Festive gifts for children

Santa’s little helpers have started stocking up for Christmas with all their favourite toys. Here’s a sneak preview of what’s in store

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1Awesome! Suit-up like a bumblebee and prepare to save the universe with this voice-mixer helmet with movie-voice phrases and battle sound effects. Transformers MV2 Bumblebee Movie Helmet (age 5+), £39.99 from Argos (www.argos.co.uk).

2If you are looking for a gift for baby’s first Christmas, this adorable brown bear comes with a soft, snuggly blanket suitable for prams and cots. Helmsley Bear with Luxury Blanket, £25 from Silver Cross. Stockists: 01756 702412.

3Walking, talking, beatbox buddy – meet Joebot, the hilarious robot, who responds to voice commands and finger triggers. Let him roam freely in Battle Mode and blast obstacles. WowWee Joebot (age 8+), £79.99 from all good toy shops.

4Here kitty, kitty. Lulu the Cat is so lifelike – this little pussy can roll over, “lick” her paws, blink her eyes and move her head and ears. Fur Real Friends Lulu the Cat (age 4+), (batteries included), £60 from Littlewoods. Stockists: 0844 822 8000.

5Ben 10 just got even better. Challenge the chamber and create five different alien body parts with a twist of the dial. Ben 10 Alien Creation Chamber (age 4+), £29.99 from Bandai (www.bandai.co.uk).

6Let your little chef start to hone their culinary skills from an early age with this fun wooden cooker. Retailing at £64.99 it comes

with the pot and pan, cooking utensils, a wooden pizza and adorable little oven gloves. Available from Scallywags, 51H Rose Street, Aberdeen

www.scallywagtoys.co.uk

7Cars, cars, cars – this clever carrier with turning rotors and wheels has space for more than 10 racers, including star character and hero Lightning McQueen from the Disney Pixar movie, Cars. Cars Dinoco Helicopter (age 3+), £30 from Disney. Stockists: www.disneystore.co.uk

8This award-winning funky building toy has the tools to let girls customise their jewellery boxes, picture frames and loads more with a new range of special parts for fun, creative ideas and glitzy finishing touches. MagNext Girls Systems Deluxe (age 6+), £14.99 for a 65-piece set and 100-plus builds from Toys R Us (www.toysrus.co.uk).

9With this special key little girls can unlock the door to Bollywood parties and a magical Indian adventure. Indian Palace playset includes 8cm doll, magic key, elephant lamp, pitcher and cups, treasure chest, snake in a basket and flute. Indian Palace Adventure World Playset (age 4+) from the Key Tweens range, £14.99 from Bandai (www.bandai.co.uk).

10The furry gang is all here. Chunk, Nums Nums, Pipsqueak and Mr Squiggles will race across the carpet, spin their wheels and gently coo and purr. Go Go Pets, by Character Options (ages 4-8), from £9.99 from all good toy shops.

11Paparazzi princesses will love snapping, editing pictures, making videos and playing games with the new V Tech Kiddizoom camera in pink. It features easy-to-use controls, viewfinder, flash and colour LCD screen. Vtech Camera, £50 (5+) (batteries not included) from Very. Stockists: 0844 822321, or www.very.co.uk

12Sweet little Sylvanians will find lots of cosy comforts in their luxurious new caravan. With a retro-style kitchen, convertible dining area and more than 30 accessories, they’ll be all set for a wonderful Christmas holiday. Sylvanian Families Caravan, (age 4+) by Flair, £39.99 from all good toy shops. Stockists: 01756 702412

13Ready for battle? Mix ’n’ match different armour and weaponry and customise your tops with the new Battle Strikers Tournament Set. As well being the fastest controllable turbos, boys can improve their skills by using a special magnetic controller on their finger. Battle Strikers Tournament Set (age 6+) by MEGA Brands, £24.99 from www.amazon.co.uk