Air Hogs Jackal Remote Controlled Helicopter

Flight is a subject of fascination for many; even among those who fear it. While many of us take this form of travel for granted, very few will experience it from the controls. So it was with great pleasure, that I found my hands on the controller of an Air Hogs Jackal: a tiny, lightweight helicopter operated by a remote control handset.

For ages 8 years and older · 4 x AA size bartteries required (not included)
£19.99 from Toys R Us $39.99 from Amazon.com

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Bitty Buttons: the Rags Dolls that are Sew, Sew Cute

MGA Entertainment, the company behind the Bratz range of dolls, have today announced the launch of Bitty Buttons. A collection of eight different 13 inch rag dolls designed to encourage a child’s imagination and creativity. Read more

Lego (8683) Minifigures Series 1

The famous plastic building bricks made by Lego have been the construction material of choice among budding bedroom based developers. However, its the inhabitants of Legoland that have become the most fascinating aspect of the plastic village. Read more

Moon Sand Ice Cream Sundae

Wet sand is one of the most fun modelling materials that a child gets to use. However, it can be very messy: making it an activity that is best left at the beach or in the garden sand pit.

Thankfully, Moon Sand is a material that offers all the fun of sculpting with sand but without having to mix-up a mud-like substance to play with.

For ages 3 years and older
£9.99 from Amazon.co.uk Search Amazon.com
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3 in 1 Rebounder Trainer Goal from Bright Minds

Whether you call it football or soccer – the sport of Association Football has near universal appeal and, with the world’s best footballers playing in South Africa, interest will certainly remain high this summer. Read more

Lego Minifigures: now you can buy just the little people

Lego fanatics will be hurrying to clear space on their displays shelves in order to make way for one of the most exciting collections Lego has ever released: Minifigures. Read more

Toy Story 3 toys available to pre-order

Toy Story 3 toys are due to launch in the UK at Toys R US stores on 1st June 2010. For those that simply must be among the first to get their hands on these, Toys R Us are taking pre-orders via its website.

Shoppers in the USA can already view and order Toy Story 3 merchandise at the company’s US website.

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Win a Family Ticket to a Thomas 65th Anniversary Party

To help celebrate Thomas the Tank Engine’s 65th Anniversary, Toys “R” Us have 25 family tickets to “Party With Thomas” events up for grabs.

You can win 1 of 25 family tickets (2 adults 2 children) to one of seven special Anniversary parties at a “Day Out With Thomas” heritage railways. Read more

Chuggington Toys Shipped to USA by Toy Direct

Die-cast trains and other toys based on the popular TV show Chuggington are certainly most wanted amongst the programme’s many fans (sometimes referred to as Chuggers). Read more

Mad Men and Dollies, Coming Soon as Barbie & Ken

Four of the characters from popular TV show Mad Men are to feature as dolls in Mattel’s Barbie Fashion Model collection. They will go on sale in July to coincide with the launch of the forth series on U.S. television.  The U.S. price for these dolls is expected to be $74.95 each. Read more

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