Top toys for Christmas 2021 announced

The Toy Retailers Association has announced the top toys for Christmas 2021.

The list features Gassy Gus, L.O.L. Surprise, Jurassic World Slash 'n Battle Scorpios Rex, Magic Mixies , Star Wars Lego, Bluey Family Home Playset, Barbie Dreamtopia Rainbow Magic Mermaid, Paw Patrol Transforming Vehicle and more. The official list is here - toyretailersassociation.co.uk/dreamtoys/2021/top12

 

Gourmet Marshmallows Toasting Kits. Yum yum! Try prezzybox.com and notonthehighstreet.com

Make a Christmas Tea Tree

This super cheap Christmas present idea looks very effective, and with 20 individually wrapped teabags costing as little as 75p at Tesco, won't hit your pocket. There are instructions here - Make a Christmas Tea Tree (thirstyfortea.com)  You can make the cone out of cardboard (e.g. cereal box). There are also various videos of how to make them on youtube here - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Make+a+Christmas+Tea+Tree

Top toys for Christmas 2020 announced

The Toy Retailers Association has announced the top toys for Christmas 2020.

The list features L.O.L. Surprise Fashion Dolls, Laser Battle Hunters, LEGO® Super Mario, Star Wars The Mandalorian The Child, Peppa Pig Shopping Centre, Barbie 3-in-1 DreamCamper, Paw Patrol Dino Rescue Dino Patroller and more. The official list is here - toyretailersassociation.co.uk/dreamtoys/2020/top12

Zoom with an Owl!

During these strange "stay at home" times, here's a great gift idea for an animal lover - An Online Meet and Greet with Birds of Prey! Available at buyagift.co.uk and redletterdays.co.uk

Handpan Steel Drums

Interesting idea for a talented person with rhythm. Prices range from £30 all the way up to £1,600! Try Etsy , Amazon or Ebay

EUGY 3D Animal Craft Kits

Cute 3D card craft kits - recommended for 6+ Years.

The classic mystic 8 ball is back!

This spherical wonder has answers to all your life's questions, and tricky decisions. We're pretty sure it also doubles up as a novel paper weight.

White Noise Sound Pebble

Unwind and let your worries drift away. Six different sounds to relax to - including falling rain and gently crackling campfire.

Available from firebox.com

Personalised Toblerone

Personalised Toblerone - Available at:

menkind.co.uk

gettingpersonal.co.uk

prezzybox.com

Fire Breathing Dragon Toys

Fire (Vapour) Breathing Dragon Toys by Robo Alive. Available from Argos, The Entertainer, and Smyths Toys.

Top toys for Christmas 2019 announced

The Toy Retailers Association has announced the top toys for Christmas 2019. Disney's Frozen 2 Elsa doll features, then there's TOMY's Rizmo, NERF Elite Fornite gun, Ryan’s World Super Surprise Safe, OWLEEZ, Peppa Pig's Stage Set, Barbies dream plane, PAW Patrol - Mighty Jet Command Centre, L.O.L's Surprise Glamper. Toy Story and Harry Potter also appear.
The official list is here - toyretailersassociation.co.uk/dreamtoys/2019/top12

Unicorn-tastic

It's all gone a bit unicorn...

Try very.co.uk, Argos, firebox.com, Hobbycraft, The Entertainer, Hawkins Bazaar, amazon.co.uk

Dinosaur Origami Lamps

Try these sites...

notonthehighstreet.com

firebox.com

glow.co.uk

amazon.co.uk

Mocktails - Alchohol Free Cocktails Book

Alcohol Free Cocktails Books (Mocktails) seem to be all the rage at the moment, with Millennial's drinking far less alcohol than the older generations. Try Waterstones, Wordery, W.H.Smith, and of course, Amazon.

Top toys for Christmas 2018 announced

The Toy Retailers Association has announced the top toys for Christmas 2018. Harry potter features a couple of times (lego and wand), then there's Barbies ultimate kitchen, LOL surprise, Cra-z slimy super slime studio, Boxer - Interactive AI Robot Toy,  Paw Patrol Ultimate Rescue Fire Truck, Laser X Twin Pack, Untamed Jailbreak T-Rex Playset and Monopoly Fortnite. 
The official list is here - toyretailersassociation.co.uk/dreamtoys/2018/top12

Personalised Pet Dinosaur Book

Try very.co.uk, etsy.com or gettingpersonal.co.uk

Pottery Experience

Pottery experiences range from a 'make your own piece' taster (approx. £40), up to a full day course (approx £130). Also available to two (from £50). Try virginexperiencedays.co.uk, redletterdays.co.uk and experiencedays.co.uk

Meet the Enchantimals

Tipped as one of the top toys for Christmas 2017, here are the Enchantimals.

Available from Smyths Toys, Argos, Very, and Toys R Us
(amongst others)

Personalised My Encyclopedia

Three to Seven year old?
How about this Child's Personalised Encyclopedia

Try these sites...

• gettingpersonal.co.uk
• thepersonalisedgiftshop.co.uk
• thegiftexperience.co.uk