Top Christmas Toys For Kids
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Fairy Door(02 of26)
These wooden fairy doors can be installed just about anywhere in your house. Once installed, magical messages, play ideas and stories will be sent to children through the door via email and an app.
Available in all different colours.
£19.99. Suitable for ages 3-10.
www.theirishfairydoorcompany.com.
Available in all different colours.
£19.99. Suitable for ages 3-10.
www.theirishfairydoorcompany.com.
LEGO Friends Heartlake Grand Hotel(03 of26)
The Heartlake Grand Hotel spreads over three stories and gives plenty of opportunity for building and role play.
There's a revolving door, sparkling chandelier, reception desk with computer, as well as a cafe and jazz lounge. Yep.
£99.99. Suitable for ages 8-12.
www.shop.lego.com.
There's a revolving door, sparkling chandelier, reception desk with computer, as well as a cafe and jazz lounge. Yep.
£99.99. Suitable for ages 8-12.
www.shop.lego.com.
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa(04 of26)
Frozen has taken the Disney world by storm this year, as has the infamous song 'Let It Go'.
With this gift your child can sing along with their very own Elsa with a microphone.
Any adults you have round for Christmas dinner may not thank you, but the children will!£39.99. Suitable for 3-10 years.
www.thetoyshop.com.
With this gift your child can sing along with their very own Elsa with a microphone.
Any adults you have round for Christmas dinner may not thank you, but the children will!£39.99. Suitable for 3-10 years.
www.thetoyshop.com.
BANANAGRAMS WildTiles(05 of26)
The original anagram game, which is very much like Scrabble, has apparently gone wild.
In this version, players pick up one of six unique monkey WildTiles and play it as any letter, as they race to complete their grids.
£16.99 Suitable for ages 8+.
www.amazon.co.uk.
In this version, players pick up one of six unique monkey WildTiles and play it as any letter, as they race to complete their grids.
£16.99 Suitable for ages 8+.
www.amazon.co.uk.
Leap Pad Platinum(06 of26)
What would Christmas be if there was no new tech for your kids to get stuck into?
This wifi learning tablet is 7" and includes front and back cameras, music, games, apps and more.
£120. Suitable for ages 3-9.
www.leapfrog.com.
This wifi learning tablet is 7" and includes front and back cameras, music, games, apps and more.
£120. Suitable for ages 3-9.
www.leapfrog.com.
3D Toy Maker(07 of26)
Yep, the 3D Toy Maker is as it seems, your children will be able to make 3D toys from scratch, simply by using gel pens.
The toy comes with moulds too so they can choose which shape they want to make most.
£40. Suitable for ages 6+.
www.argos.co.uk.
The toy comes with moulds too so they can choose which shape they want to make most.
£40. Suitable for ages 6+.
www.argos.co.uk.
Kinetic Sand(08 of26)
This toy might just blow your mind. The sand can be shaped and moulded as well as flow through your fingers like liquid. But - it's kinetic and won't stick to you.
You could have endless fun with this (and your kids of course).
£19.99. Suitable for ages 3+.
www.smythstoys.co.uk.
You could have endless fun with this (and your kids of course).
£19.99. Suitable for ages 3+.
www.smythstoys.co.uk.
Mega Bloks 1-2-3 Learning Train(09 of26)
Teach your toddler all about numbers and shapes as they experience building for the very first time with these colourful blocks.
Three big building plates double as the box lid, and create a sturdy building base for the train station or anything else you and your child can imagine.
£14.99. Suitable for ages 1-5.
www.megabloks.com.
Three big building plates double as the box lid, and create a sturdy building base for the train station or anything else you and your child can imagine.
£14.99. Suitable for ages 1-5.
www.megabloks.com.
Vintage Teepee(10 of26)
Create a gorgeous little reading nook for special reading times or a space for kids to hide away with their toys.
£149.99. Suitable for children aged 3+.
www.myweeteepee.co.uk.
£149.99. Suitable for children aged 3+.
www.myweeteepee.co.uk.
Minions Trading Card Game(11 of26)
Everyone has gone mad for Minions, but you don't have to spend a fortune to bring the little creatures into your kid's lives.
