Kevin the Carrot hunters forced to queue on Aldi's website this morning

This year, Kevin is joined in the supermarket by Katie and Russel Sprout, but shoppers had to set their alarms early this Sunday to get their hands on them.

Bargain hunters found access to the retail giant's website blocked, forcing shoppers to queue for entry behind thousands of shoppers.

Needless to say, all the toys in this first online batch were sold out before 8am, but fear not, as the collection goes on sale in stores this Thursday 28th November.

Giant Kevins and Katies will cost £19.00, while Tiny Tom and Russel Sprout toys will cost £3.99 each.