ToyFair2012 (21 articles)
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iAppCade iPhone arcade cabinet works without Bluetooth (pictures)
Compatible with iMAME4all 6 February 2012 16:57 GMT TweetZeon Tech, the company behind the forthcoming iPhone-activated Tardis and R2-D2 Smartsafes, is to release a rival to the iCade Jnr, an arcade cabinet for the iPhone and iPod touch. Called the iAppCade, the new device differs in several key areas, the...
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Lego Lord of the Rings detailed: One brick to rule them all (pictures)
UPDATE: Seven sets for the Fellowship 31 January 2012 10:45 GMT TweetLego has revealed some more details on the Lord of the Rings Lego sets due in August at the London Toy Fair, and Pocket-lint was on hand to get the inside track.
Shown behind closed doors with a strict no photography policy, we sadly can't...
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Bossa Nova Mechatars pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON TOY FAIR 2012: Robot wars 27 January 2012 16:48 GMT TweetWe've already come across Bossa Nova Robotics' remote controlled Mechatars before, at last year's Toy Fair in fact, but now they're ready for public consumption and Pocket-lint got the chance to see the online role playing game aspect of the new USB...
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WowWee reinvents a classic with Monster Marbles
TOY FAIR 2012: Collectable fun 27 January 2012 14:32 GMT TweetOkay, so there's no gadget-based wizardry involved and the closest they get to consumer electronics is that they share a name with a giant in the world of cables, but WowWee's Monster Marbles invoke the kind of reminiscence you don't get from a Nespresso...
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New Hexbugs coming to expand creepy crawly robot range, including zombies (pictures)
TOY FAIR 2012: And nanos with bunny ears 27 January 2012 9:59 GMT TweetInnovation First, the technology company behind the smash toy sensation Hexbug is to expand its line-up of creepy crawly robots massively. There are new larger models for the main Hexbug family, plus special edition Hexbug nanos and new additions to...
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ALL NEW: Pocket-lint Podcast #69
Gadget Geeks presenter Ian Morris reveals all... 27 January 2012 8:30 GMT TweetThe Pocket-lint Podcast is back with a bang this week as we've given it a right royal overhaul and crafted, what we believe to be, the snappiest tech talk around. 30 minutes of the finest gadget gibber gabber.
Brand new industry interviews...
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LeapFrog Move & Learn Music Player is iPod for infants
TOY FAIR 2012: Old skooling 26 January 2012 11:14 GMT TweetToy tech brand LeapFrog is expanding its line-up of educational kiddy gadgets with a handheld, portable music player that looks like an iPod classic, but for pre-schoolers.
The LeapFrog Move & Learn Music Player won't store MP3s or other file...
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Character Options AppGear to bring AR gaming to Doctor Who
TOY FAIR 2012: Foam Fighters first up 25 January 2012 15:49 GMT TweetCharacter Options, the company behind many licensed toys including the Doctor Who and Wembley Stadium Character Building brick sets, Angry Birds catapult and Android plush, is to bring WowWee's AppGear to the UK, a new range of augmented reality games...
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Lego Marvel makes minifigs of The Avengers movie
TOY FAIR 2012: Don't make me angry 25 January 2012 14:43 GMT TweetLego has detailed its new range of Lego Marvel characters to Pocket-lint at this year's Toy Fair in London.
Shown behind closed doors with a strict no photography policy, we sadly can't bring you any pictures of the new sets, although we are...
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RC R2-D2 marks start of Bladez Star Wars Pump & Play range (video)
TOY FAIR 2012: I don't remember owning a balloon 25 January 2012 13:53 GMT TweetBladez Toyz, which is possibly best known for its massive selection of radio controlled helicopters, has signed a deal with Lucasfilm to bring the Star Wars franchise to its Pump & Play RC range.
The first officially licensed toy in the line-up...
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Kurio: The Android tablet for kids (pictures)
Toy Fair 2012: Child friendly 24 January 2012 16:14 GMT TweetA new tablet maker, Inspiration Works, is hoping to succeed where others have failed and make an Android tablet designed specifically for kids without leaving adults out in the cold.
Launching in the UK in July and coming in three sizes - 7-inch,...
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Android cuddly toy to head App Plush line (pictures)
TOY FAIR 2012: Om Nom and Fruit Ninja too 24 January 2012 15:59 GMT TweetToy maker Character Options has created a new range of plush toys based on popular smartphone applications and, even, an operating system. Called App Plush, the range features 5-inch plush toys using characters from Fruit Ninja, Cut the Rope, Doodle...
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Bobble Bots Moshi Monsters Moshlings pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON TOY FAIR 2012: Hexbug for girls 24 January 2012 15:24 GMT TweetHexbug creator Innovation First is hoping to repeat the resounding success it has had with its robotic bug range with a new range of scuttling, vibrating collectables. And this time it has partnered with Mind Candy to bring its tech to Moshi Monsters.
Bobble...
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Gears of War: The children's toy
TOY FAIR 2012: Where's my Lancer? 24 January 2012 15:00 GMT TweetMeccano is set to launch a new range of toys based on the popular Gears of War 3 games on the Xbox 360 aimed at 8-year-old kids.
In a move that will no doubt outrage Daily Mail readers and parents across our fair land, kids will be encouraged...
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Scalextric Star Wars Death Star Attack: Force powered slot car racing
TOY FAIR 2012: These aren't the droids you're looking for 24 January 2012 14:45 GMT TweetAre you a Star Wars fan? Like Scalextric? Then Hornby has the ultimate set for you coming later in the year - Star Wars Scalextric.
Yep, that's right, the two biggest toy brands of your childhood will be coming together in glorious 3D (a tie-in...
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