Bandai’s Puchi Puchi bubble wrap keyring is hailed as the top stocking filler for 2008.

New company Sprig Toys has topped children’s gift list with its adventure series. The eco-friendly, battery-free, paint-free toy is made from sprigwood, a new childsafe, bio-composite material derived from a mix of recycled wood and reclaimed plastic.

The range captures the natural energy of push and pump action to power the lights and electronics housed within the car - so no batteries are required.

The top gift for him is a Silverlit’s latest R/C helicopter, the Tandem-Z Micro Chopper. The toy is the first twin-rotor micro chopper. Charged via a dual purpose infra red transmitter, the Tandem utilises 3 channels and a dual trim system.

Christian Robinson, MD of Firebox, commented on the foreseen trends: “Eco products have been hugely popular this year due to the current economic climate and growing interest in environmental issues, and we see this trend continuing into Christmas.

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“The launch of our new children’s range – Firetots – this year has also been a huge hit, and we are thrilled to be extending the Firebox take on “cool new products with a twist” into the fast growing toddler gift sector”.  

The top ten:

Top gift for him - TandemZ-1 Micro Chopper
Top gift for her - Flip Digital Video Camera MINO silver / black
Top gift for eco warriors - Firewinder
Top gift for domestic goddesses - InsideOut Glasses
Top gift for geeks - USB Microscope
Top gift for travellers - Polaroid PoGo Printer
Top stocking filler - Puchi Puchi Keychain
Top gift for kids - Sprig Discover Rig, Rally Racer and Baja Scout
Top gift for tech heads - USB VHS Converter
Best in show - Ego Electric Scoota