www.toynews-online.biz IMAGINATION GAMES
Imagination Games has entered the world of electronic games with its first plush game product called Burping Burt. The ‘try me’ packed cuddly cute monster really does have some questionable manners. Kids press his tummy to hear a number of disgusting sounds. Burping Burt (£14.99) comes with three games which use the matching cards included in the box. All kids have to do is match the card to the sounds Burping Burt makes; it’s a simple game for children that aims to help with memory and recognition.
BRAINSTORM
With its two domes, the Deep Space Home Planetarium and Projector displays rotating star or constellation patterns on ceilings and walls. Use the projector to view 24
colour NASA and Hubble Telescope photographs of spacecraft, astronauts, planets and nebulae. And at bedtime Deep Space transforms into a night light. Brainstorm’s RC Illuminated Moon hangs on bedroom walls and shines moonlight. Operated by remote control, it automatically scrolls through 12 illuminated lunar phases. It also comes with a full colour moon facts booklet.
FLYING TOYS
Flying Toys is expecting the AR.Drone 2.0 to become its best selling product this Christmas. Parrot’s next generation quadricopter has intuitive smartphone and tablet control. It comes loaded with a high definition camera, so kids can view the Earth from high above on their devices and then seamlessly share the footage online.
AR.FreeFlight, the free control application, is available from the App Store or the Google Play store. The Drone can be controlled by simply tilting the device. It has auto take off and features an Absolute
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IMC has a wide collection of Barbie- branded products with come under the electronics category. The Barbie Intercom Telephone, for example, consists of two pink Barbie Intercom Telephones with handsets and shoe-shaped receivers. The Electric Rock Guitar has eight
different rhythms, a distorting device and different lights, while the Keyboard has record and playback functions. Rounding off the range, the Soft
Secret Diary contains a number of different accessories, including speakers for listening to MP3s, as well as a little notebook and a pen.
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Kids can now experience Bananas in Pyjamas with new electronic plush from Golden Bear. Airing each weekday, Bananas in
Pyjamas attracts hundreds of thousands of children aged three and up. Key to the range is the B1 and B2 Day and Night Banana Buddies, which are designed to help with a bedtime routine. Not only can a child take his or her favourite pyjama clad friend to bed, but the sleeping feature will encourage them to sleep, too.
Burping Burt is designed for ages four and upwards.
01200 445113 Once the Banana is laid down it will
start to snore. When morning comes, stand the Banana Buddy upright to hear ‘bananatastic’ phrases.
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children can design spacecraft with pulsating lights, set traps or rig up a working lie detector. The Electric City kit can build
The RC Illuminated Solar System includes a sun with eight rotating planets that are operated by remote- control. Detailed, colour planets rotate on three separate orbits around the sun. By night the illuminated sun makes an attractive night light.
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Logiblocs is offering a special ten per cent off promotion for all new accounts. The firm says if any ToyNews readers are interested in joining the loyal band of existing Logiblocs customers, they can simply contact the number above. Logiblocs kits introduce high tech
Control piloting mode for beginners that can be adjusted as expertise grows. With the new AR.Drone 2.0 generated wi-fi N Connection, the unit can fly as far as 50 metres away. The AR.Drone 2.0 is priced at £279.99.
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The Future Planet range has a host of tech treats including infra-red Remote Control cars, Lasers and Solar Power. It’s the year 2113 and the E-Rangers battle to stop the Dark Rangers from taking over the planet and disrupting their research. The E-Ranger’s base station features a functioning solar power panel which runs a generator. They have also discovered special Energy Crystals, which activate the electronic elements from the range. Special features include knock out flash cannons controlled via vehicles’ remote controls or fired from the base stations.
electronic blocks to kids aged between four and 11. Energised by light and touch sensors, they fit together to create all sorts of electronic circuits.
RE:CREATION
various intruder alarms, light breakers, water sensors and metal detectors using just 16 of the electronic Logiblocs. The SpyTech kit includes ten
Logiblocs and has a microphone, recording function, an amplifier and a speaker. The LogiRobot is basically an autonomous robot driven by two strong motors and controlled either by an infrared remote or by on-board Logiblocs sensors. Now in its 18th year since the original launch in Harrods Toy Kingdom back in November 1996,
the Logiblocs brand is recognised throughout the world. Recent accolades for the brand include Good Toy Guide Gold and Silver Awards, as well as a place in Dr. Toy’s Ten Best Games. Managing director Tony de Rivaz comments: “The business has been on a sustainable path for several years now. All the heartache of introducing a new concept from scratch in this seasonal industry is well in the past.”
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from £5.99 to £29.99, the collection has something to appeal to everyone and every pocket. The Lego Star Wars Lighting range includes Key Lights (£6.99) featuring Darth Vader, Stormtrooper and Yoda, alongside Torches featuring Darth Vader (£19.99) and Stormtrooper (£16.99). Meanwhile, the Darth Vader Desk Lamp (£29.99) boasts a 19cm high Minifigure and LED lightsaber. Mary Captieux, brand manager at
The Lego LED lighting collection continues to light up the dark side for kids and adults. The posable LED lights now feature a
variety of iconic Star Wars characters. With an extensive range of products
Re:creation, comments: “Re:creation’s mission is to select desirable products and brands that marry innovation with high quality, on-trend products that are fun and value for money. The Lego Star Wars theme answers growing consumer demand for this top licence.”
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