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Dream Toys reveals top Christmas gifts for kids including farting board game ‘Gassy Gus’ – where to buy cheapest
DREAM Toys has revealed its list of the top Christmas gifts for kids this year.
The winners that made it onto the shotlist include a board game called "Gassy Gus", a colour changing Barbie, plus many more.
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Supplies are already running low on two of the toys unveiled as must-haves for Christmas.
Meanwhile toy sales are up nearly 10% as parents scramble to grab presents early amid fears of shortages.
But industry bosses promised Brits most will be in good supply and shelves would be well stocked.
Gary Grant, boss of The Entertainer toy chain and chairman of the Dream Toys committee, said things have improved on the supply chain - but there were still some issues.
He said: “Closer to Christmas there are going to be one or two or three things we are short on - that is normal - but there will still be plenty of toys on sale. You won’t see empty shelves.”
Frederique Tutt, global industry expert for toys at The NPD Group, said: “Toy manufacturers and retailers have planned ahead and stocked up to avoid anticipated shortages, so most toy shoppers will be able to get the items they want.
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“But as we always say at the DreamToys event each November, if you know what particular toy the child in your life is dreaming of this Christmas, it is best to buy it now.”
The Dream Toys list is cheaper than in recent years.
The toys have a mix of prices - from £10.99 to £69.99. The total price for all 12 is £426.88 - with an average price of just over £35.57.
But as always you should shop around before you commit to a purchase - you may find the same toy cheaper elsewhere.
It's also worth keeping in mind that other toy giants have compiled lists of the top toys of their own - Amazon reveals its top 12 toys for Christmas, including a Star Wars baby Yoda and Present Pets.
Not only that, but it's also launched a week of early Christmas present deal sales.
Plus, Black Friday is just around the corner so it might be worth holding off on any purchases until the cheap deals come rolling in.
If you want to check out the top contenders now though, here are the top 12 toys for Christmas and where to buy them according to Dream Toys.
Barbie Dreamtopia Colour Change Mermaid
- Price: £24.99 -
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This Barbie mermaid fashion dolls features a neon-bright fantasy look with a tiara in their rainbow hair, a vibrant multi-coloured tail and a bodice with sea-inspired accents.
The best part about this toy is that you can dip the Barbie doll in warm water and watch her hair, bodice and tail instantly change colour.
Then dip her in ice-cold water to see her change back to her original neon-bright look and relive the transformation again and again.
Bluey Family Home Playset
- Price: £39.99 -
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Your kids will love imagining lots of exciting adventures with this Family Home playset.
Inside the set there's four rooms, a Bluey figure plus a whole arnge of furniture to kit the home out.
But customers have to note that you can only buy a maximum of 10 of these toys as they are in high demand.
Cocomelon Deluxe JJ Interactive Doll
- Price: £39.99 -
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Bring CoComelon nursery rhymes to life with the Interactive Deluxe JJ Doll which you can buy from Argos
The doll is 32cm in height and inspired by JJ, a popular character from the educational CoComelon YouTube series.
He has a removable T-Shirt and shorts, plus you can feed him using the spoon that resets the retractable peas when inserted into the bowl.
The doll even comes with sounds and phrases too.
Gassy Gus
- Price: £24.99 -
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This game works by dealing out the cards and taking turns to feed "Gus" all sorts of food.
The first player to feed Gus all of their food cards wins.
It's sure to go down a storm this Christmas as a fun game for the whole family, making everyone laugh with its fun interactive sounds.
Hot Wheels Massive Loop Mayhem
- Price: £54.99 -
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The epic Hot Wheels track on Dream Toy's list includes a huge 28-inch wide loop that's designed for multi-car play.
Vehicles whip around the loop and kids can send the first car into action using the slam launcher, then add more and more cars until there's the inevitable crash.
This set comes with one Hot Wheels car and a motorised launcher for plenty of fast-paced action.
It's also compatible with other Hot Wheels tracks and cars, so you can build your collection with Christmas presents past.
Jurassic World Scorpios Rex
- Price: £31.99 -
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This awesome hybrid dinosaur, Scorpios Rex, is one of the top toys kids will be begging for this Christmas, especially any dino lovers and avid movie goers.
That's because the toy is inspired by the Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous series.
Meanwhile, the figure features a dynamic claw-slashing feature, a chomp and roar, plus a mighty tail whip attack.
L.O.L. Surprise Movie Magic Doll
- Price: £10.99 -
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Unbox 10 Surprises with LOL Surprise Movie Magic dolls, including movie props, film scenes and 3D glasses.
Each doll comes with a cue card and its own unique surprise Movie Scene.
Plus, Movie Scenes can be combined with each other.
Feed or bathe your doll for a water surprise, which also includes a colour change.
Each ball comes with 1 LOL Surprise Movie Magic doll, secret message, cue card, surprise movie scene, bottle, 3D glasses, accessories, fashion outfit, shoes, eye lens and movie script, so you'll have to keep collecting to grab them all.
Little Live Pets My Pig Piggly
- Price: £24.99 -
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Piggly, can be your kids' new pet pig that moves and sounds just like a real baby pig.
The toy has super soft skin, with big floppy ears and a springy tail that jiggles and wiggles when she moves.
The toy also has over 25 sounds and reactions too.
Walk Piggles on her leash or watch as she moves and dances to her own music tunes.
Plus you can give her a bottle to feed and watch her nose wiggle in reaction.
Magic Mixies Cauldron
- Price: £69.99 -
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Your little witch or wizard can create their own companion thanks to the Magic Cauldron playset from Magic Mixies which you can pick up from Selfridges.
The kit is complete with a cauldron, a wand, plenty of sparkles, feathers, and more.
Your little one will be able to complete their own spells and enchantments to unveil the adorable plush toy inside.
Paw Patrol Chase’s Deluxe Transforming Vehicle
- Price: £44.99 -
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Transform, launch and save the day with Chase and his PAW Patrol: The Movie Transforming City Cruiser.
This 2-in-1 police car and motorcycle brings the action and excitement of PAW Patrol: The Movie to life.
It features authentic movie details and graphics, a projectile launcher, flashing lights and realistic sounds too.
Pokemon 8” Plush Pikachu
- Price: £13.99 -
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Argos is selling a great Pikachu toy this Christmas that your Pokemon obsessed little one will be thrilled to add to their collection.
The plush toy is eight inches tall and supersoft and cuddly.
There are six different characters you can collect in total too.
Star Wars Boba Fett’s Starship
- Price: £44.99 -
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John Lewis is selling a Star Wars lego set that contains 593 pieces and comes with two minifigures as well.
Star Wars fans can play out bounty-hunting missions and battles with the DIY brick version of Boba Fett’s Starship.
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It features a handle for easy flying, an opening LEGO minifigure cockpit, rotating wings, 2 stud shooters and 2 rotating dual blaster cannons (non-shooting).
The set also includes Boba Fett and The Mandalorian LEGO minifigures with weapons, plus a Carbonite brick that fits in a compartment of the starship.
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