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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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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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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P.S: We couldn’t resist but to post the brilliant Last Rolo elephant advert:

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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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With a good majority of the Gifts Guide UK office being male (must be a techy thing?) we must admit that it took us a little while to get our heads around this one.

The Name a Rose gift pack contains some seeds and a certificate, which you give to your loved one as a present and tell them to name it… name the seeds?

Fortunately we do work with a good group of girls who explained to us that this is the ultimate romantic gesture, and whilst we may not get it, that’s certainly good enough for us. So you can head off to the local garden centre and pick up some cactus seeds whilst firing up the old inkjet printer, or you can go for the professional touch and truly add some romance into your loved one’s life.

The kit comes with everything you need to name the rose, which definitely helps. You simply fill in the enclosed registration form and your rose name will be registered on the Name A Rose database, published in the Name A Rose magazine, and submitted to the British Library.

We really don’t get it, but if it keeps “er indoors” happy, it’s good enough to make the website.

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Meerkat Magic is the world’s only conservation project dedicated to supporting wild Meerkats and once you adopt a Meerkat, you will receive a brilliant gift box packed with fascinating facts on Meerkats and also on the Meerkat Magic conservation project which is situated in South Africa.

Should you decide that these critters are simply too cute to ignore and that you must commit to adopting one then you will receive a photograph, a welcome letter and a certificate upon registering your adoption. Also included in your adoption is a newsletter from Meerkat Magic which will keep you bang up to date with all the latest Meerkat happenings!

The adopt a Meerkat gift lasts for a complete twelve months and recipients are also entitled to 10% off Meerkat Magic Tours at the wonderful project base in Oudshtoorn, West Cape South Africa. Even the cutest and wiliest of little furry creatures sometimes need some extra support and if you or a loved one happens to be a fan of Meerkats, then this Adopt a Meerkat gift is the perfect choice for you!

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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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You get a cool high quality image of The Stig in typical “giving it some attitude” pose, with your choice of name added to the poster revealing whoever you choose to be the real Stig.

Who is he really, the mysterious white-suited one? Can we ever hope to know his true identity or will if be forever hidden behind that tinted visor?

Well with one of these wicked posters you can play God and decide for yourself! He could be anyone, you, your best mate…even your Mum if you think she’d like that sort of thing!

You’ve got 18 characters to play with as you announce to the world the identity of the real Stig. At 297mm x 420 mm this poster is big enough to really make an impact.

Get one for your strange neighbour who you’ve always suspected of leading a double life…it probably is him anyway! Or if you’re not that community minded why not indulge in one for yourself? You can even get it framed for added authenticity!

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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 your a little bit nutty or just a fan of nuts in general then you’re going to love this, The Peanut Butter Maker allows us all to open our own little pea-nutty production line…right in our own kitchens!

Grab your nuts (Vintage Carry On film anyone?), throw them into the Peanut Butter Machine and stand back as the machine churns them up into warm, spreadable and extremely gorgeous peanut butter!

Believe it or not the whole process takes seconds and whether you’re a smooth or chunky type, you can set the machine to crunch, crush and pound your nuts to the consistency you like best!

You don’t need to add any other ingredients to the machine; no oil, fat or butter is necessary to complicate the deliciousness of your spread…nuts is all it takes!

And while we’re on the subject of nuts, why stop at peanuts? You can add most kinds of nuts to the machine….cashews for instance, or Macadamia nuts. Oh the joys! The possibilities! Gourmet peanut butter at the flick of a switch!

The Peanut Butter Machine is easy to clean, mains powered and so obviously brilliant that once you get yours-a- churnin’ you’ll wonder how you ever ate that jarred stuff.

So no buts…grab some nuts!

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Ideal for insulting passers-by, office colleagues or people you simply don’t like all that much, Terry is preloaded with over 25 insulting expletives which will shock even the heavenliest of saints.

What greater delights in life are there than a head bopping, arm waving swearing turtle? In our humble opinion, not too many at all.

Terry has an infra red motion sensor which launches him into a tirade of potty mouth insults every time somebody approaches, which is especially amusing when it’s the boss. If motion sensors aren’t your thing then Terry comes with an “insult now” button which can launch him into his repertoire on demand, along with a “not-so-rude mode” and “safe mode” for when the mother in law comes to stay … maybe.

Obviously swearing is not big and it’s certainly not clever, but Terry pulls it off with such charm you can’t help but develop an affection for the little guy.

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We do find ourselves standing well and truly corrected though, we’re loving these Electronic Mooncandles and we’re pretty sure your going to as well.

The great thing about having electronic candles is that you don’t have to get off your bum to light them, candle wax doesn’t ruin your windowsills or sideboards and there’s absolutely no chance of the curtains catching fire when a breeze flows through the window. You can also set the the timer to four or 8 hours, meaning you don’t have to remember to blow them out.

There’s two versions available, the originals look just like real candles with constant glow or flickering flame an option. Or if realism isn’t your thing, the multi colour candles will phase through a range of colours allowing you to truly chill out to the mesmeric light show.

A candle with a remote control? These really should have been called “the lazy mans candles”.

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More reported unidentified flying objects in the UK are thought to be flying sky lanterns than anything else, making them “identified flying objects” we imagine. Those crazy UFO hopefuls dreaming of their very own “take me to your leader” encounter must be most disappointed at this news.

Maybe the ultimate garden party extravagance that will undoubtedly become the focal point of your guests as they climb gently into the night sky like little mini hot air balloons.

Simply light the wax fuel cell and watch as they rise up to 15,000 feet, traveling for miles whilst glowing for around 20 minutes.

Many people like to write wishes on their Sky Lanterns in the hope that they’ll maybe reach god (or Santa Claus maybe), but for us, watching them UFO spotters going crazy was just about all the excitement we could handle.

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There aren’t many gifts you can give that you’ll enjoy just as much as the recipient, however you may just enjoy the Peekaboo Pole Dancing Kit slightly more than the loved one your giving it to.

To give this to your girlfriend is like giving her a women’s beach volleyball DVD you can both settle down and enjoy, only she’ll actually enjoy receiving this. To give this to the man in your life is like giving him a lifetime membership to your local “exotic” dance club, and lets face it, what man isn’t going to love you for that?

The pole comes in three sections that simply slot together and is spring loaded ensuring it remains in place with no screws or bolts required.

The kit comes complete with a Peekaboo dance moves book, 100 Peekaboo pounds and garter to put them in during “the show”. It’s fantastic fun, it’s great exercise and it’s perfect for a night in with the loved one.

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