Toyology

Bikini Bottom plastic pals

The soaraway success that is Spongebob Squarepants has given us an array of licenced items, from DVD players and LEGO sets to Guitars and bedding. If you want to celebrate your fan status in a slightly more low key fashion then let us lead you toward one of these mini figures. In addition to the pictured Patrick and Spongobob you can grab a Squidward, Mr Krab or Gary the Snail to adorn your desk. Want one? "We can't heeeeear you"? From £2.99 at PLAY

James Bond fans find 007 Heaven

If you can't quite stretch the budget to buy a flamethrowing toothbrush for the 007 fan in your life then perhaps this rather splendid set should satisfy their urges until your finances are in better shape. A collecection of the eiht most iconic vehicles from the films are all packed away inside this film reel tin. The price, £39.99 over at Corgi ,and it should be in by Xmas

Robots that didn't rise

At just over 3cm the Robo-Q is the worlds smallest Robot, don't think for one moment that his trick list match his Lilliputian dimensions, you'd be very wrong. These tiny chaps are packed with technology, first off there's the two autonomous modes so you can set your Robo-Q off around an obstacle course where he'll avoid objects or takes himself off to seek out something solid so you can stick a ball in front of him and enjoy some mechanised dribbling. The handheld RC unit, which also doubles as the charging station, lets you take them for a walk choosing from three walking speeds at the flick of your finger - Futuristic thimble sized fun at £19.95 HERE

Trekkies and Transformer fans form an orderly queue

As huge fans of both films we'd have been happy to splash out on either of these USB drives for our data storing enjoyment, it just so happens that each one of these 4GB devices is pre-loaded with a full length film, this years Star TRek release on one (available today) and Revenge of the Fallen is out monday. Limited to 20,000, each one is individually numbered and will set you back £19.99 at PLAY - Fans of the film will thank you forever and why not treat yourself too? They're collectors items , so probably worth a few quid in a few years time so what you are doing is investing in heirlooms? Possibly, perhaps anyway thats all our assistance in persuading you to part with your cash.

Start a Swarm

The latest arival in the Hexbug range are these multi-coloured ants, great additions to any robotic collection, making a fine companion for any Robosapien or a plaything for your PLEO. Even on their own they're enough to entertain us humans, each one has six rotating legs with three feet attached that spin into motion at the flick of a switch. The antenae at the front are usedto detect obstacles and when they do the ant changes direction, a sensor at the rear end performs the same function and so continually bounces off walls and scrurrys about until you  bore of him. Grab a few and set them to work. £9.95 each at RED5

Break Dance duo - No Lino needed

This pair of plastic performers will put on an impressive one handed and head spin display, all they ask for is a quick wind-up. Electro accompaniments on an oversized ghetto blaster or the wearing of Tacchini tracksuits is optional. The included booklet does offer some tips on how to bust some moves yourself should you so desire. £10.95 for the 11cm set at PEDLARS

Celebrate 40 years of Sesame Street

This'll leave some of you feeling your years, or older than you'd care to think you are, Sesame Street is 40 years of age, yup, the most famous kids programme on the planet reached this milestone and in its wakea legacy of comical characters who still have the power to induce a grin at their mere mention. Grab yourself a stuffed memory of your favourite character in the form of these fab muppet plushes from Firebox, alas not Kermit nor Miss Piggy - Haaaaaaaaaaaaaay Yah!

Desktop "Operation Overlord" set

Not content with just a couple of minature soldiers and vehicles that you'll randomly pit against one another in some unknown battle of the front room?  Then opt for a set such as this that lets you re-create the 6th of June 1944 when the Allies landed on the Normandy beaches. The D-Day collection set contains over 100 pieces including including beach head panoramic backdrop, tanks, landing craft, trucks, gun emplacements and soldiers plus all the brushes, paints and glue to make this set come alive. £36.99 at Argos

Wind-up-o-bots

Put your supersmart robots to one side with their multi-sensory abilities and Artificial Intelligence, give them a rest and make your batteries last a little longer and realsise how lucky you are to have such smart robots after a few minutes with this pair. This friction powered are perfect for a quick fix, just wind them up and let them rip across your desk, place/take bets on the outcome then get back to work. £6.99 the set from PLAY

Meerkats set to arrive in Harrods

The upmarket Kensington store will be the first to stock the Aleksander Orlov talking plush of Comparethemeerkat.com fame. Head over to the website and be welcomed by Alexander himself who told us "Now peoples can have physical reminder that I compare meerkats only, Luxurious toy will appear in Harrods, run by good business friend Mr Al Fayed." The toy is loaded with the "Simples" catchphrase and offers the infamous squeak when his tum is pressed. EAch one sold will see a donation given to the London Zoo Charity ZSL.