tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797Fri, 09 May 2008 19:58:12 +0000http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/index.phpnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)Blogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-5920019566729991585Fri, 09 May 2008 19:43:00 +00002008-05-09T19:47:57.438ZWe're offering a free Rovio WiFi Robot for a lucky winner that will be drawn at random when entering the competition. The draw will take place on 31st August 2008. As the Rovio is due to be out by then. The draw will take place at 12 noon on that day by me downloading the email addresses and choosing a random number from one of those random generating websites. I'll then notify the winner and http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/05/win-rovio-wifi-robot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-5430182441357007389Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:17:00 +00002008-04-29T13:22:04.572ZBandai is releasing a load of Micro-Robotic Creatures called Hexbugs and will be avaliable exlusivley via the eBay Trading Assistant - iSellit4u. There are 5 different coloured ones to collect and each cost around £7.95 - but the MRRP has yet to be set. The Hex Bugs are aimed at kids aged 8 years and above. If you wanted to see a video of the HEXBUG in operation - you can see here: http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/04/bandais-hexbug-micro-robotic-creature.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-2940823927363330868Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:58:00 +00002008-04-18T20:07:31.468ZNow the Chatterbot is going to be huge this Christmas! The 'desktop companion' that generally annoys you as it 'listens in' to your instant messages, calendar reminders and the such like! They come in three designs: The Fairy Godfather, Devil/Angel, and Dog/Cat - each has a different personality. Here's what the official release said: Configured for even the most computer-challenged, http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/04/wowwee-chatterbots-desk-top-companion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-6806466394198327142Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:50:00 +00002008-04-18T19:53:27.892Z Play.com have the Flytech Bladestar on pre-order for £37.99. The Flytech Bladestar is due to be one of the biggest selling gadgets of the summer so get in quick! Pre-order the Flytech Bladestar from Play.com - £37.99.http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/04/buy-flytech-bladestar-pre-order.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-9107274475295990811Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:37:00 +00002008-04-18T19:48:32.587ZIt looks like there will be a spy robot in virtually every home with the new Mecanno Spykee and the WowWee Rovio Robot later on this year and the Femisapien targeted at girls! And we're not the only ones thinking this! CBCNews.ca also agree! Giddy-up toy robot fans!http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/04/toy-robot-in-every-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-3163119344370051591Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:43:00 +00002008-04-16T08:48:40.934ZThere's a great article on Computer World about how Microsoft is going heavily into Robotics and that the Microsoft Robotics Group will be provide significant revenues within 5 years - so expect to see some great gadgets from them!http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/04/microsoft-to-delve-into-toy-robots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-5949579510631724291Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:41:00 +00002008-04-07T12:52:05.612ZRed5 have the Rovio on pre-order and should be released in August! The price they've got for the Rovio is £249.95 so get your pre-order in soon so you manage to get one - don't let what happened to the Pleo happen to you.http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/04/pre-order-rovio-from-red5.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-3069002306334912213Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:04:00 +00002008-03-29T13:08:05.805ZTI've just received a letter from Red5 that the new fantastic Rovio spy robot that we brought to you earlier this year will have initial exclusivity with Red5!!! I've just asked them for more information about price and release date, but we'll have to wait to find out I expect.http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/03/rovio-robot-initially-exclusive-to-red5.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-5246333328252230103Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:11:00 +00002008-03-05T15:16:47.071ZHas anyone seen the pic of the hawk that attacked a kid's FlyTech Dragonfly? Wel you can read a cut out from the local press here. Classic! I gotta get one now!http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/03/hawk-attacks-robot-dragonfly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-3217814237431519533Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:14:00 +00002008-03-05T13:19:46.261ZThe guys over at Mobitrends.com have come up with a novel way to play chess - with your Mecanno Spykee! http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/03/spykee-chess-game.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-7280075262976320743Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:50:00 +00002008-03-05T13:11:44.684ZThe good news is tht at we've found out that PC World are on the hunt for a "Director of Robotics". So we should hopefully see them having a great range of toy robots on offer in the next year or so. Let's just hope they're more reliable than their PC's!http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/03/pc-world-taking-toy-robots-seriously.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-2201947756300421132Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:56:00 +00002008-02-23T16:03:09.567ZWell, looking at the official Bladestar website, their new remote-controlled helicopter type thing will be launched in the USA in March! So it shouldn't be far behind in the UK. Use Find4Me as a stock finder: Bladestar.http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/02/flytech-bladestar-release-date.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-2088710270652516218Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:41:00 +00002008-02-19T10:45:46.073ZNow if your kids have got fed up with the Pleo Dinosaur by now, just wait for Kota The Triceratops, some have said this is a "killer" for the Pleo. Kota The Triceratops is designed for ages 3 and up and measures over 3 ft. and reacts to touch/sound. Like Butterscotch, kids "ride" Kota and it moves its tail, head, horns and mouth - now this sounds amazing! I'm not entirely sure when it'll be http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/02/kota-triceratops-rideable-robot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-1533745084784699840Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:30:00 +00002008-02-19T08:41:12.554ZWell the leader for the American International Toy Fair held in NYC is the Spykee and the Beanie 2.0 will be the show's favourites. There's a few to choose from: Now if you're not entirely sure what a 'Beanie 2.0' is then watch this Prison Break video: And these other ones: Beanie Babies 2.0 (won't allow to embed)http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/02/beanie-20-leads-american-international.