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OnlineWobbleWorks announces the world's first 3D printing pen, shipping in September for $50
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OnlineLego Jabba's Sail Barge set welcomes Max Rebo to the Star Wars minifig universe
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Gadgets
Pocket-lint becomes Iron Man
Iron Man 3 is in the cinemas in the UK from 25 April, and to help promote the film and the new Iron Man armour, Marvel, Disney, and RealD 3D have teamed up to take a "Become Iron Man" experience on the road around the UK letting you become the metal-clad...
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Gadgets
WowWee RoboMe: iPhone controlled robot that lets you call home
WowWee is to launch a new robot this year called the RoboMe, a robot that allows you to give it some personality by plugging in your iPhone or iPod touch to double as the face. The new toy, which is expected some time over the summer, will work perfectly...
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Lego Spider-Man: Daily Bugle Showdown pictures and hands-on
The Daily Bugle is published using an iMac. That what Lego believes is the case with the Apple desktop computer featuring in a new diorama set featuring Spider-man, Dr Doom, and the Daily Bugle's offices. The computer, along with what could be easily...
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V-Tech Kidipets could beat Tamagotchi to the punch as your virtual chum
Yesterday, Pocket-lint heard that Tamagotchi was on its way back in the form of an iPhone and Android application, but if you want to go old school and play with a physical, er, virtual pet, electronic toy company V-Tech has a range that'll be right up...
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Wow! Stuff turns your iPad into a pinball machine, or aquarium
Have you ever wished you could convert your iPad into a pinball machine, or an aquarium? Well your prayers have been answered, thanks to Wow! Stuff. Part of the new App Converters line from the toy company that brought us things like Air Swimmers, the...
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Scalextric Quick Build Demolition Derby set plays nice with Lego
Scalextric Quick Build Demolition Derby Set: that's the Scalextric set your kids are going to most want later in the year, so make a note of it now so you are prepared. Launched at the London Toy Fair this week, the Scalextric Quick Build set will, says...
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GadgetsTeksta the Robotic Puppy (2013) pictures and hands-on
Paws up who remembers the original Teksta the Robotic Puppy from 1999? Called Tekno in the US, the first Teksta was incredibly detailed and well-specified for its time. Sony's Aibo was popular around then but prohibitively expensive, so Teksta/Tekno became...
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GadgetsDoctor Who: Limited Collector's Edition Union Jack Dalek pictures and hands-on
Hiding in one corner of the Character Options stand at London's Toy Fair is a rather interesting addition to the Doctor Who collectibles range. To celebrate the Doctor's 50th anniversary this year, the company behind some of the coolest Doctor Who-licensed...
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GadgetsDisney Applingz for iPhone and iPod touch, interactive Mickey and Minnie Mouse pictures and hands-on
AppToyz, the company behind the famed AR toy AppBlaster for iPhone and Android (through AppBlaster v2), has branched out from its own smartphone and tablet gaming accessories into licensed products. A partnership with Disney will bring several new products...
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GadgetsMeccano Evolution shrinks parts for more detailed models (pictures)
Meccano has launched its newest range of models, Meccano Evolution. We had the chance to explore the new models at the Toy Fair in London Olympia today. The new range feels like a return to what Meccano is all about. Rather than taking the character lines...
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GadgetsTagamoto mini robot cars pictures and hands-on
At last year's Toy Fair, Innovation First - the creator of the hugely successful Hexbug creepy crawly robot range - branched out by introducing Bobble Bots, helped no end by a tie-in with Moshi Monsters. This year it has adapted its Hexbug nano technology...
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GadgetsFisher-Price Little People Apptivity case and Barnyard pictures and hands-on
If you were an executive at Fisher Price watching how much fun children have with their parents' iPads you could do one of two things. You could decide you’re never going to better Apple’s device, give up and go home, or you could use it in your own...
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GadgetsLego Mindstorms EV3 pictures and hands-on
Did you know that Lego Mindstorms is now 15 years old? When it was introduced, we were almost able to claim to be children and the whole of kids' toys looked completely different. Imagine a world where your 10-year-old wasn’t always seen from behind...
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PhonesSmallworks iPhone Brickcase lets you turn your iPhone into a helicopter
Lego fans listen up. A company called Smallworks has created a Lego brick compatible iPhone case which allows you to build and customise your Apple phone case using Lego bricks. It's been available for some time in an array of colours for $24.99, and...
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OnlineMaKey MaKey lets you control games with fruit
If you like the idea of Rasberry Pi, but are worried that it all sounds a little bit too complicated this might be the answer. MaKey MaKey is all about letting you create a computer controller, but instead of its being made from traditional materials...