So how did such a simple looking robot find such fame amongst the more technologically advanced robots available on the market, the story behind it is somewhat special indeed.

The designer of Keepon is Hideki Kozima, who developed the robot as a social interaction tool for autistic children. He found that the simplistic looking robot could encourage more interaction and eye contact than human beings could with the children and over the last few years Keepon has been used as a learning tool amongst schools.

Hideki put videos of his social experiments on YouTube and not one to miss a trick, a huge toy company came along and said they’d like to create a consumer version of the little robot thanks to it’s growing online popularity, low and behold My Keepon was born and it’s set to be a huge smash indeed with the manufacturers donating a proportion of profits to autistic charities.

My Keepon has two modes, dance mode and interactive mode. In dance mode he will listen to the beat of any song and dance along to the beat, completely in time. No dance is ever the same though thanks to some clever computing so even if you play the same song twice, whilst dancing in time to the beat he will pull out some new moves to everyone’s delight!

In interactive mode he will respond to touch and sound, turning to face you when you speak, nodding along and bobbing his head when patted. My Keepon becomes more than just a robot, he’s like an interactive pet that will undoubtedly become part of the family.

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We do however like one kind of worm and those are the ones that are giant in proportions and extremely tasty indeed (for those of us who like eating worms). We’re of course talking about the fantastic Giant Gummy Worms.

These Giant Gummi Worms are a massive 128 times larger than a regular Gummy Worm and measure a gigantic 26 inches long and they have a year long shelf life meaning you don’t have to finish it off in one go, though it’s definitely fun to try!

So now we’ve given you the highlights of what would make a fantastic gift idea, we’d like to leave you with a rhyme that we’ve been thinking about ever since we first saw these fantastic Gummy delights….

Nobody likes me, everybody hates me, I think I’ll go eat worms!
Big fat juicy ones, Eensie weensy squeensy ones, See how they wiggle and squirm!

Down goes the first one, down goes the second one, Oh how they wiggle and squirm!
Up comes the first one, up comes the second one, Oh how they wiggle and squirm!

I bite off the heads, and suck out the juice, And throw the skins away!
Nobody knows how fat I grow, On worms three times a day!

Nobody likes me, everybody hates me, I think I’ll go eat worms!
Big fat juicy ones, Eensie weensy squeensy ones, See how they wiggle and squirm!

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We do of course apologise unreservedly for the poor poetry you have had to witness above, it seemed good to us at the time, though we now realise, it’s not.

So lets get back to the uber cool Twilight Umbrella which is about to rock your your social life, people will want to talk about this…

On the grand scale of things, there’s just not really much to enjoy about rain. Firstly it’s wet, which is slightly annoying when you’re caught out in it without an umbrella. But then umbrellas are rather dull themselves as they normally come in navy blue or black or some or some other dreary colour.

Step up and take your bow Twilight Umbrella, we applaud you for making walking in the rain more entertaining than a spider on ice skates.

The original Twilight Umbrella comes studded with zillions of tiny blue fibre optic lights, the colour phasing umbrella, well phases through 5 different colours as you might expect. With the pièce de résistance being the double sided Twilight Umbrella which not only entertains passers by, but allows you to look up into the glowing heavens yourself (ahem).

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Take one look at Rovio and you cannot help but be impressed at the techknowlogy. This 3 wheeled WiFi controlled web cam allows you to see what it see’s through it’s camera via an internet connection, whilst picking up and transmitting sound via the mic and speakers, which is all very impressive indeed.

Rovio is a futuristic looking WiFi controlled robot complete with webcam and mic which looks like he’s been designed by NASA and in the year 2009, this is all pretty impressive.

Interestingly one of the developers from NASA actually helped to design Rovio, so expect bits to fall off him whilst in use ….

He has an internal “Sat Nav” which allows you to store points that he can return to at the touch of a button along with the ability to return to it’s docking bay at will to recharge.

The problem we have with Rovio is what do you actually do with him? He’s too expensive to be a novelty you store away in the cupboard and the home security angle, well yes now you can watch those youth’s in hoodies robbing your house whilst your miles away unable to actually do anything about it.

He’s not practical, but he’s extremely cool looking and yes, we’d still have one even if we didn’t know what we’d do with it.

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Comparing a skateboard to the Skatecycle however is like comparing a three wheeler against a Ferrari, there is only going to be one winner in the speed and style stakes in this face-off!

