These days, when it seems that most people spend all day sitting in front of a computer screen, either for business or pleasure, there’s a real need to brighten up the desktop area and make it more fun. Thankfully, Thumbs Up has the answer with a range of USB toys that make excellent gifts for the people in your life that you can’t seen to prise away from the screen. So, if you’re preparing Christmas pressie features already, here are some ideas:

USB Chameleon
Thumbs Up now offers a USB powered chameleon that’ll add some perfect Karmic balance to your workspace. With flexible legs and tail that allow him to cling on just about anywhere to provide a welcome diversion from the endless documents and spreadsheets, this loveable desktop buddy is content to cling to your monitor, roll his eyes around and occasionally flick his tongue out.

USB Owl
The USB Owl from Thumbs Up will blink sagely as he provides inspiration and watches over your work. He’ll also move his eyes around and rotate his head as if he’s either appreciating or rolling his eyes at your office antics. Small and super-cute, this is the perfect gift for anyone that loves owls, or if you know anyone that aspires to be an apprentice wizard, it could be just the thing for them!

USB Parrot
Pepe the Parrot plugs into your computer and sits on your desk listening to what you’re saying. Pieces of eight! Who’s a pretty boy then! Be careful you don’t let anything secret slip – or swear too much, as just like a real parrot, the USB Parrot will listen in and randomly repeat phrases back to you whilst flapping its wings!

MSN Missile Launcher
Instant messaging just got aggressive! Have you ever had an argument with someone over MSN? Or wished that it was just a little bit more interactive? Or – have you thought about defending your desktop but wished there was a way to effectively aim your missiles of foamy doom from a safe distance? Well, now you can back up your words with action, even from right across the world! The latest and possible the ultimate in USB missile launchers comes with a built in webcam so that you can control it via MSN from anywhere in the world.

USB Typing Speedometer
Here’s a handy gadget that competitive typists everywhere will love. More than just a novelty, this Speedometer plugs into a USB port and can keep track of both typing speed and total word counts. Great for anyone who wants to improve their touch-typing speed skills, it’s also a must-have for writers or journalists who need to keep track of their word-count or train themselves to be speedy and efficient at the keyboard.

To find out more about these products, please visit www.thumbsupuk.com