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12 most anticipated toys for Christmas, revealed

Christmas is just around the corner and parents across the nation will be rushing to the shops, desperate to get their kids toys that they'll love.

However, if you don't know your LEGO from your Linkimals, don't fret; This Morning have revealed the 12 hottest toys of the year.

According to Mirror Online, consumer editor, Alice Beer and demonstration expert, Steve Wilson, teamed up for the This Morning's ‘Twelve Toys of Christmas’  segment that aired earlier today (Thursday 7 November).

The most expensive toy on the list is the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker D-O Interactive Droid, which will cost you a hefty £112. More affordable toys include Boppi the Booty Shakin' Llama, the singing and dancing toy animal which is retailed at £20.25.

Other toys on the list seem to follow an animal theme and interactive toys are expected to feature on many children's Christmas list this year.

This Morning unveil top 12 toys for Christmas



Here's the complete list:

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker D-O Interactive Droid, £112

It might be expensive, but this this toy is expected to feature on many children's Christmas lists this year. It might even appeal to the big kid insider every adult.

Star Wars fans will be in their element when driving this drone around.  The device is interactive and it can even be controlled via phone or tablet.

Boppi the Booty Shakin' Llama, £20.25

This singing and dancing llama is great fun, able to 'shake its booty' to three different songs.

It was even the winner of 2019's National Parenting Product award.

Fisher-Price Linkimals, £25

Smooth Moves Sloth Linkimals (Daily Record)

 

If you want to keep your baby entertained, then this adorable sloth toy could be exactly what you were looking for.

Little ones can easily press buttons to hear songs and phrases. It can even recite numbers and the alphabet

Juno My Baby Elephant, £56

Ideal for younger children, My Baby Elephant from Juno is an interactive toy that becomes more confident as you spend time with it.

Children will need to form a bond with the elephant, able to play more games with her as time goes on.

Coding Critters, £35.73

Coding Critters (Daily Record)

 

Embark on a storybook coding adventure, with this creative toy that teaches your little ones the basics of coding without even needing a screen.

Children can design their own coding challenges with the pet themed 22-piece pet playset.

They can play hide and seek, or even make their animals toys fetch. 

Scruff-a-luvs, £14.99

Scruff-a-luvs (Burton Mail)

This heart-warming toy teaches children the importance of nurturing and loving rescue pets.

The toy comes to you looking tangled and a little dishevelled, but that's the point. Kids have to wash, groom and love the toy pets so that they look fluffy and healthy.

LEGO Hidden Side, £79.99

LEGO Hidden Side Haunted High School (Amazon.co.uk)

Lego have released another fantastic toy set . This LEGO school has many hidden chambers and features that you could spend hours building and having fun with.

Once its built, download the app and bring your creation to life.

Pictionary Air, £15.99

Pictionary air (Daily Record)

The whole family will be playing this after Christmas dinner this year.

Pictionary Air puts a technological twist on the classic game, allowing players to interact with their drawings as it's projected onto a TV, mobile, or tablet screen.

Osmo creative kit, £99.99

Unleash your child's creative side with this award winning toy from Osmo that combines education with fun. Your child's drawings will be brought to life and you can even track their progress.

Owleez, £32

Can you help this owl to fly? The more time your child spends with this toy the better its flying skills will become. The baby owl is responsive to your touch, able to dance and even be tickled.

You can tell how the owl is feeling by the colour of its eyes; don't forget to feed it berries when it's hungry. 

Tonies Starterset, £69.95

Ever feel guilty about not reading your child bedtime stories each night?

This speaker can play music and you can even send bedtime stories to the speaker without needing to be physically present.


Treasure X Kings Gold Treasure Tomb - £49.99 RRP

Your children can become gold miners with this unique toy .

Discover small animals and dig through rock to uncover some hidden treasures.

Get your hands on one, ready for it to go under the Christmas tree.

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