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Non-Wargaming Discussion => Fun Stuff => Topic started by: Heedless Horseman on 19 February 2021, 10:59:20 AM

Title: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Heedless Horseman on 19 February 2021, 10:59:20 AM
This post might be FUN!

Dad's 'presents' 'to the kids', COULD include some wonderful 'Toys'...
https://www.rtgshop.com/products/rochobby-16-24g-2ch-1941-mb-scaler-rc-car?fbclid=IwAR3ZwcT9gQcTp-O7TPuGZ1I-wtHMK0VzOH7713LQ_eMt3FnA5OATPA0fk7Y

(Received the ad on FB (NOT buying!), but  thought: LOADS of 'Big Boy's Toys' out there... LOL!). When I was young there were Meths driven Traction Engines...
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 19 February 2021, 11:14:13 AM
Rather too big for me !
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Westmarcher on 19 February 2021, 12:50:36 PM
Five times the price for a driver .... but he is rather special!  ;)

https://www.gijoeelite.com/us-airborne-division-captain-special-edition (https://www.gijoeelite.com/us-airborne-division-captain-special-edition)
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Raider4 on 19 February 2021, 01:17:03 PM
Quote from: Heedless Horseman on 19 February 2021, 10:59:20 AM
When I was young there were Meths driven Traction Engines...

A friend had one of those - I was so jealous. Bet they're worth a fortune now!
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Heedless Horseman on 03 April 2021, 04:38:14 PM
If 10mm is getting 'a bit fiddly'...

https://www.armortek.co.uk/armortek-shop
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 03 April 2021, 06:47:43 PM
Quote from: Raider4 on 19 February 2021, 01:17:03 PM
A friend had one of those - I was so jealous. Bet they're worth a fortune now!
My dad still has one
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Heedless Horseman on 23 April 2021, 02:56:23 AM
https://www.laaaka.com/products/precision-casting-fire-breathing-dragon-sculpture-waterscape?fbclid=IwAR1OrM57WKx0UmWoJsAN6Twiz8maIxQyalWUNjEqVQIxMuSo8ptVwcGrqdo

Nice... but... NEEDS a 75' wingspan to 'Really' do the biz! ;)
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Heedless Horseman on 29 April 2021, 03:35:37 PM
NOT in MY garden!
https://www.luckylley.com/products/garden-war-gnome?variant=47235158-68f2-451d-aade-758f619e839a&fbclid=IwAR0jdV5PFwdcpayXVQuLGyxngeNX9Wmh2kToTwmOCPSG3_QIIN0wxQtPg1c
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Heedless Horseman on 08 May 2021, 03:13:36 PM
Who wants drones when you can have a Chinook!
https://www.orrebol.com/products/big-sale-50-offboeing-ch-47-chinook-rc-helicopter?fbclid=IwAR2MODKK4c5KmcDaFjii13sxkY0Pp65B8zDfcL32qX3JL3mgau-f4BtJyuY

Caution. Not suggesting purchase, just possible interest as fun.
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Heedless Horseman on 08 May 2021, 03:33:32 PM
Dig This?
https://www.brahmhn.com/products/2021-small-household-excavators-model?fbclid=IwAR3WNeQb7Ti_bhASXt1nc6k3iWc4ZS_7wfwYl9Fg2ij7VE4nObWGBPKNd8w

In view of later comments, CAUTION! Not suggesting purchase... just 'fun' post.
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Raider4 on 08 May 2021, 03:40:19 PM
Quote from: Heedless Horseman on 08 May 2021, 03:33:32 PM
Dig This?
https://www.brahmhn.com/products/2021-small-household-excavators-model?fbclid=IwAR3WNeQb7Ti_bhASXt1nc6k3iWc4ZS_7wfwYl9Fg2ij7VE4nObWGBPKNd8w

I'm confused. It looks like they're selling a model of a mini-excavator, but the words are describing the real thing?
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Heedless Horseman on 08 May 2021, 03:46:41 PM
Quote from: Raider4 on 08 May 2021, 03:40:19 PM
I'm confused. It looks like they're selling a model of a mini-excavator, but the words are describing the real thing?
Not a model... just a 'lol, could do with for the garden!' ;)
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Raider4 on 08 May 2021, 03:52:03 PM
Quote from: Heedless Horseman on 08 May 2021, 03:46:41 PM
Not a model... just a 'lol, could do with for the garden!' ;)

Hmm, nobody is selling a real, sit-on, petrol engined mini-excavator for £50!

