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Top Ten Toys for Big Kids
LONDON, October 31 /PRNewswire/ -- - Firebox.com Announces Must Have Christmas Gifts for Grown-ups Yes, it's that time of year again when we're inundated with top ten lists on what children will be unwrapping this Christmas - but what about the big kids? Using their unique world knowledge of the toy market the Firebox team of cool hunters has created the best and greatest gift list for TOGAs - Toy Obsessed Grown Adults. And who better to create a list for big kids than the self confessed Peter Pan Retailer Firebox.com. 1. Say What? - GBP24.95 'Step...that's...for man...small...one!' Can you unscramble famous phrases from well-known movies, TV shows and events? Just rearrange the coloured balls until the words are in the correct order to test your mental agility. (http://www.firebox.com/product/1871?src_t=sbk&src_id=saywhat) 2. Palm Z - GBP17.95 The amazing Palm Z Micro Plane weighs less than 10 grams, is powered by a rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery and is designed specifically for indoor use. (http://www.firebox.com/product/1735?src_t=sbk&src_id=palmz) 3. iKaraoke - GBP29.95 Love Karaoke? Lucky for you we can now indulge whenever we like with this tiny, hand held device. The miniature microphone cleverly removes existing vocals from your MP3 tunes and lets you sing along. (http://www.firebox.com/product/1697?src_t=sbk&src_id=ikaraoke) 4. Power Tour Guitar - GBP59.95 Be the rock god you always wanted to via this touch-sensitive electronic axe. Fully licensed by Gibson, the Power Tour lets you jam along to preloaded classics! (http://www.firebox.com/product/1964?src_t=sbk&src_id=guitar) 5. Freaky Body Illusions - GBP34.95 How do you get to jostle with a severed hand, twist your head 360 degrees, 'break' your bones, stretch your ears and even levitate without first becoming a zombie? It's easy with this mind-blowing box of body tricks. (http://www.firebox.com/product/1998?src_t=sbk&src_id=freaky) 6. Money Monster - GBP19.95 Making saving fun by feeding this monster your coins and banknotes - listen to them spout approving comments, wiggle their ears and roll their eyes. Totally juvenile but financially savvy. (http://www.firebox.com/product/1816?src_t=sbk&src_id=moneymonster) 7. Screaming Flying Monkey - GBP4.95 Ladies and gentlemen, introducing Screaming Flying Monkey. Simply put two fingers in the little pockets in his paws, pull his super-elasticated bungee arms back and let him go. He'll then fly a good 25ft or more, issuing blood-curdling monkey screeches as he soars over startled colleagues. (http://www.firebox.com/product/1820?src_t=sbk&src_id=screamingflying) 8. Mr Potato Head Star Wars Collection - GBP17.95 Everything about Darth Tater, SpudTrooper and Artoo Potato is supremely daft. After all, how serious can potatoes dressed as intergalactic characters really be? If you only knew the power of the spud! (http://www.firebox.com/product/1040?src_t=sbk&src_id=mrpotatoe) 9. Etch a Sketch - GBP12.95 Etch-A-Sketch is the ultimate all-time classic. So, whether you're new to etch-a-sketch or a veteran twiddler in need of a fix, this magical, take-anywhere rectangle is guaranteed to keep you occupied for hours on end. (http://www.firebox.com/product/1852?src_t=sbk&src_id=etch) 10. Oddballs - GBP15.95 Oddballs are exactly like the ones you had as a nipper, only bigger. We're not exactly sure what is the attraction is to bouncing away on a rubber ball but it is a hugely entertaining thing to do! (http://www.firebox.com/product/240?src_t=sbk&src_id=oddballs) CEO of Firebox, Michael Smith, knows all about play time and encourages the Firebox team to take time to have fun with toys and games; "Just because you're grown up doesn't mean you should stop playing with toys, by taking time out to unwind and have fun you're stretching your imagination, opening yourself up to become more creative and less stressed." He continued: "It's a well known fact that by making time for these kinds of activities you're helping exercise your brain, starving off mental illnesses such as Alzheimer's later on in life." Editors Notes All products available from http://www.firebox.com / +44(0)844-922-1010 LONDON, October 31 /PRNewswire/ -- About Firebox.com Established in 1998 Firebox has survived the dotcom boom and bust, developing into a successful multi-channel retail operation including an award-winning website and a mail-order catalogue based in the UK and USA.
