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This Street Sliderz set ships with two luminous Lamboghini Gallardo's, each fitted with 360 degree guide blades. Take to the packaged figure of eight track and you can pull tail-out slides and 360 degree spins. Just a gentle nudge too that the wait is now over for the Scalextric Powerlaps set, it goes on sale today.
Last minute April Foolers in need of ammo for antics tomorrow am ware out of luck online wise, best bet in the UK is to check the STORE finder for Hawkins HERE. They've a few bits and pieces that could cause the required effect tomorrow.
Another wallet eating piece of kit for well-heeled Star Wars fans, life size replicas of C-3P0 and R2-D2 for $5950 and $5450 with "sound and functions" what exactly you get performance wise is unclear but size wise it'll be impressive. REady to wreak havoc on your credit card later this year from Sideshowtoy
via Gizmodo
Okay so it might not make 60mph from standstill in sub five seconds or indeed have the pulling power (thats bhp and of the opposite sex) but as Go Karts go this is top league spec wise. Aerodynamic spoilers, 12 inch lightweight metal wheel rims and
seven gears, its called the Ferrari FXX Exclusive is an impressive presence - double disc-brakes, dashboard computer, sport seat and leather look steering wheel complete the look. Berg Toys have them in the showroom now for a shade under £1240
Remember all those times you screamed answers at the TV whilst watching the classic game show Catchphrase deluding yourself into thinking you were better than the contestants on the show? We know we do! Well this is our chance to prove that we have what it takes with the unbelievably popular Catchphrase DVD which has made a new and improved comeback with exciting new game play and graphics. Invite Roy Walker and Mr Chip into your living room to play everyone’s favourite game show with the objective to say quite literally what you see.
Seeing as Corgi International Limited has entered into a Licensing agreement on a multi-year deal for a range of Beatles and Yellow Submarine Die Cast Collectables (which means they’ll be producing goodies right up to 2010) we thought we’d give you a sneak preview at the fantastic range put together to celebrate one of the most and some would argue THE MOST successful band in the UK. Iconic Beatles imagery is featured on a range of die cast collectables at different scales. As Corgi produced the original Yellow Submarine die cast in the 1960’s it was only right that they should be the company to revive these mini classics.
Historical artists would be turning in their grave if they saw how easy it is to create your very own ‘statue in an instant’. It’s quite simple really – all you have to do is mix up the powder to a smooth liquid, pour it in the bucket provided, plunge your hand into the goo and leave there for around 7 minutes. Carefully remove your hand – you don’t want that seven minutes of your life to go to waste – and fill the hole with the plaster of paris, wait an hour, peel away the goo and wha-hey you have your very own amazingly detailed sculpture of your hand. Hand positions and gestures are entirely up to you.
ApriPoko sits silently around your TV kit and learns all those Infra Red signals you are sending, then when he has taken them in will replace your remote. Just tell the robot what to do, say switch on the telly or turn up the volume and its done. It is still in prototype stage so for now you'll just have to use your own digits or shout at someone else on the sofa. Via Electricpig
Spinmaster are set to launch a skateboard-themed massively multiplayer online game this summer on the back of its Tech Deck fingerboard range. In Tech Deck Live players will be able to customise all aspects of their avatar and ride around a mammoth skatepark. Other interactive elements are set to include competitions, chat, trading of kit, upgrading gear, mini-games and maybe even get picked to join the elite pro skate team. Most elements will be free with an unconfirmed premium subscription are with access to premium content. via Playthings.com
Clear your USB ports, Tengu is THE desktop companion for 2008. This peripheral sits by your PC and alters his face according to his state of mind but offers up much more beside. Your rectangular box will lip-synch along to the music he hears and silently mime along to any other sounds around. Type away and Tengu moves his LED lips, the desire to talk to him directly is overwhelming and those around you may glare, all until you let them have a one-on-one that is. Get yours HERE for £19.95
