This year’s Top 12 Toys for Christmas have just been unveiled at DreamToys 2019 in London.
The list, issued by the Toy Retailers Association predicts what’s likely to fly off the shelves this December.
A panel of retailers and industry experts (rather than the toy manufacturers and makers) have produced the shortlist where prices range from £9.99 to £99.99.
Toys inspired by movies are some of the favourites for 2019, with Frozen 2, Harry Potter and Toy Story 4 themed gifts in the top 12.
7-year-old Liana holds the Frozen 2 'Into the Unknown' Elsa Doll. ©Katie Collins/EMPICS
LEGO Harry Potter Knight Bus ©Katie Collins/EMPICS
Other toys on display at the Dreamtoys press event that caught my eye were the Scruff-a-Luvs pets. We spent last Christmas Day blow drying the wet fur of a Scruff-a-Luvs puppy and my daughter (now 5) has announced she hopes for another this year. This collection has now evolved and for 2019 an electronic version complete with heartbeat has been added to the collection.
The Scruff-a-Luvs collection ©Katie Collins/EMPICS
The Barbie Fashionistas Collection ©Katie Collins/EMPICS
The Kindi Kids dolls with big wide eyes and bobbling heads also caught my attention. They have changeable clothes and brushable hair and aim to act as a companion on your child’s journey through nursery.
Kindi Kids dolls ©Katie Collins/EMPICS
For LEGO fans there’s an incredible Deep Space Rocket and Launch Control set to keep you busy over the Christmas holidays. ‘Wraptiles’ is another fun gift to consider. It’s a creature you wear on your wrist with light up eyes, a record and playback feature. The collectable pets have over 25 interactive sounds and sensors.
So with Black Friday offers approaching and Christmas not that far away, here are the top 12 toys to look out for:
Barbie Dreamplane Playset - £79.99
Blume Dolls -£9.99
Frozen 2 ‘Into the Unknown’ Elsa Doll - £39.99
Harry Potter Knight Bus by LEGO - £34.99
L.O.L. Surprise! 2-in-1 Glamper - £99.99
Nerf Elite Fortnite SP-L - £19.99
Owleez - £49.99
PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Super PAWs Mighty Jet Command Centre. - £59.99
Peppa Pig Peppa’s Stage Playset - £39.99
Rizmo - £59.99
Ryan’s World Super Surprise Safe - £44.99
Toy Story 4 True Talkers - £17.99
