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'Poopless pets' will top gift list.


A TALKING hamster hamster, Old World rodent, related to the voles, lemmings, and New World mice. There are many hamster species, classified in several genera. All are solitary, burrowing, nocturnal animals, with chunky bodies, short tails, soft, thick fur, and large external cheek  and an electronic kitten have been named this Christmas's must-have gifts for kids.

Leading retailers Argos issued their top 10 predictions for the festive season and said role-play toys with a technological "twist" would be the hottest items.

Their top items are what they label "poopless pets".

And Go Go Hamsters - artificially intelligent rodents able to talk and move around their hamster "funhouses" - head the list.

Lu Lu My Cuddlin' Kitten, an interactive pet which purrs, rolls over and responds to its owner, is set to take the place of to be substituted for.
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Toy trading manager Ian Chaplin said: "We have 20 electronic pets this Christmas. They're great fun for kids and less mess than real pets."

TOP TEN

Go Go Hamsters, from pounds 9.99 (Age 4+)

Lulu My Cuddlin' Kitten, pounds 49.99 (Age 4+)

V Tech Kiddizoom Camera in pink/blue, pounds 49.99 (Age 3+)

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 Movie Helmet, pounds 39.99 (Age 5+)

Baby Annabell 2009, pounds 39.99 (Age 3+)

Bounce 'n' Spin Zebra, pounds 48.59 (Age 1+)

Lego Minotaurus, pounds 16.99 (Age 7+)

Bop It, pounds 19.99 (Age 8+)

Lego City Police Station, pounds 59.99 (Age 6+)

Waybaloo Play 'n' Wiggle Yo Jo Jo, pounds 26.99 (Age 18 months+)

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Date:Sep 30, 2009
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