I may or may not have picked this up last year because I knew that it would look like a toy and the kids would WANT to use it.  Worked like a charm and worth the $14.97! The kids love using this Dirt Devil Gator 9.6V Cordless Handheld Vacuum and I love that THEY are cleaning up, whether they know it or not! This is a win/win situation.

Rid your house of dirt and help keep it neat and tidy with the Dirt Devil 9.6V Gator Hand Vac (BD10085). It features powerful 9.6-volt suction technology that provides a quick and easy clean-up. The Dirt Devil cordless hand vacuum is easy and convenient to operate and it is portable and lightweight. You can use it anywhere around the home without being limited by cord length. And, thanks to the built-in crevice tool, you can get to those tight, hard-to-reach spaces under the fridge and cupboard. The item has an attractive red body and has a bagless design. It features a flip-open dirt cup that allows you to empty out the contents without getting your hands dirty. This battery- operated vacuum cleaner includes a charger and charging cord.

Amazon also has this same Dirt Devil Gator 10.8V Cordless Bagless Handheld Vacuum for $23.88.