It's the perfect time, then, to get stuck into a Lego set. And that makes the timing ... models as you build them. This is one for the true Star Wars geeks. A model of the iconic R2-D2 droid ...

Another bargain set, again with a huge selection of mini-figures and an interactive Sarlacc Pit. Lots to build on here, so a great project for kids and big kids, and it links up to the Lego app, so ...