Iconic toy store Hamleys has revealed its top 10 toys for Christmas 2021 - and it looks like this festive season is going to be an expensive one for parents.
A dolls house, building blocks and a robot are among the predicted top sellers, with favourite brands like LEGO, Barbie and more set to be the most sought after over the holiday season.
The toy store said this year's most-wanted toys for Christmas are designed to encourage role play and activity.
Victoria Kay, head of buying at Hamleys, said: "Our 2021 top picks for the most wanted toys this Christmas include accessible toys that will really allow children to harness their creativity and imagination.
"From the innovative and creative to the digital and classic toys on offer, we can see imagination really playing its part this year, bringing in-person 'together-play' back for the festive season."
We've included the top 10 toys below and where you can buy them now.
Playmobil City Action Police Special Operations Police Robot, £19.99 - buy it here
Suitable for ages three and up, Playmobil's City Action Police toy robot pick up other figures and accessories.
Magic Mixies Cauldron, £70 - buy it here
P;erfect for little witches and wizards, this magical set comes with a wand, spell book and cauldron. The toy makes over 50 sounds and is designed for kids aged five and above.
Barbie Day to Night Dreamhouse Dolls House, £250 - buy it here
A favourite for many decades, it comes as no surprise that Barbie is on this year's top 10 toys for Christmas list. This impressive playhouse measures at 4ft tall and 4ft wide, featuring three stories and eight rooms, plus more than 75 storytelling pieces.
Ralleyz warrior 3-in-1 RC, £90 - buy it here
If your mini me loves cars, why not treat them to this colourful remote control car? It features giant tyres and is exclusive to Hamleys.
Choose from bright green, orange or blue.
LEGO Super Mario Adventures Luigi starter course, £49.99 - buy it here
LEGO's Super Mario set is inspired by the famous computer game and brings it to life with interactive figures and building blocks that give instant responses via an LCD screen. Contains 280 pieces.
Hasbro Nerf Elite 2.0 Flipshots Flip-8, £25 - buy it here
A Nerf gun is sure to keep your little one entertained for hours - and this one boasts back-to-back barrels that make it easier to use. The gun can hold up to eight darts.
Playshifu Orboot Educational AR globe, £49.99 - buy it here
This 10-inch globe can be connected to an app, which helps your child learn all about different countries, animals, cuisine and landmarks through the magic of augmented reality. Suitable for ages four and up.
Huggables range, from £7.19 - buy it here
The plush toys in the Huggables range are perfect for cuddling and include an avocado, penguin, cat unicorn and more.
Diicii Snakes & Ladders & Ludo, £14 - buy it here
Little ones and grown-ups alike can enjoy the classic Snakes and Ladders game with a twist. It pairs snakes and ladders with Ludo on each side, plus it comes complete with a glowing dice.
