Children's Gifts

A few years ago I remember getting addicted to those dance mats. Remember the ones you connected to your games console where you had to dance the steps being shown on the screen and hope to beat your previous score or your brothers score?

Then the idea came out as a guitar version - will it be just as addictive?

£24.99 at Play

Transformers the Movie was the film of the summer this year and found a new generation of kids following their story.

For Transformer fans new and old, the Voice Changer Helmet will be a great toy to buy for Christmas this year.

£29.99 at Hamleys

Do you have a dad or brother who has always fancied themselves as a magician? Always playing tricks and trying to scare the bejesus out of you and your friends? Then this Freaky Body Illusions set from the Marvin’s Magic consortium is something they would love. Perfect for Hallowe’en celebrations too!

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With only 56 days until Christmas, isn’t it time you started getting your xmas present list sorted?

This gift website offers a superb range of personalised gifts that would suit a birthday or christmas present for little girls and boys everywhere. They sell a selection of reading books, wall and desk calendars and because they are personalised, every gift book, story or calendar is unique.

£39.99 at Amazon.co.uk

The ultimate girly gadget for this christmas is now available. The popular Pixel Chix are back, and are more fun (and funkier) than ever.

£9.99 at Woolworths

Tagging onto the Nintendogs game bandwagon, these Trick Trainer pups are the latest gimmick aimed for kids christmas lists. However these plush pupsters are not only cute but very easy to play with.

£19.99 at Hamleys

Nominated for a Hamleys Toy Award this year, Moon sand brings all the fun of the seaside to your front room! It is supposed to feel like sand but set like a putty, making it easy to play with, mould into shapes and easy to clean up. It sounds like it could be fantastic fun to play with.

£26.24 at Woolworths

Fisher-Price have come up with a winner for your little toddler. If he or she is on their way to taking their first steps then this cute feline can help them along.

I really like the look of this brightly coloured big cat - looks like some kiddie fun is to be had!

£14.99 at Amazon

Barbie returns. this time as the beautiful Island Princess, Rosella. The doll coincides with the release of the latest Barbie DVD and is sure to capture the imaginations of girls all over the world.

£39.99 at Amazon

Anyone who grew up in the 80’s will know the name Optimus Prime and all about the Transformers, ‘Robots in Disguise’. Some of you may even have an original toy from the first time round.

Well, to celebrate 20 years of this popular character a new figure has been released. A fantastic Optimus Prime in all his glory that transforms into a big rig truck.

£47.99 at Amazon

This fantastic toy came high up on the Dream Toys of 2007 list and it’s easy to see why. Not only are these pups very cute, they will grow before your very eyes, learn your name and just want to make you happy. It is THE gadget for girls.

£44.99 at Amazon

This latest cute toy is just adorable in the shape of a pretty poodle. It is no wonder it made the top 12 of christmas gifts kids will want this year. It not only looks good and feels soft but will even grow up and learn who you are.

£33.99 at Amazon

Last year Baby Annabell was one of the Dream Christmas Toys of 2006, and it still remains the UK’s best-selling doll. What little girl doesn’t want her very own dolly that she can look after?

This new version is sure to be no exception. Expect it to be on every girls christmas wish list.

£29.99 at Play.com

Discover the world of the Transformers! Where the good Autobots fight the bad Decepticons for ultimate world supremacy.

Transformers was released in 1984 as a children’s cartoon but still remains as popular as ever. Especially after the high budget film this summer, every boy wants to be part of the action.

£39.99 at Woolworths

Know a Spiderman fan or just a little boy who would love to be a superhero? The Ultimate Web Blaster comes straight out of a Marvel comic and will get hours of playtime - in fact it’ll probably be a big favourite of dads around the country too!