The clever mechanism inside this clockwork allows it to speed away before flipping 180º, change direction & carry on racing. The car has contrasting upper & lower sides, so the flipping effect appears to make it magically change colour. A fascinating & inexpensive diversion. ...

This satisfyingly chunky monkey holds a pair of metal cymbals, which he enthusiastically bashes together as he walks to produce a pleasant tinkling beat. He's rather sweet with his fez & waistcoat, although the wide eyes & smile suggest he might have overdone it on the bananas. ...

Picture the scene, after a hard day's work, a little relaxation & a glass of wine would be very welcome but someone else has got there first & has drunk the lot! Take control & ensure that it never happens again with this four figure combination lock. It can be set to any number combination & the stopper cannot be removed from the bottle without it. You deserve it! Also a perfect gift to take along to a party; set the combination to something appropriate & no-one can have a drink until it is solved
- a brilliant icebreaker to get people chatting!
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Touching book illustrated with charismatic cartoons poking gentle fun at motherhood & the charming idiosyncrasies that go hand in h&. Flicking through the pages prompts an affectionate smile with examples such as ' Mummy spit
- removes all known stains', & ' Gardening: Mummy plants stuff
- Daddy chops it back'. Drawn by Andy Riley (creator of the Bunny Suicides series, as well as scriptwriter of some of the best modern comedy shows).

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This Wizard's Wand will have trainee witches & wizards scheming spells to own one! Pressing a discreet button produces a 'whooshing' spell-casting sound, & a light flickers mysteriously at the wand's tip. Accompanied by a flamboyant flourish of the arm, all sorts of imaginative sorcery can be performed. ...

A deceptively difficult game whereby six wooden blocks must be delicately balanced on the hemispherical, wobbly base in the order determined by rolling the dice. Bearing all the character, simplicity & addictiveness of a classic toy, Wooden Balance Game comes with a drawstring, cotton bag to keep the pieces safe. ...

This super wooden set is ideal for playing Robin Hood games. There is attention to detail in the design & it comes with a large cardboard target with which to practise scoring bull's eyes, & three arrows which are suckered for safety. Just right for forming a band of Merry Men! ...