Already a huge hit in America the Skatecycle, the worlds first self-propelled hubless skate, is about to take the UK by storm. You slide your feet into the area where the hubs should be in the wheels and you can use the Skatecycle to carve like a snowboarder downhill, or self propel yourself along a flat surface without having to take your feet off of the skate, pretty cool hey?!?

No batteries, no petrol motors or fuel required other than your own energy is required to keep the board moving thanks to the ingenious design. It’s difficult to say in words just how cool this is, so check out the video below and see for yourself!

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Despite many attempts to get fit and lose a few inches off of our waistlines there are plenty of us in the GGUK office who are carrying a few too many pounds. Thankfully the WiFi Bathroom Scales might just be the answer to slimming our waistlines down somewhat.

Confused how a set of WiFi Bathroom Scales will help you to lose weight? Well these aren’t any ordinary bathroom scales, these super duper WiFi scales beam your weight over your WiFi connection to your computer or smart phone allowing you to keep track of your weight every time you step onto the scales.

The clever bit however is that you can set these WiFi bathroom scales up to publish your weight to facebook or twitter every time you stand on them so all of your friends and followers will know how you are doing with your diet? If ever there was a motivation to put down the Jaffa Cakes and jump on the treadmill then this has to be it.

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The Super Soaker Scatter blast allows you to do just that in some style, forget the hosepipe bans and the fact that we may not actually get any sun, there is a war on in your garden this summer and the king (or queen) of water fights ye shall be with this beast.

The Super Soaker Scatter Blast does exactly what it says on the tin. Firing 5 jets of water in a trademarked “scatter blast” motion you can’t fail to hit your target and quite frankly, we like those odds!

This pump action water blaster fires at distances of up to 7.6 metres meaning you don’t have to increase the risks of you yourself getting a soaking, you can pick your targets off at some distance and we don’t know if you’ve tried it (we did), but throwing a bucket of water 7.6 metres isn’t going to soak your target unfortunately making this the water fight snipers gun of choice this summer.

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The best thing we came up with to do in 7 minutes was watch one third of a Simpsons episode, we’d have to say that was time very well spent. Another great thing you can do is make an ice lolly (in 7 minutes you ask?), let us explain…

The Zoku Instant Ice Lolly Maker challenges Ronseal for the title of  doing “exactly what it says on the tin”. You decide upon the liquid you want to freeze, pour it directly into the provided mould and in just 7 minutes flat you’ll be enjoying your frozen treat, simples eh?

This ice lolly maker will make up to 9 ice lollies  between having to pop it back in the freezer to recharge (as it were), which takes between 12 and 24 hours, it comes with 6 ice lolly sticks and a preety neat booklet full of tips and tricks to get the most out of your new toy.

You can make an ice lolly out of whatever your imagination can come up with (so long as it will freeze), yogurt works a treat, inserting fruit is a great way to get the kids eating it and for the adult barbecues, certain alcohols do freeze (we’re nothing but educational in the important areas us), and this makes them great fun for all occasions.

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Water fights and more particularly, water guns, have come a long way since we were young however. Gone are the tiny one handed pistol guns that hold little more than a dribble of water that can barely reach your enemy, now we’ve gotten serious.

There is of course nothing wrong with taking water fights seriously, there is a matter of pride at stake and you should arm yourselves with the best possible equipment possible. The AK47 Aqua Fire Water Gun should simply be billed as the daddy of all water-guns, and the daddy of water guns is what you shall be requiring for your water war.

A rapid-fire water pistol modelled on the original Kalashnikov model and capable of fireing 4 ‘water bullets’ per second, the Aqua Fire requires no pumping, has a range of up to 8 metres and a full ‘clip’ will last you about 60 seconds.

Next time some young whipper-snapper decides its fun to spray you with the hose, revenge will be of the sweetest, and you’ll look pretty damn smooth along the way too.

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Fellow bbq lovers, fret no more! This portable bbq can be folded away into it’s very own carry case and taken with you anywhere you fancy, simple hey?

We love barbeques, we love wearing silly aprons and pretending for one day a year we can actually cook something that resembles an edible treat. Sadly we can’t actually cook, though that isn’t a reason to stop us trying and nor should the fact that barbeques are typically bulky metal beasts far to big to get to the places you really want them.

The fold flat portable barbeque is brilliantly designed to fold flat and opens up to provide a 45 x 30cm cooking area whenever your in the mood for those lovely charcoal flavoured burgers.

