This morning Kipper and I travelled to London for the launch of DreamToys Top 12 Toys of Christmas. All around the room there were TV screens up with counting down to the big day, kiddies running around playing with all the toys on offer specifically for journalist photos, a Santa, the Tele Tubbies and of course toys, toys and more toys.
The event which predicts the biggest selling toys this Christmas, starts with a list of of 68 which is then whittled down to the top 12 by a panel of leading toy retailers in the UK. If you want to see the full list its now available as an app – just search DreamToys 2016 in your relevant app store . The list has been split down into different categories to make navigation easier.
So… onto the top 12, you will be pleased to know that price wise its not just the expensive things which have made the cut. RRPs vary from £19.99 to £99.99, which means there should be something for everyones pocket:
- Shopkins Chef Club Hot Spot Kitchen – Flair Leisure Products £24.99
- Snuggle My Dream Puppy – Character Options – £49.99
- Nerf- N-Strike Elite Hyperfire – Hasbro – £49.99
- Speak Out – Hasbro – £19.99
- Silly Sausage – John Adams – £19.99
- Friends Amusement Park Roller Coaster – Lego – £89.99
- Star Wars Rebel U-Wing Fighter – Lego – £69.99
- Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage – Mattel – £89.99
- Thomas & Friends Trackmaster Sky-High Bridge Jump – Mattel £99.99
- Hatchimals – Spin Master Toys – £39.99
- Paw Patrol Air Patroller – Spin Master Toys – £39.99
- SelfieMic – Worlds Apart – £19.99
Its great to see the huge variety that this list represents, some brands which are well known to us such as Lego and Hasbro and some which are not. I know for a fact that Monkey has his eye on the Paw Patrol Air Patroller since he is such a big fan and had a Paw Patrol themed party this year. Saying that the only thing on his Christmas list is a Hatchimal! If your little ones are the same then you will know like I do that currently it is an impossibility to get your hands on one. So I used the event as an excuse to ask the question and you will be relieved to hear like me that more stock is planned and will be winging its way to the high street retailers by the big day. Saying that if I see one I’m buying it … although it has to be a green one apparently!
Many of the press releases today made specific reference to the fact that there is a large number of collectable toys featured in both the top 12 but also the full list of 68. The good news with this is some of the blind bags make excellent stocking fillers and so a present can be found for every budget. For me its interesting to see collectables driving demand as Monkey is yet to hit that phase, although I am sure he will at some point.
To celebrate the launch of this list and because I am feeling festive myself I have decided to run a giveaway to win one of these Top 12 toys – Worlds Apart SelfMic, which would make the perfect Christmas present for a phone obsessed tween!!
Sing like a star and create your own music videos with SelfieMic. Featuring as adjustable selfie stick with working microphone, earpiece snd free StarMaker app, you can sing, lip sync and perform to thousands of your favourite songs…. Once you have recorded your performances ti can share with friends. Batteries not required. Phone not included. Suitable for ages 8+
Terms & Conditions :
- Please enter using the link above which will take you to the Gleam application
- Competition is open to residents of UK aged 18 or over
- There is no cash alternative offered
- The winner will be drawn at random from all qualifying entries, they will receive a SelfieMic
- The competition will close on 10th December 2016 at 11.59pm, winners will be notified through Twitter
- Winners will be asked to provide a full postal address with postcode for delivery purposes
- Good Luck, I have other giveaways running this Christmas season please search giveaway to find them
If you are still stuck for ideas here is a list of some of the toys we have reviewed this year – there really are some crackers!! (excuse the pun!).
- Furby Connect – Hasbro £99.99
- Magformers Wow Set – £29.99
- Lion Guard Defend the Lands Play Set – Character – £39.99
- Aquabeads Beginner Set – £13.99
- Paw Patrol Weebles and Island Playset – Character – £29.99
- Play-Doh Town – Hasbro – £39.99
- Code & Go Robot Mouse Activity – Learning Resources – £50
- Giant Road System – Orchard Toys – £13.95
- Light ‘n Go – Movin’ Lights Monkey – Little Tikes – £29.99 (review coming soon)
Whats on your Christmas List?
