Toys
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My Dream Of Wearing Motorised Shoes Was More Painful Than Expected
It was always a weird ambition of mine to own shoes that would turn into little electric cars at the flip of a switch. Probably a lazy one. So I jumped at the chance to try Razor’s Turbo Jetts. They’re like the advanced version of Heelys that I wanted when I was 11 years old.…
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I Want This Custom Bluetooth Soundwave Boombox, Even If It Doesn’t Transform
Video: Optimus Prime and Grimlock were among the most popular Transformers characters from the original animated series, but Soundwave, who spoke as though he’d swallowed a synthesiser, was undoubtedly every kid’s favourite. I still have the original toy, but as an adult, I want this custom Soundwave-shaped boombox even more.
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Tinkerer Builds More Durable Version Of Nintendo Labo Toys Using LEGO
Video: When I reviewed Nintendo’s Labo kits a few months ago, I was genuinely impressed that the company had managed to create playable accessories out of cardboard. However, a few months later they’re starting to show some wear and tear, and glue and tape can only go so far when it comes to repairing them.…
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Sphero’s Rolling Robots Gain A Tiny Display And The Ability To Roam In Packs
Originally sold as the world’s first remote control ball, Sphero’s baseball-sized rolling toy has evolved over the years to eventually become one of the most accessible ways to learn the basics of coding robots. Bolt, the company’s latest creation, adds new abilities and ways to automate the bot’s behaviour, including identifying and interacting with other…