We've all seen aeroplane-shaped cutlery, the logical extension of the game where the fork swoops into the mouth - but when it comes to shunting up mash potatoes and rice, I guess digger-inspired utensils make just as much sense, and especially if you have a recalcitrant but machinery-obsessed eater.

The goods on offer are from Constructive Eating are not appealing to me, visually, but I am willing to bet that they will be more desirable than gold to certain small children. Prices begin at $14.95.