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Hornby Hobbies Ltd – Scalextric Back to the Future vs Knight Rider

By GAMES, PRODUCTS

Hornby Hobbies Ltd – Scalextric Back to the Future vs Knight Rider review by Con

Con with the full race track and two controllers. The track takes a maximum of about 5 minutes to set up and dismantle!!!

The iconic Back To the Future Time Machine and Knight Rider K.I.T.T cars both included with the race set!!!

The handsets have two settings. An easy and hard mode for both new and experienced Scalextric fans!!!

Working lights on each car!!!

Cross section of track to knock your opponent off while racing!!!

Available from all good retailers (5 Years +) 5 Stars

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This is the Scalextric set you never knew you needed. But maaaaaan, do you need it. Two of the most iconic cars in Movie and TV history finally get to battle it out for who’s fastest on a Scalextric set. It’s quick and easy to build the track and the cars are much easier to control and keep on the track compared with sets of the past. This toy/collectable has Christmas morning fun written all over it. Highly Recommended!!!

Kidzcoolit: Hornby Hobbies Ltd – Scalextric Collectable Movie and TV Cars review by Con CLICK HERE!!!

Nintendo Switch – Pokémon Violet

By GAMES

Nintendo Switch – Pokémon Violet review by Con

Available on Nintendo Switch 18/11/22 (PEGI 7) 4 Stars

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It’s one of the most highly anticipated games of 2022 and a must own for all Pokémon fans of all ages. Highly Recommended!!!

Kidzcoolit: Nintendo Switch – Pokémon Scarlet review by Bex CLICK HERE!!!

Con at the Pokémon World Championships 2022 CLICK HERE!!!

Clarks Originals – Pokémon Wallabee Boots review by Con CLICK HERE!!!

The Wand Company – Pokémon Poké Ball Die Cast Replica Collectibles review by Con CLICK HERE!!!

DKB – Pokémon Waffle Maker review by Con CLICK HERE!!!

Kidzcoolit: Nintendo Switch – Pokémon Legends Arceus review by Con CLICK HERE!!!

Kidzcoolit: New Pokémon Products for 2022 CLICK HERE!!!

Con at the BAFTA We Are Not Alone UK Premiere

By HOME ENT

Con at the BAFTA We Are Not Alone UK Premiere

Con with Writers and Stars Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond!!!

Declan Baxter!!!

Joe Thomas!!!

Georgia May Foote!!!

Bruce Mackinnon!!!

Amanda Abbington!!!

Mike Wozniak!!!

Fergal Costello!!! (Director)

Con playing in the party smoke!!!

Everyone on stage for the Q&A!!!

Con with Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Jim Howick, Matthew Baynton and Martha Howe-Douglas from the Yonderland and Ghosts cast!!!

Con Talks Greeting Aliens with We Are Not Alone’s Laurence Rickard, Declan Baxter and Ben Willbond CLICK HERE!!!

Available to stream on UK TV Play and Airing on Dave at 9pm 28/11/22 – Review CLICK HERE!!!

Masters of Make-Up Effects Q&A Screening

By EVENTS, PRODUCTS

Masters of Make-Up Effects Q&A Screening with Authors Howard Berger and Marshall Julius!!!

Special Screening of ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’. Q&A with Marshall and Howard. Howard talking through his teams work on the movie!!!

Con with ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ Director Robert Rodriguez!!!

Book signing!!!

Con’s Signed Shirt!!!

Forewords by Guillermo Del Toro!!!

Con with Illustrator and Visual Artist Graham Humphreys!!!

Masters of Make-Up Effects: A Century of Practical Magic review by Con CLICK HERE!!!

IMAX – Marvel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

By CINEMA

IMAX – Marvel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review by Con

In IMAX Cinemas 11/11/22 (12A) 4 Stars

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It’s one on the most highly anticipated marvel movies in years and a must see for any fan. Con really enjoyed this film and loved seeing it in IMAX 3D. It looked spectacular!!!

About Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in IMAX

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was filmed with the Sony Venice IMAX-certified cameras. Made to be experienced in IMAX, Marvel fans can get up to 26% more picture with the IMAX presentation and its exclusive expanded aspect ratio.

Acclaimed director Ryan Coogler partnered with IMAX to transport Marvel and Black Panther fans back to Wakanda in this next instalment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, part of the ‘Filmed For IMAX’ programme.

Moviegoers will experience more of the film’s images with unprecedented crispness and clarity. Combines with next generation IMAX precision sound, audiences are in for a truly spectacular and immersive experience.

Playmobil – Star Trek Bird of Prey

By PRODUCTS

Playmobil – Star Trek Bird of Prey review by Con

Control panel for lights and sounds!!!

Four changeable plates with quotes from the movie!!!

Front light up Torpedo turns from blue to green to blue with sounds!!!

Movable Wings with three positions!!!

Firing Torpedoes!!!

Option to either suspend the Bird of Prey from the ceiling of use the Genesis playset as a display stand!!!

Star Trek 3: The Search for Spock Figures included – Kruge, Maltz, Kirk, Spock and two Klingon guards!!!

Available from all good retailers (10 Years +) 5 Stars

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Much like the Enterprise released in 2021, this is another thing of beauty released by Playmobil. Based on the characters, costumes, ship and Genesis landscape from Star Trek 3: The Search for Spock – this is a must own for any Star Trek fan. The ship looks spectacular and to my knowledge there’s never been a Bird of Prey playset of this size ever released in toy form. Highly Recommended!!!

Playmobil – Star Trek U.S.S Enterprise review by Harrison CLICK HERE!!!

Vivid Toys – Casefile: Truth & Deception

By GAMES

Vivid Toys – Casefile: Truth & Deception review by Con

Available from all good retailers (12 Years +) 5 Stars

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This game is so much fun. It’s like a modern day Cluedo with an element both Guess Who and Battle ships. Highly Recommended!!!

PlayStation – God of War Ragnarok

By GAMES

PlayStation 5 – God of War Ragnarok review

Kratos and Atreus are back and the stakes are higher than ever. Fimbulwinter is in full effect
and Ragnarok is just around the corner. Can Kratos defy fate and bring down Odin without
becoming the monster he has left behind. Though simple this is the main story of this
behemoth of a game. The main story is around 20 hrs and is packed with entertainment from
start to finish. It also takes great steps towards uncovering the secrets of the giants and how
Atreus is important to their story.

Speaking of Atreus this game takes great leaps in new gameplay features. Notably, Atreus
as a playable character. Atreus becomes the centre of attention within a lot of this game and
with that you get to fight using him with different partners by your side. And with the partners,
there are many of them that vary throughout the game. Another important part of the game is
the new Draupnir spear which is incredibly fun to use. It provides another unique gameplay
experience whilst feeling just as powerful as the Blades of Chaos and the Leviathan axe.
And finally Kratos Atreus (and more) have significantly more customisation as well as a
much larger and rewarding skill tree.

The game play is immensely good and feels like a massive step up from the previous game.
Especially the newer moves which feel fresh even if they have been seen before. The new
enemies, monsters and bosses are very cool and provide new challenges for even the most
experienced of gamers.

I could list the positives but realistically everything about it is practically perfect. Although the
only thing some may see as a problem is the fact that the levels feel a little enclosed. Also
the graphics ( though amazing) don’t feel like a ridiculous step up from the 2018 game
especially considering this game is made on a upgraded console.

Basically to conclude, this game is awesome. The flaws are miniscule in comparison to how
amazing this game really is. If you liked the original or any action story game for that matter,
then this is a must play game and should definitely be in your game library.

Available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 9/11/22 (PEGI 18) 5 Stars

Youth #Gottit View:

This latest adventure is absolutely amazing with a story full of drama and excitement. The gameplay has everything you loved about the last God of War, and so much more. The perfect sequel – Highly Recommended!!!