12 Days of Christmas Toys - On Twelfth day of Christmas...

So it's getting to the point where you can't really deny it any more, Christmas is well and truly on it's way, before you know it, the presents will be unwrapped, the dinner eaten and the living room scattered with toys. So for those of you who are still looking for the perfect toys for your family, that hopefully won't be discarded in favour of the wrapping paper, over the next 12 days I am going to be featuring  a variety of toys aimed at a range of ages from toddler to teen.

We will also have some giveaways to help you get an extra present under the tree!

On the Twelfth  day of Christmas my true love  Santa gave to me...

Doctor Who Electronic Q.L.A. Anti-Time Device and Cleric Wars App Game

Experience the latest from AppGear as the Doctor Who Quantum Lokk device takes mobile gaming out of this world!

 

Download the Cleric Wars App  for free (available from the app store) and get ready to lock and load as the launch of the Doctor Who Q.L.A Quantum Lokk Accelerator Anti Time Devise is upon us!

Introducing the ultimate Doctor Who gaming experience; the Cleric Wars App and Q.L.A. Device is an immersive, Augmented Reality (AR) first-person mobile application game for iPhone and Android smart phones.

The back story...

After the Doctor disappeared, the Cybermen and Daleks went to war across the universe. On each world they destroyed they left in their wake, Stone Angels, picking over the dead and dying. But the Cleric army fought back and scoured the dead worlds left after the wars, looking for the wreckage of Daleks, Cybermen and broken Angels to create a hugely powerful ‘anti-time’ device.

The device is part Dalek, part Cyber technology and used the Quantum signature from the Angel to trigger a Gateway to pull enemies into the time Vortex…Erasing them from time completely. As Earth nears total destruction by alien forces, players must join the Cleric Army and battle through multiple waves of enemies: Daleks, Cybermen and Angels in a last-ditch mission to save the planet.

Aimed at age 9 plus I think this one will be a hit with this big kids this Christmas! Daddy is a huge Dr Who fan and has been having great fun playing with this! I can't get my iphone back!

If you have a r Who fan and a smart phone then this is sure to make them smile on Christmas morning!

The technical info...

IMMERSIVE CONTROLS

The immersive controls use a first-person viewpoint with pan and tilt function. To defeat an enemy aim the Q.L.A and fire at it until a vortex opens up and pulls it in. The head up display (H.U.D) helps locate enemies whose general location is indicated by icons near the centre of the target. .

AMPLIFIED REALITY This devise enables players to battle enemies in their own room! Dalek, Cybermen and Angels appear as if real, on screen via Augmented Reality (AR).

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Requires 2 x AAA batteries. Not included. iOS: iPhone 4 and above; iPod Touch 4th generation. Android: Selected phones running Google Android 2.3.3, 1GHz processor, 512MB, with back-facing camera. Note: Phones must support iPhone-compatible headphones with built-in microphone unless otherwise specified on the support site: www.appgear.com/devices

CONTENTS

Free downloadable app, one Q.L.A. Quantum Lokk Accelerator Anti-Time Device, one detachable smart device holder and one user manual.

12 Days of Christmas Toys - On the Eleventh day of Christmas...

So it's getting to the point where you can't really deny it any more, Christmas is well and truly on it's way, before you know it, the presents will be unwrapped, the dinner eaten and the living room scattered with toys. So for those of you who are still looking for the perfect toys for your family, that hopefully won't be discarded in favour of the wrapping paper, over the next 12 days I am going to be featuring  a variety of toys aimed at a range of ages from toddler to teen.

We will also have some giveaways to help you get an extra present under the tree!

On the Eleventh day of Christmas my true love  Santa gave to me...

Kevin’s Car from Character building BEN 10 range

Both Be10 and Building Blocks are a favourite in our house at Christmas and Character Building is set to wow again this year with exciting new additions to their range, including a brand new Ben 10 collection!

