Top tech toys

Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix £13.95, age from 4 years

The Deluxe Omnitrix from Ben 10 is packed with power, lights, sounds and an LCD screen featuring intimidating aliens Each time you click the dial, another alien appears on the screen. When Vilgaz attacks you have just seconds to choose the correct alien for the job. Scary fun for the over 4's.

Upsy Daisy and her Bed - In the Night Garden, £34.95, age from 18 months

A squeezably soft, plush Upsy Daisy doll that comes with her very own bed that rolls back and forth at bedtime and spins around for playtime fun. The Upsy Daisy doll's eyes open and close also.

Rescue Pals Swim to me Puppy £29.95

This soft toy delights kids of all ages as he ambles along on land and then proceeds to paddle happily when placed in water. This puppy toy comes with goggles and a handy towel.

Guitar RockStar £14.95

The latest gadget for wannabe rock stars, this mini electronic Air Guitar is in the shape of the neck and headstock of an electric guitar. To play you simply strum (or probably thrash) where the strings would be, and as your hand passes through the invisible infra-red beam, rock notes bellow out of the headstock speaker.

Cars Walkin'Talkin McQueen £42.95 age from 4 years

The star of Disney/Pixar's Cars comes to life with a built-in control panel that allows you to easily program his every move. Go forward, backward and perform stunts: dance, race, lap, swerve.

Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer Helmet £29.95

The star wars clone trooper helmet with it's authentic styling allows the user to change their voice to how a clone trooper would speak. It also has a variety of phrases built into the unit which at the touch of a button will make your kids appear to be exactly like a clone trooper.

High School Musical Spin The Microphone £17.95

The game of truth or dare now comes packed full of High School Musical features. Spin the Mic features flashing lights, sounds, and hundreds of hilarious questions. Choose from two modes ‘truth and dare’ or ‘truth, kiss or dare’ for the perfect High school musical party.

Transforming WALL.E £14.95

Kids will love recreating scenes from the film with this great Transforming Wall.E. From cube to full Wall.E it's easy as 1,2,3. Push the button to release his head. Press left and right buttons together to release wheels. Press button to release arms and enable action poses.

My Life £49.95 AGE FROM 5 YEARS

Becoming part of the My Life world is very easy, you just decide who you want to be and then create your own character. Each experience is different and each player can have fun by making a virtual life that can be shared with her friends. Just enter your desired physical appearance, then choose your look and personality. The graphics are fantastic. Shop, love, nurture your pets and play games.

John Lewis, Cheadle is having Santa and his reindeers visiting on Saturday 6 December from 12pm - 4pm with food from Waitrose available. John Lewis Trafford will be having the same visit outside the Ladies shoes entrance on Sunday 7 December from 12pm - 4pm to entertain children.