Toyology

Vertical take off plane makes slow progress forwards

Developed by Boeing for the US Military the original V22 Osprey was for troop transportation, as it was able to Vertically TakeOff and Land it was the ideal machine and didn't need huge runways to emabrk on missions and could also travel quicker than a chopper. Your shrunken version of this impressive aircraft will hoever, descend, turn left and right and whilst the propellers will stay in the upright position yet will still make some forward headway. A firm favourite in the remote control arsenal here at Toyology Towers and a real crowd pleaser in the park the past few lunchtimes, this Silverlit machine is yours for £39.95 at GADGETS.co.uk

Desktop micro racers = Monster fun

Grab yourself a set of these mini RC racing cars before constructing a lap around your desktop, paperclip chicanes, post-it note cambers, ruler ramps and all manner of other stationary based hazards. Based on Mario and Yoshi character rides and a couple of classic Tamiya numbers each motor comes with an impossibly small remote control unit that doubles up as the charging station for refuelling purposes.  You can also invest in a fine racing track that simply clicks together to give you an exceptional racing surface that can be interchanged into three different courses complete with chequered finish line and guardrails - exceptional bits of kit. Cars are £14.95 each or opt for a pair of micro-movers plus a track for £54.95 over HERE

Wind-up-o-bots

Put your supersmart robots to one side with their multi-sensory abilities and Artificial Intelligence, give them a rest and make your batteries last a little longer and realsise how lucky you are to have such smart robots after a few minutes with this pair. This friction powered are perfect for a quick fix, just wind them up and let them rip across your desk, place/take bets on the outcome then get back to work. £6.99 the set from PLAY

Artoo the Android R/C

Based on the Clone Wars caracter this R2D2 unit will still have a place in original fil footage lovers hearts. Press the switch atop the Lightsabre lookalike and he'll move forwards then press again to change direction! Runing around with lights, sound and of course swivel headaction its a great addition to any Star Wars collection...Or a grea beginning of a new one. £24.99 HERE

R/C Rattlesnake means slithery fun

Sister been annoying you lately? The boss getting a bit 'big for his boots?' What about your Gran...does she need taking down a peg or two?  Well, look no further my sociopathic friends, for here is the answer to your prayers...it's RC Snake! Designed to resemble the terrifying slithering predator, the Eastern Diamondback, this lifelike reptile can be controlled remotely allowing 'owners' to direct it at their discretion towards pests of their choosing. As well as boasting scaley skin, this scary customer features a forked tongue which darts in and out of its scary, scary mouth as well as a 'rattle' in the tail for those moments when a man needs to take his remote control snake to extra levels of terror. Due to the impressive radio control, RC Snake can slitherer in and out of bedrooms, offices and carehomes independently as you crouch behind a piece of furniture in an adjacent room and wait for the screaming. The wonderful, wonderful screaming. For a snake all of your own, go to Iwantoneofthose

Robo-Duck Waddle Odda Fun

Simple science kits fill the shelves of the museums online shop, the one catching our eye on this rain rich Friday evening is the Robo-Duck. Looks easy to assemble and we can only hope that the comedy robotic waddle is grin inducing enough to warrant our now £12 lighter bank account - Try yourself HERE

Chocks Away

Available in three shades these rather spiffing Bi-Planes also happen to be on 3-band remote controls so you could nab the trio and fly them in display, with some help from other ground-based pilots of course. Charge them up from the handheld controller for 20 minutes and get yourself airbourne for about 5 minutes, best conditions to take them up in are low wind, sudden gusts will send these flyers well off course so get some practice in the home hangar before braving the elements. A pair of goggles, leather hat and curly moustache old-chaps for added authenticity. £34.99 each at Iwantoneofthose

Try taming this Prehistoric beast

Screature is the latest prehistoric pet to come from the Mattel family and is a considerably more terrifying version of the ever popular 'D rex. Where D Rex blazed the trail for dinosaurs to walk, talk and lumber towards children with cold, dead eyes, Screature adds a healthy dose of raw aggression into the mix. Displaying a jurassic disregard for manners, Screature snaps, roars, uses an infra red sensor to spray 'venom' at his prey and plain refuses to wipe his feet at the front door.Luckily the beast can be tamed, and rather than having to press buttons to feed him pixellated 'food', (yes, Tamagotchi you STAY in the shadows) Screature responds to 'petting' from his master and can eventually be used as a one dino army to guard bedrooms and 'treasures. Beware though, one touch in the wrong place and Screature will lose it, snapping up a frenzy and spraying all in sight - Overall a sensitive soul with a bad temper, best keep him away from the white wine then. £34.99 over at Argos

Steph AKA Robohamster Queen

Star Wars cuddly toys - form an orderly queue

These pint sized creations of four characters from the iconic film have just landed, and  with the exception of R2D2 (and we're at a loss to explain why) each let out a satisfying sound when squeezed. Darth with his heavy breathing, Yoda uttering near coherent statements of wisdom and Chewy with his unmistakable growl. £11.99 for the silent but still widly appealing Artoo and the rest of the trio at £14.99 - Head over to Iwantoneofthose at light speed.

Indoor terrain no bother with this Hover

Fresh from Wowwee are these new remote control vehicles that zoom about on a cushion of air, the two channel marvel isn't restricted to smooth wood surfaces either as it can tackle carpet too, although shag pile is a little tricky. Made out of tough foam it will not only withstand a few falls if you fancy some desk based racing but won't shatter that Ming vase favoured by mum. Available in red or blue the two channels make it ideal for a bout of crazy racing, master the controls and you'll be spinning, drifting and doing silent screeches all over the shop. £29.95 each over at at Firebox check out the online video for a tste of what is going to be wasting away your minutes very soon.