These kids from Toy Shows of the past will get you into the festive spirit

Yuletide showpiece heralds the unofficial start to Christmas in Ireland.

These kids from Toy Shows of the past will get you into the festive spirit

Friday night sees families all over Ireland sit down together to watch RTÉ's Christmas gem, the Late Late Toy Show.

But before we all cosy down to enjoy the festive ice-breaker, let's take a peep back at some of the top moments from Toy Shows of the past, courtesy of Ireland's amazing kids.

We've stuck with the excerpts centred around the little ones, because it's all about the kids, after all.

Toby meets Girls Aloud - 2003

Little Toby's face! He wasn't impressed when Girls Aloud turned up for a bit of a sing-song.

Junior Culchie of the Year - 2009

When Cavan's Mark McSharry rolled in on his toy tractor, we knew we were in for something special.

We love it when he explains how he got the 'Junior Culchie of the Year' title.

John Joe Brennan, the horologist - 2009

This little fella from Roscommon gives his very considered opinion of Roald Dahl's collection and reveals a fascination with clocks.

The girl who doesn't like Justin Bieber - 2011

Oh, if only all little girls were like this.

Why doesn't she like him? "Because he's so full of himself."

When Ryan met Douglas - 2011

The stand-out moment from this is when fashion-savvy Douglas tells Ryan, resplendent in his festive jumper, "You're certainly nailing the Christmas look."

Expect to be queuing for his designs in the future.

Any craic? - 2012

Another tractor-driving entrant, Alex Meehan from Dundalk stuns Ryan with his cupla focal.

Rihanna and Destiny's performance - 2013

These two little girls sang and rapped their way through their segment, full of 'Princess Swagger".

Domhnall meeting his hero, Robbie Keane - 2013

Get the tissues out. The sight of Domhnall's face when he catches sight of Robbie Keane hobbling into view on crutches will have you in floods.

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