Toys for Christmas – The toys that hit the Top 12 list at DreamToys 2017

Every Year, DreamToys event hosted by TRA is something I look forward to, as it is one stop zone to meet and greet the brands I work with and to have a look at the new toys that are hitting the shop floor for Christmas. 

Although, there are plenty of toys to attract the parents and the children, there is always a Top 12 that become the talk of the town! These toys are carefully chosen to reflect the increased popularity of traditional play patterns with Games & Puzzles, Plush and Dolls as the fastest-growing categories to date. With thousands of products vying for  children’s attention, this carefully chosen list includes the toys and games that promotes togetherness, innovation and creative play that will capture the imagination this Christmas.

So, here is the Top 12 list that might come in very handy for you to choose the toys that best suit the interest of your children. The list doesn’t partuclurly reflect any orders, but they are the top 12 and whichever is of your interest could hit the top of the list :). The RRP is the current market price and could change as time  goes by and you may be lucky enough to grab some good deals towards Christmas….

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FurReal Roarin’ Tyler  from Hasbro – £134.99

Soft and Cuddley, this interctive tiger will definitely be something that kids would love to have for this Christmas! Make noise and he roars back. Talk to him and he responds! Comes with a little chicken toy that he reacts to when it squeaks. 

Bit on the expensive side but with so much to offer, this little tiger would be the best pal.

Fingerlings  from Jazwares/WowWe – £14.99

Comes on the Collectible side, Fingerlings baby monkeys love to grab on to things…. especially fingers! fingerlings responds to sound, motion & touch and will let you know when they like what you are doing! put them to sleep or make a loud noise and watch them get excited! hang them upside-down by the tail and watch them monkey-around! swing them around for even more fun. Blow them kisses and they will kiss you back! collect them all!

There are around 7 to collect with Gigi being the exclusive. 

Hatchimals Surprise from Spin Master Toys – £74.99

Hold and rub your Hatchimals Surprise egg and you will hear adorable sounds and may even see a set of eyes inside! Love and care for your egg to help your twins hatch! For the first time ever, you can hatch TWO adorable Hatchimals! Once your first Hatchimal has pushed its way out of the egg, lift your second Hatchimal out and let the fun begin! 

L.O.L. Surprise! Series 2 from MGA Entertainment – £9.99

Discover seven layers of surprise in each L.O.L. Surprise Doll! As you unbox each layer a new surprise is unveiled, hinting at which L.O.L. Surprise tots doll you’re going to get! And that’s not all feed or bathe her for an additional water surprise!

Laser X – 2 Player Pack from Character Options – £49.99

Challenge friends and family to a real-life laser gaming experience with the impressive Laser X Two Player Laser Tag Game. Complete with two Laser X Blasters and two Receiver vests this high-tech game can be played inside or outside, day or night featuring cool lighting effects, stereo sound and music to help bring the gaming experience to life.

Nerf Nitro Longshot Smash from Hasbro – £21.99

Kids can create awesome stunts as they fire foam cars from blasters that feature the power and performance of the Nerf brand! Blast into stunts to go high, go far, go fast! With the Nerf Nitro LongShot Smash set, kids can design long-distance jumping challenges with the long-jump ramp and obstacles. Includes 2 foam cars.

Paw Patrol Sea Patroller from Spin Master Toys – £69.99

Equipped with flashing lights, sounds and a detachable anchor, the Paw Patrol Sea Patroller rescue vehicle comes with everything you need to sail the high seas.his dual boat/ land vehicle can easily tackle rocky roads. Simply slide the bridge forward and wheels drop down, taking you over any terrain. There’s room for all Paw Patrol figures aboard the Sea Patroller (additional figures sold separately). 

Toilet Trouble from Hasbro – £17.99

Share some hilarious and suspense-filled moments as players take turns spinning the toilet paper roll, flushing the toilet handle, and hoping they don’t get sprayed with water! The number that turns up on the paper roll spinner dictates how many times each player must flush. Players are safe if they hear the flushing sound, but no water is sprayed.

Enchantimals Playhouse Panda Set from Mattel – £32.99

This multi-level panda playhouse set, with an exclusive Prue Panda™ doll and panda friend Nari figure, inspired by the world of Enchantimals™, is absolutely enchanting! Multiple play spaces are designed with bright colors and nature-inspired details; furnishings add to the storytelling fun; and dual accessories provide one big piece for the doll and one small matching piece for her bestie. More accessories can be bought seperately.

PJ Masks Headquarters Playset from Flair Leisure Products – £49.99

PJ Masks are on their way – into the night to save the day.

Be on the lookout for villains and defend the PJ Masks Headquarters. Activate the goggles for red owl vision, just like Owlette, and reveal Luna Girl and her moths. Trap villains in the tree snarls – they won’t be expecting the closing branch clasps! The Spyscope also doubles up as a fur-ball shooter, ready for when you spot trouble. Includes a Catboy Figure and a Cat Car Vehicle.

The Original Stretch Armstrong from Character Options– £21.99

New 7-inch stretchable action figure. Super Strong! Super Stretchy! Stretch Armstrong can stretch over 5 X his original size! Grab hold and stretch his arms, legs and torso. Release and Stretch retracts back to his normal size and shape. You can also tie him in knots!

Star Wars: BB-8 from – £84.99

This faithfully reproduced LEGO® Star Wars incarnation of the diminutive BB-8 droid from the new Star Wars movie trilogy makes the perfect gift for any Star Wars or LEGO fan with more than 1000 pieces. Features authentic detailing, and wheel-activated rotating head and opening hatch with non-functioning welding torch. Also includes a display stand, decorative fact plaque and a small BB-8 figure.

Here is a short video from DreamToys about the Top 12 toys that are expected to be more popular this Christmas

Do you have a favourite toy from the above list!? Have you already drafted your letter to Santa with your wishlist!? 

We would love to hear from you and please leave your comments below.

Bye…….

Mummy and the Cuties