CHRISTMAS

Mariah may not care about the presents underneath the tree, but we do. Here’s our pick of the best film/TV-related products on offer, kicking off with toys and games…

GIFT GUIDE

BARBIE THE MOVIE TOYS/GAMES

RRP £11.99-£129.99

VARIOUS RETAILERS

Do you guys ever think about buying? Good, because there’s enough Mattel merch to fill a Dreamhouse, including a buildable replica of Barbie’s poolside pad. There are also multiple versions of the living doll’s convertible Corvette, a card game (featuring a ‘Played with Too Much’ rule), Little People collectibles… and even a range of dolls! In different outfits! This could be big. Bigger than beach.

01 ELECTRONIC SUIT UP SPIDEY

RRP £34.99 VARIOUS RETAILERS

Inspired by Spidey and His Amazing Friends, this 10-inch figure comes with two web-projectile accessories, an array of Spider-phrases/sounds and more adorability than you can possibly handle. Also comes with a Green Goblin target kids’ll love to batter.

02 LEGO MILLENNIUM FALCON HOLIDAY DIORAMA

RRP £25.99 VARIOUS RETAILERS

Recreate a (Holiday) Special moment, complete with turkey, carrot and sleeping quarters (for Chewie to crash in after he’s inhaled all the grub).

FYI: only available until 31 December, so may the haste be with you.

03 INDIANA JONES FIGURES

RRP £14.99-£24.99 VARIOUS RETAILERS

Dial up the past with Hasbro’s 3.75in Retro Collection, riffing on the original 80s Indy figures. Or go big(ger) with the 6in Adventure Series, showcasing characters from Walter Donovan to Wombat.

04 MAGNUM P.I. PLAYMOBIL

RRP £69.99 VARIOUS RETAILERS

The Playmobil garage expands to include another iconic 80s motor, Thomas Magnum’s Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole. Comes with parrot (and perch) and four figures: T.C., Rick, Higgins and Tommo himself, rocking a fine Playmo-ustache.

05 SCALEXTRIC

RRP £159.99 UK.SCALEXTRIC.COM

It’s Aston versus Martin in this epic Bond-off, as the DB5 races the V8, trouncing a few baddies, traps and obstacles en route. Other Scalextric sets are available, just not as cool.

06 DISNEY 100 LABYRINTH GAME

RRP £29.99 VARIOUS RETAILERS

Steer Mickey through a shifting maze that may not include a Pooh corner, but does see you cross paths with sundry other Disney icons in a bid to Stitch up your fellow players.

07 THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE ACTION DOLL

RRP £29.99 VARIOUS RETAILERS

‘Look at this doll/Isn’t it neat?/And the dinglehopper fork?/Handy if someone extra comes round to eat…’

08 TOP TRUMPS

RRP £8 VARIOUS RETAILERS

The cards you really need for Christmas, from Guardians of the Galaxy to those bastions of the bookshelf, Mr. Men & Little Miss. Friends/family of Martin Scorsese take note: there’s also a TikTok pack.

09 ONE PIECE FIGURES

RRP £19.99 VARIOUS RETAILERS

Santa hats are out, Straw Hats are in this Yuletide, thanks to the hit Netflix adap of the anime on which this Bandai range is based. Each 16.5cm figure has 15+ points of articulation, enabling every pirate pose you can think of.

10 SUPER MARIO GAMES

RRP £9.99-£34.99 VARIOUS RETAILERS

Non-console-based fun with the bigger-than-ever Bros., involving tennis, driving and unstable platforms. Hopefully the only plumbers you’ll have in the house this Christmas…