We have already written about the high school musical dance mat, Now here is the high school musical interactive DVD game, this is a must for any High school musical fans each player chooses their favourite character from the movie (upto 6 players) then each person has to answer trivia questions and make their way around the game board. Trivia questions come in 4 categories, outtakes, song, dance and relationship the first person to answer all the questions and get around the game board wins.
This game is great for fans of the high school musical, the DVD features some great clips & outtake from the movie and players of the game are encouraged to sing and dance as they play.
iTeddy is the perfect teddy for preschool children, it brings the the cute furry teddy bear firmly into the 21st century. The iTeddy is a full interactive teddy bear with soft fur and a computer & a screen on his belly, this Teddy is designed to be educational as well as fun. iTeddy has a built in media player and speakers so your little one can play the built in games or watch cartoons, this is great for bedtime or while travelling in the car.
You can plug iTeddy into your computer and download more fun games and cartoons, and iTeddy has built in speakers and you can also use earphones. The iTeddy comes with 512mb of memory built in and it has an SD slot so you can expand it if you wish to add more cartoons or games.
Woogies are the first virtual pet to be made especially for boys, you can train your woogie by making funny noises such as burping, farting & grunting, these rude little virtual monsters can play 3 built in games and are highly durable, shake them, roll them and crash them into each other. You can also battle it out with your friends woogie, this is a great stocking filler for the boys xmas.
Last year it was almost impossible to buy a Nintendo Wii, this year Nintendo are going to be happy because Wii fit looks to be the biggest selling computer game this Xmas. Wii Fit comes with a pressure sensitive balance board which will be used in various exercises and activities within the game. This is the perfect fitness tool, which is so fun you wont even know you are exercising.
Wii Fit is suitable for people of all ages, whether you are just taking your first steps or even those of the older generation, this truly is a game which the whole family can play, compete and have fun. Activities include aerobics, muscle conditioning & balance games. Watch the video below for a demo of some of the Wii Fit’s features.
Buy Wii Fit with Balance Board - Price & Stock Levels Play.com - Instock - £101.48 WoolWorths - Instock - £69.99
Currys - Instock - £299.95 (Wii Fit + Nintendo Wii Pack)
Picoo Z Helicopter - Picoo The Remote Controlled Helicopter
The Picooz or Pico RC Helicopter is the smallest radio controlled helicopter you will find, its only 7 inches long and fits in the palm of your hand, surprisngly though its one of the easiest to fly and toughest RC Helicopters out there. Made from a styrofoam type material (the blades are bendy plastic) the Picooz is tough enough to take even the roughest crashes without the need for any superglue.
The Pico Helicopter is controlled via infrared and the simple remote control makes it easy for anyone to fly, this is a great present for little boys or even big boys. It has a built in blue flashing light for flying to rescue mission style, see it in flight below.
Another great robot toy from the makers of TriBot the wacky robot, well Alive Lion Cub is completely the opposite of tribot. Alive Lion Cub from WowWee is cute, cuddly, and even looks like a a real lion cub, this is the ideal xmas toy for a preschool child or even a little girl.
The Alive Lion Cub does not just look the part, it also acts the part this cute furry toy is packed with technology including verious sensors which allow it to respond to touch. If you grab your Lion cub by the scruff of the neck it will go limp, just like in the wild. The Lion cub will also meow, purr & yeowl, it also looks very realistic every thing has been thought of from the small teeth to the silky fur coat. Finally Alive lion cub will also move his head and he can even walk, to see a full demonstration on what this toy can do please watch the video below.
But the Alive Lion cub from WowWee - Price Comparison
Do your children like Guitar Hero? Or maybe you were thinking about buying Guitar rockstar. Well why not let them put all that enthusiasm into learning a real electric guitar? This fantastic toy is styled on the famous Gibson SG guitar and is a great learning tool, it comes with lessons to learn 6 classic rock songs. The power tour electric guitar has no strings so there is no need for a plectrum which makes it a lot easier to pickup the Guitar basics.
The Power tour electric guitar comes with a built in speaker and sound effects so you can create your very own sound, you can also plug your MP3 player into it and strum along to your favourite tracks. This toy also comes with an instructional DVD, Cable, Strap. Below you will find a demonstration of the Power tour electric guitar.
Forget Honey the baby pony, Butterscotch the Pony from FurReal is simply the best Pony toy available anywhere today, the only thing better is the real thing. Butterscotch is modeled on a baby Shetland pony and she can support the weight of two children. On the face of it Butterscotch just looks like a fun chair, but this Pony has motion sensors and is incredibly interactive, she can tilt her head to look at you when you speak, when its dark she will whimper because she is scared, Butterscotch will also respond to touch so if you pet or groom her she will respond.
Butterscotch the Pony is not just a sit on toy, she really bucks to simulate a life like ride on a pony (sadly she cannot move). If you put your hand over her nostrils you can even feel her breathing, along with all these fantastic features comes sound effects which make the whol experience even more life like. The demonstration video below outlines so much more about Butterscotch.
Ah the colour pink, little girls love it and they love the Pink Nintendo DS, this little games console can be a fun hand held games console and it can also be a great learning tool. The amount of learning games on the Pink Nintendo DS make this the ideal Christmas gift for girls that will be played over and over again.
