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Competition winners!

Jill — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:36:25 +0000

Congratulations to the winners of our latest competitions. The Picooz Tandem Z1 Helicopter, courtesy of RedSave, is set to be one of the best selling toys this Christmas. The lucky winner of this ultimate remote control toy is Derek Hanley – congratulations!

The fantastic Freaky Body Illusions prize, courtesy of the makers Marvin’s Magic, goes to Victoria Savill – well done Victoria, I’m sure you’ll have hours of fun with this highly addictive magic set!

We’ll be in touch with you today to get your details. As for everyone else who entered, don’t worry – we’ll be launching our next competition to win the Guitar Hero set from Prezzybox on Monday – so you’ll have another chance to win then.

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.

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Firebox Predicts the Hottest Toys this Christmas

Richard — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:57:54 +0000

It’s that time of the year again and Firebox has just released their 10th Christmas hot toy prediction list.

Tipped for the top spot in the “Top gift for kids” category is the new eco-friendly range of self powered toy cars from Sprig toys. The integrated push and pump energy of the cars is used to power the lights and electronics of the cars. The Sprig cars are created entirely out of a 100% child safe and paint-free material called sprigwood. This innovative bio-composite material is created from a combination recycled wood and reclaimed plastic.

Firebox also predicts that the highly fought over “Top gift for him” category will be won by the Tandem-Z Micro Chopper, the worlds first twin-rotor RC helicopter.

The top ten:

Top gift for him – TandemZ-1 Micro Chopper
Top gift for her – Flip Digital Video Camera
Top gift for eco warriors – Firewinder
Top gift for domestic goddesses – InsideOut Glasses
Top gift for geeks – USB Microscope
Top gift for travellers – Polaroid PoGo Printer
Top stocking filler – Bubblewrap keychain
Top gift for kids – Sprig Toys
Top gift for tech heads – USB VHS Converter
Best in show – Ego Electric Scoota