Aleksandr the meerkat is set to become one of this year's must-have Christmas presents, after being released as a talking toy.

The star of the comparethemarket.com’s TV adverts has been reproduced in toy form and even say the "Simples!" catchphrase and distinctive squeak, when their bellies are squeezed.

Only 5,000 of the £19.95 toys - complete with scarf and robes - have been released and will go on sale exclusively in famous London department store Harrods.

Given how popular Aleksandr became after appearing in the adverts we suggest you get used to sound of people wishing each other a 'Meery Christmas'.