The Ben 10 range features eight collectable construction micro-figures of characters from across the series, including Ben and popular aliens such as Big Chill, Water Hazard and Ultimate Swampfire. Larger playsets include Kevin's Car  and a fully functional Azmuth’s Laboratory with 430 bricks!  Kids can spend hours constructing their own Ben 10 alien adventures

You can build and play with this awesome replica of Kevin's muscle car which first appeared in Ben 10: Alien Force; this construction vehicle includes an opening bonnet and one Ben 10 micro-figure. Suitable For Ages 5 Years +

At less than £7 a great little stocking filler than will keep any BEN10 fan entertained over the Christmas holidays!

12 Days of Christmas Toys - On the ninth day of Christmas...

 So it's getting to the point where you can't really deny it any more, Christmas is well and truly on it's way, before you know it, the presents will be unwrapped, the dinner eaten and the living room scattered with toys. So for those of you who are still looking for the perfect toys for your family, that hopefully won't be discarded in favour of the wrapping paper, over the next 12 days I am going to be featuring  a variety of toys aimed at a range of ages from toddler to teen.

We will also have some giveaways to help you get an extra present under the tree!

On the Ninth day of Christmas my true love  Santa gave to me...

Gelarti from Flair

I have to admit that when i first heard of this, my thoughts immediately strayed to Italian Ice cream, and memories of devouring quite a few on a trip to Venice.  But once i'd managed to stop drooling, I realised that this was in fact 'Gel Art' and it was quite funky!

As soon as we opened the box Ben got rather excited and couldn't wait to get all of the contents out.

Inside the box there is...

-over  50 stickers
      -5 Gelarti paint pens
            -2 plastic hanging discs
                 -a fun filled activity booklet.

The gel paints were really easy to use and because of the raised outlines on the stickers Ben (who is usually a bit messy with painting) was able to colour them really neatly.

We had great fun with these and there are plenty in the pack so could easily have another two crafty sessions with them.

We have made some lovely gifts and decorations...

My favourite was the dolphin when Ben decided to colour with blue and glittery green, the pack showed this on a goldfish bowl but we decided to try it on a glass and I thought it looked really effective.

This set is aimed at 5+ but i believe that it would be suitable for younger. This a great activity set with hours of fun in one box and it would be a perfect present under any tree this christmas... 

12 Days of Christmas Toys - On the eighth day of Christmas...

So it's getting to the point where you can't really deny it any more, Christmas is well and truly on it's way, before you know it, the presents will be unwrapped, the dinner eaten and the living room scattered with toys. So for those of you who are still looking for the perfect toys for your family, that hopefully won't be discarded in favour of the wrapping paper, over the next 12 days I am going to be featuring  a variety of toys aimed at a range of ages from toddler to teen.

We will also have some giveaways to help you get an extra present under the tree!

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love  Santa gave to me...

                                                     

Go Mini Freestyler Tiger

 Go MINI from golden bear bring you fast action stunts and ultimate style to any Christmas wish list this year!

Go MINI Crew-zers are the perfect stocking filler gift to start a collection. There are five super cool styles each with its own character name, such as Chilli the red hot Crew-zer and Jaxx the patriotic royal blue dude emblazoned with a Union Jack.

The show offs of the forecourt, however, are the Go MINI Stunt Racers. There are six to collect* and each comes with two modes – race and stunt, with every car having a different unique stunt. The Stunt Launcher is a must have accessory and will auto charge any of the six Stunt Racer cars. Just position it on the launcher, pump up the power to see the rev counter climb and hear the engines roar. Once charged it’s ready to launch so press the start button and watch as the car speeds ahead or performs a stunt!

Alternatively, the Go MINI Freestylers have their own unique and quirky features that make them a truly customised crew!  

