Despair Calendar - £14.95

If you hate those idiotic calendars filled with Brent-esque motivational messages, we`ve got just the thing. Because to paraphrase this brilliantly pessimistic calendar: `If a cute quote and a pretty picture are all it takes to motivate you, you probably have a very easy job.` Hear, hear!

LEGO Mindstorms NXT - £179.95

Love robots, hate anoraks? Good, because this ultra-advanced computerised construction system lets you build and control countless robotic creations without having to pilfer bits from your lawnmower and calculator. So compelling you`ll be eating and sleeping robots 24/7.

Unazukin - £4.95

Why get in a tizz making decisions when you can let an Unazukin do it for you? These impossibly cute little yes/no dolls answer your questions with a nod or shake of the head. Life changing? No. A craze in the making? Yes.