Andy Robertson, Author at GeekDad

BB-9E and R2-D2 Join BB-8 as Sphero Star Wars Droids

August 31, 2017Andy Robertson

BB-9E is the cool new Star Wars droid revealed as a remote-control Sphero robot with Force Link wearable Star Wars tech from Hasbro.

Win Tickets To UK’s ‘Insomnia’ Gaming Festival

August 21, 2017Andy Robertson1

Win tickets to Insomnia Gaming Festival for your family.

Sneak Peek of This Year’s ‘PJ Masks’ Toys

June 16, 2017Andy Robertson

Here’s a look at this year’s ‘PJ Masks’ toys.

Hasbro’s ‘Hanazuki’ YouTube Cartoon Gets Wearable Tech and Collectibles

May 10, 2017Andy Robertson

‘Hanazuki’ is the YouTube-published cartoon from Hasbro that features their rising star, Hanazuki. This month the app was released, with toys and gadgets that enhance the app.

Preview: ‘LEGO Star Wars’ Advent Calendar 2017

March 24, 2017Andy Robertson1

Here’s a look at the upcoming ‘LEGO Star Wars’ Advent Calendar for this year.

‘PJ Masks’ Toy-Line Expands at Toy Fair

March 1, 2017December 13, 2017Andy Robertson

At this year’s New York Toy Fair there were a range of different ‘PJ Masks’ toys on show with a variety of tech and design tricks.

‘PJ Masks Super City Run’ Coming on 8th December

November 28, 2016Andy Robertson

The new ‘PJ Masks’ video game is called ‘Super City Run’ and will be released on December 8th on Android, iOS and Amazon for $2.99.

‘PJ Masks’ Baby Halloween Lights and Sounds Make

October 22, 2016Andy Robertson

With Halloween coming up and ‘PJ Masks’ still a very popular subject for costumes, this baby outfit make includes lights and sounds ready for some trick n’ treating action.

‘Hatchimals’ Destructible Egg Hatches Itself to Reveal Robot Fledglings

October 7, 2016Andy Robertson1

Hatchimals slowly hatch to reveal hidden toy inside.

‘Air Hogs Connect’ Combines Drones and Games

September 23, 2016Andy Robertson

‘Air Hogs Connect’ is an unusual and interesting combination of physical drones and a tablet-based video game. Players control a real-world drone as they progress through an AR video game experience on the screen.

Former ‘Runescape’ Devs and Toy Maker ‘Tomy’ Create ‘Lightseekers’

September 13, 2016Andy Robertson2

A first look at Tomy’s new toys to life game, Lightseekers.

‘PJ Masks’ Toys Pass the Child Test

August 21, 2016Andy Robertson1

Here’s a garden test of the new ‘PJ Masks’ toys.

Cortex and Kaos Skylanders Revealed at Gamescom

August 17, 2016Andy Robertson

‘Skylanders’ gets playable Kaos and Cortex figurines and ‘Crash Bandicoot’ adventure packs for all consoles.

‘Animal Crossing Noir’ Animated Drama Combines Island Hopping and ‘The Prisoner’

July 2, 2016Andy Robertson

This fan made video series takes ‘Animal Crossing’ and ‘The Prisoner’ as inspiration and setting for a story that will unfold over the coming weeks.

‘Cozmo’ Is Wall-E in Miniature Fully Working Toy Form

June 29, 2016Andy Robertson

Anki has just announced Cozmo, a fully free-to-roam robot with Kinect-like vision and app upgrades.

‘Infinite Arms’ Is Toys to Life for Core Gamers

June 22, 2016Andy Robertson

A first look at Infinite Arms with the developers who previously worked on ‘Halo’ and ‘Gears of War.’

‘Anki Overdrive’ Gets Articulated Trucks and New Game Modes

June 10, 2016Andy Robertson

‘Anki Overdrive’ has had a few updates since launch, but until now these have been software only. Today ‘Anki’ unveiled the new Supertruck vehicles that bring articulated racing to playroom floors.

‘Yo-kai Watch’ gets Family Tested

May 21, 2016Andy Robertson

‘Yo-kai Watch’ gets family tested.

‘PJ Masks’ Headquarters Playset Revealed

May 20, 2016Andy Robertson10

‘PJ Masks’ HQ playset product image reveals interactions, action figures, and vehicles final design for the show’s toys.

Create Imaginative ‘Anki Overdrive’ Circuits To Win Expansion Packs

April 22, 2016Andy Robertson

Today, FamilyGamerTV launched a challenge to Anki Overdrive players – create an imaginative Anki track to win expansion packs or additional cars worth $50.

‘Anki Overdrive’ Update Adds ‘One Shot Kill’ and ‘Balance Cars’ Modes

March 25, 2016Andy Robertson

We test out the new One Shot Kill and Balance Cars mode just added in version 1.3.0 of Anki Overdrive.

‘Minecraft Story Mode’ Episode 5 Releases March 27th

March 23, 2016December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

Along with news that the next big episode in Minecraft Story Mode will be available on March 27th, Telltale have also confirmed that we will be getting another three episodes that extend this narrative further.

‘Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens’ Game-Play Trailer Reveals New Mechanics

March 23, 2016December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

The latest trailer for Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens not only offers a sneak peek of what new story elements will be in the game but a brand new cover system.

‘Lego Dimensions’ Wave 4 Includes 20 Playable Midway Arcade Machines

March 15, 2016Andy Robertson2

Lego Dimensions has managed to surprise for each of its expansions waves. Wave 4 does it again with the inclusion of 20 playable Midway arcade games in the Midway Arcade level pack.

Mario Kart Launch Tunnels Recreated with Paper, Tape, and Anki

March 15, 2016Andy Robertson

Mario Kart inspired launch tunnels recreated with Anki’s robotic cars

‘Tio’ Breathes New (Robotic) Life Into Old Toys

March 12, 2016Andy Robertson

Tio is a new Kickstarter-funded robotic gadget that can be attached to old toys to add lights, motion, and even animatronics.

New ‘Minecraft Pocket Edition’ and ‘Minecraft Windows Edition’ Server Adds Cross Platform Multiplayer Modes

March 10, 2016Andy Robertson

The relaunched InPvP Nova server will add modes that can be played across Minecraft PE and Minecraft Windows Edition.

Google Maps Orange Meeple Replaced by Link From ‘The Legend of Zelda’

March 4, 2016Andy Robertson1

Today in Google Maps and Google Street View you’ll be greeted by a small pointed hatted character garbed in green rather than the usual nondescript orange. Link has made a surprise appearance!