The Nintendo DS Pink comes with dual screens and touchscreen technology, it also comes with a stylus which can be used for writing and it is even used in some games. You can connect the Nintendo DS to others across the room and play games or just write to each other, or you can even connect the Pink Nintendo DS to wifi and play other players from across the world! Below you will find a list of stockist with Pink Nintendo DS in stock:
The TriBot is a 3 wheeled robot that can move in any direction. The Tribot is a really fun robot that is crammed full of personality, you can play game with it (Pattern, Maze & Minefield). Tri-bot also comes with a pop head and crazy eyebrows, you can control it with the tilt sensitive remote controller. Not only does TriBot do all this but he will also tell you when he has fallen over and he is also one of the best alarm clocks I have seen (you have to catch him to make him stop!).
TriBot can also perform guard duty, because it has built in sensors that will detect any motion. One of the coolest parts about Tribot is the tilt sensitive remote control, it is a bit like the Nintendo Wii controller, but dont worry you can also use the buttons to program moves into TriBot. This toy does require batteries
Yes Bop It Extreme is back, Bop It is probably one of the most frustrating, addictive and fun games I have ever played, now that may seem strange but it’s true, this is one of these games that is great fun and you don’t want to put it down because you want to beat it. For those of you not familiar with this game, Bop It is a handheld device with various challenges, basically the game will tell you to spin it, pull it, twist it or flick it and you have to do this in ultra quick time, the more you get correct the faster the game goes.
Bop It 2 Extreme is a great toy for improving hand and listening co-ordination, the toy itself is great for kids and adults and is ideal for parties, however you may want to put in a bit of practice beforehand otherwise you might just embarass yourself. Bop It Extreme is a bright colourful toy and is durable so it can withstand normal knocks and bumps, just dont throw it at a wall in a fit of rage… remember it’s just a game!
The Guitar has really became popular with the new generation this may down to the success of the Guitar Hero games, or it may just be that the Guitar is one of the easiest instruments to learn, whatever it is itdoesnt matter because this hand held Guitar Rockstar by Tomy is sure to be a massive hit this Christmas with air guitar fans around the world. The Guitar Rockstar was initially launched in Japan where it was a massive success with people of all ages & genders, because lets face it who doesn’t like to air guitar.
Guitar Rockstar is simply a battery powered Guitar head with a motion sensitive laser that beams out the bottom, simply hold the guitar in one hand and start strumming with the other, it is totally amazing because as you strum it will play. It comes with 8 pre-programmed classic rock songs which will play as you strum, these include: Wild Thing, Smoke on the Water, I Love Rock N’ Roll, One Vision, I Believe In A Thing Called Love, Take Me Out, Change The World & Venus.
Not only does the Guitar Rockstar do all the above but you can also make up your own songs with it, simply switch to the correct mode and you can start to play chords using the buttons on the guitar head. This fantastic piece of equipment is sure to be a must have gadget this Christmas for children and adults. Watch the video below to see a working demo of Guitar Rockstar by Tomy.
Are your kids always using you’re digital camera? Getting it all grubby & dropping it? Then the Kidizoom is the ideal Xmas Gift. It comes in pink or blue so it is good for boys or girls who are budding photographers, The chunky design makes it ideal for little fingers and the casing is very protective so it should survive a drop or 10. Not only does the Kidizoom take photos but it has a small LCD screen on the back which allows them to play games, view photos, edit photos & play videos. The Kidizoom will also plug into any TV or PC so your kid can show you their snaps without running through hundreds of paper.
On the surface the Flytech Bladestar may look like a helicopter, but this indoor remote controlled flying machine is so different. The Flytech Bladestar has an autopilot mode which allows it to stay in flight and avoid things like the roof and other obstacles, it can do this because it has sensors built in. If you have a couple of these FlyTech bladestar’s you can attach the DogFight tool and have fun trying to shoot each other while flying around. Flytech Bladestar comes with 2 x spare blades, 2 x spare propellers, a Dogfight accessory, and a protective carrying case.
SpyKee the Spy robot you can control through the internet!
The SpyKee Spy Robot is one of the best toys I have ever seen, it truly has something for everyone in the family no matter the age. This cool Spy Robot from meccano (200 pieces) is very simple to build and is compatible with all other Meccano pieces, this makes the possibilities of Spykee Spy robot almost limitless.
SpyKee can be controlled through a WiFi connection or anywhere in the world with an Internet connection. SpyKee is equipped with a camera, microphone, speakers, mp3 player & video recorder, this makes Spykee the most sophisticated robot toy this year and it is a great sign for things to come. This ingenious Spy robot can detect movement and if it is set in alarm mode it can even email you a picture of what it is seeing, Using this combined with the video camera SpyKee can be used as a video surveillance robot. Not only does the Spykee have all this but it can also be used as a portable mp3 player streaming music right from your PC via WiFi, it even comes with a built in VOIP phone so you can call friends.
SpyKee WiFi Spy Robot Full Feature List
• Spy game - hone your spy skills using this game.
• Video Surveillance - When a movement is detected Spykee activates an alarm on your computer or sends you a picture by email
• VOIP phone and webcam - Talk to friends via a microphone
• Digital music player - listen to your own music over Wi-Fi
• IR auto-parking recharging system
• PC & MAC compliant
• Wi-Fi / 802 11 b & g.
• Control SpyKee from any internet access point.
• Compatible with Skype
• Motion sensors activate automatically when something happens
• Other play functions include snapshot - sound and video recording - light - voice and sound effects and video filters
• Camera Dimensions: 320×240.
• Speaker: 2W (tbc) / no driver required.
• Returns to recharging station automatically when battery is low
• Recharge base and battery included.