The Minions Trading Card game offers fans more than 170 cards to collect. Kids can also enjoy playing the ‘Minions Go Bananas’ card game.
£4.99. Suitable for children 8+
www.toppsdirect.com.
The Minions Trading Card game offers fans more than 170 cards to collect. Kids can also enjoy playing the ‘Minions Go Bananas’ card game.
£4.99. Suitable for children 8+
www.toppsdirect.com.
Pie Face!(12 of26)
It was the winner of Good Housekeeping's Great Big Christmas Toy Test and featured in Argos' top toys for Christmas - but the only thing that might put you off buying this game is the fact it is likely to get a bit a messy.
Use whipped cream or a wet sponge to splat someone in the face.
£19.99. Suitable for ages 5+.
www.argos.co.uk.
Use whipped cream or a wet sponge to splat someone in the face.
£19.99. Suitable for ages 5+.
www.argos.co.uk.
Smencils Scented Pencils(13 of26)
Children with a love of drawing will enjoy these scented pencils.
The latest in the series of Smencils include cola, jelly bean, cupcake, sour apple and sherbet scents, all with a freshness tube and top cap.
£6. Suitable for ages 3+.
www.paperchase.co.uk.
The latest in the series of Smencils include cola, jelly bean, cupcake, sour apple and sherbet scents, all with a freshness tube and top cap.
£6. Suitable for ages 3+.
www.paperchase.co.uk.
Adapt Balance Bike(14 of26)
This balance bike is a bike with a difference. Why? Because your kids can personalise it with sticker sheets of letters and animals.
Balance bikes encourage children’s balance, co-ordination and fitness before they move on to a bigger bike.
£39.99. Suitable for ages 2-4.
www.halfords.com.
Balance bikes encourage children’s balance, co-ordination and fitness before they move on to a bigger bike.
£39.99. Suitable for ages 2-4.
www.halfords.com.
PLAYMOBIL Vet Clinic(15 of26)
This vet clinic includes a reception, waiting area and medical examination room with many, many more attachments.
Comes with three figures and medical accessories.
£39.99. Suitable for children ages 3+.
www.playmobil.co.uk.
Comes with three figures and medical accessories.
£39.99. Suitable for children ages 3+.
www.playmobil.co.uk.
Train Set In A Tin (16 of26)
A train set to build that will barely make any mess - this set can be packed neatly back into the tin after it's been built.
The battery-operated train pulls three carriages round the track.
£9.99. Suitable for children aged 3+
www.borngifted.co.uk.
The battery-operated train pulls three carriages round the track.
£9.99. Suitable for children aged 3+
www.borngifted.co.uk.
K'NEX MIghty Makers Building Set(17 of26)
Get your kids building their very own plane (or butterfly), making character Ava fly up into the sky.
£14.99. Suitable for ages 7+.
www.knexshop.co.uk.
£14.99. Suitable for ages 7+.
www.knexshop.co.uk.
Baby T-Rex(18 of26)
This adorable little dinosaur can actually sing, speak and move in response to a rattle being shaken.
The dinosaur will introduce numbers, words and animal sounds to your toddler as well as singing along to nursery rhymes.
£19.99. Suitable for ages 3+
www.amazon.co.uk.
The dinosaur will introduce numbers, words and animal sounds to your toddler as well as singing along to nursery rhymes.
£19.99. Suitable for ages 3+
www.amazon.co.uk.
Train Station Pop-up Tent(19 of26)
Let your kids' imagination run wild with this pop-up train station tent.
It can be a hiding place, a place for games or somewhere to read - either way it's easy to fold away if they've had enough.
£25. Suitable for ages 3+
www.nationalrailwaymuseumshop.co.uk.
It can be a hiding place, a place for games or somewhere to read - either way it's easy to fold away if they've had enough.
£25. Suitable for ages 3+
www.nationalrailwaymuseumshop.co.uk.
Worry Eaters(20 of26)
Worry Eaters are seriously cute and cuddly companions with a simple premise; to eat your worries.
They’re also brilliant for eating nightmares - but don't forget to supplement their diet with plenty of cuddles.
£20. Suitable for ages 18 months up.
www.amazon.co.uk.
