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With Christmas just around the corner we though we would have a look at what was the big thing to get for Christmas when we were younger whilst also looking at what is big for this year.Tamagochi, Gameboy Colour and Furbys aplenty!

It’s the start of December so no matter if you want to or not it’s time to start thinking of Xmas presents. Buying smaller presents for the parents, brother, sister and just about everyone, can be tricky so we have put together a list of books we feel might save you trawling around the shops in the snow! They include everything from books on football, spamming and even folk music!

Due Date has a lot going for it: starring man-of-the-moment Robert Downey Jr and Hollywood’s hottest new comedy star Zach Galifianakis, and directed by Todd Phillips, the man who gave us the highest grossing R-rated comedy of all time, it is very much the right film at the right time. Comparisons to Phillips mega-hit are unavoidable: his newest venture has been labelled “the funniest comedy since The Hangover” - but does it live up to the hype?

This is how an animated movie should be done (Shrek take note): no gimmicks, unnecessary voice-talents or cringe-worthy musical numbers - just great characters, clever writing and a fun story. The toys (and the franchise) have certainly weathered time very well, and Toy Story 3 stands head and shoulders above most animated films of the past few years.