On the beach and in the mood for that burger? Nothing’s gonna stop you now!

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We imagine we’re not alone and this is why we just had to bring you the VW Camper Van Tent. Forget the BBQ’s, the waterproofs and the glow sticks, all the cool kids in the camping field will be sporting one of these fantastic tents this summer!

Large enough to sleep up to four people in some comfort, 5 at a squeeze and 6 if your happy to sleep on top of each other (yes we did try it to bring you this very interesting VW Campervan Tent fact), this officially licensed VW tent measures a massive 388cm length x 182cm height meaning you don’t have to crawl around on your hands and knees just to get changed.

We should mention that their is no engine included, this isn’t a real campervan, it’s a tent that just looks like a camper van, you cannot drive this on the motorway, comprende? Now we’ve resolved that for all the numpties that thought they were going to get a VW Campervan for a few hundred quid, the only thing left to say is what are you waiting for? Standard shaped tents are sooooooooooooo 2010!

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Even without a purpose we found the NeoCube Alpha completely impossible to put down, so head our warning, this little puzzle is extremely addictive.

Composed of 216 individual high-energy rare-earth magnets (and who doesn’t love magnets), the NeoCube Alpha allows you to create literally hundreds of shapes and patterns.

We kicked things off by trying to create a cube, which isn’t as simple as it first appears. The pyramid was good fun to construct and then the girls in the office started making jewellery and … well we lost interest from there on in, but we’re told they look “fab!”

It maybe utterly pointless, but as pringles have taught us, once you pop, you just can’t stop.

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You might not think that such a simple low tech ball-through-maze game would be able to hold your attention for very long, but this thing is frustratingly addictive and sometimes annoying puzzle will keep you playing for hours until you become lord of the sphere!

To master the addict-a-ball you must guide your ball through a huge array of challenges, over platforms, through arches, down holes, vertical roll through’s meaning you must twist and turn the ball up to 360 degree’s in order to reach your goal.

There are two versions available, the large has 138 numbered sections you have to work your way through with the travel version still sporting 100 numbered sections to conquer. But be warned, working your way through the labyrinth like structure is no easy task and if your anything like us, you will lose many hours from your day whilst trying to figure it out.

It’s great fun and makes a great present idea for almost anybody and it’s even more fun watching their frustration growing and growing. It will sit their taunting them like a chocolatier in a weight watchers meeting, much to your amusement we’re sure.

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Fellow cupcake lovers threat no more. We are pleased to announce our woes are over thanks to the clever people who have bought us the Wilton Giant Cupcake Tin. Oh, and when we say giant, well we mean GIANT!

No your eyes aren’t deceiving you, this is one Cupcake you are going to have to share. The Wilton Giant Cupcake Tin creates cupcakes that are over 20cm high and 21cm in diameter, making them the biggest cupcakes you are ever likely to see.

Whether its a birthday, anniversary, Christmas or dinner party with your friends and loved ones, the Giant Cupcake will serve around 12 people and will always be an original focal point at your party that will get your guests talking.

The Giant Cupcake Tin is non-stick making it extremely easy to clean and is made by American home-bake firm Wilton, who are so convinced of it’s quality they offer a lifetime guarantee on the tin. Talk about having your cake and not being able to eat it… in one go that is.

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Thankfully some clever soul obviously realised that they merely needed to change the name of the product to keep the activists happy and hence it was reborn the Voodoo Knife Block, and boy are we glad it’s back.

Designed by Italian designer Raffaele Iannello (surprisingly not a seriously annoyed housewife) the wonderfully original and simply stylish Voodoo Knife Block is a simply stunning yet practical kitchen accessory that makes a massive impact.

Available in rich red, black or chrome coloured ABS plastic the Voodoo Knife Block has 5 strategically placed slots within the body which safely and securely hold the 5 stainless steel knives which are provided.

You no longer need to remove all your clothes and wear just an apron with a suggestive looking print on it to find excitement in the kitchen (was that just us?). Whether your a budding cordon bleu chef or you struggle to boil an egg, food preparation has never been so much fun.

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As teenagers we went through life offering every girl we met Rolo’s with very little success with finding love, we just came across as some kind of weirdo who kept pushing somewhat melted Rolos which we’d kept in our pockets at girls, not cool at all.

