These toy advent calendars are perfect fun for the run-up to Christmas

Looking for a little something exciting in the run-up to Christmas? Well look no further!

Okay so we realise it’s not even Halloween yet and the thought of Christmas might even make some of you feel a bit sick… but… it’s important to get into shops fast if you see something you’d like for those little ones! As parents are all too aware the lead up to Christmas brings with it the world of hint-dropping… or just sheer begging for you to let the kids open even one little pressie before Christmas Day. So here are some advent calendars to keep them satisfied, and they are superb! 1. Lego City Advent Calendar, Smyths, €19.99. This comes with 24 ‘fun days’ with different items inside including cars, little figures, seasonal items and buildings to help build your city! 2. Playmobil Royal Ice-skating Advent Calendar, Smyths, €24.99. Features 101 pieces including a Queen and King with their very own ice skates along with foxes, racoons and rabbits. 3. Lego Star Wars Calendar, Smyths, €29.99. Each of the 24 doors contains items such as the Stormtrooper, the Millenium Falcon, the Snowspeeder, a blaster cannon and a snow blower to name but a few! 4. Playmobil Jewel Thief Advent Calendar, Smyths, €24.99 Each little window holds a different surprise to help build your Playmobil scene. What’s also very cool is that the safe can be used as a little coin bank. 5. Match Attax 2017/18 Advent Calendar, Smyths, €30 If you happen to have any footie fans in your household this collection of over 500 cards along with their favourite Premier League Players is sure to keep them entertained. 6. Lego Friends Advent Calendar, Debenhams, €25 This calendar features 24 buildable gifts along with individual characters wearing their favourite festive outfits! 7. VTech Toot-Toot Animals Advent Calendar, LittlewoodsIreland, €31.99 This little calendar turns into an animal play area with 6 festive melodies for your little ones to enjoy! 8. VTech Toot-Toot Drivers Advent Calendar, LittlewoodsIreland, €31.99 This playset features 24 playpieces including a Toot Toot driver train, a trailor, Christmas festive décor and lots of little surprises. The panel also folds over to become a Toot Toot railway - oodles of playtime fun!