Toyology

Wind Up Wonders

No we are not referring to those old skool 80’s toys you have to wind up in order to get any kind of action – we are talking about toys that will literally wind-up anyone on the receiving end of one of these prankster products. This list really is a prankster’s paradise – VERY childish but VERY fun. Please note not everyone will find them funny.

Light Sensitive Sound Box - £4.99 – crazyaboutgadgets.com
These Light Sensitive Sound Boxes will make a noise whenever they are left all alone in the dark. Choose from a Dripping Tap to a Barking Dog – both equally annoying sounds - and cleverly hide in a drawer of down the back of a sofa, sit back and watch everyone around you desperately try and find the source of the incessant clamour.

Have A Scooby Adventure

Scooby Doo and the gang are still entertaining children and adults alike around the world and with a new extended product line for 2008 the popularity of the talking pup and his mystery solving team definitely won’t fade. These paw-shaped Walkie Talkies have a range of over 10 metres – indoors and out – so are perfect for solving a mystery in your very own Scooby Doo adventure.

Diamonds and Pearls

No this isn’t some kind of reference to Prince or some kind of jewellery range for girls!! Diamonds and Pearls merely refers to the latest range of Pokemon Toys that accompany the hit Pokemon TV series on Cartoon Network and the highly successful computer games that will ensure the Pokemon craze continues to take the UK by storm.

Gormiti: The Latest Craze

If you don’t already know about Gormiti, let us be the first to tell you about this range of mystical creatures that are based around the five elements. Gormiti is a range of highly detailed collectable figures with collectable cards which can be swapped and competed with.

Pound Puppies: They're Back

Remember the adorable and phenomenally successful Pound Puppies from the 80’s and briefly in the 90’s? Well they’re back and are being re-launched to once again find a place in every child’s heart. These classic pups are not ordinary soft toys; they need a loving girl or boy to adopt them and take care of them. The new Pound Puppy has all the same features as the original plus some great new extras to bring them up to date. Recently named as one of the ‘Top Twenty Toys of All Time’ in a poll, the Pound Puppies come in a variety of sizes and styles from collectable Backpack Pups to Jumbo Plush Puppies. We had the pleasure of meeting the creator at Toy Fair and he’s very excited – as are we - about the re-launch of the once famous Pound Puppies – complete with their very own birth certificate.

Go Exploring with Pocoyo

This mischievous and curious little boy is about to embark on an adventure and wants to take your little explorers with him. So join his friends Elly the Elephant, Pato the Duck and Loula the Dog as they go exploring the world, learning and most importantly having fun. The latest range of Pocoyo goodies are bright and bold interactive toys which are great for capturing inquisitive imaginations. Join Pocoyo in his Electronic Pedal Car and watch him bounce along or cuddle up to the Elly Musical Plush while she plays music or why not have some bath time fun with the 3 in 1 bath figures with water-squirting action. Out in October with prices ranging from £5.99 - £14.99.

Bop and Bounce

This inflatable Jump and Jam machine is a sure fire way to get the kids up and active. New from Vivid Imaginations the game features three play modes to jump on each of the coloured numbers and the sounds and lights add to the fun. Its aimed at the 5+ market and we think offers a great way to start getting into shape after the Winter months before the outdoor play fest that is the summer. Get yopurs fro around £30.

COMPETITION For ALL Mr Men Fans

To coincide with the release of the new Mr Men characters we have 2 exclusive Mr Men alarm clocks to give away. For a chance of winning one of these funky time-tellers please answer the following question:

Which new Mr Man character was unveiled recently as having a French accent for the new TV series?

       a.      Mr Grumpy

       b.      Mr Rude

       c.       Mr Happy

The first two people to send the correct answer to lucy@toyology.co.uk will receive the exclusive alarm clocks. So what are you waiting for? Get a’ sending.

Smaller Sibling of Spykee

The wait is still on for the elusive Spykee WiFi robot  but his little brother has made it to satisfy us in the short term. This minature rubber treaded robot doens't do much, but performs this liited list very well. In addition to futuristic beeping noises this RC can move forward and spin,his arms and head are articulated, and there are 4 special effects buttons three for sound (a siren-esque beeping, a lightsabre-like whooshing and a deck-scratching sound effect) and the fourth lights up Spykee's head and base.  Yours for £19.99 HERE

Chocks Away

The folk pictured are Toyology's good friend Frank Martin, Chief Exec of Hornby who make Airfix and Lt Cdr Paula Rowe launching the official Royal Navy licensed commemorative Falklands’ Sea Harrier. This kit will have model makers salviating we think and for £79.99 you get a remarkably detailed model and in the box pilots’ logs, photographs and technical data sheets from the two Royal Navy Sea Harrier Squadrons that saw action in the conflict. Coming soon are also other historic models including HMS Hood and HMS Ark Royal, and also current and future ships, submarines and jets of the Royal Navy.