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Now ain’t this a classic – seeing Pac-Man chase down all four ghosts while they literally turn pale and blue (alternately, of course) and scurry away from this monster of a pie chart. Well, just in case you have spent far more quarters at a dinghy arcade when you were a kid, trying to figure out a way to achieve the top score in the local Pac-Man arcade cabinet, here is one way to turn the tables on those pesky ghosts with the £27.99 Pac-Man IR Racers. Do bear in mind that this is an officially licensed Pac-Man IR remote controlled racer set, so you will not find it fall short of the standards as expected by an officially licensed product.

You can also opt to chase down imaginary cherries and other kinds of assorted fruits, while enjoying all the authentic sound effects that the original game offers. It takes but a simple flick of the joystick controller to change directions in the Pac-Man IR Racer set. Ideal for vintage video gamers, others who are out for a spot of retro recreation can also settle for one of these. Each racer will need a trio of AAA batteries, while the controller itself runs on a quartet of AAA batteries. Best to make sure you have rechargeables handy!

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You can say that the most accomplished astromech droid ever in terms of its lifespan would be R2D2, having made an appearance in just about all of the Star Wars shows, and he has also been the subject of many a Star Wars toy and merchandize. With the £29.99 Star Wars R2D2 Smart Safe from Firebox, you can now utter a modification of the classic line, “Store my stuff Artoo, you’re my only hope!”

The Star Wars R2D2 Smart Safe works great as it is able to integrate itself seamlessly with your smartphone, be it of the Android or iOS persuasion. Whenever you enter the right code, the Star Wars R2D2 Smart Safe will open up. Of course, folks who are more than desperate would use a hammer, but that is another situation altogether. The Star Wars R2D2 Smart Safe relies on sensor based technology, meaning there is no need for a connection or a jack. This officially licensed product is powered by a trio of AAA batteries, so make sure you always have spares around the house!

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We have seen remote controlled flying toys in the past, but just what does the £69.99 Micro Drone bring to the table that other flying toys do not? You can say that the Micro Drone is far more stable compared to your average toy helicopter, especially when you take into consideration that it comes with a quartet of rotors as well as automatic gyro control. Just what does all of that translate to the end user and parents who want to purchase a safe Christmas gift for their kids this holiday season? Well, we are looking at an increased level of safety for cats, that fine bone china collection of yours, and even unsuspecting family members. Not only that, you need not be super loaded to own one of these puppies.

The Micro Drone is one agile quadrocopter, where it is more than capable of performing its fair share of outrageous aerial acrobatics, ranging from sharp turns to 360° flips in mid-air. If you have a camcorder to go along with your Micro Drone performance, then it would truly be something to impress the kid down the road with, especially when he has been boasting about his remote controlled toy car all summer long. The battery of the Micro Drone can be juiced up via USB, and the remote control itself is something from the 22nd century with a digital display.

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I don’t know about you, but there are bound to be people out there who think that a zombie apocalypse is imminent and could happen anytime, leading them to figure out ways and means to kill zombies in the most efficient manner while stocking up on all the essentials in a safe room. Not only that, your foodstuff would be best to come in a can, and just to make sure no one gets to your stash (zombies won’t unless there are brains inside, it would be the pesky humans who are alive that would want to have a share of your canned bacon), whether it is in a storeroom or in a fridge, this is where the £19.99 Fridge Locker would come in handy.

This clever cage solution would definitely cut down the rates of food theft in the communal fridge, where all of your favorite snacks and edibles can be kept under lock and key. Sporting a solid plastic locker form factor, it has a combination lock and a size that would make most coolers more than pleased to host it. Since it has grills, it remains well ventilated and will not be able to trap any noxious odors within.

[ Fridge Locker makes sure your food stash remains safe copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

The iPad has definitely changed the way the world looked at tablets, and here we are with the £49.99 Arcade Pinball for iPad which will make full use of your tablet. After all, since all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, picking up the Arcade Pinball for iPad would let you let off some stress after a particularly long hard day at work. Of course, the iPad itself will not be included as you will need to purchase one of these puppies separately, but the Arcade Pinball for iPad works in a way that is so easy, you would figure out it is one of the better investments you have made with 50 quid.

Basically, you slip your iPad into the case and hold the ergonomic handles, where the spring launcher and flipper buttons are strategically positioned in a way that you might be transported back to your younger days at the local arcade down memory lane. There are 5 tables included in the Duo Pinball App, and when you have mastered those, you can always purchase other tables online. It works equally well as a hand-held or as a table-top stand. While it was designed for the iPad, it would also be compatible with the iPhone and iPod touch, as it hooks up wirelessly. Just make sure you have a trio of AA ready at all times!

Available from Firebox.com.

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