We’ve since learn’t that age should have bought with it a little sophistication and we think we may have nailed it with this solid sterling silver My Last Rolo, the ultimate in nostalgic romantic gifts.

Delivered in a beautiful presentation box if the little lady in your life will remember the fantastic Last Rolo adverts (remember the elephant one?) then you are certainly onto a winner with this one. Do you love anybody enough to give them your Last Rolo? Well now you can give away your Last Rolo in a more romantic manner than ever before, safe in the knowledge that nobody will be nicking your chocolate Rolo’s which you can enjoy to yourself.

We believe they call that a win / win situation!

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If your at that certain age you’ll remember these fantastic little sweets and you’ll certainly remember choosing which message to give to which friend or prospective boyfriend or girlfriend!

Sadly we can’t stay that age forever and as we grow up, giving away a sweet, no matter how delicious that sweet may be isn’t necessarily going to win over the love your life.

Giving away this silver-plated love heart sweet however is a little more romantic, admittedly not as tasty, but will certainly take the recipient on that good ole trip down memory lane, which isn’t a bad place to be at all.

The silver love heart sweet comes in a very swish presentation box and is the perfect gift for letting the love in your life know just how you really feel about them, in a very innocent and somewhat cute way. Not many gifts can boast those credentials.

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Men across the world can fret no more, these Chocolate Roses offer the best of both worlds, no more tricky decisions for you!

These delicious milk chocolates come as a pack of four and are cunningly disguised as roses, wrapped in red foil and attached to an artificial rose stem. Finished off with ribbons and wrapped in a clear film they look absolutely delightful and taste even better.

The perfect Valentines Day Gifts or a great gift for Mothers Day the Chocolate Roses will place you firmly in the good books of the recipient earning you a fair few brownie points along the way, which is never a bad thing in our eyes.

If your feeling rather flush or are really in the dog house and are looking to get back into somebodies good books Firebox also sell one dozen of these Chocolate Roses delivered toy our loved one, check them out here.

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Thankfully some clever people out there heard our plea, have you ever in your life seen anything as mouth wateringly, lipsmackingly, delicious looking as the Giant Gummi Bears they created? Welcome to Gummi Bear heaven, please don’t drool over the furniture and we hope you enjoy your stay!

Available in 4 different flavours (cola, orange, cherry and blue raspberry), these Giant Gummi Bears are well, giant! Finish the whole lot in one sitting then your dentist is undoubtedly going to have a heart attack. Standing at 24cm tall and weighing in at a tooth decaying 2.3kg, if you’ve ever wondered what 12,600 calories look like in Giant Gummi Bear form, well wonder no more. Surely nobody could finish one of these in one go, could they?

We’ll skip all he bear jokes we could have thrown in here and keep this on track. Must have gifts for anybody with a sweet tooth, we’re loving the Giant Gummi Bears almost as much as we’re loving our children, and their far tastier too.

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The Slanket is a pretty nifty idea which will help combat those rising heating bills, keeping you toasty warm and looking somewhat like a chilled out Jedi Knight (if your mind can conjour up that image), which is a win, win situation in our eyes.

The problem with blankets is that in order to do anything like read a book, change the TV channel or drink a beer, you have to take your arms out from under the blanket, making them cold and defeating the point of having a blanket. The Slanket combats this by incorporating sleeves into the design of the blanket, meaning no more cold arms for you my friend.

It’s a lightweight fleece blanket that your practically wear and it’s surprisingly comfortable. Such a simple idea, but then the simple ideas are usually the best and the Slanket certainly gets our vote.

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This lip smacking, tongue numbing, dentist defying Giant Chupa Chups Lollipop has to be the perfect gift idea for friends, family, loved ones or just anybody who has a little bit of a sweet tooth. It is of course also perfect for anybody that you think talks far too much, this monster of a lollipop will keep them quiet for a good few days at the very least.

Thankfully we don’t all think like the Japanese and try to make everything smaller otherwise we’d never have been given this delight of a lollipop. Whilst good things may come in small packages, we can happily confirm that great things come in MEGA sized packages!

75 times larger than a standard Chupa Chups Lollipop the Giant Chupa Chups Lollipop is certainly a bit of a mouthful (go on – we dare you to try it – you know you want to!). This ridiculously sized strawberry flavoured lollipop weighs in at a scale breaking 750g, with a 13″ circumference your dentist is going to have issues with you, lots of issues.

