It is that time of year when pester power comes to the fore. Our children are constantly bombarded by advanced marketing techniques, all looking for us parents to dig deep into our pockets. We have reviewed the various toy charts, attended toy fairs, and spoken to many manufacturers. Here are some of our suggestions split by age and budget. Full reviews for other products can be found at the following pages :

Beetle Cup by
Scalextric - £58.90

Volons Sailboat by Nikko - £69.99

Aluminium Scooter by LB Group - £69.99