Categories / Film and TV, Toys and Games, Watches

R2-D2 Whizzwatch – watch meets radio-controlled Star Wars toy

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Not just a watch, the R2-D2 Whizzwatch doubles up as a radio-controlled robot.

Yes, everyone’s favourite movie droid is back, this time as a Star Wars-themed watch – just unclip R2-D2 from the watch, place it on your desk, then use the digital watch’s buttons to move your little friend around.

The set comes complete with both batteries and spare batteries, as well as a screwdriver to slot them in, selling for £19.95.

Find out more at the Firebox website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Toys and Games

Tetris Tiles for your kitchen and bathroom

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I don’t think I’ve ever used the words ‘DIY’ and ‘fun’ in the same sentence, but I’ll make an exception with the Tetris Tiles.

Saying that, it might not be much fun if you’re up against a deadline for finishing that kitchen or bathroom. Take your pick from two options, the gamer’s version, where you have to connect all the different shapes into one complete wall of tiles or the cheat’s version, with the design already made on a mosaic-style sheet.

The tiles are custom-made in the UK using Italian ceramics and in a never-ending choice of colours. No price listed as yet though – apparently, that’s based on your order and colour choice so drop them a line for a quote.

Find out more at the Tetris Tiles website

Categories / Bags, Toys and Games

Classic Barbie passport holder and luggage tag

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There are fewer more iconic women across the world than everyone’s favourite plastic creation, Barbie. In all her various guises, she’s long been a mainstay among kids and adult collectors alike. If you’re an enthusiast, or you just can’t resist the charms of Barbie in her Air Hostess guise, this set from Truffle Shuffle is worth a look.

Comprised of a matching passport holder and luggage tag, these would make a great gift for the girly or even for children who’re decidedly jetset. Practicality isn’t forgotten, with a clear window for your tag details, and a sturdy structure for keeping your passport safe and sound.

It’s available online from Truffle Shuffle for £14.99 for the set.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Art and Photography, Toys and Games

Cowboys and Custard’s Vintage Box Frames

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The company Comboys and Custard created a range of Vintage Box Frames, inspired by childhood nostalgia.

The frames are painted with period paints and waxed to give an antique feel and filled with a variety of vintage items including small toys, childhood ephemera, postcards and prints. Many of them include genuine 1930s Bisque dolls.

Each one is unique and prices vary according their contents, from £55 to £75. Pictured here is one entitled “Hello Sailor” which costs £75. Visit the Cowboys and Custard shop on Not on the High Street to view the whole range.

Categories / Design and Interiors, Music, Toys and Games

Limited edition Sex Pistols Bearbricks

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A very modern piece of design, but with a nod to the past – the Sex Pistols Bearbricks.

If you’ve never encountered Bearbricks before, they’re a Japanese design toy, created by  Medicom in different sizes and limited edition designs. And as those designs are never reissued, they are seriously collectable.

The ones here are part of the Sex Pistols series (as you might have guessed), sized at 1000% (24 inches) and with four design to collect. Guaranteed to brighten up any home, you should shop around for the best price – via the link below, they sell for £135 each.

Find out more at the Fat Buddha website