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Our best new toys in November

Ramon Schneider , Zurich ·
on 03.11.2017
Translated by Eva Francis

With Christmas coming closer, toy manufacturers are introducing new toys almost daily. We’ve had a look through the newest products and have picked out our favourites.

New Ugears products

Personally, I’m a big fan of Ugears, so there was no question I’d add their newest toy to my list. Ugears produce wood models that you can assemble without any special tools, glue or chemicals. Most of them are mechanical; just like this new robot factory with 598 component parts.

CHF 82.30

Ugears Robot factory 598-piece

Assembly without adhesives

Plastic + Wood modelling

3D printer for children

Why should only adults and tech enthusiasts have the chance to play around with a 3D printer? With this new Giochi Preziosi product, 3D printing becomes accessible to children. This great and versatile toy supports technical thinking and allows children to be creative. Thumbs up from me!

CHF 56.10

Giochi Preziosi IDO3D Print Creator

Craft sets

For tomorrow’s scientists

Ravensburger are known for their science kits and are always looking for new exciting experiments for children. Their newest find is this kit about the future of energy, which allows young scientists to discover and try out renewable energy in a playful way.

CHF 31.90

Ravensburger SX Midi future energy kit

Science kits

Plenty of power

With a 2.4 GHz electro motor, 4-wheel drive, adjustable oil-filled shocks and many more impressive features, this is a real racer. The remote-controlled Mustang comes fully assembled; unwrap it and you’re ready to go. Being easy to steer and control, this car is suitable for beginners.

CHF 350.–

HPI RS4 SPORT 3 Drift Mustang (Brushed motor, NiMH)

Drifting like the World Champion Drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr.

RC car

The sky is the limit

Another remote-controlled toy, but one that’s in the air rather than on the road. TobyRich’s ultra-light aircraft is controlled by smartphone; tilt your phone to steer the SmartPlane Pro through the sky and perform loopings, vertical hovering and other stunts.

CHF 144.–

TobyRich SmartPlane Pro (BNF Bind and Fly)

With SmartPlane Pro, you can perform action-packed stunts and air races. Automatically perform pre-programmed stunts and experience the intuitive smartphone control.

RC aircrafts

Time for coffee

This toy coffee machine allows your children to do exactly what you do (if you’re a coffee drinker): They can make coffee and will learn about colours and shapes at the same time. If you’re lucky, your kids might even invite you to have coffee with them – or they might invite their favourite soft toys instead.

CHF 42.–

VTech My first coffee machine

This cheerful looking coffee machine lets your kids go into their next coffee break. As you prepare your espresso, they froth up the milk for a latte and learn the colours, shapes and numbers.

Toy kitchen accessories

Oh how fluffy!

The chubby unicorn plastic figures are a classic, but now this chubby creature is also available as a fluffy toy. And of course, it still has a rainbow-coloured mane, a tutu and a wand.

CHF 11.90

Pummeleinhorn Chubby fairy (10cm)

Plush toys

Party game, anyone?

My first association with Fifty Shades of Grey never used to be party games. But now, they’ve released a board game. I haven’t had the chance to try it out, but it sounds interesting. I wonder what the prize for the winner is…