North East residents have been sharing fond memories of the Christmas presents they dreamed of as children.

From classic dolls to board games and even a hoop and stick, people across the region took to social media following a nostalgic post about their childhood wish lists.

Millennium Falcon

Ashlynne Salaene Rutter said: "Depends on the year, but I believe a Millennium Falcon, which I got from Thornleys."

Models and toys of the Star Wars ship belonging to Han Solo shot to popularity in the late 1970s after the release of the first movie of the sci-fi franchise.

Mr Frosty

Vik Black said: "I always wanted a Mr Frosty lol."

The 1980s plastic snowman used to crush ice and make slush-based flavoured drinks was a big hit in most decades of the late 20th century and even had a resurgence

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