The first five pictures are of a model, the last two are of the real thing.

Whole thing looks deliberately mis-leading to me.
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Heedless Horseman on 08 May 2021, 04:51:01 PM
Quote from: Raider4 on 08 May 2021, 03:52:03 PM
Hmm, nobody is selling a real, sit-on, petrol engined mini-excavator for £50!

The first five pictures are of a model, the last two are of the real thing.

Whole thing looks deliberately mis-leading to me.
Yeah, 'could' be dubious. I have added a 'warning' to original post. I didn't think that anyone would really 'go for it'.  :(

Then again, I bought a 'Viking' kitchen knife from a Facebook ad. After about four weeks, thought... ok, been ripped off again... then it turned up and is 'wicked' after a little sharpening !   ;)
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Raider4 on 08 May 2021, 05:28:28 PM
Quote from: Heedless Horseman on 08 May 2021, 04:51:01 PM
Yeah, 'could' be dubious. I have added a 'warning' to original post. I didn't think that anyone would really 'go for it'.  :(

Sorry, not getting at you.

It's the same with the Chinook page - they show their model, then there's a couple of videos of cool-looking (and quite sizeable) RC Chinooks flying - but I bet that's not the model they're selling! I note they don't specify the size of the model . . . but they do say it's die-cast, which can't be good for flying!
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Heedless Horseman on 09 May 2021, 03:56:42 AM
Quote from: Raider4 on 08 May 2021, 05:28:28 PM
Sorry, not getting at you.

It's the same with the Chinook page - they show their model, then there's a couple of videos of cool-looking (and quite sizeable) RC Chinooks flying - but I bet that's not the model they're selling! I note they don't specify the size of the model . . . but they do say it's die-cast, which can't be good for flying!

Too good to be true...maybe. I rather like the illustration which indicates that the rotors 'rotate'... !  ;D

So, maybe a 'Dinky' model?  :(  

Maybe, I should have 'thought through' before posting  'fun' links.  :(  :(
Should have stuck with the 'War Gnomes'... nothing can go wrong there... Err...  :o ;D
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Raider4 on 09 May 2021, 08:14:26 AM
Quote from: Heedless Horseman on 09 May 2021, 03:56:42 AM
Should have stuck with the 'War Gnomes'... nothing can go wrong there... Err...  :o ;D

Following the links to other gnomes they sell - some very disturbing images there  ;)
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Heedless Horseman on 27 May 2021, 06:48:43 PM
Skyhawk RC plane
https://www.whisperhis.com/products/freewing-skyhawk-rc-jet?fbclid=IwAR1bschTgEWXqxjv64DWBM3FZFa58bRm3LvSI7vLqKWX89HVtKRmaYmQu6E

Post is for fun and curiosity only and no endorsement of product or advertisement.

Have no idea how a battery powered 'Jet' could work!
Title: Re: New Toys For The Kids LOL
Post by: Heedless Horseman on 15 June 2021, 12:33:46 AM
Folding Table that Could be useful!
Might do for RPGs, small skirmish, 6mm, 2mm or maybe as a 'campaign/large battle map' accessory board?

https://www.besthing.co.uk/products/xwcr8aelhdw6ea?fbclid=IwAR2srpR-GsCSp6oyN90uydf62DZr9TK5mCUUlPUjU3mnXZeYWHwarG13lA4

Post is for fun and curiosity only and no endorsement of product or advertisement.