DreamToys Top Toy List 2016: 'Must-Haves' For Christmas Including Hatchimals And A Selfie Mic

Included: The cheapest place to buy all the toys.
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The DreamToys top toy list for kids this Christmas has been released, six weeks before the big day.

The Toy Retailers’ Association, which releases the list of ‘must-haves’ once a year, has predicted a mixture of well-loved brands as well as new collectable ranges.

The recently launched ‘Hatchimals’ and the ‘Shopkins Chef Club Hot Spot Kitchen’ are just two of the toys deemed popular enough for the list.

Decided by a panel of leading toy retailers in the UK, DreamToys gives parents an insight into what their kids will be obsessing over come December.  

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Hatchanimals
'Hatchimals' is one of the most popular toys for kids this year.

“The 2016 top 12 list is incredibly diverse, with familiar names appearing alongside some clever innovations that will ensure these toys will be on Christmas wish lists up and down the country,” said Gary Grant, chair of the DreamToys selection committee.

“It’s also great to see that, in these uncertain times, this is a very affordable DreamToys list.

“The one unifying thing that I see in the DreamToys selection this year is a sense of real family fun at the heart of many of the toys represented.”

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Selfie Mic is also on the list.

Since the list has been released, the team at VoucherCodesPro hunted down the cheapest place to buy everything so parents can save some cash. 

“Every penny counts during the build up to Christmas day, so looking around for cheapest place is pivotal,” said George Charles, a spokesperson at www.VoucherCodesPro.co.uk.

“We want to save consumers’ time, allowing them to make time for other festive activities.”

Click through the slideshow below to see the top toys, including links to the cheapest places to buy them. 

DreamToys Top 12 Toys 2016
Shopkins Chef Club Hot Spot Kitchen Flair Leisure Products(01 of12)
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Suitable for ages five to 11 years.
Cheapest price: £23.99, Toys R Us.
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SelfieMic(02 of12)
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Suitable for ages five to 11 years.
Cheapest price: £14.98, Toys R Us.
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Paw Patrol Paw Patroller(03 of12)
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Suitable for ages three years and over.
Cheapest price: £59.99, Argos.
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Nerf N-Strike Elite Hyperfire(04 of12)
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Suitable for ages eight years and over.
Cheapest price: £29.99, Argos.
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Thomas & Friends TrackMaster Sky-High Bridge Jump(05 of12)
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Suitable for ages three years and over.
Cheapest price: £65, Asda.
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Star Wars Rebel U-Wing Fighter(06 of12)
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Suitable for ages eight to 14 years.
Cheapest price: £57.48, eBay shop.
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Speak Out Game(07 of12)
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Suitable for ages 16 years and over.
Cheapest price: 18.95, Tesco (currently out of stock).
Next cheapest price: £19.99, Argos.
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Snuggles My Dream Puppy(08 of12)
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Suitable for ages four to 10 years.
Cheapest price: £44.49, Toys R Us.
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Silly Sausage(09 of12)
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Suitable for ages seven to 12 years.
Cheapest price: £15.99 at Toys R Us, Tesco and Argos.
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Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage(10 of12)
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Suitable for ages three years and over.
Cheapest price: £74.99, Argos.
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Hatchimals(11 of12)
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Suitable for ages three years and over.
Cheapest price: £59.99, Argos.
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Friends Amusement Park Roller Coaster(12 of12)
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Suitable for ages eight to 12 years.
Cheapest price: £69.99 and free delivery, Amazon.
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Before You Go

Christmas Present Ideas For Kids
Vtech Baby Tiny Tot Driver(01 of20)
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A great way to role play with your toddler, with sounds that will keep them entertained for hours.
£14.24, suitable for kids aged one to three.
Buy here.
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Melissa & Doug Monster Bowling(02 of20)
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Six furry pins and a fluffy ball to play bowling in the comfort of your own home.
£19.99, from age two.
Buy here.
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Tiny Treasures Baby Doll, Chad Valley(03 of20)
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This is said to be the “most lifelike” baby doll and is even weighted like a real newborn.
£39.99, suitable from age three.
Buy here.
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Batman Egg Cup and Toast Cutter(04 of20)
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They will never get bored of eating eggs again.
£5.99, from age three.
Buy here.
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Num Noms Lip Gloss Truck(05 of20)
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Kids can make their own flavoured lipgloss kits with this snazzy pack.
£29.99, suitable for ages three to eight.
Buy here.
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Remote Controlled Turbo Racer(06 of20)
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This 5cm-long car can fly around the room, but won't take up too much space (phew).
£11.95, from age three.
Buy here.
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Minions Pie Face(07 of20)
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One step ahead of the traditional pie face game because this time, it's Minion-themed.
£19.99, suitable for ages five to 12.
Buy here.
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Orbeez Soothing Foot Spa(08 of20)
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Adults aren't the only ones who need to relax, right?
£19.99, suitable for ages three to five.
Buy here.
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Gotrovo Treasure Hunt Game(09 of20)
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Exercise both their legs and minds with this treasure hunt pack - everything you need is in the box.
£19.99, suitable for ages three to eight.
Buy here.
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Magical Fairy Garden(10 of20)
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The kit comes with everything your child needs to create their own fairyland oasis at home.
£14.95, from age four.
Buy here.
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Personalised Fairy Tales Book(11 of20)
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Make reading at bedtime a little more exciting by getting a book personalised for your child.
£25, for any age.
Buy here.
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Minions Helmet(12 of20)
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When you want them to be safe while on their bike, but also want them to have a laugh.
£20, size 52-54cm.
Buy here.
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VTech KidiZoom Action Cam(13 of20)
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The camera comes with a waterproof case so kids can take photos in swimming pools (or the bath).
£47.50, suitable from age five.
Buy here.
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Operation Dinosaurs(14 of20)
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The classic operation game... with a historic twist that allows kids to become paleontologists for an hour or two.
£22, from age six.
Buy here.
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LEGO City Volcano, LEGO(15 of20)
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It’s pretty hard to go through Christmas without buying at least one LEGO pressie for the kids - and the latest set is a science fan’s dream.
£55, suitable for ages eight to 12.
Buy here.
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Crayola Colour Effects Lantern - Make Your Own Glow Lamp Light(16 of20)
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This isn't a typical bedroom lamp, it's a customisable one that can be changed time and time again. Fancy.
£9.99, suitable for ages six to eight.
Buy here.
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CHiP Robot Dog(17 of20)
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If your kids are keen on the latest tech, this dog that can be given trained voiced commands is sure to impress.
£199.99, suitable for aged eight to 16.
Buy here.
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Digital Metal Detector(18 of20)
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Send your kids out on the hunt for lost items - they might even find a gem.
£29.99, suitable from age eight.
Buy here.
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Doodle Your Own Pillowcase(19 of20)
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The pack comes with a pillowcase and 10 wash out pens so they can doodle and doodle again.
£15.95, suitable from age 10.
Buy here.
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BoomKids Headphones(20 of20)
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So you don't have to listen to your child's music blaring out of speakers. Parents can set a maximum listening volume on these headphones.
£24.95, suitable from age 13.
Buy here.
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