LEGO was my favourite toy as a child. And, well, if I had no family, no job and I still had all my toys, it would be my favourite toy now. Which brings me to the new Lord of the Rings LEGO sets. Combining Star Wars with LEGO was a master-stroke, but this takes it a step further for me. The … [Read more...]
Fathers’ Day special: Geeky gifts for your Dad
If like me, your Dad is a bit of a geek (let's face it, most of them are responsible for our own nerdy obsessions) you might want to get them something a little different this Fathers' Day. Whether your Dad is a secret Trekkie, a Doctor Who fanatic, a Superhero on the weekend, or even Darth Vader … [Read more...]
LEGO Star Wars Miniland is coming!
Last week saw an epic battle between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi take place on the face of Big Ben in the showdown of Good vs Evil with the Sith Lord even getting the tube home afterwards. OK, it was the Big Ben at Lego Miniland in Windsor and not the real deal, but I don't think that makes it … [Read more...]
LEGO does the Royal Wedding
Featuring 180,000 bricks (who counted?), almost 400 LEGO figures and at 2.5m high and over 60kg, this amazing structure was built by only four adults in eight weeks. It's two and a half meters high and weighs over 60kg. The attention to detail is breathtaking -- even the stained glass windows have … [Read more...]
LEGO Star Wars T-6 Jedi Shuttle: Dork Review
Sometimes I think the deciding factor when you’re a geek thinking of becoming a parent is that at last you will have an excuse to buy lots of cool Star Wars gear. I mean, why was there no LEGO Star Wars when we were kids? Praise the Jedi, there’s plenty of it now. Newly released for 2011 in … [Read more...]
Bazinga! It’s the best of the craft blogs
Another week, another round up of the very best geeky crafts to be found in the blogosphere, and I can tell you it's all getting a bit stitchy this festive season! … [Read more...]
Radio goo goo: The best radios for kids
Listening to the radio in your car, on the beach or in the park is one of the best ways to spend the upcoming summer. There's also evidence that listening to the radio can be beneficial for young children as it can help develop speaking and listening skills. With that in mind, I've rounded up … [Read more...]
Five digital cameras for kids
I'm not a big fan of children having a never-ending supply of gadgets. Do young kids really need a mobile phone or a flatscreen TV in their rooms? Digital cameras, like the Lego digital camera on the right (Boots, £39.99), are different though. They promote curiosity, provide permanent mementoes … [Read more...]
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