Christmas toys this year are set to be harder than ever to secure due to supply issues with many stores telling parents to start shopping as early as possible.
The last thing parents want to have to do is a last-minute dash to the store to pick up the next big thing in the toy world.
Here are the top 7 toys that will fly off the shelves this Christmas
Fortnite Battle Royale Collection Bus
Rarely has a game gone as mainstream as Fortnite. Now, Fortnite has launched the battle royale collection bus with over 100 characters available.
What's in the box? You get the Battle Bus, 2 x Exclusive Figures Funk Ops and Burnout and Victory Umbrella and costs €34.99. It's not suitable for children under 3 as it does contain small parts that are choking hazards.
Nintendo Switch OLED
September 2021 was the first month in over two years that Nintendo Switch wasn't the best selling console on the planet. The Japanese company recently launched an upgraded Nintendo Switch model with a larger OLED screen.
The Switch OLED will set you back €364.99 at Smyths. Start hunting for it early though as it sells out near instantly when in stock.
Sylvanian Families Hillcrest Home gift set
Sylvanian families are back in fashion it seems with this home gift set.
"A lovely home with a light blue roof and a big balcony. The playroom also has a swing and slide to play on, as well as its own little balcony. Comes with a Silk Cat girl and baby, so you can play right away!"
It comes with 40 accessories to decorate the house. It costs €39.99 at Smyths.
Harry Potter Hagrid Lantern
When is Harry Potter memorabilia not a popular gift at Christmas? The Noble Harry Potter Hagrid lantern is on sale at Argos for €65.
The lantern is the perfect companion for a work desk or a nightstand. While Hagrid was a giant, this lantern measures in at 6 inches tall and uses AAA batteries that are not included.
Phone Movie Projector
Why not turn the small screen into a big one with the phone movie projector. Why not add some popcorn for the authentic movie experience. The phone movie projector costs just €13 and is available from Argos.ie.
LEGO Classic brick set
With 790 pieces in the brick set, you can let your child's imagination run wild with this LEGO set. There are 33 different coloured pieces, two base plates, a storage box and a pamphlet for building ideas.
All of this costs €38.99.
NERF ultra select blaster
It can be used to fire darts at long-range or precision shots. It's fully motorized with two ammo clips and 20 darts. 6 x C batteries are needed to operate the blaster and are not included.
It's available at Smyths for €64.99.
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