They’re also brilliant for eating nightmares - but don't forget to supplement their diet with plenty of cuddles.
£20. Suitable for ages 18 months up.
www.amazon.co.uk.
Play Doh Crazy Cuts (21 of26)
This set allows kids to make crazy hairstyles for the Play Doh figures with all different colours... and then start over again.
£13.49. Suitable for ages 3+.
www.playdoh.hasbro.com.
£13.49. Suitable for ages 3+.
www.playdoh.hasbro.com.
Friendship Bracelet Kit(22 of26)
Your kids can learn basic knotting principles and make their very own friendship bracelets, with up to 10 designs to make.
Comes with nine different colour threads and safety pins.
£8. Suitable for ages 9+.
www.hobbycraft.co.uk.
Comes with nine different colour threads and safety pins.
£8. Suitable for ages 9+.
www.hobbycraft.co.uk.
Bop It! Beats(23 of26)
There will be endless fun with this Bop It! game on Christmas day. You have to spin the turn table and complete the commands.
£13.20. Suitable for ages 8+.
www.thetoyshop.co.uk.
£13.20. Suitable for ages 8+.
www.thetoyshop.co.uk.
Happy Hopperz(24 of26)
Your kids can sit on these animals and hold on to the antlers for a perfect balanced sitting position. It's designed for toddlers who are just starting to walk and build up leg muscles.
£21.99. Suitable for children 12 months+.
www.happyhopperzc.co.uk.
£21.99. Suitable for children 12 months+.
www.happyhopperzc.co.uk.
IDO3D Deluxe Design Studio(25 of26)
These clever pens allow kids to draw 3D masterpieces by following instructions from the 3D guidebook.
Simply draw and then dry with the UV light provided.
£39.99. Suitable for ages 6-15.
www.toysrus.co.uk.
Simply draw and then dry with the UV light provided.
£39.99. Suitable for ages 6-15.
www.toysrus.co.uk.
Real FX Race Cars (26 of26)
These race cars have "artificial intelligence", fitted with sensors that read the track 200 times per second.
Children can race other opponents and choose from 40 different track layouts.
£99.99. Suitable for ages 8-14.
www.amazon.co.uk.
Children can race other opponents and choose from 40 different track layouts.
£99.99. Suitable for ages 8-14.
www.amazon.co.uk.
Parents have been searching for lists of the top toys to buy kids this Christmas since July, but as the big day draws ever nearer now's the time to really take notice.
Argos and Hamleys have already revealed their top 10 Christmas toy lists, as well as Good Housekeeping who involved 120 kids in their Great Big Christmas Toy Test.
But in case that wasn't enough, here's another jam-packed gift guide featuring some popular favourites, as well as other toys for girls and boys, which were newly released in 2015.
Two Christmas present ideas for kids - 3D maker and Minions card pack
A popular favourite - the game Pie Face! - is high on everyone's agenda, but our other suggestions include everything from new technology that won't break the bank, to classic brands like LEGO and Play Doh.
Fairy doors are also a great original idea - small wooden doors that can be placed anywhere in your house and, once you've registered them, send magical messages and stories to a downloadable app.
We've also included a new affordable balance bike, which children can personalise with stickers.
The guide spans the age range of toddlers right up to tweenagers - so have a look right through to see what would best suit your kids.
Happy shopping!
Great Big Christmas Toy Test: Top 10 Christmas Toys
Pie Face!(01 of10)
An action packed game which includes whipped cream OR a wet sponge on a movable hand that is ready to pounce at any time.
£19.99. Suitable for ages 5+.
Good Housekeeping (GH) Score: 92/100
www.argos.co.uk.
£19.99. Suitable for ages 5+.
Good Housekeeping (GH) Score: 92/100
www.argos.co.uk.
Minions Tumblin’ Stuart(02 of10)
This minion is a soft toy, who happens to always fall over (but always get back on his feet, too).
£49.99. Suitable for 4 to 12 years.
GH Score: 89/100.
www.toysrus.co.uk.
£49.99. Suitable for 4 to 12 years.
GH Score: 89/100.
www.toysrus.co.uk.
Little Live Pets Clever Keet(03 of10)
The Little Live Pet is a singing, talking and interactive pet bird.
