Skelanimal has its own favourite scary movie and background story. Just remember since they’re only bones, they need loads of hugs to stay warm.

Pre-order today from Forbidden Planet for £9.99