Parents have been going mad to buy the interactive toys for this Christmas that some retailers are close to selling out and others are not advertising they have stocks for fear of a rush!

The Hamsters which cost around £10 have become the must-have toy for many kids – and are considerably cheaper and cleaner to look after than the real thing!

There are five hamsters to collect – Mr Squiggles, Patches, Chunk, Pipsqueak and Num Nums.

An article in the Telegraph this morning set out how popular these toys are.

The interactive toys can roam around the house, as well as respond to touch by making a variety of noises.

Click here to buy Go Go Hamsters

The toys which were introduced in the summer by a company called Cepia in the USA also has plans to introduce different ranges including chipmunks, squirrels, hedgehogs and rabbits all in the pipeline to be released at a later date.

Click here of the Top 12 Presents for Christmas 2009

Mothercare

Don’t forget as well – Mothercare is happy to offer a no-quibble refund/exchange for up to 28 days after purchase as long as the goods are returned in the original condition with all packaging.

In addition to this, all orders over £150 receive FREE STANDARD DELIVERY in the UK, with a small charge of £4.95 being made for orders under £150 – you can also place your order safe in the knowledge that any industrial action in the postal service will not delay delivery of your order!

There are lots of great savings to be made at the Mothercare website

• Save up to £100 on pushchairs
• Save up to £50 on cot beds
• Save up to 50% on car seats
• Save up to 40% on toys
• Many more savings to be had online.

Check out some of these great savings – ideal for those shopping for Christmas presents and looking to save some money in the process!

Click here to visit Mothercare Christmas Shop

Here is the list of 12 toys put forward as best-sellers from Christmas 2009 – check them out if you’re looking for gift ideas for children -

1. Bakugan Battle Pack – Spin Master

Bakugan is based on the Bakugan anime cartoon series about the Bakugan and the battle brawlers who control them! This is a strategy card game – take on another player in a battle – helps to teach maths.

Click here to buy Bakugan Battle Pack

Minimum age: 5 years

2. Battle Strikers Starter Set

Battle Strikers are the next generation of spinning tops – with the ability to control their movement in your very hands!

Click here to buy Battle Strikers Starter Set

3. Ben 10 Alien Force Kevins DX Action Cruiser

This car is just like Kevin’s muscle car in the TV show.

In a cool green colour with black stripes, this car is loaded with special features. It also switches to “battle mode” just like in the TV show.

In addition to this, the car also shoots ”DNA alien capsules” filled with “planetary powder”!

Click here to buy Ben 10 Alien Force Kevin’s car

4. Bendaroos Mega Pack

Bendaroos are magical, flexible building sticks - once bent they hold their shape! A modern take on “silly putty”? 

Click here to buy Bendaroos!

5. GO GO Pets Hamsters

Playtime can be fun (and not messy!) with these cute interactive hamsters!

There are four to collect – Mr Squiggles, Num Nums, Pipsqueak and Chunk.

These lovable characters move around of their own accord, make silly noises and backup when they run into a hard object.

 You have to check out this video -

6. GX Racers – Tightrope Terror

These GX Racers add a modern twist to the old gyroscopes which many of us had as children. These marvelous vehicles perform amazing stunts, even across a tightrope, as a result of having an inbuilt gyroscope!

Click here to buy GX Racers – Tightrope Terror

And for those of us old enough to remember - how about a gyroscope?

7. Kidizoom Multimedia Digital Camera

These are sturdy, easy to use digital cameras for children – stops them wanting to use yours! They can be used to take pictures and to capture video – they come with a 1.8-inch LCD screen on the back and pictures/video can be stored on SD memory cards up to 2GB in size.

In addition to this they also come with a built-in flash.

An ideal gift which they can use to keep their own memories for the future.

Click here to buy a Kidizoom Digital Camera

8. LEGO Games Minotaurus

Lego Games Minotaurus is a strategy game for the between 2 and 4 players.

First you have to build the gaming layout using the LEGO bricks and instructions included.

the maze by the roll of a dice without the Minotaur catching them – but beware, the Minotaur can move up to 8 spaces at a time!

Click here to buy LEGO Games Minotaurus

9. Monopoly City

This is a modern slant on the traditional Monopoly game which we all grew up with!

You build your fortune in Monopoly City by building an empire from the centre of the board to produce a 3D city.

Watch your fortunes grow as you build your city, developing your buildings in a strategic manner and try to reduce the value of your competitors buildings.

Here’s the advert!

Click here to buy Monopoly City

10. Princess Peppa Pig Peppa’s Palace

All kids love to play “make believe” and what better way to do it if you’re a Peppa Pig fan than with her own Palace! The Palace opens out to provide a fantastic play area - Peppa Pig’s beautiful Palace opens to reveal a large banqueting hall and many other rooms

Accessories are also included – King & Queen thrones, beds, table & chairs, oven cauldron and two exclusive guardsmen to protect Peppa and her Royal Family!

Click here to buy Peppa Pig Peppa’s Palace

11. Sylvanian Families Caravan

The Sylvanian Families Caravan is a must-have present for any child who loves these cute and cuddly animals of the forest.

The Caravan has everything the modern Sylvanian Family needs to be away from home – open up the caravan to reveal a wonderful play area for children to get lost in for hours!

The Caravan comes with over 30 accessories and Amazon are offering a free DVD with this purchase whilst stocks last – check Amazon for details.

and finally…….

12. Transformers Movie 2 Voyager Figures

Transformers – Revenge of the Fallen is an awesome movie taking up the story were the first movie finished off. These awesome Voyager figures transform from robot to vehicle and back again and are a fantastic piece of engineering.

Click here to buy Transformers 2 Voyager figures

This concludes the list – there is surely something in there for most children this Christmas 2009!