If you are wondering what to get your kids for Christmas, this list might provide some inspiration.
The Toy Retailers Association has published the DreamToys Top Toys for Christmas. This is a table of 12 toys - selected from 72 - that industry experts believe will be the top choices this year.
Paul Reader, the new chair of the DreamToys selection committee, said: "2022 has been a challenging year for many families and the committee took this into consideration when selecting this year's list with eight of the top 12 priced under £35. We know many use the DreamToys list for guidance when it comes to making purchasing decisions and we feel we've selected the best toys to delight children this Christmas while suiting different budgets."
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Here is the full list, in no particular order, with information about prices and the age range.
Barbie Cutie Reveal Doll
This toy is all about hidden surprises as there are 10 gifts in one package. From plush winter animals to accessories for your Barbie doll, this is the wintery treat kids will love to play with.
Who's it for? Age three and up.
Mattel UK, £32.99
Gabby's Purrfect Dollhouse
This is perfect for fans of the DreamWorks show Gabby's Dollhouse on Netflix. You'll need a fair amount of wrapping paper to get this one all tied up - it stands at 61-centimetres tall, and is full of fun features from buttons that play music to an indoor elevator with cute cat ears.
Who's it for? Age three to 10.
Spin Master Toys UK, £79.99
Heroes of Goo Jit Zu Goo Shifters Hero Pack
Shaped like little monsters, kids can squish, squeeze and stretch these action figures - with the goo inside changing colour for maximum fun.
Who's it for? Age four and up.
Character Options, £10.99
GiGi the Giraffe
This is a 12-inch electronic giraffe that moves to the music. The toy comes with three different songs to groove along to, and kids will love GiGi's stretchy yellow hair and sunglasses.
Who's it for? Age four and up.
Character Options, £27.99
Little Live Pets - Mama Surprise
This is a guinea pig children can interact with - it makes noises, and her heart will glow when she's put back into her hutch. The fun doesn't stop there - if you care for the mother guinea pig, you'll find new guinea pig babies will arrive.
Who's it for? Age five and up.
MooseToys, £64.99
Magic Mixies Mixlings Magic Castle Playset
This interactive magic castle comes to life with the help of a magical wand, revealing a hidden world. This set includes one figurine - a Mixling called Magique, whose wings appear with the tap of a wand.
Who's it for? Age five and up.
MooseToys, £29.99
PAW Patrol Big Truck Pups Themed Vehicles
Children can collect trucks and play with all the PAW Patrol gang - including Rubble, Rocky, Skye and Zuma - for highway rescue adventures. As an extra bit of excitement, each truck has a vehicle transformation to explore.
Who's it for? Age three and up.
Spin Master Toys UK, £17.99
Pokemon Elite Trainer Box
This has everything you need to get involved in the trading card games. With booster packs, card sleeves, energy cards and a collector's box to keep everything organised, it's the perfect gift for Pokemon superfans.
Who's it for? Age six and up.
Asmodee UK, £42.50
Rainbow High Series 4 Fashion Doll
This range features six new dolls in trendy outfits and their own unique personalities. What sets these dolls apart is their commitment to inclusivity - there's a range of skin tones on offer, and there's one doll with vitiligo and another with albinism, showing kids the beauty in diversity. To get to know the characters even better, kids can check out the animated series on YouTube.
Who's it for? Age six and up.
MGA Entertainment, £31.99
Sink N' Sand Game
This is the only board game to make the list this year. Set in the jungle, the four characters - Sink 'n Sally, Sunk 'n Duncan, Slip 'n Sam, and Fall n' Fran - have to avoid being trapped by the quicksand. Players roll the dice and pull out the corresponding stick holding up the sand - potentially causing characters to topple down. The aim of the game is to be the last man standing.
Who's it for? Age three and up.
Spin Master Toys UK, £19.99
Original 7.5" Squishmallows
Each Squishmallow has its own character - and with over 125 million sold globally, there's certainly an audience for them.
Who's it for? Age three and up.
Jazwares, £7.99
LEGO Star Wars Hoth AT-ST
This is the top choice for LEGO fans, giving them the opportunity to build a model of the AT-ST from the Battle of Hoth in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. It also comes with three minifigures to play with, including Chewbacca.
Who's it for? Age nine and up.
LEGO Company, £44.99
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