Your kids can name him, pet him, talk to him, feed him and even dance with him.
£59.99. Suitable for ages 3+.
GH Score: 77/100.
www.smythstoys.com.
Your kids can name him, pet him, talk to him, feed him and even dance with him.
£59.99. Suitable for ages 3+.
GH Score: 77/100.
www.smythstoys.com.
Lego Star Wars Millenium Falcon(04 of10)
If you have a Star Wars fan in your household, take our advice and buy them number four on Good Housekeeping's list.
As featured in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this latest LEGO® version of the Millennium Falcon has a detachable cockpit with space for two minifigures, rotating top and bottom laser turrets, dual spring-loaded shooters, sensor dish, ramp and an entrance hatch. Wowza.
£129.99. Suitable for ages 9-14.
GH Score: 76/100.
www.thehut.com.
As featured in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this latest LEGO® version of the Millennium Falcon has a detachable cockpit with space for two minifigures, rotating top and bottom laser turrets, dual spring-loaded shooters, sensor dish, ramp and an entrance hatch. Wowza.
£129.99. Suitable for ages 9-14.
GH Score: 76/100.
www.thehut.com.
Thunderbirds Are Go Tracy Island Playset(05 of10)
Thunderbird fans will love this interactive Tracy Island playset, resembling the world famous base.
The island has real-life rescue sounds, palm trees that move and launch pads to make for an interactive experience.
£74.99. Suitable for ages 3+.
GH Score: 74/100.
www.thetoyshop.com.
The island has real-life rescue sounds, palm trees that move and launch pads to make for an interactive experience.
£74.99. Suitable for ages 3+.
GH Score: 74/100.
www.thetoyshop.com.
Nerf N-Strike Modulus ECS-10 Blaster(06 of10)
Kids can build and customise this Nerf blaster with 30 different accessory combinations.
It can be loaded with 10 foam darts at the same time and can launch darts up to 90 feet away.
£59.99. Suitable for ages 8+.
GH Score: 74/100.
www.tesco.com.
It can be loaded with 10 foam darts at the same time and can launch darts up to 90 feet away.
£59.99. Suitable for ages 8+.
GH Score: 74/100.
www.tesco.com.
Lego City Deep Sea Exploration Vessel(07 of10)
Kids can build a LEGO ship together with some high-tech driving equipment.
Featuring a shark cage, submarine and scuba scooter to bring the "under the sea" theme to life. It includes seven figures, two crew members and four scuba divers.
£80. Suitable for ages 8-12.
GH Score: 73/100.
www.very.co.uk.
Featuring a shark cage, submarine and scuba scooter to bring the "under the sea" theme to life. It includes seven figures, two crew members and four scuba divers.
£80. Suitable for ages 8-12.
GH Score: 73/100.
www.very.co.uk.
Shopkins Scoops Ice Cream Truck(08 of10)
It might not be the weather for ice cream in England, but let your kids fantasise about the sun with their very own ice cream truck.
Comes with props, menus and mini figures.
£19.99. Suitable for ages 3+.
GH Score: 63/100.
www.argos.co.uk.
Comes with props, menus and mini figures.
£19.99. Suitable for ages 3+.
GH Score: 63/100.
www.argos.co.uk.
My Friend Freddy(09 of10)
Freddy is a bear with a difference, because he can be programmed to know lots of things about your child without them knowing.
Download the free app that comes with the teddy and enter information about your child.
£40. Suitable from ages 2+.
GH Score: 62/100.
www.littlewoods.com.
Download the free app that comes with the teddy and enter information about your child.
£40. Suitable from ages 2+.
GH Score: 62/100.
www.littlewoods.com.
Frozen Sing Along Elsa(10 of10)
We're guessing you haven't heard Frozen's 'Let It Go' song enough, so here's a toy that will sing it a little bit more.
Your children can duet with Princess Elsa or perform the tune on their own - whichever they prefer.
£39.99. Suitable from ages 3+.
GH Score: 60/100.
www.mothercare.com.
Your children can duet with Princess Elsa or perform the tune on their own - whichever they prefer.
£39.99. Suitable from ages 3+.
GH Score: 60/100.
www.mothercare.com.