Dinosaur Christmas Advent Calendar

A countdown calendar for anyone who loves dinosaurs. Each day of the countdown you open a door to find a new figure, so by Christmas Day the calendar has become a small prehistoric collection. It suits dinosaur fans, collectors who like completing sets, and anyone after a gift that is opened slowly.

The figures come in a range of colours, with shapes meant to suggest the texture of the creatures they represent. The manufacturer says each one has authentic physical features and realistic colouring, which gives the set some educational value alongside the decoration.

Once the festive period is over, the figures can stay on a shelf or desk as a display. Each morning brings a small surprise, and the set works equally well as a present for someone who already has an interest in dinosaurs.