The best Christmas gifts for kids

With over 4,000 LEGO bricks to piece together your very own Death Star, here's a reason to bond with the little one, like it or not. Once you're done, re-enact scenes from the Star Wars movies with the 23 mini-figures included in the set: there's Chewbacca, Prince Leia and Darth Vader, among others. Just try not to lose any pieces, or you'll risk stepping – or sitting – on LEGO pieces for days to come. 

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If your little one has an interest in photography, start 'em young! myFirst Camera 3 breaks the stereotype of a child’s camera being a toy and works like any standard digital camera would. The camera features quality lenses (including a macro lens) and also preloaded frames and filters for that Insta-feel. 

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Your young Padawan is one step closer to becoming a Jedi with this lightsabre. A fully functioning replica from the Star Wars movies, this sword comes in three colours – green, blue and red – and features sound effects when you wield it. If the kids get too noisy in their mock battles, simply hide the three AA batteries required to power up the lightsabre.

Shop at Toys ‘R’ Us.