Looking for something techy or gadgety for Christmas this year? Well I am at any rate. And I'm not talking about just the kids here but the whole family. Oh yes, isn't it about time we looked at some toys for mums and dads too?

There's something about flashy lights, and whizzy graphics, and things that go 'ting'. Or apps. Now apps are great although you can't wrap them and put them under the tree. At least it is one less bit of clutter to have around the house!

Here's a selection of some of the top tech Christmas presents to inspire you. I've looked for hot and trending toys or gadgets for all the family, from mum and dad, through teens to tots.

Also, I've not included toys that we've covered a bit here on PlayPennies, like the Fijit Friends. Or tablet PC toys, the Leapfrog LeapPad Explorer and the vTech Innotab. Personally I'm not sold on them, the tablet PC toys I mean. It sounds like the Innotab runs through batteries fairly quickly. But they definitely sound better than some of those toy laptops I've tried in the past that have just dreadful screens!

Moshi Monsters are the Next Big Thing at the moment and they come from a hugely popular online social network created entirely for kids. The Moshi Monsters are now on sale at Firebox for £6.99 each and will absolutely be adored by Moshi Monster fans.

• Click here to get your monster from Firebox

Moshi Monsters live in the virtual world of Monstro City and children can adopt and care for their own Moshi Monster while interacting with their real world friends. The Moshi Monsters all take kids through tasks, puzzles and games so that they can collect pets of their own – Moshlings.

The Moshi Monster Moshlings are just too cute for words and any parent who has a kid speaking of these strange creatures will find them very well received indeed. They would make excellent gifts for birthday parties and even for slightly mad adults.

Thanks to leet_first at HUKD!