Ben reviewed the Go Mini Stunt Launcher earlier in the year and he was thrilled to have another from the collection to play with! The Go Mini Freestyler Tiger looks the part, decorated in bright orange and black colours with a changing tiger graphic on the roof that really fascinated him, but the 'icing on the cake' had to be the Roaring sound it makes when you touch the windows! This gave him a fright the first time, as he activated it unintentionally while picking the car up, but now he won't stop doing it and I seem to have the noise constantly in my head! Despite the 'noise' this is a really good quality toy that I would recommend as a stocking filler for both boys or girls this Christmas...

12 Days of Christmas Toys - On the seventh day of Christmas...

 So it's getting to the point where you can't really deny it any more, Christmas is well and truly on it's way, before you know it, the presents will be unwrapped, the dinner eaten and the living room scattered with toys. So for those of you who are still looking for the perfect toys for your family, that hopefully won't be discarded in favour of the wrapping paper, over the next 12 days I am going to be featuring  a variety of toys aimed at a range of ages from toddler to teen.

We will also have some giveaways to help you get an extra present under the tree!

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love  Santa gave to me...

Schleich Dinosaurs!

Jurassic Fans Can Rediscover a Lost World!

With the news that Jurassic Park is set to be released in eye popping

3D next April and brand new species being discovered, dinosaurs

are making a comeback! (If they've ever been away)

Children and 'grown up' dinosaur fans alike can now also unearth their own pack,

as the fiercest Jurassic inhabitants come to life with Schleich’s new

Dinosaur collection!

Almost 225 million years after the first dinosaurs

roamed the Earth, Schleich has recreated the most

iconic prehistoric predators and released them into the

wild ready to delight dinosaur-fans of all ages. 

An ever popular

 toy foe children, these anatomically correct models take dino

fun to a whole new terrifying level! Whilst small enough

for children’s hands, the intricate details ensure that

these beasts remain ferocious.

Kids can create their own prehistoric worlds, choosing

from a whole pack of hand painted dinos. The new stars of

the carnivorous collection include Allosaurus, a very

dangerous dinosaur indeed, the towering Giganotosaurus

and the absolutely infamous Tyrannosaurus rex! 

Each fearsome predator features a

powerful moveable jaw. But don’t worry; there are some friendlier faces in  Schleich’s Dinosaur collection. As a herbivore, the Brachiosaurus sticks to munching on plants but, at 80 tonnes, is still aformidable creature and weighs as much as 16 elephants!

With so many figures to choose from, Schleich has a prehistoric playmate for everyone!

I know that Ben will be delighted to find the realistic looking Schleich Stegosaurus  in his stocking on Christmas morning! I love toys that encourage his imagination to run wild and this great quality play figure will certainly do that! 

12 Days of Christmas Toys - On the sixth day of Christmas...

So it's getting to the point where you can't really deny it any more, Christmas is well and truly on it's way, before you know it, the presents will be unwrapped, the dinner eaten and the living room scattered with toys. So for those of you who are still looking for the perfect toys for your family, that hopefully won't be discarded in favour of the wrapping paper, over the next 12 days I am going to be featuring  a variety of toys aimed at a range of ages from toddler to teen.

We will also have some giveaways to help you get an extra present under the tree!

On the sixth  day of Christmas my true love  Santa gave to me  you...

ScatterBrains Darts

Apparently these are all the rage??! A modern and slightly gory twist on the classic dart game, these collectible darts have a soft, gummy 'brain' that will stick to any surface, there are over 48 different character's to collect! The packs also include a target poster.

If the Scatter Brainz darts lose their stickiness, wash with water, clean off any dirt, then air dry and they will be ready to play again!

These are a simple toy but they appeal to children and will make great little stocking fillers.

How would you like to win a  Scatter Brainz Darts  (Pack of 3) for your little ones stocking?

Enter below...

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12 Days of Christmas Toys - On the fifth day of Christmas...

