Ever since I read about the Power of Munty I have been very aware of the potential for evil that lurks in all toys. In a Galway toyshop I came across a toy that's equally as disturbing as Munty, but in a very different way.

Maude doesn't get inside your head, the way I imagine Munty would. Maude's the type that hops off the bed-side chair in the middle of the night, crawls up inside the the duvet, and cackles in your ear as you desperately hope the nail scissors are locked inside the bathroom the cabinet…

Erm… anyway, millions of kids will be spared that fate this Christmas as I bought Maude and dropped her over the side of the boat into Irish channel on my way home. Must go, lots to do before bed… and I think a pipe may be leaking 'cos there's a small pool of water on the floor… that's funny, tastes like salt water… [evil cackle]

Stephen King - you have nothing to fear