Toys Games Reviews

The Lego Taj Mahal - the biggest challenge to date

Jill — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:27:23 +0000

This is the Holy Grail of Lego buildings, and not a challenge to be taken on by the faint hearted. Available exclusively from Lego, this incredible Taj Mahal set is designed for experienced builders only, taking around 30 hours to put all of the 5,900 pieces together. It also features ‘advanced building techniques’ and ‘rare elements and colours’ to give the model realistic architectural details.

The finished Taj Mahal measures over 51cm wide and over 41cm tall so it is build to be shown off! Known across the globe as the ‘jewel of India’ for its incredible beauty and elegance, the amazingly detailed model features the base, minarets, domes, finials, arches, and even the stairs in the front. Available now from the Lego store

10% off all Toys in Woolworths

Jill — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:00:50 +0000

Those lovely people at Woolworths have just released a brand new October voucher code that gives customers 10% off all toys on the Woolworths site. The code goes live today and lasts until the 31st of October. Now you can’t use it with any other offer or discount - but who cares?! Get stuck into your Christmas shopping today and save yourself some money!

Go to Woolworths Toys Section now and enter the code: earlybird10 when you check out

Take Baby Annabell Everywhere on your Motorised Scooter!

Jill — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:54:41 +0000

Now I can honestly say that I have never seen anything like this before. This super cool pink and blue scooter is battery operated, and comes complete with a side car for little girls to take their Baby Annabell doll everywhere with them. Pack up the storage compartment with all the things a baby needs, climb on and off you go.

It even has a working headlight, real wing mirrors, and fun sound effects. Of course they can also drive teddy or any other dolly about in the side car, as unfortunately Baby Annabell is not included with the toy.

When they’re tired, and so is the bike, it’s very easy to recharge the battery so they can be off and running quickly again - you can decide whether that’s a bonus or not! The battery powered scooter is also pretty light, at only 25kg, so you can take it wherever you go and be glad that it’s one ride on toy you don’t have to push!

Available now from thetoyshop.com.

New toy review - Guitar Hero

Jill — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:55:02 +0000

For the rocker in all of us. A brand new version of the now infamous Guitar Hero that can be played without the need for an expensive console. We put this new glorious gadget through its paces and see just how rocking it really is. Read the full Guitar Hero Review.

MechRC robot - possibly the most exciting robot toy we’ve found

Jill — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:12:22 +0000

In celebration of our fantastic Remote Control Helicopter competition, we’ve gone on the hunt for the best RC toys around - and this one is going to take some beating. The love child of a Robot inventor and one of the Transformers‘ artists, MechRC Robot is the most interactive, programmable robot toy we can find. He features over 100 pre-installed motions and sounds, and can be easily programmed on your computer. The best part is, all of your PC interaction is with an animated film strip - it doesn’t get much easier!

You just manipulate the animated robot on the screen, save the sequence, and then have him repeat his new dance/fighting/dinner making moves later with the IR remote control. You can also upload music files to play through the speaker in MechRC’s chest.

The MechRC Robot’s 17 servos offer up to 180 degree movement, so there’s no limitations as to the moves you can get him to do! Not the cheapest RC toy we’ve looked at, but certainly one of the coolest. Available now for £399 from Iwantoneofthose.com.

RedSave’s Tandem RC Helicopter Competition

Richard — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:44:13 +0000

ToyHype have teamed up with UK Gadget shop RedSave to offer you guys the chance to win an amazing Picoo Z Tandem Z 1 RC Helicopter.

The Tandem Z1 Helicopter is predicted to top the much fought over “Gifts for him” category this Christmas. Best of all the Picoo Z range features variable RC frequencies allowing you and the kids to fly at once. The ultra mobile RC helicopter is available now from RedSave for £34.99, with other great Picoo Z RC Helicopters available.

To enter, simply fill in the form below with your name and email address before the 29th October and hit submit. Draw will be made on the 30th October and announced soon after.

Only one submission from each household will be accepted. Terms & Conditions apply.

cforms contact form by delicious:days

Batman - now in teeny cutesy form

Jill — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:40:32 +0000

We’ve already told you about Iron Man in all his teeny cutesy Cosbaby form, but now the Dark Knight is just so cuddly you could pick him up and keep him in your pocket when he’s not protecting the world from unspeakable evils.

Cosbabys are unique movie merchandise, standing 3inches/7cm tall and available as lots of your favourite DC Comic Batman characters, from The Joker to Catwoman. They come as little kits which are easily assembled by snapping the pieces together. The joints are fully articulated and each character comes with amazingly detailed little accessories.

Maybe not ideal for your diehard Batman collector, but I don’t know a movie fan who wouldn’t love one of these little guys! Available now from Forbidden Planet for 10% off retail price.

Elmo’s in stock

Jill — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:27:28 +0000

Yes, I’m overly excited by this toy - but who can blame me. Anyway, all I wanted to do was let you all know that Elmo Live is now in stock or available for preorder at several stores.

Find out more…

Lost me Find Me Child Alarms - pure genius.

Jill — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:20:50 +0000

It’s not too often that you sit back and slap your forehead with the classic cry of “Why didn’t I think of that?!” but these little inventions made me do just that (much to the amusement of my colleagues). We all know how cunning children are at wandering away in the split second you get distracted, causing mini heart attacks to their poor parents and guardians. Someone should invent a gadget to alert you the second they meander…well they have - introducing the Lost Me Find Me child alarm.

Now while we at ToyHype in no way advocate relying on technology to keep an eye on your kids, these are a back up for even the most conscientious parent. The gadgets are basically a proximity detector, with the transmitter hidden in cute and cuddly wrist bands for the little tyke, and a receiver alarm for parents to attach to your keys.

You’ll be alerted as soon as the little one goes exploring out of your pre-defined range (1-20 metres) allowing you to act straight away. Switch the receiver to locate mode, and it’ll go off as soon as your child is back in range.

Available in fluffy rabbit and tiger varieties now from Iwantoneofthose.com

For the fan who has everything? Star Wars Phone Flashers

Jill — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:23:17 +0000

The force is so strong in these guys that they sense your mobile phone’s next move…these clever little charms flash and spin withing their transparent domes anytime you receive a call or text. So if you fancy the head of a Storm Trooper or even Lord Vader himself letting you know when your mum wants you home for tea.

Or if you have a Star Wars fan whose stocking will need filling in a month or two, then take a look at these guys. Firebox even have a video sent in by one of their customers to show them in action.