/blog/ Keep in touch with the hottest toys and presents for Christmas 2009. We'll show you what's selling, the best prices and deals to make your Christmas 2009 that much easier. 60 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:12:59 GMT en /blog/christmas/1067/93-will-buy-christmas-presents-online-in-2009.aspx /blog/christmas/1067/93-will-buy-christmas-presents-online-in-2009.aspx#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:12:56 GMT /blog/christmas/1067/93-will-buy-christmas-presents-online-in-2009.aspx
The increase in confidence in shopping online and the need to hunt out the lowest prices mean that many more people will be using the Internet to do their Christmas shopping.

In fact the survey found that 71% of those surveyed stated that they planned to do at least half of their Christmas gift shopping online.

"Given the online price-war, retailers need to up their game and prove that they can respond effectively to all customer queries through their preferred method of contact," said Chris Russell, Director of eDigitalResearch.

"Having good communication with consumers is vital as it encourages trust in the brand and engenders consumer loyalty. Retailers that will succeed are those that anticipate online growth and ensure that they are well-resourced to effectively communicate with their customers."]]> /blog/christmas/1066/christmas-postal-strike-called-off.aspx /blog/christmas/1066/christmas-postal-strike-called-off.aspx#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:24:15 GMT /blog/christmas/1066/christmas-postal-strike-called-off.aspx
The Postal Workers Union has called off the third round of strikes in an agreement with the Royal Mail.

It means that the Christmas post is safe meaning we can relax a little know in the knowledge that this is no longer something that needs to be considered this Christmas.

Some good news then.]]> /blog/christmas/1065/charlie-and-lola-poseable-talking-dolls---50-off.aspx /blog/christmas/1065/charlie-and-lola-poseable-talking-dolls---50-off.aspx#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:01:09 GMT /blog/christmas/1065/charlie-and-lola-poseable-talking-dolls---50-off.aspx The Charlie and Lola Poseable dolls are just £4.99 with free delivery in the UK. The original price was £9.99 so you can save 50% buying this today.

Here's what they do:

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Grab this offer now at Amazon before it's gone!]]> /blog/christmas/1064/the-most-popular-christmas-toys-by-year-since-1960.aspx /blog/christmas/1064/the-most-popular-christmas-toys-by-year-since-1960.aspx#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:38:18 GMT /blog/christmas/1064/the-most-popular-christmas-toys-by-year-since-1960.aspx Check out the blog post here.]]> /blog/christmas/1063/robert-zemeckiss-a-christmas-carol.aspx /blog/christmas/1063/robert-zemeckiss-a-christmas-carol.aspx#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:37:29 GMT /blog/christmas/1063/robert-zemeckiss-a-christmas-carol.aspx


For the movie, Jim Carrey went before computerised cameras wearing just leotards fitted with electronic sensors and created a series of distinctive characterisations such as the timeless old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, who is the centrepiece of the story, including the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, as well as images of the younger Scrooge.

Using variations in facial expressions and body language and subtly altering his vocal performances, Carrey created all of these people, thereby enabling Zemeckis and his team of visual-effects wizards to digitally create Victorian costumes and settings for these characters and transform them into animated beings that are — in Zemeckis’s words — “more realistically alive.”

The new movie is launched this Friday and we're really looking forward to what promises to be another masterpiece from Zemeckis.]]> /blog/christmas/1062/santa-buddies-disney-dvd-released-monday.aspx /blog/christmas/1062/santa-buddies-disney-dvd-released-monday.aspx#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:10:38 GMT /blog/christmas/1062/santa-buddies-disney-dvd-released-monday.aspx Who doesn't love a good Disney film at Christmas? We'll this year we're in for a treat with the launch of the new Disney "Santa Buddies" DVD which is released on Monday, 2 November 2009.

In their latest adventure those puppy rascals B-Dawg, RoseBud, Buddha, MudBud, and Budderball head off to the North Pole to the magical world of Santa's Workshop. With the spirit of Christmas at an all time low, it is left to the pups and their new furry frien, and Santa Paw's son, Puppy Paw to save the day with a bit of teamwork and a nose for adventure!

This is sure to be a hit this Christmas. You can pre-order your copy today to make sure you get it in time for this Christmas.]]>