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Forget Ordinary Chess – Play the Ultimate Chess Set with Lego

We’ve got to admit, chess is a bit boring and we never feel the urge to play the dull game with the black and white board. Now, had someone asked us if we wanted to play with this LEGO Castle Giant Chess Set we might have most definitely would have been persuaded. LEGO has transformed all the plastic pieces into static LEGO characters including wizards, witches, skeleton warriors, dwarfs, trolls, the king and queen of course and loads of other characters too. Forget pawns and rooks, we want to see this lot do battle. It’s the ultimate battle of good versus evil with LEGO characters. It’s available HERE for around £140.

Pinky and Perky in CGI revival

The pair of prankster pigs who appeared on-screen from the fifties to the seventies, leaving questionable quality relics from a licensing era thank goodness long passed. Pinky and Perky are to return, in glorious CGI, we hope with their freinds Ambrose Cat, Basil Bloodhound, Bertie Bonkers the baby elephant, Conchita the Cow, Horace Hare and Vera Vixen. Martin Yaffe have the European rights and will produce a series of figurines, playsets and plush toys under the Born to Play brand and will all have interactive features. Trips down memory lane for some and pigs to play with that aren't Peppa for the young un's.

COMPETITION: Have a Sarah Jane Adventure

Fans of the Sarah Jane Adventures will have to be quick if they want to get their hands on the set of 3 Sarah Jane action figure twin packs we have to give away in our fantastic competition. In exchange for the correct answer below 3 lucky readers will win our goody bags of figures from the hit TV show. Each goody bag includes Child Slitheen, General Kudlak or The Graske – each with Sarah Jane Smith in a different outfit.

Die-hard fans will know that Sarah Jane was originally a companion of the third and fourth incarnations of the Doctor from the original Dr Who series but we thought we’d ask a question that doesn’t require that you be born before 1985! Other than saving the world from alien threats and scary monsters what is Sarah Jane’s occupation?

a.    Scientist

b.    Investigative Journalist

c.    Doctor

Please email your answer to lucy@toyology.co.uk.  Winners will be randomly selected on Friday 11^th April 2008.

Mugg Shots

These trendy figurines are a briiiiiliant collaboration between Star Wars characters and vinyl collectables and are being released by Hasbro so you can enjoy the pleasure of these funky figures in your own home. The collection of Might Muggs includes all the perennial favourites such as Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker and C3-PO.

Star Wars fans Rejoice

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

Beatles Vehicles to Die (Cast) For

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.

Stormtrooper Dress-Up

This full scale Stormtrooper helmet is full of detail, when placed upon your head you can begin to exert your Imperial might. Made by Master Replicas this is great value at its new lower price tag of £59.99 from Play

Saber with Split Personality

Do you embrace the teachings of Yoda and Obi Wan or does the Dark Side hold some appeal to your inner Sith? No matter, either way is fine when armed with Hasbro's new piece3 of kit. The STAR WARS Force Unleashed Lightsaber has a glowing blade that changes colour from Jedi green to Sith red and spring-opens those spikes. Also on-board are electronic lights, activation humming and battle clashing sounds! - Available in May for around £25

Become a Superhero

Everybody loves the Power Rangers and Ben 10. Well who wouldn’t want to shout “It’s morphing time” followed by a battle with some of the coolest baddies to have hit our screens or have the ability to transform oneself into an alien with uniquely awesome powers? For pure fighting action take a look at this line-up of weaponry that will prepare you for any battle. The results won’t be the same but at least you have your imaginations.

Ben 10 Transforming Alien Arm – Amazon - £20.00

How cool would it be to be Ben Tennyson and have that kind of power? Wannabe’s, this is as close as you’ll get to the real thing with the new Ben 10 Transforming Alien Arm. Connect the three alien attachments and listen to real sound effects from the show.

Easter Eggs

The shelves have been steadily building their chocolate constructions since just after the Xmas wrapping paper sales were over a few months back and now most supermarkets have Easter egg structures of stature. If chocolate isn't your thing though and you're after giving/receiving an alternative spherical based seasonal gift let us enlighten you. They are all of course classified as "toys" you just need to add imagination: