Toys

VIDEO: Q Steer Mario Micro Racers incoming

Tomy has produced a set of Mario Kart racing toys, created by Q Steer, so that you can hold races in the real world as well as on your TV screen. Each is 3.5cm high and 5cm long, and are controlled by a 6-directional remote control.

There are seven to choose from...

Dora The Explorer waffle maker for the Dora crazed daughter in your life

If you've got a daughter under the age of 5 I bet you all she can talk about is Dora The Explorer till the cows come home? Thought so.

Rather than fuel their fandom with the usual array of backpacks and plush toys, one company is hoping to appeal to the inner...

SpongeBob SquarePants gadgets that are too cute to be just for kids

Loveable cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants has spawned a range of character inspired consumer electronics devices including a DVD player, digital picture frame and boombox.

Rather than just opt for a sticker or colour change to what are normally boringly...

Rubik's Touch Cube goes on sale

First announced at the beginning of the year, the Rubik's TouchCube has gone on sale in the UK.

The touch sensitive cube features touch sensor technology on all six sides, coloured lights in every square, and an accelerometer that knows which of the six touch-sensitive...

VIDEO: Rovio Wi-Fi Robot now available from Firebox

Firebox has announced that it's now selling Rovio's Wi-Fi robot. The toy comes with full Wi-Fi functionality and can be controlled with any computer, laptop, smartphone or PDA in the world, as long as it has a web connection.

It also contains a built-in camera,...

Oregon Scientific offers "Accelerator" kid's laptops

If your little one is always trying to get its sticky fingers on your laptop, then you might be interested to know Oregon Scientific is offering laptop-style devices aimed at kids.

You can give your offspring their own portable PC-a-like with the Accelerator...

VIDEO: LEGO Mindstorms machine solves sudoku

Ever struggled with the solution to a Sudoku puzzle? If yes, then this specially programmed LEGO Mindstorms bot will make you feel like a right dunce.

The team behind it says: "This little robot solves a Sudoku puzzle all by itself. It scans the Sudoku puzzle...

Play.com offers 8GB Memory Stig

Play.com is selling a Stig-branded memory stick. The enigmatic racer gets split in two to reveal a USB interface that grants you access to rather-sizable 8GB of storage.

Also included are two "Power Lap" videos of the Stig in action, residing on the memory stick....

iPhone deck of cards now available

Waiting for the next product announcement from Apple's Cupertino vaults can be long, dull business. So why not grab yourself a pack of iPhone cards to entertain yourself until the tablet PC is finally announced?

Meninos is selling a deck of 52 cards that are...

LEGO lighting launches

Still your beating hearts, LEGO fans, here's details of LEGO's new LED lighting range that is sure to appeal to collectors and kids alike. The new products are available in mini-fig sizes right up to a 22.5cm "lantern".

As far as the mini-figs go, there's posable...

Scalextric set for Guinness World Record attempt

Scalextric, we're sure, has a special place in many a gadget-lover's heart with fond memories of glorious victories over various family members.

Setting up the track could sometimes be a bit of a chore, checking the metal pins underneath for dodgy connections...

Star Wars Force Trainer up for presale

Brainstorm, the company behind the Star Wars "Science" range of toys, has announced that pre-sale for its latest kid-gadget will begin on 23 July.

The Star Wars Force Trainer lets you manipulate a Jedi training remote using just the power of your mind. An included...

IWOOT offers 6-in-1 Solar Robot Kit

If robots take over the world, they won't use traditional fuel - they'll be solar powered. Thanks to global warming, they shouldn't have trouble keeping themselves juiced up.

We're not completely sure if this kit isn't the beginnings of that robotic rebellion,...

VIDEO: BBC shows off its "Blue Room" full of gadgets

We're feeling jealous. Although the Pocket-lint stronghold is full of gadgets, it's not as packed-to-the-brim with tech toys as the BBC's incredible "Blue Room" facility, which it uses for staff training.

The Blue Room exists so that BBC personnel can test out...

Pleo resurrected by manufacturer Jetta

In a scene straight out of "Jurassic Park", Dinosaur robot Pleo has been brought back from extinction after the company behind it, Ugobe, filed for bankruptcy.

Former manufacturer Jetta acquired the intellectual property rights and other assets in the bankruptcy...

Daily Tech Deal: Flytech: Bladestar £14.99

One for dads today in the form of the Flytech Bladestar. Play.com are currently offering the model flyer for £14.99 with free delivery.

With mixed reviews, some saying its brilliant, others err...not brilliant, the Bladestar offers "unique hovering action" with...

Transformers 2 toys on sale 30 May

Ahead of the launch of the second (yes, we know it's really the third) Transformers movie, Bumblebee will be visiting Toys R Us in Brent Cross on 30 May. Well, a yellow Chevy Camero will be, anyway.

He'll be rolling in at 10am to celebrate the launch of a new...

Rubik's 360 gets launch date

The "next big thing" in the world of Rubik's Cube - the rotund Rubik's 360 - has been confirmed for launch on 15 July when the first UK-bound 360s will go on sale at Hamleys.

As we've brought you news of before, the new Rubik's brain-teaser claims to take the...

"Huge" interest in Star Trek toys reported

Toys R Us is reporting "huge customer interest" in Star Trek toys ahead of the new movie's launch and says it expects the new range of toys to be snapped up by kids and collectors alike.

In particular, the toy retailer is tipping its Star Trek Transporter Room...

Chumby launches in the UK

Chumby has been launched in the UK. The internet-connected device, popular in the States, is now available to be shipped to England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

For those that don't know, chumby is a sort of hackable, Wi-Fi-enabled, widget-happy,...

IWOOT offers Hexbugs

IWOOT is offering some colourful little critters as new "desktop friends".

The Hexbugs are dinky robots for your desk that, thanks to their sound and object sensors, dodge obstacles and run away from loud noises.

Apparently thanks to a tiny microprocessor...

Firebox launches Rubik's Cube salt and pepper pots

Add some geek chic to your kitchen table with these officially licensed Rubik's Cube salt and pepper pots.

Each eye-catching replica cube is built around a ceramic mill that claims to make light work of pulverising your condiments.

Each mill measures...

IWOOT offers Riff Rocker USB guitar

IWOOT is offering the "Riff Rocker" USB guitar and games, small enough to fit in your pocket and then be plugged into your PC or Laptop to provide you with an escape from the cursed daily grind of life in the office.

Once the Riff Rocker is plugged in, to a...

Automoblox toy cars launch in UK

KidEstore is stocking five new vehicle models from Automoblox Cars that are designed to keep your little one happy - and your conscience clear.

The "zero emission" toys are made largely from European Birch wood and they are sustainably produced.

Teddy bear MP3 player launches

Gadget4All is offering a novelty MP3 player in the form of a toy bear.

The teddy offers 2GB of internal storage and plays songs or voice recordings through its built-in speakers.

As well as playback, it offers voice recording functionality. With...