Indispensable motoring advice from the Top Gear team for beginners, experienced drivers or, as in James May's case, the old-fashioned motoringist". Nuggets of wisdom provided include a handy list of animals banned from driving, how to overtake (Jeremy Clarkson style), & exactly what the police officer is communicating with those hand signals. Pedestrians, cyclists & other road users are not left out, & given characteristically rough treatment. At least I now know what to expect when using pelican, toucan & platypus crossings." ...

The ingenious device demonstrates the scientific principles behind cyclones, whirlpools & hurricanes. It simply connects two water-filled fizzy drinks bottles. As water flows from one to the other a spectacular vortex of swirling water is created
- an effect that can be further enhanced with the addition of a little food colouring or glitter. The packet gives further details of the natural forces at work.
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Quite possibly our favourite action toy ever! This super-fast spinning UFO defies gravity as it flies through the air & clings upside down to the ceiling, or high up against a wall: We think that it manages such impressive feats thanks to the powerful gyroscopic forces created as it turns. The effect is astounding, especially as the outer rim contains motion sensitive lights that create amazing light trails when viewed against a night sky. & there are so many ways to play with this fantastic spinning UFO! Simply launched using the rip cord device, it can be made to travel in a straight line, shoot up high into the air, or curve mid-flight & return like a boomerang. ...

Have you got what it takes with the ladies? Or the lads, for that matter? Keep a tally of your totty with this clicker device. Each time your flirtations prompt a wink, smile, phone number or more, click the device to increase your score. Your friends can decide upon the rules prior to heading out for the night
- the totty clicker dispassionately counts your success (or lack of). The durable metal casing protects the totty clicker & a metal ring helps you keep a firm hold in a crowded nightclub. A perfect Secret Santa solution for the office Casanova, or to introduce a competitive edge to stag/hen nights & lads' holidays to ' Shagaluf'!
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Bubbles you can catch! Unscrew the bubble-wand from the top of the 12cm tube filled with bubble solution & gently blow. Hundreds of small, ultra-light bubbles are produced which float about in the air. After ten seconds it is possible to catch the bubbles on your hand or leave them to settle where the majority of them may remain for several hours, some even for days, if undisturbed. A clip attaches the tube to clothing, etc. like a pen. ...

A traditional advent calendar, such as your grandparents will remember. This painting of the jolly festive scene hides 24 numbered doors, behind each of which is a charming Christmas illustration, including cats, reindeer, mistletoe & snowmen. Three traditional designs are available
- order more than one to receive a selection.
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Traditional marbles set including a quality wooden arch board, 20 pretty glass marbles & a drawstring storage bag. The marbles vary in size, colour & production method to create an attractive selection to play with & admire. Instructions are provided for three classic games to play: Arch Board, Conqueror & Eggs in the Bush. ...

An ingenious version of the traditional humming top. The more you pump the handle the faster the small plastic train runs around the track inside the perspex dome. What is completely unexpected are the loud steam engine sound effects which the 24cm top continues to emit while it is spinning. Requires 2 x AA batteries ...

The Travel Colouring Kit is a simple idea yet very useful on a day out. Colouring crayons, a picture pad & rigid plastic board to lean on combine to make this a very neat travel buddy. It has a handy clip on the reverse for attaching to a car seat pocket in readiness for use. Flip the pages & choose a picture from the six outlined for colouring in or draw freehand on one of the remaining blank sheets. Six crayons in a good range of colours are stored in the tube at the top which has left & right hand opening. So encourage their creativity
- it's also great for noughts & crosses, hangman & other paper based games!
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