Small enough to fit in your pocket but with enough power to make light work of rusty screws and flat-packed furniture

Hitachi’s ingeniously hinged screwdriver is your flexible friend when it comes to awkward screws and looks remarkably like a Halo 3 gun

Tough enough to tear through concrete and built like US military hardware, this is the ultimate DIY drill

If your compulsion to rock in the early hours is resulting in eviction warnings, the amPlug could well be your saviour

This high-performance RC buggy can open up a whole new world of entertainment. If you want to be part of that world, don’t hesitate

The Dragonfly is a brilliant and unique toy – challenging to fly but more rewarding than most mini choppers

Over 60 new tracks plus more to download means our love affair with Guitar Hero continues. It’s only rock ‘n’ roll but we like it – a lot

The freakish looks are cool but Roboquad is frustrating to use: it doesn't react fast enough and the functions aren't that impressive

Cheap robo-vacs used to be a no-no, but this one is top-notch. Not Dyson standards admittedly, but far more relaxing

Robots are supposed to be helpful or entertaining. Roboreptile, with his limited movements and irate demeanour, is just unpleasant

Packed with features, works like a dream and can take pictures of your cat from the other side of the world. What more do you want?

Not just a roadie-killing piece of innovation, but a stunning guitar too.

The perennial kids’ favourite evolves into an exciting gateway to advanced engineering