| The festive season will soon be upon us, and for | | | | rotor span, it offers the same stability as traditional |
| those looking to buy their loved ones scale models or | | | | twin-rotor, or co-axial, helicopters, but thanks to a |
| RC toys, this is a list of the Top 10 toys for Christmas. | | | | fixed-pitch, bell-hiller design, the mSR can deliver a |
| The following is a list of these in no particular order. | | | | much more responsive and spirited performance that |
| 1. Scalextric Digital Pro GT Set | | | | would normally only be associated with larger |
| The Scalextric Digital Pro GT Set is a new release for | | | | single-rotor models. The Eflite Blade mSR also has a |
| this year, and offers the ultimate in slot car racing, | | | | spares and option parts in case of accidentt. |
| being the largest Scalextric set available on the market | | | | 7. Tamiya Lunch Box |
| today. The track layout measures 280cm x 140cm | | | | The Tamiya Lunch Box is another great classic |
| and comes with four digital Scalextric cars, an Aston | | | | re-creation of days gone by. First released in 1987, the |
| Martin DBR9, Porsche 911 GT3-R, Maserati MC12 and | | | | radio control truck has an angular minivan body raised |
| a Ferrari F430. If you happen to have classic | | | | over monster truck wheels to ensure this rc van will |
| Scalextric tracks to spare you can incorporate these | | | | get attention anywhere you choose to drive it. We |
| with Scalextric converter straights into the new set. | | | | also stock a wide variety of Tamiya Accessories and |
| 2. Hornby City Industrial Train Set | | | | Humbro acrylic spray paints to customise and make |
| Hornby is one of the leading manufacturers of model | | | | the most out of your Tamiya Lunch box. Also available |
| train sets, and the Hornby City Industrial Train Set | | | | is the more advanced Tamiya XB Lunch Box, which |
| offers excellent value for money - the set comes | | | | comes with improved suspension and wheelie bar for |
| complete with a 0-4-0 Saddle Tank Loco, 3 wagons, 4 | | | | impressive stunts. |
| wheel coach and large oval track with a siding. It is | | | | 8. Papo Lion Heart Castle |
| ideal for starters and is sure to be one of the best | | | | The Papo Lion Heart Castle from leading |
| selling Hornby train sets this year. | | | | manufacturer Le Toy Van is an exciting, super-size |
| 3. Hornby Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince | | | | medieval castle that features a "knock-out" wall and |
| Any Harry Potter fan will appreciate the Harry Potter | | | | drawbridge with portcullis, making it perfect for |
| and the Half Blood Prince set. This Hornby set comes | | | | imaginative battles and great knights of fun! The castle |
| complete with a Hogwarts Castle class locomotive | | | | also has a spacious courtyard for large sword fights, a |
| and two coaches to drive across the oval track. The | | | | painted wooden base with moat design, archers' |
| train also has a working headlight to aid night time | | | | towers, a ladder, 2 flags, and plenty of internal tower |
| pickups. For those wishing to further their enjoyment of | | | | space to play. Constructed of painted wooden panels |
| the train set, it is compatible with any of the 00 gauge | | | | that slide together, the Lion Heart Castle from Papo |
| Hornby accessories. | | | | Toys is the grandest Papo castle you can find for |
| 4. Silverlit V22 Vertical Take-Off Plane | | | | serious knight play. |
| The X-Twin Silverlit V22 Vertical Take-Off Plane, | | | | 9. Le Toy Van Sophies Dolls House |
| released this year, is styled like the real military aircraft | | | | The Le Toy Van Sophies Dolls House is every little |
| and is great value for money. As the name implies, the | | | | girl's dream house. Sturdily constructed and decorated |
| rc plane can take off and land like a helicopter, but | | | | in pink and white, it is sure to be a popular gift this |
| once in flight the rear propeller drives the plane | | | | Christmas. The house has an opening attic roof, pretty |
| forward. This radio control plane offers hours of fun | | | | window boxers and shuttered windows, which open to |
| and offers the sophistication of a more expensive | | | | give easy access to the 3 floors of the house. The |
| 3-channel hobby rc plane for considerably less. | | | | house comes with a starter pack of 30 pieces of dolls |
| 5. Silverlit Classic Sopwith Camel | | | | house furniture, including a kitchen sink, cooker, dining |
| The latest edition to the Silverlit Classic series is the | | | | table and much more. |
| Sopwith Camel, which takes the old favourite X-Twin | | | | 10. Rosebud Deluxe Furniture Collection. |
| mini biplane to a new level. Styled to resemble the | | | | The Rosebud Deluxe Furniture Collection Set of 6 |
| famous World War 1 fighter, the 2 channel rtf radio | | | | from Le Toy Van gives you a complete set of dolls |
| control plane has excellent flying stability and precision | | | | house furniture for your doll house. The set includes |
| speed control, making it easy to handle, even for less | | | | furniture for the dining room, master bedroom, sitting |
| experienced flyers. It is also made of special material | | | | room, kitchen, bathroom and children's bedroom. Your |
| to withstand most crashes, just in case. | | | | Le Toy Van doll family will simply love this miniature |
| 6. Eflite Blade mSR | | | | fabric and wood furniture collection. |
| The Eflite Blade mSR is the latest in ultra-micro radio | | | | Hopefully this list will provide you with some good |
| control helicopters, weighing in at less than one ounce | | | | starting points for what to look for in a Christmas gift |
| ready to fly. The design of the single propeller plane is | | | | this season for the model and RC enthusiast in your |
| based on the Blade mCX and Blade mCX S300 with | | | | life. |
| increased agility and speed. With a compact 18cm | | | | |