Toyology

Robotic Arm gives your fingers a rest

Build yourself this mini-replica of those automatons found in car plants across the globe, lift, grip, grasp and twist your on-desk stationary into its holding bay or perhaps give yours a fork and see if you can steer the food from plate to palate. Late night snackers can use the on-board LED light to assist their mission. We think it looks great and is one for adults and kids to enjoy. Ours is still sporting an L plate but has managed to knock over two cups of coffee but hit the correct button on our keyboard and successfully adjust the volume switch on our DAB. Yours for £30 at Red5       

Treehouse with BOUNCE

Tent, bouncy castle, swing, trampoline mmmmm which to buy for garden based fun this summer... Perhaps the TreePee, well it appears to offer a little of all four activities and would look pretty cool hung from any tree.  Suspend yours and zip riders inside, or use it as a private getaway... It accommodates weights of up to 150 KG, so it is the tree you have to ensure is up to the task. Avilable in Green, Khaki and pink HERE for a shade under £300

Multicoloured Marvel

If you thought having in a Moon in your room was cool then the idea of having a Rainbow in your room must really get you excited. Using LED’s to recreate the 7 colours of the rainbow your room will be transformed into a bright and colourful wonderland by projecting the rainbow arch onto the walls and ceilings so it’s great for hanging out with friends, sleepovers and pyjama parties.

Throw and Catch for one?

The simplest of pastimes isn't known for its ability to be played alone, this activity is usually reserved for energetic cartoon characters. The Catchback board is the perfect outdoor accessory for anyone trying to improve their fielding skills and makes the perfect sunshade when it all gets too much. £69.99 HERE

3 in 1 Fun

Outdoor play tables can be a pain, hard to clean, difficult to store and put away so this Bob the Builder branded number should do well. New from Martin Yaffe this 3 in 1 playtable is a oversized replica of the characters toolbox that unfolds for hours of fun for toddlers and young kids. Its a sand and water play area, compatible with Snap Trax pull-back vehicles and also folds out as a mini table for colouring, reading or having picnics. When the fun is done the table folds back into the toolbox shape with plenty of space inside for storage. Retailing soon for about £70 - Well behaved kids loving their new garden furniture after the jump -

Smallest Yet

Following the success of the Pico Mico RC chopper of last year may we present the PiocoMX-1 Extreme, somehow they've shrunk it further and yet retained every feature to its (not much) bigger sibling. Available in three colours (with different channels on each) the Extreme actually fits inside its charging unit so you can just about cram it in your pocket and juice up on the go. Tom Thumb, sorry Cruise get your order in HERE

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.

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.

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

Rock Along With Hannah Montana

Get ready to rock with the Hannah Montana Rocking Guitar and play your favourite songs from the hit TV show. Young songstresses can step into Hannah Montana’s shoes and be the ultimate super star with the included headset microphone. The Hannah Montana brand keeps getting stronger and stronger and as more and more kids are clamouring to get their hands on anything related to the secret rock star, more and more products are being released to feed this addiction. This latest addition is not out in the UK yet but it’s being sold in the States for $19.99 so rest assured it will be at a bargain price when it hits the UK later this year.