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30 November, 2017

Name 3 Things You Want for Christmas. Fun with 5 Second Rule Jr. from University Games

Name 3 Things You Want for Christmas. Fun with 5 Second Rule Jr. from University Games
Posted in : Christmas Gift Ideas, Reviews on by : Fat Dad

  5 Second Rule Junior, from University Games, is a word/board game for 3-6 players aged 6 and over. The basic idea is that you just have to name 3 things in 5 seconds. Honestly, that’s pretty much it but obviously there’s more to the game than that… In the box are 200 double-sided cards
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22 November, 2017

A Magical Lock-Picking Flying Postman?! It Must be Rory’s Story Cubes!

A Magical Lock-Picking Flying Postman?! It Must be Rory’s Story Cubes!
Comments : 1 Posted in : Christmas Gift Ideas, Reviews on by : Fat Dad

Since the early 2000’s Irishman Rory O’Connor has been making little cubes with various pictures on them. They’re strangely fascinating and incredibly versatile. They have been used in self-help and therapy sessions, used in schools and education and enjoyed by both children and adults the world over. Say “hello” to Rory’s Story Cubes. While we
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18 November, 2017

Feel The Speed with Power Rippers 2-in-1 Competition Set

Feel The Speed with Power Rippers 2-in-1 Competition Set
Posted in : Christmas Gift Ideas, Reviews on by : Fat Dad

Power Rippers are an interesting fusion of fast moving vehicle, battling spinning tops and collectible figures. They can go at scale speeds of 500mph and even jump 10 foot high! In the 2-in-1 Competition Set from Jakks Pacific you get all the track you need for 2 lanes and a loop each as well as
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11 November, 2017

Height Challenge: Girl v Life Size BB-8 Radio Control Toy from Star Wars

Height Challenge: Girl v Life Size BB-8 Radio Control Toy from Star Wars
Posted in : Christmas Gift Ideas, Reviews on by : Fat Dad

Here’s our demo and review of the life-size radio controlled BB-8 from Bladez Toyz! This HUGE remote control inflatable BB-8 is a whopping 67cm tall and 47cm wide/deep. It’s sensibly priced at £40 from places like Maplin. Phoebe is a huge fan of BB-8 and R2-D2 from the Star Wars franchises so she took over
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