The Giant Chupa Chup is the daddy of all lollipops and is be the best piece of over-sized candy we’ve seen since we reported on the Giant Gummy Bear a few months back. A piece of heaven sent to us from the Chupa Chup gods, Willy Wonka eat your heart out, you didn’t have these in your magical Umpa-Lumpa filled factory now did you?

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This is where the iPhone Telephoto Lens and Tripod comes into play! Yes, it’s true…a telephoto lens and a tripod designed specifically for your iPhone!

Now you can battle it out with the Paparazzi at those glitzy premières to which you’re constantly being invited! Don’t worry if you’re not the red carpet type though, these fab telephoto lenses and tripods will revolutionise your holiday snaps too, as it allows you to zoom in with 8x magnification!

It’s all very simple; you get a tripod to steady your shot, a clamp to attach the lens securely to your iPhone and a cool cover to complete the set. With a field view of 246 metres, this will really make a difference to your photography, plus it is fully adjustable so that you can zoom in or out to the exact specifications required.

No matter if you’re not an experienced photographer because with kit like this on your iPhone you can fake it with style and still get fantastic pictures!

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This is the ultimate in silly-yet-fab gadgets, it’s a rubberised, hard iPhone cover and a bottle opener all wrapped up in one neat package! No need to go off searching for a pesky bottle opener or a handy rock anymore, just whip out your iPhone and Bob’s your Uncle!

Beers all round! This frankly brilliant gadget will even deal with irritating ring pulls on cans, so whatever your tipple you can be sure you won’t waste precious guzzling time looking for ways to get into your beverage!

The best thing about this is it even includes a free app with cool tunes and which tots up your drink tally, so no more confusion about how much you’ve drunk! You can choose from various tunes which will play as soon as you pop open a fresh beer, how cool is that? Your very own beer popping theme tune!

The Headcase iPhone Bottle Opener comes in two pieces which are simple to pull apart, your iPhone simply slides smoothly into the tough rubberised shell. Don’t get caught without a means of cracking open your beer again, get yourself one of these and be prepared!

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Topped with fine chocolate shavings, honeycomb balls, Smarties and a big white chocolate star; basically this creamy-wonder has got everything that an ordinary cheesy pizza wishes it had!

Whether you are a fan of real pizza or not, there’s no escaping the fact that this chocolate pizza is more than a little snack to fill a gap, it’s a whole new take on pudding!

These indulgent “fast food” treats come in a realistic pizza box and will satisfy any lover of chocolate far more than a simple box of choccies will. They’re perfect for sharing and make a great centrepiece for a fun party, kids and adults alike will find these hard to resist.

Whether you are looking for a special present for a loved one who has everything, or a mouth-watering treat for a girly night in, this chocolate pizza will tick all the boxes. How about popping one of these on the table for an amusing dessert after a dinner party? Your guests won’t believe their luck!

So whether you need a gift for a special friend, an extra dessert or just a giant chocolaty treat to enjoy, you can be sure that a chocolate pizza will fit the bill!

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If you are one of the few people in this world able to create a flame by rubbing two sticks together (we salute you good sir!), then you probably don’t need the handy and rather cool Fire Stash Keyring.

However since many Boy Scout Skills (dib,dib,dib) don’t translate that well in certain grown-up situations, then you will probably welcome a Fire Stash Keyring into your life!

The Fire Stash’s tiny and titchy zinc alloy capsule unscrews to reveal a fully functioning and refillable lighter. It boasts a waterproof neoprene ‘O’ Ring around its thread, so wherever you may wander and however damp you get, you will always have the joy of fire at your fingertips! Caught in the rain? Skinny dipping in the Seine? No matter! Your Fire Stash Keyring will keep your flames safe and sound, which is great if you’re the outdoorsy type or even if you just happen to be prone to getting wet!

Even non-smokers can get a little excited about the Fire Stash Keyring as camping holidays, barbecue’s and Barry Manilow concerts’ will all provide ample opportunities to whip it out and wave your flame aloft!

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Well this amazing Kymera Magic Wand Remote Control could make that little daydream scarily real! With a flick of your wrist you can change the future, or at least the channel on the TV, which is just about the same thing anyway!

The Kymera is buttonless, it can be programmed with up to 13 IR commands from your existing remote control and these commands can then be controlled by the user via 13 pre-defined gestures…or “swishes of the magic wand” as we prefer to think of them! This amazing product was first seen on Dragons Den and it truly brings a touch of magic to everyday life.

