The Fisher Price Smart Cycle is set to be one of the smash hit toys this Christmas. Quite simply, it's similar to an exercise bike which plugs into the TV set and lets kids take part in a range of engaging and fun games, which help them learn, enjoy themselves and be active at the same time too. Increasingly, inactivity amongst kids is being seen as a factor in childhood obesity, so this very physical toy is sure to be popular with parents and kids alike.

Find out more about the Fisher Price Smart Cycle, which retails at £99.99

If you're in the USA, Amazon have just knocked $10 off and are selling it at a fantastic $89.99

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Picooz is a fantastic little radio controlled micro helicopter which is great fun for flying around the house, garden or even the office. Check the video below to see how much fun this thing is:



Price Check - 25/09/07

Amazon: £19.97 with FREE SUPER SAVER DELIVERY
Firebox: £24.95 + £3.95 Standard Delivery
Hamleys: £24.99 + £4.99 Standard Delivery

If you're shopping around even further, this product suffers from, many mispellings so look for Picoz, Piccoz and Picoo Z too.

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Hasbro has launched a new, UK-wide edition of its classic board game, Monopoly. Rather than focus on up-market London streets, the new version has locations from around the UK.

St Albans has replaced Mayfair as the most expensive place on the board, and Exeter, Leeds, Livepool, Cardiff, Dundee and Belfast are other new additions.

Monopoly Here and Now UK Edition is bound to be a smash hit this Christmas.

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Lewis Hamilton's success in Formula One means he has become a sporting idol to millions of racing fans and miniature petrol heads around the world. Expect Lewis Hamilton toys to feature in many a little boys Christmas list this year.

One toy you can snap up at a bargain price is the McLaren Micro Scalextric set featuring Lewis Hamilton and last year's team mate, and former world chamption, Fernando Alonso. Their rivalry was heated, and you can recreate the controversial pairing with this set, which at the time of writing, has been cut at Toys 'R' us by 50% to only £24.99

Micro Scalextric McLaren F1 Set Featuring Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso

Also from Toys 'R' Us is the brilliant McLaren racing rig, which is a model lorry which unpacks to include a model Formula One car, load of other bits and of course, a Lewis Hamilton figurine.
McLaren F1 Racing Rig

If you want a serious model of Lewis' Formula One car, you can check out this top quality 1:43 scale model of his 2008 vehicle. This stunning die cast model shows the beauty of the modern F1 car.
McLaren Mercedes MP4 (Lewis Hamilton 2008 Showcar) in Silver (1:43 scale) Diecast Model Car

Or if you have a couple of boys that like dressing up and are big fans of Lewis Hamilton, have a look at these fun outfits which let the little ones dress up exactly like Lewis Hamilton, complete with sponsor's adverts.

Age 5-7	Age 3-5

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ToysAndVideogames.co.uk have launched a new page where you can grab a gaming bargain. We've listed loads of great reduced video games for Nintendo Wii and DS, Sony PS2 and PS3 and Microsoft XBox 360.

Click here to see current gaming sale offers.

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Halo 3 - perhaps the game of the year - is released on September 26th. If you want to get it for the best price, check out our quick price comparison:

Halo 3

Woolworths: £37.99
Amazon: £39.99
GAME: £39.99
Play.com: £39.99
HMV: £39.99

Halo 3 - Collector's Edition

Woolworths: £37.99
HMV: £44.99
GAME: £49.99

Conclusion: Woolworths is cheaper for both Halo 3 and Halo 3 Collector's Edition. In fact, they are the only online store to sell both at the same price and the collector's edition is £12 cheaper than GAME. Snap it up whilst you can!

Please remember, prices are for online stores. Prices often vary at the High St branches of the same stores. All prices correct as of 23/09/07

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Halo 3 will be one of the biggest gaming releases of the year. And to celebrate the release of this landmark title, you can get yourself a limited edition Halo 3 branded console.

Costing £279.99, it includes:

Click here to find out more about the special limited edition console.

If you don't want to buy the console and just want the game - released tomorrow - click here.

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Scalextric is the ever popular slot car racing toy that has delighed kids, and their dad's, for generations. And in 2007, Scalextric celebrates its 50th birthday.

Production of Scalextric toys started in 1957 and they are as relevant today as they were then, with dedicated Transfomers micro sets and official McLaren micro sets featuring Lewis Hamilton available.

Check out Scalextric toys on our new Scalextric page

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Kids love lego. Kids love Harry Potter. So kids really love Harry Potter Lego. Check out this awesome Hogwarts Castle from Lego. For ages 7-12, this impressive building is made from over 900 pieces and retails at £69.99 direct from Lego.
Hogwarts™ Castle

Other cool Harry Potter bits include the Hagrid Keychain, Harry Keychain and Hermione Keychain.

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Teddy Bears are a classic gift which people - little ones and sometimes grown up ones - love to receive. But if you want a modern twist on a classic present, consider getting a personalised Teddy. Personalised presents always add a little something extra and mean your gift will always be remembered.

Check out some of the available personalised teddy bears.

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