As we are about to tick-over into March we thought it was about time to bring you the UK sales figures for January 2009.  As you may have guessed Transformers does not make either list with Bandai's Ben 10 series continuing to lead the way.

UK January 2009 (£ Sales - value)
1. Ben 10 15cm Action Figures - Bandai
2. Star Wars Clone Wars Basic Figures - Hasbro
3. Dr Who 5" Figures - Character Options
4. Ben 10 10cm Assortment - Bandai
6. Cars Vehicle Assortment - Mattel
7. Power Rangers Jungle Fury - Bandai
8. Bakugan Starter Pack - Spin Master
9. Hot Wheels Basic Car Assortment - Mattel
10. In The Night Garden Talking Plush - Hasbro

UK January 2009 ( Unit Sales - Volume)
1. Hot Wheels Basic Car Assortment - Mattel
2. Cars Vehicle ASsortment - Mattel
3. Match Attax Cards 08/09 - Topps
4. Ben 10 Figures 10CM Assortment - Bandai
5. Dr Who 5" Figures - Character Options
6. SE Die-cast vehicles - Mattel
7. Star Wars CLone Wars Basic Figures - Hasbro
8. Ben 10 15cm Action Figures - Bandai
9. Power Rangers Jungle Fury Figures - Bandai
10. Bakugan Booster Pack - Spin Master

Smellyferret:

I've had it happen once and it scared the bejeeebus out of me. You cant move, you cant make a sound and as you are waking up you have no idea why... Never happened to me since thank primus... not nice! Strangely I find I sleep better if I am planning/thinking about stuff - dunno if that helps?

Steel:

Strangely I find I sleep better if I am planning/thinking about stuff - dunno if that helps? Yeah I actualy thought that was maybe my problem. Too much thought going on. If I plan stuff I want too do it. So I create storys and role play in my head. Dosn't work ether. Still its intresting that I'm not the only one to have had an episode of sleep paralysis. It really is horrible. Might not have minded the nice version though.

Sunstreaker:

Yeah... used to get it a lot when I was a snapper - thankfully not since school. I go through lists, poems and monologues as a habit before I go to bed. Tell myself I can't sleep unless I can recite stuff in my head. Usually find that that gives me some closure on my day, then I feel like I've achieved something, and I can sleep the sleep of the contented and justified... Hamlets 'To be or not to be' works a treat.

Steel:

Hmmm there may be something in that. I mean while I do feel more content and fulfilled recently maybe I need to work on a psychological trigger to end the day. Physical exhaustion dosn't seem to work. Nether does other...umm... night activitys. Oddly its the missus who's out like a light after that.

KingGrimlock:

Dude you've just scared the crap out of me, just reading that! Never had anything like that, that I can remember.

Steel:

Count yourself lucky then KG. Wasn't nice, woulnd't wish it on anyone. I actualy slept well last night. I think now I've rationalised it in my head I wont suffer from it anymore.

KingGrimlock:

Good thing then man, and good advice to others.

Steel:

Well thats my excuse anyway... the real reason is that I sent the Sleep Goblin around too your place. ;)

KingGrimlock:

If I catch it do I get a pot of gold? It's the same for goblins as leprechauns isn't it?

Steel:

Yeah sure... may not be gold but its a pot of something I'm sure. Might be baby stew.

Sunstreaker:

Lucky charms! The Leprechauns are getting a bail out from Europe at the mo... Too busy to be messing with you in your sleep...

GALVY:

i cant seem to drop off untill ive had a few bevvies. suppose 15 years of excess does take its toll. :oops: im sure there are herbal remedies to help with sleep . maybe try some of that.

quartz:

I've had trouble sleeping for most of the year, at first I liked it in with the trouble with my eyes and dehydration then it became overtiredness form not sleeping and now its just normal. My problem is I find it really hard to switch off so I am always thinking of things and (work mainly, then home projects, then other non-work/non-computer things) that keep me from actually sleeping. Its starting to affect me big time of late but I have started to get a couple of hours sleep a night so hopefully it will increase and I can get back to normality. I work with someone who has sleep apnea so I know a reasonable amount about what can happen if you don't get a good sleep. Personally I don't go to the docs unless I absolutely need to like when i was coughing up blood or after 6 months of having extremely painful feet and ankles with a big lump on it but i don't suggest these to others and if you do have continual sleep issues its best to consult someone in case its something medical causing it.

Sunstreaker:

I measure my days with tiny victories. Give yourself a victory before you go to sleep and you will always sleep the sleep of the just. Set yourself an achievable goal, hit that goal, feel smug, brush your teeth - go to sleep.

Steel:

I think that is another problem we share Stevester, along with being far too good looking for our own good. I do think its psychological and I'm just thinking about too many things. I cant even count sheep without something popping into my head and I start planning things or going over my day. Not been too bad in recent weeks save for the past two nights where I only got about four hours each. Unfortunatly I think I'm too hard on myself to be able to take your advice Streaky. I'd just keep upping the challenges. Which I already do. Things get out of hand fast. it wouldn't be long before wouldn't be able too sleep untill I have slain five dragons that day.