12 We Love… Toys for Action Heroes
by Catherine O'Dolan on 23/12/2015High tech and high adventure, super heroes and galactic warriors, it’s all on this wish list for boys and gals who thrive on getting a piece of the action.
1. The Superhero Comic Kit by Jason Ford (Laurence King, £12.95) Kids can get creative and put the ‘kapow’ into their own comics with this brilliant starter kit that contains materials for ten 8-page comic books. Ages 6+ BUY NOW
2. Ridley’s Utopia Diabolo (£16.95, Wild & Wolf) Agility and concentration are required to perfect this clever circus skill. Luckily, it glows in the dark so they can practise at bedtime, too! BUY NOW
3. Minecraft: The Complete Handbook Collection (£31.99, Egmont) All the tips, wrinkles and insider tricks players need to find resources, craft items and protect yourself from monsters. BUY NOW
4. Gulf Oil BoxKart (Kiddimotto £124.99) Inspired by the classic design of the original soap box racer, speed demons can tear down hills and try some hand brake turns! Don’t forget your Kiddimotto Helmet. Ages 6+. BUY NOW
5. Kids Jokes (£3.99, Talking Tables) Long after the last Christmas cracker has been pulled, young comedians can keep the crowd chuckling. Cheesy? Corny? You bet! BUY NOW
6. Parp Man Socks Gift Set (£7.95, Joules) For superheroes who prefer cosy knitted socks to tights, this pair features action sound motifs and comes with the additional sounds effects of a whoopee cushion and noisy slurpy slime. BUY NOW
7. Doctor Who Colouring Book (£9.99, BBC Worldwide) Your chance to design the good doctor’s galactic universe to your own colour specifications. BUY NOW
8. Batboat Harbour Pursuit (Lego, £29.99) He may be of diddy diminutive dimensions, but Marvel favourite Batman is taking to the water for high-speed action BUY NOW
9. Star Wheels Hot Wheels (£24.99, Mattel) Two mega brands collide with a set of five covetable collectible vehicles for vroom-vroom action. BUY NOW
10. Bounce Off (£14,99, Mattel) It’s ping pong a go-go in this game of skill, strategy – and flying balls. Suitable for 2-4 players ages 7+. BUY NOW
11. Zu3D Animation Kit (£49.99) Budding film-makers can practise the art of stop-motion with this easy-to-use kit that produces excellent professional results. BUY NOW
12. Animation Studio (£15.99, Walker Books) Everything a first-time animator needs to know inside a mini stage set – the perfect companion to the Zu3D Animation Kit. BUY NOW
