Weird & wonderful

Listed as a dangerous toy because the beads were easy to swallow and the glue contained a harmful chemical.

Listed as a dangerous toy because its flashing skates were a fire risk.

Listed as a dangerous toy because its dusting powder contained tremolite asbestos.

Impressive medical technology with huge potential, but currently overhyped, ethically murky over animal testing, and risky if it ever becom…

Describes it as the dedicated robot that automatically implants over a thousand electrodes, calling the procedure a bit freaky.

Expected a gimmick but was shocked by how well it works, giving it 9 out of 10.

An unconventional finger-worn mouse that he got used to surprisingly quickly.

The weirdest of the six: a Transformer-like device that projects a working trackpad onto any surface.

A mouse so small he does not know what to do with the rest of his hand.

A car-shaped mouse with a working flashlight that fits his hand better than expected.

Impressed by the noteboard, which works as both a bedside lamp and a place to jot down ideas.

The LED hat was dimmer than he expected and was awkward to switch on.

Surprisingly thin, needs no mains connection and has a mode that avoids looking harsh.

Shown as the final, most extreme item, a hanger so you never lose your favourite shirt.

A 32GB USB stick built into a tiny Swiss army knife, which he jokes is the most useful USB he has seen.

A memory stick that transforms into a robot dog, which he finds amusing but does not judge.

A 16GB USB stick that looks almost identical to a normal Lego brick and can be built into creations.

A 32GB USB drive shaped like a light bulb that lights up, though he finds it underwhelming.

Plugged into the back seat USB ports to add a classy touch to the reveal, though he doubts she will keep it.

Absurdly bright torch picked as a breakdown tool for the boot, with a built-in fan.

A cheap eBay kit that doesn't inspire confidence, but he hoped it would lift the reveal.

Solar-powered rotating scent diffuser filled with new car scent, which he admits sounds like a dumb idea.

Impressed by the laser-guided control and the ability to stick to a wall and keep driving.

Shows off a car with a motion-sensing wristband and roller wheels that let it drive sideways.