We’re constantly amazed by what people see fit to put in a tin these days but were genuinely intrigued when we spotted the Tank In A Tin. It’s undeniable that a tin & a tank are not obvious bedfellows, however thanks to some careful packing & a bit of imagination our Tank In A Tin combo makes for the perfect gift. Not only do you get a replica M-41 Walker Bulldog tank, an agile lightweight masterpiece developed after WW2, there are also 12 battle ready soldiers included, primed & ready for action. This has to be one of the best examples of something ‘doing just what it says on the tin’ & perfect for even the most battle weary of players – just load your tank with one AA battery (not supplied) & you’re ready to face your foes. ...

Tankbot is the very latest in micro-robotic desk pets. If you mated Wall-E with Eve you’d very probably come up with Tankbot. This tracked little robot manages to be both androgynous & anthropomorphic at the same time, & it’s really clever too. If only we could all have children like that (maybe not). Controlled via a free App on your iPod, i Touch, iPad, iPhone or Android phone (the Tankbot comes with an IR dongle that attaches to your device) this brilliant little robot has multiple functions as well as some rather fun noises. Multi-directional, he (or she, it’s up to you) has an Autonomous Mode, which basically means it can navigate mazes, you build a little maze for it on your desk & it’ll trundle round it, working the route out as it goes. There’s also a Random Mode that sets it free to wander about at will, & of course you can take the controls via the App on your mobile device & drive it about wherever you like. He has an internal lithium battery that charges up via a cute little flip-out USB (Universal Serial Bus) dongle thingy & we just love it to bits. It’s the first time we’ve ever seen a really cute & genuinely well designed & clever little robot that is such fun to play with. Maybe we’re just a little bit in love with Tankbot. ...

When you need a reliable companion to protect your drink of choice on your travels, look no further than the Tanked Flask. Boasting a 16oz capacity, this novelty flask can be trusted to provide hydration at a moments notice with its screw-top attached cap. Inspired by a traditional military tank, the Tanked Flask is the ideal friend for all you on-the-go military fanatics. Tank you for listening. ...

Shock your friends & family with these fun realistic Tattoo Sleeves. They stretch over your arm for a true tattooed look! They are also washable, so you can clean them up for their next outing after a night out. They come as a set of two, including one black & one coloured sleeve, to give you some variety in your wardrobe, or be extra daring & wear one on each arm You are sure to stand out a mile in these! ...

Shock your friends & family with these fun realistic Tattoo Sleeves. They stretch over your arm for a true tattooed look! They are also washable, so you can clean them up for their next outing after a night out. They come as a set of two, including one black & one coloured sleeve, to give you some variety in your wardrobe, or be extra daring & wear one on each arm You are sure to stand out a mile in these! ...

We think that we’ve found the ultimate in multi-purpose in the Tech-Tool Pen – the perfect solution to measuring, levelling & jotting down the results. The Tech-Tool Pen is surprisingly handy for all those little household endeavours & thanks to its nifty design you get a black ballpoint pen, rulers in inches & meters, a spirit level, a Philips-head & flat head screwdriver & a touch screen stylus all in a pen sized package. The Tech-Tool pen is surprisingly light so great for popping into your pocket when the DIY bug strikes. Plus, you can write all your measurements down & avoid the embarrassment of becoming ‘ Bewildered of B&Q’. ...

The pen that you always have to h&. They say the pen is mightier than the sword, presumably that only applies if your opponent doesn’t actually have a sword, in which case I would have thought it was game over, however well you write. Against a sword the Telepen is missing a few vital qualities. For starters it’s really very small, which is great for your pocket, not so good for defence. Secondly it’s telescopic, so that it pulls out to the perfect size for writing, but when the time comes for the coup de grace lunge into your opponent, it just telescopes back in again, not a battle winner. Thirdly, this is the last one I promise, it screws neatly back into its top which is fastened to your key ring, great for carrying around & all that, but not too quick on the draw. You may have your head in your lap by the time you’ve unscrewed it to defend yourself. So, as a sword, really rubbish. As a pen that’s always to h&, pretty unbeatable. Maybe I’m a bit of nerd, but above all other gadgets I have bristling from my key ring, this is undoubtedly the one I use the most, & I try to avoid getting into sword fights wherever possible. The Telepen is tiny, but telescopes out to a good sized scribbler, is slim & unassuming on your key ring, & comes with three spare refills. ...

The Telescopic Click Stick will finally allow you to take a massive group Selfie, without cutting everyone's heads off! Designed to ease the strain of taking Selfies, The Click Stick will drasticallly change the way you take photos! Intergrated with a button which means that you can remotely take photos; The Click Stick needs no bluetooth, pairing or batteries! Simply plug your Smartphone into the headphone socket, strike a pose & click the stick! ...

Terminate virtually any television! This brilliant & simple little gadget can put virtually any television into standby mode at the click of a button, & is tiny enough to hide in the palm of your h&, so no one knows its you thats terminated that TV! Just imagine the fun you can have killing of that ghastly TV thats blaring away in the corner of the pub, or silencing the drone of sport that continually emanates from your living room. Kids glues to the box, no problem, terminate it! Oh the joy of being a terminator, Arnie never had so much fun. The Telly Terminator comes as a Key Ring fob & also has an LED torch on it, so it looks completely innocent, & you can carry it on you at all times to defend the world for the television invasion. Be a super-hero & snuff out the box wherever you may find it. Oh the joy to be had outside a TV shop! ...

When it comes to hosting the perfect party, there really isn’t much science behind it except for these lively Test Tube Shooters. Guaranteed to bring some colour to any night, these Test Tube Shooters really will guarantee that your guests wake up with a sore head in the morning, & not because of your trusted DJ Mike & in his opinion ‘banging’ party tunes. Complete with a st&, as we here at Genie Gadgets know how messy things can get (you should have seen our last office get-together), this set of six Test Tube Shooters really is an essential for anybody out there who is serious about a career in party hosting. Don’t Shooters please if your party is still rubbish. ...