I may have found THE perfect geek Christmas present with only...49 shopping days to spare. Well done me.
It's a tiny interactive dino robot, that goes by the name of Pleo.
It's the brainchild of "Mr Furby" Caleb Chung, who told the story behind the little robodino at this year's Thinking Digital (25% discount for Chinwaggers on the 2010 event) - video below...