We’ve been flicking through an old Argos catalogue and it’s an utter time machine and we’ve concluded that Christmas 1985 was the best year for toys, and we’re going back there now. Just look at this array of awesome stuff:Your own carrying case for your Vic-20 or C64! We fantasised about having a Domino Rally but had to make do with piling up old books and knocking those over instead Pac Man as a board game – a friend had this, it was crap but we still wanted itOur mum wouldn’t let us collect these because they were a “waste of money” Wow – all the A-team kit. Never knew you could get a tent. Look at the prices on this Star Wars stuff. It probably goes for 100 times that on eBay. Train sets before John Major nationalised them. All of the Lego Technic stuff before it became a bit rubbishy with the extra piecesAgain, how much would these go for mint on eBay? Calculators so cool that they were mini-computers. Imagining taking that into school!
You’d probably be the KING OF THE SCHOOL. Let’s zoom in on those calculators oh yes… Remember this one with the flat keys? A synth with built-in tape player. Nik Kershaw probably used this to write The Riddle. A radio so thin it’s as thin as a credit card. You could listen to Radio 1 in Maths and get away with it!How cool is that? But what hasn’t changed is all the batteries you need for this stuff Seriously BBC should make the next Doctor Who Christmas special a trip back to 1985 and to Argos. We don’t need Daleks, we need this stuff. Source: The 1985 Argos Catalogue, obviouslyNews Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. THE TOY experts at Argos have revealed the playthings your youngsters will be asking for this Christmas. From a lifelike baby doll to a selfie stick that features a karaoke microphone, it’s fair to say that this year’s must-have items are extremely diverse.
Little boys will lust after the robotic pet monkey, LEGO City Volcano and remote controlled Star Wars BB-8 toy. Put any (or all!) of these under your Christmas tree, and you’re onto a winner While girls will want the Design A Friend Tiffany doll and adorable, super-soft toy pooch. There’s also a motorised caterpillar which teaches kids computing coding and a train set complete with motorised engines. All of the toys are available to buy from www.argos.co.uk right now. Prices subject to change. Zoomer Chimp, £99.99, ages 5+ Kids will go bananas for this fun robotic pet, boasting a host of life-like movements, voice command recognition and over 100 tricks Paw Patrol Air Patroller, £39.99, ages 3+ Everyone’s favourite rescue dog, this Robopup pilot comes with his own jet complete with lights, sounds and cool rotating propellers LEGO City Volcano Exploration Base, £54.97, ages 8-12 The must-have LEGO set for scientists big and small!
Drive the mobile operations center to the volcano site and get discovering with the drone, excavator, 6 minifigures and accessories VTech Toot Toot Gold Mine, VTech, £39.99, ages 1-5 Steaming ahead of its rivals, VTech’s latest offering for little ones is a trainset with mine and drop chute, as well as a motorised engine to climb slopes Nerf Modulus Tri-Strike, £44.99, ages 8+ The first NERF with three ways to blast. An Elite Dart blaster, the MEGA Dart Barrel Extension, and a mighty Missile Launcher Stock Tiny Treasures Newborn Open Eye Doll, £39.99, ages 3+ The most lifelike 18” baby doll – which is weighted like a real new-born – is exclusive to Argos. Boy or girl, it features sleepy eyes, silky new-born hair, super-soft skin and an authentic scent of baby aroma! SelfieMic, £19.99, ages 8+ The next evolution in karaoke is here! Wannabe pop stars and lip synch-ers can create their own music videos with this fun-packed selfie stick that features a karaoke microphone, ear piece and music app
Design a Friend Tiffany, £39.99, ages 3+ Exclusive to Argos, this Chad Valley Design a Friend doll is all set for the red carpet in her dazzling evening dress, sparkly glitter sandals and pretty clutch bag. She also has an extra outfit, perfect for strutting her stuff on the carry-case catwalk packaging! Little Live Pets My Dream Puppy, £47.49, ages 4+ With his super-soft fur, nodding head and tummy that moves when he breathes, this cute pooch will brings smiles aplenty this Christmas Fisher Price Codeapillar, £44.99, ages 3-6 Set to inspire a new generation of super-coders, this motorised caterpillar can be programmed to move through obstacles, accompanied by colourful lights, music and fun sounds effects Star Wars: The Force Awakens RC BB-8, £44.99, ages 3+ This is the droid you’re looking for! Star Wars remains popular this year, and this remote control BB8 is the perfect gift for any fan of the movie franchise. According to the Argos Facebook page, tomorrow starts the 3 for 2 special on All toys.1000s of items are included.
Check and reserve your items now to collect in store tomorrow. Offer runs 6th November - 10th November 2015. Below you will find a list of items that ARE and ARE NOT included. Terms and Conditions for 3 for 2 on all toys Offer is valid between 06/11/2015 and 10/11/2015 If you check and reserve on Thursday 5th, final discount will be applied when you pay and collect in store on Friday once the offer is live. Offer is available in store and online. All items are subject to availability. If qualifying items are returned under the 30 day guarantee, only the discounted price will be refunded. The offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer (2 for £15, 2 for £30, 3 for £10 etc ) Promoter is Argos Limited, with Registered Address, 489-499 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW. Registered in England and Wales, with company number 1081551 Which Toys are included? Electronic Learning and Kids Tablets Play Mats and Gyms