You can use it to control your TV, DVD, hi-fi, ipod dock and even your curtains amongst other things! Now if that’s not futuristic then we don’t know what is! Feel the power and try to avoid laughing maniacally as you wave your wand about and enjoy the effects of this innovative, imaginative and super- fun technology.

It even looks like the real thing, antique in appearance and presented in a padded box it could have come straight out of a Harry Potter film! Girls and boys both big and little, will love this because let’s face it…we all want to believe in magic just a little bit!

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It’s important of course to find ways to keep warm whilst out and about, we recommend hats and scarves, but you might also want to take a look at the Mini Hottie Hand Warmer.

On those cold winter days you could if you wish take a fully fledged hot water bottle out and about with you on your travels, though this doesn’t seem overly practical to us given it’s size, not to mention the funny looks you’d get whilst waiting for your train.

This is where the Mini Hottie Hand Warmer comes into it’s own, by delivering about 45 minutes worth of heat when you most need it, this hand warmer is small enough to fit within your pocket, yet with temperatures of up to 130°F it’s robust enough to really do its job.

To activate the heat when you require it you simply press the floating metal disc that is inside the hand warmer and through a clever chemical reaction (far too advanced for us to explain we’re afraid), the liquid inside solidifies and heats up within 5 seconds flat, which is pretty clever. To save you from getting a shock from the sudden heat the Mini Hottie Hand Warmer comes complete with a knitted protective jacket which is extremely cute looking allows you to safely hold it in within your hands without hurting yourself, which is helpful.

One of the greatest things about the Mini Hottie Hand Warmer is that it is reuaeable, once used simply place it in a pan of oiling water for a few minutes and it will return to liquid form, ready for the next time you need that sudden burst of heat on the move.

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The Star Wars brand was first licensed to The Lego Group in 1999 to coincide with the release of the Phantom Menace. This phenomenon has seen the range of Star Wars Lego models increase significantly along with the release of 3 video games. Lego and Star Wars are the new strawberries and cream it would seem!

To celebrate the match made in heaven partnership, Firebox have launched a range of 100% cotton Lego Star Wars T-Shirts, all officially licensed by Lucusfilm and emblazoned with an iconic Star Wars character, each given the legendary Lego treatment.

More adults today buy Lego Star wars than children and this says a lot about the cult status that this partnership has achieved. Wearing a Lego star Wars T-shirt does make you slightly geeky we’re afraid to have to tell you, but the admiring glances you will receive from both Star Wars and Lego fans alike will more than make up for somewhat geeky persona you will portray, after all we like to think of it more as chic geek…

These T-shirts are bound to follow in the success of the Star Wars Jedi Dressing Gown which took the gift market by storm, we think they are absolutely fabulous and a truly great gift for all Stars Wars fans.

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If when you were young (or even now your older…) you ever played that little game where you somewhat frustratingly repeat exactly what someone says to you continuously, then we would like to introduce you to your new best friend.

Your mother probably told you that copying what people say in order to wind them up isn’t big, and isn’t clever. The Chatimal however repeats whatever it hears back in a very low or extremely high pitched voice, which we have to admit (sorry mum) is very, very funny.

Tipped by the toy experts to be a contender for toy of the year the cute looking Chatimal is simple to use, simply press it’s paw, he’ll listen for up to 30 seconds and then repeat what he’s heard with some hilarity, even if you spoke to him in french! This fury little chap is set to mimic the world… we apologize for the frustration he’s going to cause in advance.

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Only as a child could you get away with such cruelty. Thankfully no butterfly’s were hurt in the making of the My Butterfly Jars, even if you do find yourself wondering if they are real!

Your beautiful little butterfly remains still until you tap the top of the jar or make a noise where it suddenly bursts into life, fluttering around inside the jar in a most realistic fashion. It’s the stop, start motion that you’ll know all so well if you have ever done this as a child that really makes you start to wonder if they are mailing out real butterfly’s inside jars!

The magic happens through the use of some fine wire attached to the metal lid which contains two AA batteries. Not entirely sure how this setup makes the butterfly move around in such a lifelike fashion, but the end results are pretty magical.

Already a huge hit at the Tokyo toy fair this year the My Butterfly Jars look set to be one of the top gifts of the year, though if trapping butterfly’s isn’t your thing, you could always have a look at the Fairy Jars, which is a great product that well…. traps fairies inside jars for your enjoyment!