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190 Comments
I want lots of Lush bath bombs! 😀
New slippers and a dressing gown!
I would love a new coat and some candles 🙂
I’m hoping for alot of new books and maybe some nice warm socks 🙂 x
new clothes is on my christmas list!
I would love a new mobile phone
A new watch!
a new bike
some dvd boxsets
A food processor is on my list this year
Some new boots !
a brush straightener x
I dishwasher – I like practical gifts 😉 .
A hatchimal for sure
i would love a pandora bracelet
Nerf gun
A new phone, thanks.x
A new coat please Santa! x
I would love a new hairdryer
For me a yankee candle
for my daughter a Hatchling!
a new e reader
A new handbag 😉
I am due to have major surgery in December, so I hope to be home for Christmas! 🙂
some new slippers x
Lush Bath Bombs, Suede Boots and lots of books!
Top of my list is an expensive stand mixer for my baking obsession 😀
A Star Wars Rebel U-Wing Fighter from Lego its not for me to play with – well maybe just a little.
I am hoping for a sparkly dress 🙂
a windows pro surface 4, but my other half made it clear that there’s no chance, were saving for our wedding next year.
A Drone 🙂
a pair of skechers trainers
i would love an Amazon Fire tablet
nothing on my list, but my twins want a hatchimal each and i carnt get any 🙁
Champagne for a special celebration
i would love an air fryer
Nothing rally, but I wouldn’t mind an ipod x
I want a fingerprint charm from my 7 month old son, I have everything else I could possibly want <3
I would love a soup maker 🙂 kids want lego, dolls, hatchimals and the list goes on
I really like the idea of the Snuggles dog – but cannot warrant £50 lol
Facial cleanser
I book vouchers for my e-reader
Chocolate 🙂
I would some new slippers
A nice new camera 🙂
i dont have much of a list this year, however my daughters have asked for hatchimals x
A fitbit is on my list!
A light in my craft room, now that the winter is closing in on us it gets dark very early which means I can’t craft much after 3pm
a 3ds please santa x
Bath bombs and new pj always get loads
A rock salt lamp.
New Adidas trainers would make me happy
A beautiful rose gold triple ring
My kids only watch CBeebies at the moment (no adverts) so we never know what the “on trend” toys are. I’d love to know how accurate the predictions are! I bet they’ve got it down to a fine art now #TheListLinky
I desperately need a new hair dryer!!
New Ugg boots
I really want some more Pandora Charms.
On my Christmas list, as every year, are tickets to the Cheltenham Festival.
I’m expecting my 3rd baby at beginning of December so that will be my Christmas present this year 🙂
A WINNING TICKET ON THE LOTTERY
Lol, I think I’d quite like the self mic myself. #thelistlinky
I would like a new charm for my bracelet
The Lego Disney Castle 🙂
My little boy has just caught the building bug so I think lots of Lego is the order of the day 😉
Perfume 😀
Thanks for the chance
<3 <3 <3 <3
winter boots
toys for my son
Toys for the children…..saving money is always good! Every little helps!
An engagement ring hoping
on my wishlist is a big smile and a hug from my grandchildren
I would love a guitar as I really want to learn how to play x
A birthday cake as its my big 4 o on xmas day
I would love a new microwave, failing that, chocolates would be nice x
Some new Pyjamas & some bath bombs!
I would love some new clothes for Christmas this year.
same thing i ask for every year, new pjs and bath bombs 🙂
A new bottle of perfume, preferably one I’ve decided on lol!!
ipad Pro
My daughter would love a baby born doll
I’d like one of those straightening hair brushes, but I’m a bit sceptical about whether they really work!
A new car is on mine (but I doubt I’ll get it). My daughter’s consists mainly of LPS and a dalmatian bunny?
