We were treated to a plethora of playthings earlier today at the Disney store in London. Multiple brands unveiled their 2017 homages to Star Wars and we’re of the opinion that this line-up of stuff ahead the Last Jedi release later this year usurps that of the original Force Friday …
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August, 2017
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31 August
Star Wars Force Friday Episode II
Technically it is Force Friday II, the first one happened parsecs ago – well two years to be exact. It is part marketing ploy to get us all hyped about new kit from the forthcoming film yes but it’ll genuinely give all Star Wars fans plenty to speculate about in …
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30 August
Air Wars Battle Drones – Flying, fighting fun, fun fun.
Sharpen the spears and fuel the engines! Sky high combat is here and you’re going to want a piece of the action! The Air Wars Battle Drone two pack comes with a ‘one touch, take-off and landing’ stabilised Quad design for both drones, which is exciting enough, but taking a …
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22 August
Rainbow blanket is essential for your existence
Ok, big claims indeed but look at it people, a thing of beauty is this rainbow, and is not just for the beach. It’s a bit sciencey too as it is made of quick-drying microfibre fabric and would brighten up any abode with its presence. So, for twenty quid you can have …
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22 August
Ten classic British toys celebrated on stamps
Never has there been a better day to bring out the Bic and pen a letter, let today be a non-email day, today is the day to scribe a personal update and send it to a surprised relative – but why today? Well the Royal Mail have launched this most …
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10 August
Series seeks masters of the brick in new LEGO based show
TV formats looking for the best cooks, ballroom dancers, roboteers and even sewing supremos have done the rounds and now we’ve one seeking the very best block builders – LEGO Masters. This four, one –hour long episode series will pit teams against each other to eventually crown them king of …
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10 August
Drone racing now available to the masses
Anyone following the last decade’s rise of flying toys has probably crashed and smashed their share of them. But fear not. This year Air Hogs have teamed up with the DR1 Drone Racing League (a sport attracting major TV partnership and sponsorships) to bring us this DR1 FPV Race Drone, …
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July, 2017
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31 July
There’s a Unicorn in my bath
And there could be one in yours very shortly. Not just any unicorn, one that’s offers a soothing glow, activated as soon as its belly hits the H2O. The colour hues through which it cycles represent all of those from the rainbow and a few others that only true unicorn …
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27 July
Pack the pigs
Derived from the rather dull dice game called Pig these now asymmetrical objects offer much more comedic value, a very decent quick pick-up-and-play game and zero educational value – That is a summer holiday winner my pork loving, game-playing people. The standard travel set, pigs, scoring paper, pencils and sturdy carry-case …
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25 July
Light bulb features a flamingo and tropical tree
Inside this lightbulb you shall see a flamingo and a palm tree, this far in life we’ve only seen a light shade with such a display. This 40w E27 220 bulb number uses these iconic items as the actual element which glows in a neon-like green and pink – Now …
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18 July
Fold-tastic creatures
You can choose from Bears, Rhinos. Elks, Penguins, sharks and of course there is a Unicorn too. All you need is some money (of course), glue and some patience – This WAY please.
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18 July
Brilliance of board games celebrated with a trio of awards
Heads are likely pounding today post the celebrations at the HQ of Pegasus Spiel were awarded the most prestigious “Spiel des Jahres 2017- Game of the year that is, quite an achievement, huge congratulations. The game of Kingdomino takes the classic elements of dominoes, puts beautiful countryside themed art onto …
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17 July
Pick a face – Its emoji day
It is World Emoji Day today dontcha know? There is an award ceremony too called the 2017 World Emoji Awards so go cast your vote and help determine the winner of Best New Emoji, Most Anticipated Emoji, or new Lifetime Achievement Award.Winners announced live from the New York Stock Exchange VOTE HERE Love …
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14 July
Somewhere over the….
You guessed it you musical genius. This pair of neon rainbow lights come complete with a pot of gold•, they aren’t super bright but designed to add a rainbow-like ambience to your abode. Small on is £25 and battery powered, larger one £50 and needs plugging in the mains. A …
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11 July
I’m a little unicorn short and stout…
…tip me up and pour me out! Remember that rhyme kiddies? Ok, time to transform your PG tips into an magical potion, pop the teabag inside and fill with water and wait. After 90 seconds, scientifically proven perfect time for breakfast tea, lift up the rainbow mane handle and pour …
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