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If you happen to be of a certain age, then chances are you’ll have somewhere in your possession a collection of treasured recordings which you’ve been hanging onto for posterity.

It’s simple to manage; all you need is the USB  Tape Express connected to your computer, pop your cassette in and let the software do the rest. Burn your precious sounds onto CD and transfer them to your MP3 player or iTunes.

The USB Tape Express is compatible with most audio tapes, including C60, C120 and chrome. Neat and compact you could totally re-live your youth by using it as a portable cassette player, just get some massive headphones and a pair of hi-tops for true retro style! People won’t laugh, honest!

Seriously, this is one handy gadget that will have you travelling back in time in a very futuristic fashion!

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That’s all well and good and you should be proud young globetrotter, but how does everyone else know about your fantastic travels unless you become one of them people who bore delight all your friends and family with your holiday slide shows upon your return?

The My Scratch Map is a travellers dream as it allows you to scratch off all the places you’ve been to thanks to the gold foil layer that makes up the image of the world. Been to the Bahamas? Scratch it off and hang your map somewhere people will see, it’s a great little conversation starter.

The map itself measures approximately 53cm (H) x 89cm (W), is of very good quality and makes a great gift idea for anyone. You simply scratch off the foil layer using the edge of a coin like you would a scratch card to reveal the gorgeous detail underneath.

What we really like about the My Scratch Map is the incentive it gives you to visit new places, especially if you haven’t exactly been Phileas Fogg in your world adventures and the initial places you scratch off are very few. You almost get that feeling that you have to go and visit somewhere new so your map looks a little bit more interesting, and this is no bad thing.

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A flashing LED light indicates when there is a message waiting to be received from your spouse or kids, press play and there you go, instant remote communication and orders given!

You can outsource unpleasant tasks to the rest of the household and not hear them moaning about it; “Change the cats pants and your Dad’s litter tray or else!” for instance.

Pens and paper? What are they? Oh! You mean those irritating doo-dah’s that never have any ink in them…and those annoying things that flap off the fridge and get lost forever underneath? You don’t need those antiquities anymore! Not now messages can be recorded and deleted in seconds!

You could even pop the Digital Video Memo on your desk at work and leave messages for your boss, “I quit and you smell!” might be a good one if your boss is a technophobe and you know they’ll never see it.

Neat and easily operated this would make a fab present for anyone; forgetful people can remind themselves of important stuff like medication, important appointments or what to cook for dinner!

We think this is a cool little device and as an added bonus, your fridge will look a lot neater!

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The simple styling of this retro Beatbox is taking us back to the basics but with a few added gizmos’ to improve the overall creative experience. As simple as it gets, but a whole lot of fun at the same time.

Experiment with different styles and sounds, including samples provided by champion human beatbox MC Zani! You can even play Mixmaster and lay pre-recorded sounds over your beats. Pitch and tempo are adjustable as you’d expect with such a clever gadget.

Infuriatingly addictive, your Mum or your partner will be relieved to hear that the Stylophone Beatbox does have a headphone socket which also doubles up to accommodate speakers! So you can choose to share or not to share, making this the perfect companion on long journeys. Why not entertain other passengers’ on the bus with your fine and funky performances? Oh Yeah!

Oh and don’t worry if you’re not particularly musical, this gadget is so easy to master that you’ll be creating top tunes in no time, it’s even suitable for kids…so rock on!

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What is Big Trak we hear you cry? Well if you remember shell suits, Right Said Fred and Dizzy in Wonderland, well your an 80′s bunny and you already know what Big Trak is! For those who are still wondering what we’re talking about, read on…

For everybody who managed to float through the 80′s without stopping to acknowledge it’s glory, those of you who have never seen E.T and those of you who are too young to know the wonders of the decade, we better explain what it is that we are so excited about…

Big Trak was at it’s time, the height of modern toy technology. This 6 wheeled retro beast has an integrated 23 button keypad which allows you to program where the Big Trak will venture. Forward 10 lengths, turn right, forward 5 lengths, turn left…  With a memory that can remember up to 16 individual commands and a loop mode to repeat your actions over and over and over again, can you even imagine how excited we were?

Made from the same moulds as the original model the Big Trak is a magnificent gift for all retro toys fans, the journey down memory lane has never been so much fun.

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