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BIG TOY RIP-OFF

Toy touts take advantage of supply shortage fears by hiking prices online

TOY touts are taking advantage of the HGV crisis and supply shortage fears by ramping prices online.

The CoComelon Bedtime JJ Doll, out of stock at some retailers, is almost double its typical £40 price on sites such as eBay.

The CoComelon Bedtime JJ Doll - inspired by the popular character from the CoComelon YouTube series - is out of stock at many retailers because of the HGV crisis
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The CoComelon Bedtime JJ Doll - inspired by the popular character from the CoComelon YouTube series - is out of stock at many retailers because of the HGV crisis
Piggly has over 25 sounds and reactions and moves, with realistic nose snuffles and sniffles
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Piggly has over 25 sounds and reactions and moves, with realistic nose snuffles and sniffles

Other big rises include the Little Live Pets My Pet Pig Piggly, up 72 per cent from £24.99 to £42.99.

The Orboot Globe, usually £49.99, is now going on eBay for £79.10.

Playmobil’s City Action Police Special Operations Police Robot, usually £19.99, is now £30.99.

And Lego’s Vidiyo Party Llama BeatBox, which is usually £18, is now selling online for £24.72.

A 'hangout' for L.O.L. Surprise! dolls which features a game room, skateboard zone and movie room
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A 'hangout' for L.O.L. Surprise! dolls which features a game room, skateboard zone and movie room
Kids can have fun assembling this robo cop which has movable legs, arms and hips
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Kids can have fun assembling this robo cop which has movable legs, arms and hips
The 10-inch globe connects with the interactive Orboot App to explore the world
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The 10-inch globe connects with the interactive Orboot App to explore the world
From blocs to beats, this Lego range helps kids to create their own music videos using augmented reality
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From blocs to beats, this Lego range helps kids to create their own music videos using augmented reality
Puppy farm dogs receive toys for the first time

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