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...]
Star Trek Mr Potato Heads
I don't think I've been this excited about the release of a toy in, well, ever. This August sees the release of the Star Trek: The Original Series Mr Potato Heads by PPW Toys, retailing at $30 a set (approximately £19). The first two in the range will be Captain Kirk and his Klingon nemesis Kor, … [Read more...]
Toyology: Which toys are top this Christmas?
Stuck for what to get your kids this Christmas? Then you're either very lucky to have a child with a conservative Dear Santa list, or they're not old enough to write yet. Either way, you're probably looking for a bit of inspiration of what to fill their stocking with. Which brings us to Toyology. … [Read more...]
Beatles Yellow Submarine Buggy from Maclaren
Once the initial novelty of wheeling your enormous great baby transport system round the place wears off (usually around the time your little one turns into an enormous great baby), most parents see the light and purchase a Maclaren. I've yet to meet a parent who says "we miss the Bugaboo, this … [Read more...]
Tomy Digital Plus Baby Monitor — Review
As I write this, my infant is upstairs screaming her head off while her dad sings a made-up nursery rhyme to the tune of Epona's song from Zelda. And thanks to the Tomy Digital Plus Baby Monitor I can hear it all perfectly. Tomy spent a long time researching and developing this baby monitor. … [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...]
Nifty nightlights for kids
When you're seven years old and your evil older cousin has regaled you with stories of the hungry monster that lives under your bed and eats children, you tend to be a little bit scared when the lights are turned off. Which is where nightlights, like this Beba Light, (Alessi, £16) on the right … [Read more...]
Toys R Us Ouija Board: Freakiest toy ever?
After seeing the Wii Baby and Me game last year, I figured we'd kind of reached our limit when it comes to freaky games for kids. I was wrong. Toys R Us in the US have bought out a bubblegum-pink Ouija board. Because who doesn't want to scare the crap out of their favourite little girl? The … [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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