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-7639601108757878328Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:39:00 +00002008-02-19T10:53:37.651ZI know it's not exactly a robot - but its too cool to ignore! Its a H2Go Remote Control Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car! And apparently it won Toy of the Year 2008. But its the fact that its the world's first remote-controlled hydrogen powered car that is making it hit the headlines. Apparently billions have been spent on its development - but I'd say that its billions spent on Hydrogen Fuel cells - nothttp://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/02/h2go-remote-control-hydrogen-fuel-cell.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-3920129195125398453Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:25:00 +00002008-02-18T14:26:52.174ZI try and keep the news and the where to buy stuff seperate, it just makes like easier and it doesn't look like I'm bombarding you with online stores to buy the Femisapien from. So I've created this Femisapien website for those that want to buy the lovely little lady robot.http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/02/new-femisapien-website.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-8784195382901494719Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:39:00 +00002008-02-18T08:43:31.313ZWired have proclaimed that 'playing' with the new Femisapien is better than going on a date! Considering the date's I've been on ... damn I've got to be careful what I say as the missus reads this! This is what they say: Yes, your relationship with this ‘droid may violate every single law of robotics. (And probably some state and federal penal codes too.) But seriously, who cares? The http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/02/femisapien-toy-robot-better-than-date.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-194528777577983704Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:33:00 +00002008-04-11T08:14:11.582ZHere's a good insight into the Spykee robot from Engadget. You can control the Spykee via wi-fi and remotely over the internet. It also has an mp3 player, can record video and when its running out of battery it'll go back and charge itself! http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/02/you-want-more-spykee-robot-videos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-7160159199405366578Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:56:00 +00002008-04-11T07:52:58.474ZIt looks like WoWwee are launching two new flying thingies - FlyTech Mosquito & FlyTech Butterfly soon. It'll be around £19.99 so it won't break the bank. Old the press, it looks like they'll be doing a Flytech Rex too which you can get from: Play.com - £24.99 TheToyShop - £39.95 Woolworths - £39.99http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/02/flytech-mosquito-butterfly-rex.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-9187034815473595735Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:29:00 +00002008-04-11T08:14:30.142ZOtherland Toys have the Smoking Spaceman Robot for just £35.95. It a fantastic recreation of the 1950's style of toy and even comes with a box that will just take you back to the era - simply fantastic. It's a good foot tall and produced smoke from its mouth. Smoking Spaceman Robot features: • Huge size tin robot (silver) • Produces puffs of smoke every few steps • Eyes and pistons on it'shttp://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/02/smoking-spaceman-robot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-6037566094199226408Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:49:00 +00002008-02-11T09:50:37.175ZHere's a video from Gear Live at the CES show about the new WowWee robots and toys due out this year: More stuff to play with this year :-)http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/02/best-robot-toys-of-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-4265371996936163256Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:44:00 +00002008-02-11T09:47:39.209ZI thought I'd whack this up here so you can see what the manufacturer of some the best, hottest new gadgets of 2008 say about them: HONG KONG, CHINA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 01/10/08 -- WowWee, an Optimal Group company (NASDAQ: OPMR), today announced its newest addition in the award-winning Flytech line was honored at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), just days after being unveiled. Flytech http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/02/wowwee-new-products-press-release.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-2104920331755369334Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:43:00 +00002008-02-11T09:48:48.542ZPeterborough Today are offering you the chance to win a WIN a Homersapien. All you have to do is answer a simple question and send your entry to the place on their website. The question is: What's Homer Simpson's wife called? Find the competition details at the Peterborough Today website.http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/02/win-win-homersapien.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-3424175298366067008Sun, 03 Feb 2008 09:43:00 +00002008-02-03T09:47:57.832ZNot major news, but I thought I'd add another photo of the new Wow Wee Tribot Robot as it's got happy people and the weather is crap at the mo! The guy on the left is the vice president for sales at Wow Wee (the manufacturers). For those that didnt' know, the Tribot has ten minues of audio and asks for help if it somehow falls over. It's not bad for a price of around £99 when it comes out http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/02/new-tribot-photo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22107797.post-86347264844493485Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:35:00 +00002008-04-11T08:14:11.583ZIt looks like the Spykee Spy Robot won't be avaliable until about April - August this year - but it surely looks worth waiting for!! The Spykee is a similar robot to the Rovio - but it is different. The Spykee is about 1 foot tall and is basically a Wi-Fi spy robot with a wireless VOIP phone, a webcam and an MP3 player - oh don't forget a motion detector! You can buy it from: Firebox - http://www.toy-robots.co.uk/2008/02/meccano-spykee-spy-robot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (getvisible)