Gifts for Boys

£4.99 at Purple Puffin

If you are struggling with a present for your little brother, nephew or grandson, I have spied this cute and very collectable money box, which is in the shape of a cartoon style VW Beetle.

It’s a bargain at under a fiver so it won’t burn a hole in your pocket.

£12.45 at The Poetry Studio

After raving about My Silver Balloon Volume 1, I have since discovered that the 2nd edition is now available. This personalised CD has a new collection of 8 happy childrens songs to keep the little monsters dancing and singing to their hearts content.

£14.99 at Amazon

Underground Ernie is the latest cartoon to hit the TV screens and wow the young generation. This Underground Ernie Train, Track and Tunnel set will prove to be very popular with all fans of this hit TV show.

£20.24 at Woolworths

Most little boys love being creative, making a mess and having fun. Team that up with their favourite character Thomas the Tank Engine and you have a winner of a present.

The Aquadraw Mat is a parents best friend. Kids can play with water whilst drawing their very own pictures to create their own Thomas & Friends story.

£22.45 inc. delivery at BlahDVD

Disney came up with another wonderful animation film this year, Ratatouille which is sure to become another classic. The story is set in Paris and follows the lives of Remy the rat and the human Linguini.

Note: Out comes lots of merchandise tied in with the film just in time for Christmas time so kids can pester their parents. However, this board game could prove to be fun for all the family to enjoy.

£9.99 at Woolworths

In The Night Garden is CBeebies latest tele adventure for pre-school girls and boys (although it is quite fun for adults to watch too).

The Ninky Nonk Train is one of those weird objects that takes on a personality of its own.

£14.99 at Hawkin's Bazaar

Become Willy Wonka with your very own chocolate machine. Brilliant toy for christmas or for birthdays close to christmas, as you can make choccie coins for the christmas tree or make your very own xmas pressies for family and friends.

This creative toy is aimed at kids over 6 but will need some adult supervision.

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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.

£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.

£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!

£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!

£17.99 at Play.com

Welcome to the world of the Transformers! Where the Autobots (the goodies) fight the Decepticons (the baddies) for ultimate supremacy.

I remember the days when Transformers was just a low budget cartoon back in 1984. Now with Transformers being one of the hit films of the summer, every boy wants to be part of the action.

£29.99 at Play.com

Calling all Dr Who fans! The Voice Changer Dalek Helmet was a winner last year and the continued success of the Dr Who series on TV has created many new fans, young and old. As a result any Dr Who toy is guaranteed to bring a smile to your kiddies face.

£39.99 at Amazon

Despite the name being a bit pun-tastic, this nifty gadget is basically a handheld microscope in the shape of an eye. I like the fact that you can link it up to your TV and see anything under the EyeClops’s gaze at a magnification of 200x.