After last week's successful attempt to build the Star Wars Tie Fighter II Model, we thought this week we'd have a go at the Halo 3D Model Kit: Master Chief Helmet to celebrate the release of Halo 5: Guardians.

With a new stock of Halo model k i ts having just arrived in the Gadget Inspector warehouse, we thought we'd put our model making skills to the test once again constructing one of the new models. Just like last week, we started off by carefully popping out the individual pieces, doing our best not to damage any of them.

Next, using the illustrated instructions (which we find extremely helpful, although we like to pretend we don't need them because we're veteran model-makers now), we started putting the pieces together. We found this to be quite easy due to there being no gluing or soldering required; we simply had to put the tabs in the holes. However, we do recommend that you keep a pair of tweezers or needle nose pliers handy - some of those parts can be fiddly!

Soon enough, we succeeded once again, having constructed our own beautiful model of Master Chief's helmet. Maybe we should start entering model making competitions...

Click here to see last week's attempt at constructing a Star Wars model, or click here to check out the rest of our fantastic model kits.

After yesterday's rather sombre post, we thought we would give you two things to cheer you all up in today's blog: food, and novelty aprons! We'll be sharing a few fun, festive recipes for you to try over the holiday season, based on the 'chef' stereotype you fit best!

Cookie Monster: The Dessert Expert

If your cookies, crumbles and creme brulee all put Mary Berry to shame, then why not try making your own festive dessert this Christmas?

Why not try this Peppermint Bark Cheesecake from Cooking Classy, or these delicious Rolo Christmas Cookies from Living Locurto:

The Impatient Cook

If you're looking for something quick and easy to whip up in the kitchen, then why not try out these simple 3 Ingredient Candy Cane Lollipops from BBC Good Food, or these Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts With Bacon if you're after something savoury.

Kitchen Hero

If you're a bit of a wiz in the kitchen, you'll want to try something extra special this Christmas to wow your dinner guests. Why not try out this incredible Roast Duck recipe from Jamie Oliver, or this incredible Chocolate Cake With Homemade Marshmallows for dessert!

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Foodie Frankenstein

If you like to try something a little different in the kitchen, then what better time of year is there than Christmas to test out some new and interesting recipes?

If you're looking for some interesting combinations to have a crack at, then take a look at this Brussels Sprouts, Chilli and Thyme Jam, or these Pork and Cranberry Sausage Rolls, both from bakingmad.com.

Danger - Man Cooking (Apron and Hat Set)

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Boozy Baker

For a flashy fish dish with an added kick, have a go at this Beetroot and Vodka-Cured Salmon from Woman and Home. If delicious bakes are more your speed, take a look at this fantastic Hazelnut Liquor pastry dish from Half Baked Harvest.

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Christmas is a time for love, happiness and smiles all round, but sadly, the same can't be said for Christmas films . In fact, Christmas movies can be pretty darn depressing at times, as illustrated by some of the examples below.

I should warn you that there will be spoilers below, so if you're planning on watching some of these and haven't already, it's probably a good idea not to read the descriptions....

The Snowman - Snowman melts:

This film broke our hearts as children, and it still does to this day. It sets about fulfilling a childhood dream, then goes and completely destroys it! A boy is led by his snowman companion, flies to the North Pole with him to meet Father Christmas, only to discover that he's a melted puddle by the next day! Traumatic to say the least...

A Christmas Carol (2009) - Christmas Past:

Don't let the combination of animation and Jim Carey fool you, this version of Dickens' classic is pretty dark and depressing at times, particularly during the 'Christmas past' section. Not only do we see Scrooge as a sad and lonely little boy at boarding school, we then have to watch as he endures the death of his sister, and loses the woman he loves due to his developing fixation with wealth.

A Muppet Christmas Carol - Tiny Tim prophecy:

Although this version is far more light-hearted than the 2009 adaptation, it still has a few moments that leave us feeling rather emotional. Once such moment comes later in the film, as the silent and creepy Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come reveals that adorable Tiny Tim will not be alive next Christmas.

Jack Frost - Jack is put to rest:

Okay, so a few people may have commented that the snowman looks a little creepy, but there's still no denying that this is a heart-warming family film. At the very end of the movie, Jack has to part ways with his son Charlie, this time, getting a chance to say the goodbye he never got the first time round. This makes for a sad and bitter-sweet ending to a story of second chances, giving us all the feels, all at once.

Love Actually - Too many moments to count:

Love Actually has to be the best, British Christmas film, with a stellar cast and a host of both hilarious and sad moments. From Colin Firth's sad goodbye to his Portuguese housekeeper, to Andrew Lincoln's confession of love to Keira Knightly (his best friend's wife) on her doorstep, this film is filled with emotional moments to get those tears flowing. The award for saddest moment of all goes to Emma Thompson, however, for that emotional realization scene when she discovers her husband has bought a necklace for another woman. We can't even listen to that Joni Mitchell song without sobbing.

Edward Scissorhands- Hold me

Although this film is pretty melancholy throughout, the part that hits us right where it hurts is when Kim lovingly asks Edward to hold her, to which the replies 'I can't'. Burdened by difference and doomed to a life without normality, Edward is forced to endure a reclusive existence once more, free from the judgement of humanity.

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Do you love a challenge? Do you enjoy a good puzzle to get your brain working? If so, this Maze Cube - Large is perfect for you!

This 3D Tetris-like puzzle has 19000 possible solutions, so it should keep you busy up until Christmas next year! It consists of 13 different pieces in red, blue and yellow, which make a thousand different configurations. When put together correctly, you can make a perfect cube.

Christmas Onesies Are Now On Sale!

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Christmas Onesies Are Now On Sale!

Luke Mulligan fancy dress costumes

A girl wearing one of our Christmas onesies.

We're doubly excited this week at Gadget Inspector - the arrival of our Christmas onesies not only means we're nearing the festive period, but we now finally have a season-appropriate form of loungewear to enjoy the holidays in! Gadget Inspector now have an inspiring selection of Christmas Onesies that'll have you yearning to slip into something more comfortable...

If you are not familiar with the onesie, who are you and what have you been doing for the past few years? What started out as a bit of a student-esque fancy dress costume has now become a full-fledged form of clothing.

All ages, sizes, and tastes have been seen sporting their various versions of the jumpsuit, so it was only a matter of time before we sprinkled a bit of classic Christmas cheer on proceedings.

We have three different coloured Christmas onesies, and each one is guaranteed to give you a full-bodied hug while keeping you extra-toasty for December. With our fuel bills set to rise, and with the inevitable flurries of frosty forecasts, make sure you have a onesie that works this winter!

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