So it's getting to the point where you can't really deny it any more, Christmas is well and truly on it's way, before you know it, the presents will be unwrapped, the dinner eaten and the living room scattered with toys. So for those of you who are still looking for the perfect toys for your family, that hopefully won't be discarded in favour of the wrapping paper, over the next 12 days I am going to be featuring  a variety of toys aimed at a range of ages from toddler to teen.

We will also have some giveaways to help you get an extra present under the tree!

On the fifth  day of Christmas my true love  Santa gave to me...

five gold rings

Deluxe Charm Bracelets from Interplay

With my children being younger I find it difficult to choose presents for my niece who is fits into the 'tween'  age group. But the new myStyle craft kits from Interplay seem perfect! As well as appealing to the mini fashionista in her they also encourage crafts and creativity!

The myStyle collection is a must-have amongst girls looking to design and create professional quality accessories whilst keeping true to their own individual style. The Mystyle DeLuxe Charm Bracelets  do just that, allowing girls to design and make beautiful silver charm bracelets, almost identical to leading designer brands, but at a fraction of the price! The kit has an RRP of £19.99 and with enough contents to   make 40 pretty colourful beads I think this is great value.

MyStyle is all about encouraging girls to express their own individual style whilst ensuring they have the perfect piece of jewellery or special gift for every occasion! These kits make the perfect christmas  present for any style-conscious tween who wants to ensure she is glamourized with fine creations in time for New Year’s Eve...

12 Days of Christmas Toys - On the fourth day of Christmas...

So it's getting to the point where you can't really deny it any more, Christmas is well and truly on it's way, before you know it, the presents will be unwrapped, the dinner eaten and the living room scattered with toys. So for those of you who are still looking for the perfect toys for your family, that hopefully won't be discarded in favour of the wrapping paper, over the next 12 days I am going to be featuring  a variety of toys aimed at a range of ages from toddler to teen.

We will also have some giveaways to help you get an extra present under the tree!

On the fourth  day of Christmas my true love  Santa gave to me YOU...

Four calling birds

A Trash Pack Garbage Truck

This is the fourth day of  our 12 days of Christmas feature so I thought it was about time we had a giveaway!

The Trash Pack launched in December 2011 and already over 3 million individual Trashies have been collected. Children aged 5+ are eagerly awaiting the release of Series 3, which will be available before Christmas, and includes loads more gross characters to discover...

Clean up your neighbourhood with the Trashie Street Sweeper (RRP £19.99)- a must have toy for this Christmas. Watch as the rotten rollers rotate and sweep your Trashies into the waste catcher! Crash your sweeper and watch as the waste catcher ejects freeing your Trashies! Comes with two exclusive Trashies and their bins!

Also out is the Scum Drum (RRP £24.99) the grossest game ever! Launch your Trashies into the Scum Drum, fill your trash pile and win the game! The Trashies have turned an old drum into the grossest game ever! Will they land in the disgusting Scum Drum?  Or hit the target and release the caged Trashies? Comes with four exclusive Trashies, two exclusive and two ultra-rare.

Kids can have loads of fun taking out the trash with the Garbage Truck (RRP £19.99). Use the Tip ‘n Flip action or Wheelie Bin Launcher to catapult the Trashies into the truck and clean up Trash Town! Each Garbage Truck includes two exclusive Trashies.

We have one The Trash Pack Garbage Truck Playset worth £19.99 to give away to one 'lucky' reader! 

If you have a child who would love to unwrap this on Christmas day then follow the instructions below to enter...

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12 Days of Christmas Toys - On the third day of Christmas...

So it's getting to the point where you can't really deny it any more, Christmas is well and truly on it's way, before you know it, the presents will be unwrapped, the dinner eaten and the living room scattered with toys. So for those of you who are still looking for the perfect toys for your family, that hopefully won't be discarded in favour of the wrapping paper, over the next 12 days I am going to be featuring  a variety of toys aimed at a range of ages from toddler to teen.

We will also have some giveaways to help you get an extra present under the tree!

