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Retro Nintendo Mini Gameboy Games

Retro Nintendo Mini Gameboy Games

Posted on 23. Jul, 2009 by Jill.

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In keeping with my retro toys theme this week, I bring you the Gameboy Mini Classics from Nintendo. Hailing from the days when your 'portable' game player required a separate hold-all to carry the thing, my gameboy helped me pass time on many boring car journeys. These little gems are far more portable, and while the graphics will never rival those of the latest mobile gaming devices, you can while away the hours with a choice of three classic games!

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More pets without mess – Hamsters

More pets without mess – Hamsters

Posted on 21. Jul, 2009 by Jill.

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At Toy Hype we're a big fan of cute pets that don't make a mess and these new Hamsters from Character-Online fit perfectly into our ideal petting zoo. We've already written about two different messfree puppies - Biscuits and Wrex, but for those who prefer smaller, cuddly pets we bring you the Go Go Hamsters.

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Terminator 4 Voice Changer Mask – oh so scary!

Terminator 4 Voice Changer Mask – oh so scary!

Posted on 18. May, 2009 by Jill.

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From the latest Terminator Movie – Salvation, comes a huge range of merchandise from Forbidden Planet. The one that caught my eye, and the one that frightened me the most was the Salvation Voice changer mask. With lights, sounds and a voice changing capability, this really is a high tech toy. Steel-plated [...]

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Monsters vs Aliens Ray Gun

Monsters vs Aliens Ray Gun

Posted on 07. Apr, 2009 by Jill.

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The brand new movie from Dreamworks, Monsters vs Aliens has a fantastic range of merchandise to match. The story follows Susan Murphy, who grows to 49 feet 11 inches tall and is labelled a monster by the military. She is remanded to an institution that houses other monsters, but when a UFO lands and an alien overlord named Gallaxhar demands that Earth be given to them, the President decides that the monsters can provide the firepower to defeat the aliens.

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Playskool Dance Cam puts your kids on the TV

Playskool Dance Cam puts your kids on the TV

Posted on 19. Mar, 2009 by Jill.

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Every child loves to watch themselves - whether it's dancing and singing in the mirror, or playing in the pool on holiday videos. Now with the Playskool Dance cam, they can see themselves on your TV screen.

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Drive an Aston Martin with James Bond Scalextric

Drive an Aston Martin with James Bond Scalextric

Posted on 16. Mar, 2009 by Jill.

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I grew up with my brother and his friends playing Scalextric round our living room. When I was younger I was unofficial 'ramp' but later I got to join in the fun and I would love to have a go at this set. The Micro Scalextric James Bond Set lets you try to keep the famous Aston Martin from being caught by the bad guys.

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The most addictive game is now in pink

The most addictive game is now in pink

Posted on 26. Jan, 2009 by Jill.

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Bop It Extreme 2 is now available in girly pink, and at a massive discount off the RRP in the January sales. If you have never played, or have no idea what a Bop It is it’s…well…it’s awesome. Pull it, flick it, spin it, twist it or bop it in time to the [...]

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