What are Hatchimals, how much do they cost and where can I buy them?
The cute toys are out of stock in most UK stores - but we've got the lowdown on this year's most sought after gift and where to buy it
IT SEEMS like every child wants to get their hands on a Hatchimal this year.
But what exactly is it? And how do I track one down without turning into Arnold Schwarzenegger in Jingle All The Way? We've got all the info you need...
What are Hatchimals?
The toy essentially an egg which will hatch revealing a neon coloured furry creature which will interact with you -think half Furby, half penguin.
When it has hatched the children can help it develop, teaching it to walk, talk, dance, play games and other fun activities.
The demand for the cute critters was so high that they sold out in most stores back in 2016 and the manufacturers Spin City struggled to keep up with the demand.
How much do Hatchimals cost?
The recommended retail price of a Hatchimal is £60 but beware, if you are desperate for the toy you may end up spending significantly more.
They are popping up on eBay and Amazon Market place at increased prices due to the high demand for the furry friends.
Where can I buy Hatchimals?
You may have difficulty tracking down these cutesy creatures as it gets closer to Christmas but we have put together a guide of places which have recently had them in stock.
If you want to double check availability for your chosen store - as it is changing all the time - you can use which can keep you posted on the whereabouts of the illusive animals.
Amazon UK
Hatchimals are still selling on Amazon Marketplace - but be careful when making your purchase, they're being sold for hugely inflated prices.
Amazon FR /Amazon DE
Retailers are selling Hatchimals on from 94EUR, which works out at roughly £80. They are also being sold on from 89.65EUR, which is roughly £77.
However, they obviously will be sent from France/Germany and cost more to ship. You can use your Amazon UK login details and translate the page to English by clicking the DE world sign underneath the search icon and changing it to EN.
eBay
Hatchimals are available from many sellers on eBay - but for up to FOUR TIMES the price.
Argos
They're currently available in Argos for a standard £59.99, and there's a range of different ones available.
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Shpock
The has plenty of Hatchimals for sale - but like eBay they're much more expensive than the RRP of £60.
However, there are some deals - we spotted one sale for £56 and another for £60.
The site, which is also an app, is similar to eBay but most sellers don't post items.
So make sure to pop your postcode in the search button on the top right of the site to see offers near you.