Robots and Toys Reviews

Tamiya Sand Scorcher

£300 Sep 2010

5 out of 5 stars

Tamiya's vintage RC car has been given a re-release. But is it as good as you remember it?

  • Wind Up Walkie Talkies

    3 out of 5 stars

    £60May 2009

    Festivals and mobiles don’t mix too well, but these two-way wind-up radios are the ideal back-up

  • Sony Rolly

    5 out of 5 stars

    £250Nov 2008

    Sony's Rolly is an MP3-blasting, breakdancing 'bot. But does it have the moves to justify its pricetag?

  • Horizon H2Go

    5 out of 5 stars

    £130Sep 2008

    Forget batteries – this RC car only needs a drink of water and a ray of sunshine to be taken for a spin

  • Tomy i-Sobot

    5 out of 5 stars

    £200May 2008

    As the world’s smallest humanoid robot, i-Sobot is attempting to dance-step itself out of toy town and into ‘proper’ robot territory

  • Ugobe Pleo

    5 out of 5 stars

    £250Dec 2007

    Robots and dinosaurs are both exceptionally cool in their own right. But a baby robot dinosaur that can develop a personality? That’s off the scale…

  • Vox amPlug

    5 out of 5 stars

    £30Nov 2007

    Neighbours voicing their displeasure at your midnight prog rock solos? The nifty amPlug will let you rock out and next door sleep in peace

  • Flytech Dragonfly

    5 out of 5 stars

    £30Nov 2007

    Insectophobes, look away now: Stuff is about to test a foot-long, radio-controlled bug…

  • iRobot Roomba

    4 out of 5 stars

    £170Nov 2007

    Why waste time on household chores when you could be playing with gadgets? This innovation from iRobot could make your life a whole lot easier.

  • Tamiya Dark Impact

    4 out of 5 stars

    £115Nov 2007

    The Dark Impact is one mean-looking machine, but is it too much for the busy gadgeteer?

  • Bop It Download

    5 out of 5 stars

    £15Nov 2007

    Occasionally, a social gathering demands the introduction of an infuriating ‘Simon says’-style music game. That game should be the latest version of Bop It

  • Jamungo Buds Series 2

    5 out of 5 stars

    £25Nov 2007

    Putting My Little Pony out to pasture with other run-of-the-mill figurines is the edgy Jamungo collection. Watch your back, GI Joe

  • Submarine Waterproof Radio

    5 out of 5 stars

    £15Nov 2007

    Forget sensual oils and Optimus Prime bubble bath – this submarine radio is all you need in your washbag for an energising bubble fest

  • Eleven Forty Good Vs Evil

    4 out of 5 stars

    £14500Nov 2007

    Eleven Forty's masterpiece is more a work of art than a foosball table – and you'll need to have an oligarch's wallet to go near it

  • Wowwee Robopanda

    3 out of 5 stars

    £80Nov 2007

    Primary school gadgeteers will love this plush mechano-bear, but does it do enough to amuse older robot fans?