Toyology

Classic Keyrings

 

 
We're always delighted when we find a childhood toy thats be remodelled into something a grown-up can put to use, whilst we barely remember actually playing with any of this trio from Fisher Price we know we did, or at least certainly recall observing someone else doing so. Each one of these shrunken replicas of toddler technology are fully working versions of their larger form, and even if your keyring collection has started to become a little excessive you should purchase these and use them as alternative Xmas tree decoration. £4.99 each at HAWKIN

Show your support with this desktop chanter

If you have ever tried showing your true colours whilst at work by going beyond the colour code of your stationary or sporting your clubs strip at work by breaking into terrace chants the likelehood is you're reading this at home. Avoid such vocal outbreaks and allow the Lilliputian No1 fan to fill the air with non-offensive outbursts that have apparently been taken from the appropriate terraces. Selectyour supporter from the current range of five teams and at the press of a button he'll sway from side to side whilst releasing his version of one (from the pre-recorded five inside)team rousing tune much to the delight of others of the same allegiance. The downside is that perhaps club supporters of the same team will be trying to outdo each other by populatinbg the office  with increasingly larger numbers than their opponents. Grab one now and be the one to start this childish behaviour. £19.99 HERE

Seventies Toy set for silver screen

 

Superhero Stretch Armstrong, the lycra short wearing 70's favourite, is set to star in his own film due on screen in April 2009. Imagine Entertainment and Hasbro have a six year strategic partnership in place to exploit the toy giants brands, this selection is a slight shock! There are some heavyweight names behind the film however such as Brian Grazer, producer of Apollo 13 and the screenwriter of Bruce Almighty, Steve Oedekerk is doing the screenplay.

Via Toynewsmag

Forecasters Fridge Magnets

Paying homage to the weather teller who kept the kipper tie market alive, matching his with checked jackets and helping us to decide what we should be wearing too as the legend Michael Fish looked into his crystal ball....Forgetting of course to do so on that fateful day back in 1987. This retro magnet set contains 35 pieces to cover all eventualities and an image of the man himself, just sneak yourself an insiders view from your TV then present your findings in style to the assembled breakfast eaters. £7.95 at Firebox

Argos seeking toy inventors of tomorrow

Ever looked at the stacked shelves in a toy emporium and thought you could create a competitor? A toy to triumph among the myriads on offer, your very own idea brought to life and marketed alongside the kit from the major manufacturers? Well this years clever PR trick from Argos calls for budding designers to do just that. Send your ideas along to www.argostoycompetition.co.uk with an image and brief description from now till the 1st December and a panel will pick the ten best for a public vote. The winner will see their idea up on the shelves in time for next Xmas and there is £500 as well as the kudos of seeing your creation competing for shelf space.