Roll back the years with a classic Christmas present

Jacob's Ladder from www.woolsgarstoys.co.uk

A well-made version of a classic toy. The cleverly hinged wooden sections click over with a perplexing movement.

Just £1.99 each and great in a stocking this Christmas.

Fun game for kids this Christmas

Pig Goes Pop - Fun for the young ones this Christmas

"Pig Goes Pop! is a great game of suspense! A good way to keep kids entertained on a rainy day!"

This game is hard to find this Christmas, but it is available at thetoyshop.com and there is still time to put an order in.

Buy lego for your kids this year

If a child grows up without having played with lego they will have missed out on something amazing. Parents should do the right thing and introduce their child to lego - they will grow you up to thank you for it. 

Take your pick from the Lego shop for lego stocking fillers and giant lego presents for your kids (or your husband).

The ultimate lego gift (pictured) is the Star Wars' Death Star, but with over 3000 pieces and at over £230 this is probably not the one to start your kid off with. 

Christmas Gadgets: Star Wars Force Trainer

Uncle Milton Star Wars Force Trainer


This amazing gadget will make any Star Wars fan's Christmas.

The Star Wars Force Trainer allows you to control a Jedi Training Remote with your mind. The innovative wireless headset reads and interprets your brainwaves. The deeper your concentration, the greater your ability to move the Jedi Training Remote. Jedi Master Yoda guides you through 15 levels of Force training as you move from Padawan to the highest rank of Jedi Master. The set features Star Wars sound effects and exclusive Yoda dialogue.

At just under £80 this isn't the cheapest Christmas gadget, but it is very cool and promises to have your grandma baffled and questioning her Sherry intake.

The waybuloo to make your toddler happy

Waybuloo, the latest offering from CBBC, is the craze of this Christmas among toddlers. Do you remember the rush for Teletubbies all those years ago - beat the crowds and move early to give your little one what they want this Xmas - a Waybuloo doll.

The characters are Nok Tok, De Li(pictured), Lau Lau and Yojojo - all of whom speak the Waybuloo language that only children seem to be able to understand.

These talking dolls are available at Amazon. 

Brain teaser stocking fillers

These trio of brain teasers will make a great stocking filler to keep the kids amused in the early hours of Christmas morning. This is available at Amazon for a bargain £14.99.