Gadgetoid

gadg-et-oid [gaj-it-oid]

-adjective

1. having the characteristics or form of a gadget;
resembling a mechanical contrivance or device.

Archive for the ‘Toys’ Category

Yoto Mini Review

It’s been nearly three years since we received and tested the first Yoto player. A great deal has changed since…

PLAYMOBIL Country – Large Organic Farm & Electric Tractor

It’s all too easy to look at toys as a frivolous waste of precious resources. As objects merely to assuage…

Robosen K1 Pro Reviewed

Even if you’ve not heard of Robosen, chances are you might remember their incredible voice-controlled, transforming Optimus Prime robot. K1…

Kobotix Real Racer FPV, RC Car Review

The Real Racer from Kobotix is a fast, precise and compact remote control car that handles beautifully and is a…

Playmobil Sustainable Wiltopia Animal Figures

Claiming to be made from more than 80% sustainable materials, Playmobil’s Wiltopia line aims to be environmentally friendly and educational.…

My Little Morphée – Kids Sleep Aid Reviewed

Sleep is a tricky beast. For some it’s elusive, for others we stubbornly ward it off, refusing to let go…

Playmobil Kitt Kit

Playmobil had slipped off my radar for many years. I’m not totally sure why. LEGO had followed me from my…

Five Design Mistakes In Hot Wheels Unleashed, And Why You Should Play It Anyway

Hot Wheels Unleashed is the classic example of a game created by people who care and ransacked by executives and…

MagneCube Magnetic Puzzle

By now you’ve probably heard of BuckyBalls, and perhaps even Zen Magnets and NeoCube. They’re all the same thing; sets…

HexBug Toy Motorised Bugs Reviewed

Christmas is coming, the goose is presumably getting fat, and you’re no doubt starting to get that Christmas shopping itch.…

The hottest xmas gadgets at Expansys

There aren’t many shopping days left until Christmas is upon us, and if you’re struggling to choose something for the…

V-Tech First Steps Baby Walker Review

I’m sure there’s an army of mums and dads out there who I simply don’t need to tell just how…

Tomy Thomas And Cranky Coal Loader Review

Christmas is closing in, so why not sit back and partake of a few shameless toy reviews alongside your usual…

V-Tech Kidizoom Pro First Impressions Review

Every now and then I’ve hopefully picked up a toy camera from a store shelf, intrigued by the whole concept…

Swann PenCam DVR

Swann, makers of security monitoring solutions and IT peripherals have a product in their range of home/small business security devices…

Gadgets for Xmas

The dark, cold nights are settling in and the number of shopping days left until December 25th grows smaller. If…

Salvation 9 RC Helicopter Review

To bring a little variety to Gadgetoid I’ve decided to start adding coverage of low-end gadgets including toys and all…