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

Squeakee The Balloon Dog

Squeakee is an interactive balloon dog that does tricks with sounds. You can even 'pop' him and pump him back up with the supplied 'pump'. Great fun for kids of all ages! Available at Argos, The Entertainer, Very

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

EUGY 3D Animal Craft Kits

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

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

Dinosaur Origami Lamps

Try these sites...

notonthehighstreet.com

firebox.com

glow.co.uk

amazon.co.uk

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

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

Top toys for Christmas 2017 announced

The Toy Retailers Association has announced the top toys for Christmas 2017. In addition to the ubiquitous appearance of Nerf and Lego Star Wars, are a couple of newer brands like Fingerlings & PJ Masks. Completely 'out of the blue' are Toilet Trouble, LOL Surprise, and a blast from the past - Stretch Armstrong! The full list is here - https://www.toyretailersassociation.co.uk/dreamtoys/2017/top12 

Jelly Belly Bean Boozled

Bean Boozled is like Russian roulette with jelly beans. 20 lookalike flavours - some nice, some nasty. Is the yellow one Buttered Popcorn or Rotten Eggs? Is the black one Licorice or Skunk Spray? 

• John Lewis
• Hawkins Bazaar
• amazon.co.uk

DIY Pinata

Short on pennies? Got a little bit of time? Make a Pinata!

• instructables.com/pinata
• youtube.com/pinata
• pinterest.com/pinata

Cube Craft Printables

On a ZERO budget, and have a printer with ink in it?
Cube Craft Printables to the rescue! Try these sites -

cubeecraft.com

pinterest.com/minecraft_printables

google.co.uk/superhero_cube_printable

pixelpapercraft.com

Gel A Peel - Deluxe Kit

Girls can create their own unique jewellery with 'gel-a-peel'. The deluxe set is on offer at Smyths Toys (at £19.99). Also available at Amazon & Toys R Us.

BE AWARE: The reviews on Smyths Toys and Amazon are VERY POSITIVE, but Toys R Us has two NEGATIVE ones.

Top toys for Christmas 2016 announced

The Toy Retailers Association has announced the top toys for Christmas 2016. Amongst old stalwarts like Lego, Hot Wheels, Star Wars & Nerf, are a couple of newer brands like Shopkins & Paw Patrol. Completely 'out of the blue' are Hatchimals, and silly sausage (a bop-it' type game). The full list is here - http://www.toyretailersassociation.co.uk/dreamtoys/2016/top12 

It's May the 4th be with you day - NEW - PERSONALISED Star Wars Adventure Book!

As it's May the 4th (may the force), we thought we'd shout about this fantastic new gift idea -


Your child (or brother or dad or mate ;-)) get's to star in the first star wars story along side han solo and luke skywalker. click here for more info

Top Toys for Christmas 2015 Announced

The Toy Retailers Association has announced the top toys for Christmas 2015. As suspected, the new Star Wars film is being predicted to make a big impact, with three of the top 12 being Star Wars related. The IDO3D Deluxe 3D Design Studio looks great - it's like a manual 3d printer, with kids being able to create three dimensional objects with coloured pens. The full list is here - http://www.toyretailersassociation.co.uk/dreamtoys/2015/top12 

Personalised Bobble Tassel Hat

Teenagers can be very tough to buy for (will you accidentally get them something that's just gone out of favour with the younger generation), and so when we came across these Personalised Bobble Tassel Hats from thepresentfinder, we thought we'd immediately add them to our gift database. They currently seem to be exclusive to thepresentfinder.co.uk. The photo here shows them with a name on. But perhaps think outside the box, and maybe request a nickname, a saying they like...