The 20 must-have Christmas toys that should be on every kids’ (and grown-ups’) list… with something for every budget
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The most-wanted Christmas toys have been revealed – with experts predicting a record £1BILLION splurge.
The DreamToys top 20 rundown of all-star buys, compiled by the Toy Retailers Association, features a wall-climbing gecko, Bluey’s plane and an F1 race car.
The expected mega-spend is being put down to the rise of so-called “kidults” – adults who collect and play with toys.
The list, which predicts best-sellers, also has something for every budget.
Prices start at £9.99 and more than half of the items can be found for less than £50.
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Here Thomas Godfrey checks out where the fun is at . . .
HOT WHEELS ULTRA SLAM CAR WASH PLAYSET, MATTEL UK, £59.99 (above)
The latest toy in the ever-popular Hot Wheels City series includes cars that can change colour in warm water.
BEYBLADE X XTREME BATTLE SET, HASBRO, £44.99
This battle set comes with blades that can snap into three pieces, making for a dramatic twist on this classic game.
DESPICABLE ME 4: THE ULTIMATE FART BLASTER, MOOSE TOYS, £29.99
A sure-fire laugh, this vapour-blasting wonder puts out fart and banana-scented vapours in the style of Gru’s Minions.
UNO SHOW ’EM NO MERCY, MATTEL UK, £12.99
As if games of Uno were not intense enough, here punishments and rewards are more severe with a dreaded +10 card included for the first time.
UNICORN ACADEMY INTERACTIVE RAINBOW LIGHT-UP WILDSTAR, SPIN MASTER, £35.99
Inspired by the hit series, this comes alive when shown love and belts out songs from the Netflix show.
BLUEY 3-IN-1 TRANSFORMING PLANE PLAYSET, MOOSE TOYS, £59.99
The aircraft from the kids’ TV favourite transforms into a resort and a boat – and comes with some of the show’s top characters.
DISNEY STITCH, LEGO, £59.99
Currently the world’s best-selling toy, it is perfect for playtime.
Sensors on its mouth and hands make for hours of interactive fun
HEX BOTS WALL CRAWLER GECKO, HEXBUG, £29.99
This innovative toy uses vacuum technology to cling to walls and climb, as well as scuttling around on the floor.
ICONS TINY PLANTS, LEGO, £44.99
Lego’s plant range is easy to build and compatible with other sets – adding some shrubbery to the legendary range’s bestsellers.
LITTLEST PET SHOP – PET SHOP PLAYSET, BANDAI UK, £39.99
This collectable set, loved by both kids and adults, features all kinds of animals – and now comes with bobbing heads.
SPEED CHAMPIONS McLAREN F1 RACE CAR, LEGO, £20.99
Petrolhead or not, it’s easy to get hooked on this set – which comes with all the stylings of Brit racer Lando Norris’ McLaren Formula 1 car.
MINIVERSE MAKE IT MINI POTIONS CLASS, MGA, £49.99
This Harry Potter set takes four hours to build and comes with more than 100 parts – making it the perfect arts and crafts gift.
KINETIC SAND SQUISH MOTION, SPIN MASTER, £19.99
With a fun range of shapes and colours, and a new foam stamp pad, this sensory toy is perfect for relaxation.
PETS ALIVE: MAMA DUCK & BABY SURPRISE, ZURU, £29.99
Clip ducklings on to the back of Mama Duck and they will follow her around.
Includes hatchable eggs and sometimes a rare golden egg.
PAW PATROL RUBBLE’S BARK YARD DELUXE BULLDOZER, SPIN MASTER, £44.99
TV fave Rubble slots in the driver’s seat on this bulldozer as kids knock down or build up structures.
FURREAL PEANUT THE PLAYFUL MONKEY, JUST PLAY PRODUCTS, £89.99
Press his hands and watch him spin.
This dancing primate ooh-oohs and aah-aahs every time you touch one of its many sensors.
REAL FX DISNEY STITCH PUPPETRONIC, WOW! STUFF, £69.99
The film inspiring this, Lilo & Stitch, is not out yet – but the toy is a hit.
Kids can move its eyes, ears, mouth and nose, and he’ll talk back.
STICKI ROLLS STICKI BOOK PACK, CHARACTER OPTIONS, £9.99
These friendship bracelets come with rolls of wholesome stickers that friends can share or collect in a booklet.
LITTLE LIVE PETS MY WALKING PENGUIN – WADDLES, MOOSE TOYS, £24.99
Furry penguin, as name suggests, will waddle around the room.
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It comes with a lead and likes to be taken on walks.
HATCHIMALS ALIVE MYSTERY HATCH PUFFICORN EGG, SPIN MASTER, £64.99
Show a lot of love to this egg and it will smoke, crack and . . . reveal an adorable cuddly toy underneath.