On the third  day of Christmas my true love  Santa gave to me...

three french hens

 Technokit Rivetz

The innovative new Technokit Rivetz collection would make ideal gifts this Christmas, with a choice of  three riveting projects to keep the kids entertained for hours!

Boys (or girl's) who love to build, will be captivated by these new Rivetz kits as they learn how to snap and fix pieces of the pre-cut, decorated card together to create giant sculptures such as a superb Dragon, a Giant Hornet or an awesome red, black and white Racing car (all at an RRP of £12.99).

Each Rivetz kit contains coloured, glossy card, the patented Rivetz Gun and the all-important Rivetz that once fitted together, make giant models that can be displayed on a shelf, desk or hung from the ceiling. The unique feature about these kits is that the Rivetz Gun can also remove the Rivetz without damaging the card, so the sculptures can be taken apart and rebuilt with friends whenever they wish. Great for a entertainment on a rainy Sunday Afternoon!

Whether it’s a one off project or a sculpture to be deconstructed again and again, the Dragon, Giant Hornet and Racer will make great gifts that can be proudly displayed.

Available at Amazon on the link below...

12 Days of Christmas Toys - On the second Day of Christmas...

So it's getting to the point where you can't really deny it any more, Christmas is well and truly on it's way, before you know it, the presents will be unwrapped, the dinner eaten and the living room scattered with toys. So for those of you who are still looking for the perfect toys for your family, that hopefully won't be discarded in favour of the wrapping paper, over the next 12 days I am going to be featuring  a variety of toys aimed at a range of ages from toddler to teen.

We will also have some giveaways to help you get an extra present under the tree!

On the second day of Christmas my true love  Santa gave to me...

two turtle doves

A Ravensburger 3D  Puzzle  - Big Ben

Everyone enjoys a good jigsaw and Ravensburger has a puzzle to suit all ages and skill levels. If you get bored of the traditional 2D offerings then its fantastic new 3D Puzzle^® collection is perfect as it takes the jigsaw concept to a completely new level! 

Check out this great video from the lovely Mummy2five to see it in all it's glory!

Using new technology with interlocking puzzle pieces, puzzlers can now build their very own famous landmarks. The 216 uniquely curved, hinged and flat plastic pieces mean no glue is required; each produces a model that can be displayed for all to admire.

Ravensburger 3D Puzzle^® range adds a new dimension to one of Britain’s favourite hobbies with the finished buildings a picture-perfect addition for any room.

Aimed at ages from 10 - 99 this is a gift that would suit many family members this Christmas!

You can buy it at Amazon with free delivery...

12 Days of Christmas Toys - On the first Day of Christmas...

So it's getting to the point where you can't really deny it any more, Christmas is well and truly on it's way, before you know it, the presents will be unwrapped, the dinner eaten and the living room scattered with toys. So for those of you who are still looking for the perfect toys for your family, that hopefully won't be discarded in favour of the wrapping paper, over the next 12 days I am going to be featuring  a variety of toys aimed at a range of ages from toddler to teen.

We will also have some giveaways to help you get an extra present under the tree!

On the first day of Christmas my true love  Santa gave to me...

A partridge in a pear tree

The Green Rocket Set from Green Gizmos

The first toy to feature in our Christmas Countdown will be perfect for my 10 year old nephew.

The Green Rocket set from Green Gizmos is suitable from age 8+ and is a great creative way of getting children interested in science and the world around the them.

Environmental issues are tackled head on with this 'kids labs' science kit, allowing young scientists and creative minds to experiment using everyday materials.

Made from rubbish and powered by green energy, the Green Rocket project promotes recycling, combining magazines and plastic bottles with elements from the kit, to create a paper rocket and shoot it 25 metres into the sky! 

At an RRP of just £9.99 this would make a great stocking filler that's fun and educational too!

You can buy it on Amazon at the link below with free delivery...