Toys
As with human-sized real estate, you'll pay by the square metre.
John Lewis, Aldi and Iceland's ads encourage us to buy "yet more plastic tat", say environmental groups.
The year's must-have gifts include a voice-controlled Monopoly board and haunted house Lego set.
From Kindi Kids Toddler Doll to Boppi, ‘The Booty Shakin’ Llama, watch children play with 2019's hottest buys.
These toys mix tech and tradition with genuine success – great for kids, big and small.
"I am speechless..."
Toy maker Mattel has launched a new line of gender-inclusive dolls called Creatable World. Each one comes with a variety of wigs of different lengths and a range of outfits, including both trousers and skirts, so kids can design their doll without conforming to male and female stereotypes.
"Through research, we heard that kids don’t want their toys dictated by gender norms."
The sale runs until 1 October – so get in quick.
The move comes after two young girls from Southampton petitioned the chain to stop giving out plastic toys.