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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All the sensory delights of real candles, without the errant wax, smoke & naked flames. This pair of lamps are shaped like pillar candles (often seen in romantic films as the camera pans away from the rude bit) & actually made from REAL WAX that emits a delicious vanilla fragrance. The clever electronic trickery inside causes the light to flicker & stutter as if it were a real flame, & a control turns the candles on or off remotely (also works individually if the candles are placed a couple of metres apart). ...

A very impressive, miniature, remote control helicopter which is especially suited to indoor flying as demonstrated by our numerous test flights in the office. Ultralight & robust enough to take the inevitable crashing & plummeting, this zippy little machine is a gadget lover's dream. The helicopter is charged by the base unit & operates on a choice of three channels to avoid interference. Also it has a 3-way precision controller, adjustable trim control & an internal gyroscope for extra flight stability. In no time at all you'll be fully in control & then the sky's the limit! ...

Get ready for high-flying action! Our fantastic model helicopter is great for complex sorties throughout the house, or simply for buzzing around your sister's head. This design features 4-channel control for immediate change of direction, lift & speed. A motion-sensitive control format can optionally be activated: tilt the handset & the helicopter will likewise change direction, so you can literally lean into corners & reach for the skies! Cool features using the latest model technology such as the contra-rotating rotor blades & multi-channel control system allow you to perform precision manoeuvres. The combination of an internal gyro & an in-flight adjustable trim stops the aircraft from tipping forward, to keep it perfectly balanced for fast & responsive flight. Powered prior to flying from the handset, reducing weight along with a light metal frame & strong but flexible composite materials, for maximum durability & control. Thirty minutes charging provides seven minutes of flight, & the helicopter comes with a spare set of rotor blades. ...

Get ready for high-flying action! Our fantastic model helicopter is great for complex sorties throughout the house, or simply for buzzing around your sister's head. This design features 4-channel control for immediate change of direction, lift & speed. Landing gear means that you can stealthily taxi the Supercopter into position before switching to air mode for an instant lift-off. Cool features using the latest model technology such as the contra-rotating rotor blades & multi-channel control system allow you to perform precision manoeuvres. The combination of an internal gyro & an in-flight adjustable trim stops the aircraft from tipping forward, to keep it perfectly balanced for fast & responsive flight. Powered prior to flying from the handset, reducing weight along with a light metal frame & strong but flexible composite materials, for maximum durability & control. Thirty minutes charging provides seven minutes of flight, & the helicopter comes with a spare set of rotor blades. ...

Designed for indoor use, this incredibly light flying saucer will take off at the push of a button. Built using ultralight micro components & twin rotor propulsion, it has the minimum of drag & can reach astounding heights. It has bright diode lights on the underside in green, red & blue which will be especially effective for flying in dimmed lighting. Commencing countdown, engines on... ...

Life-sized, 25cm, this is huge
- we never realised they grew this big
- & rather scary, the tarantula is covered all over

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A botanical curiosity found in many desert areas. It comes in dehydrated form, looking not unlike an old bird's-nest. When it is placed in water, it springs to life transformed within a few hours to a verdant fern-like plant. If it is allowed to dry out it returns to its original apparently-dead state. This process can be repeated indefinitely even after it has been transplanted into soil. ...

Anyone who remembers Pac-Man, an icon of 80s popular culture, is sure to appreciate this retro-style mug. The heat sensitive characters only reveal themselves when the mug is hot, coming to life in vibrant colours & if they start to fade
- drink up
- it's getting cold!

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