This large, multi-coloured plastic coil is an excellent fiddle toy & can successfully perform that most essential of functions; it really can walk down stairs! It is extremely pretty in rainbow colours, of a generous size & even makes a pleasant noise as it moves; we found it difficult to put down. ...

Enormous loops, twists & turns are easily created using this brightly coloured streamer. An adjustable control cord on the handle allows the swirls to be shortened & lengthened mid-flight & the whirling sound created by the fabric tail adds to the spectacle. Absorbing entertainment for children, whether watching the action or playing with it themselves. ...

A novel twist on the fridge message idea, these quirky magnetic letters look like they have been cut out of newspapers. In a variety of fonts & colours & irregularly cut, they mimic the nature of stereotypical ransom demands. Their slightly sinister quality will add to the fun, with innocent messages taking on new meaning! ...

A totally awesome remote control car! Officially licensed by Subaru, this 1:20 scale sports car has a range of cool features such as front & rear spoilers, engine vent mouldings, & even a light-up underbody. Two sets of wheels are provided
- grip tyres for precision racing, or slick tyres for some very swish drifting action
- that are easy to switch with a screwdriver during a pit stop. The controller & vehicle each have their own battery packs so there's no need to wait for it to charge between plays, & it is nippy enough for the most demanding of boy racers.

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Take the race off-road! This mean-looking muscle truck is surprisingly fast & agile. The large tyres have deep treads to deal with rough terrain & it can even be coaxed to clamber over small obstacles or leap off ramps. The headlights shine brightly when the truck is in motion & the wide bull bars will deal with any road block. ...

Why not go absolutely crazy at bath time & paint your whole body red? Or blue, perhaps? Or mix the two into an attractive shade of violet & then recreate the violet Beauregarde scene from Charlie & the Chocolate Factory? This body paint soap is undoubtedly the next big thing for your bath time. The liquid soap comes in a big tube & has a cleverly-designed sponge nozzle, so as you squeeze out a blob of colour, you can smear it over your arm in a wide, sweeping stroke. Or, for more detailed doodling, just allow a thinner stream to pour out. Make yourself into a work of art, & then wash it all off. Mum will also love the fact that this really is soap: What feels like playtime for the kids is getting them nice & clean. You can buy the two colours separately, but we'd advise you pop both into your basket so your little Da Vinci can be as creative as possible! ...

For once, the picture says it all
- & perhaps gives some indication of the sort of person who will enjoy it. When two cans are
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For many, this icon from the 60s which graced the table of countless households during that golden era, will remind them of a childhood in which ketchup accompanied every meal & especially chips. Some things are so nice to revisit because of the other memories they evoke & this squeezy ketchup container will do just that, as well as being a great retro item for youngsters who have never seen one before. A kitsch addition to the dining table & a nostalgic conversation piece prompting questions such as ' Do you remember spam fritters?'. ...

Open the can & out pops this whizzy remote control micro racer! Surprisingly powerful for a matchbox sized vehicle, it's easy to control from the handset with four push buttons
- forward, reverse, left & right. The car has realistic detail, flashing head & tail lights & recharges directly from the hand set. Comes with four mini traffic cones for nippy racing fun. Assorted colours with two channels so why not buy more for competitive races!
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