Where to find the top 10 toys for Christmas cheapest – including Lol Surprise Big and the Luvabella doll
CHRISTMAS will soon be here and you’re probably wondering how to make your kids happy without breaking the bank.
Many of the must have toys of the season are pricey.
When Argos released its highly regarded list of top toys earlier this summer, it included the £100 Luvabella doll.
Meanwhile, Hamleys hotly-tipped toys this Christmas cost between £21 and an eye-watering £135 for Tyler the Playful tiger.
To find the cheapest toys it is worth keeping an eye for discounts and compare prices to make sure you’re getting a good deal.
For example, Argos recently slashed the prices on more than 700 lines and most of the offers will be valid until October 31.
If you’re worried independent price tracking website will help you work what’s a bargain and what’s not. The website tracks data for all of the items on the Argos website.
Meanwhile, Hamleys released its top stocking fillings and they all cost under £5.
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We also did our own research on where to find the cheapest toys.
We combined items from both Hamleys’ and Argos’ lists and checked which ones shoppers were looking for the most.
It is worth noting, prices may changed in the run-up to Christmas and might be lower with Black Friday on Friday November 24.
Prices on eBay and Amazon prices may also jump or drop during a week.
Here are the best deals we found as of Tuesday October 24:
Since the Lol Surprise ball was launched in March this year, over half a million of the toys have been sold in the UK alone.
The hugely popular toy features several layers of surprises, including clothes and accessories, that kids unravel to reveal a collectable doll.
It also costs a whopping £59.99.
Most shops are currently out of stock, so we checked to find the best prices on eBay.
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Although some users are selling the toy for more than a £100,.
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You can sign up to get email alerts when the toy is in stock via the.
The Luvabella doll, which has a recommended retail price of £99.99, hit shops on Sunday October 1.
The toy is made by Spin Master – the company behind last year’s Christmas sell-out, Hatchimals – and most shops are already out of stock even though some parents think that the doll has a spooky resemblance to Chucky, the horror film character.
So far the cheapest place we’ve seen the Luvabella toy is on eBay
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We’ve also previously seen it on .
Many of the retailers will be getting their stock at different times.
But the clever bods at money saving website
You can sign up to get email alerts when the doll is in stores or online, ready to buy and how much it is selling for.
You can also sign up for alerts directly from retailers – including The Entertainer.
The Hatchimal craz swept the nation last year and is once again one of the most sought after gifts this Christmas.
The toy is essentially an egg which will hatch revealing a neon coloured furry creature which will interact with you.
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Unlike regular Hatchimals, the surprise edition births twin fuzzy animals.
The recommended retail price of a Hatchimal Surprise is £74.99.
But we found it for .
Movie themed robotics also storm into this year’s Christmas lists with the Lego BB-8, inspired by the Star Wars movie.
The robot cost a hefty £85.
But we found it for just.
Disney fans will enjoy playing with the Lightning McQueen, a character straight out of the Cars 3 Movie.
The vehicle reacts to motion and has over 65 sounds and phrases.
It is currently selling for just £24.99 at Smyths or £7 cheaper than its original retail price.
Autobot Sqweeks RC from Hasbro features motion and sound effects and kids can prepare for battle by switching him into blaster mode, using his movie-inspired blaster accessory.
It will be a favourite with fans of the latest Transformers movie and is suitable for kids aged 6 or more.
We found it for
It is also currently on offer at Argos for £49.99.
Chad Valley this year produced gorgeous twins as an extension of its authentic Tiny Treasures Baby Doll range.
Parents can currently save £10 at Argos where the twins are selling for £69.99.
Nerf Nitro Longshot Smash – £21.99
A good option for bargain price hunters, the very popular Nerf Gun is back with a £22 Nitro Long version.
The toy allows children to design long-distance jumping challenges with the long-jump ramp and obstacles.
The cheapest price we found for .
Paw Patrol has been very popular among kids in the last few years,
The Sea Patroller vehicle includes: one sea patroller (which can hold two vehicles), one ryder’s rescue vehicle, one ryder figure, one exploration platform, one octopus, two life rings, one anchor.
Shoppers can currently save 10 per cent on the toy at Argos where it is selling for £62.99 instead of £69.99.
Top of Hamley’s list was Tyler the playful tiger – a cute little cub which responds to petting and talking in over hundred different ways.
The toy is pretty much the robotic alternative to a cat but comes with a hefty price tag of £135.
You can try your look on eBay and Amazon but you can also find it.
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