Buyers Guides
Starting Your First Scalextric Set
If you have a need for speed, Scalextric sets are a fun way to get your fix! Whether you’re a budding F1 or rally driver, there’s a set and vehicles to suit all your requirements. The best way to start is to get a complete set, that is track, cars and controllers, and there is…
Building a Radio-Controlled Car
If you thought normal model kits were fun, wait until you try your first RC model kit! These kits make a great project and are relatively straightforward to assemble with the included instructions. The most important thing, as with non-RC kits, is to check through the instructions before assembly to identify any potentially difficult bits…
Buying Your First Plastic Model Kit
Plastic models have been a part of people’s childhoods for generations and many carry on the hobby into adulthood. But with such a range of designs and levels of complexity, where do you begin? For young potential modellers and adults wanting a quick and easy project, we recommend sticking to model kits labelled as “Level…
Starting Your First Model Railway
For most situations, users should look for binoculars from 7x to 10x power. Theatergoers should choose something in the range of 3-5x, depending on your seats; sports fans will be happy with a 7x model; while big-game hunters would need 10x or higher for long-range observations.
Don’t Toy With Childrens Safety
The British Toy & Hobby Association is campaigning for the government to take action to protect children from the dangers of unsafe toys. Online marketplaces are currently not accountable for unsafe toys sold through them by third party sellers, but children are at risk of death or serious injury from these products. Many of the…
Our roadshow can be seen at all types of events across the North including astronomy “star camps” & wildlife events.
