Webcam missile launcher

Published in May 14th, 2008

Having used a webcam missile launcher in the past to torment, bully and humiliate a colleague at work (hey, he was ginger, he had it coming) I’m mightily impressed with the look of this beast of foam firing technology.
This new USB powered instrument of destruction is a step up from the one I have as […]

Losing Star Wars toys was a disaster

Published in May 12th, 2008

Posted by Toy Master in News

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Scottish singer Sandi Thom has said that the day she lost all of her original Star Wars toys as the saddest moment of her young life. Quite right too if you ask me.
I remember ’selling’ my Star Wars toys to my nephew for a nominal fee, and the rest through the Free Ads. I got […]

Star Wars Speeder Bike Toy Advert

Published in May 9th, 2008

Posted by Toy Master in TV Adverts

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I have to admit I too played with the Star Wars Speeder bike under the table legs of my mum’s dining room table, just like in this advert. Table legs made for an excellent substitute for the Forest Moon of Endor.
I’m not too sure though from this advert quite how the arms of the kids […]

Hornby buys Corgi

Published in May 2nd, 2008

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Hornby, the makers of the famous railway toys, are buying out Corgi in a £7.5 million deal.
Corgi marks the latest in a long line of toy brands that Hornby has been adding to its cannon over the last few years.
Hornby also own the slot car racing phenomenon Scalextric, and two years ago they bought up […]