Hatchimals
Take That 2017 calendar
LEGO Star Wars Rebel U-Wing Fighter
I desperately need a new phone!
An eternity ring from my hubby
I haven’t even thought about a Christmas list yet. Maybe some new shoes.
id be happy with a slow cooker cook book lol and a photo album so i can look at the photos more often.
A new phone
A lovely pandora ring
A Kate Spade bag
Some new perfume as mine is running out. 🙂
A hatchimal so my wee boy isn’t devastated.
My normal favourite of books! I would love for my hubby to ask me to renew our wedding vows.
A shower radio as it would be safer than running an extension lead under the bathroom door so I can listen to the radio in the bath
I would love a nice chain from my sons
I’ve heard so much about hatchamals! I would personally like a new charm for my pandora! Thank you for linking up to #TheList
I would love a nice pair of cosy slippers 🙂
I’d love some UGGS
Some pyjamas and a blanket
I would love some new Ugg boots
A new handbag and purse
a bottle of champagne for me to enjoy bring in the new year
Something which sparkles, but will settle for a camera
I would love a cashmere hot water bottle so I can be nice & snug in luxury
I’ve asked my brother for one of those mechanical propelling pencils.
A Lumie alarm clock
Underwear, socks and smellies!
Some slippers …. lovely !!
A new kitchen, but santa must not get my letters because I’ve asked for one for the past couple of years
I’ve asked for a Kindle
Pj’s
An Amazon TV Stick
I want a new computer, mine sounds like a helicopter taking off
I’d like some new clothes for xmas
An Amazon fire stick 🙂
Speak out game if I can ever find one
Grossery Gang Mushy Slushy Playset.
A new laptop – or a hammer to ‘fix’ this annoyingly slow one 😉
I would love a new onesie! I’m tall so find it hard to find ones long enough haha x
On my christmas list is a new pair of ugg boots
theatre tickets x
a decent Iron will do me lol
A dab radio
Books , wine and chocolate
Some perfume and a new hair dryer
Any thing would be nice.X
I’m hoping for a Tassimo coffee machine!
some winter boots are at the top of my list this year
I would love a new soft and fluffy dressing gown
I really want the new Ripleys Believe it or Not annual! Just strange I guess!
A Fitbit Charge 2. My fitbit is old and slow now!
tickets to see Bruno Mars
Mummy would like some new boots but my little girl would love this singing selfie mic she’s such a diva!
im really wishing for ghd’s/ ive been so good this year lol
I would love pj’s and slippers for Xmas it’s not xmas without them xx
An overlocker and a nice peaceful day!
A new watch 🙂
Realistically – some posh nuts and chocolate! In an ideal world a new phone 🙂
Some really good snow boots for me and furby connect.
Ann address book
Books. I love a good read.
Earrings
A bracelet charm
I am hoping I get a nice blogging planner, I’ve dropped enough hints to the hubby lol.
Cash!
I’d love a Nutribullet for Christmas
Beer!
I would love some Liz Earle goodies
A couple of hours peace & quiet, preferably with a G & T!
Pj’s and new slippers 🙂
I want some candles and wax melts and maybe some books too
earrings, purse and perfume
Pretty notebooks or planners are on my list.
a kindle is on my list
kindle
Brilliant prize, good luck to everyone
Some new winter boots
I would like a new jacket
I would really love a radio.
I would love a Pandora charm and a bottle of perfume for Christmas this year.
I don’t have a christmas list. Out of my three girls two of them have birthdays in December which leaves us pretty much broke come Christmas so I always request that people concentrate on them rather than me.
Dior Pure Poison
A new husband as this one is driving me crazy today with putting up the tree,other than that Smellies and choccie love them both as I do the husband really
money to buy presents is on my list! x
Just for my 2 kids to be happy and the rest of my pregnancy to go without a hitch!!
I would love a steam cleaner so that I could get the kitchen sparkling clean!
A new face (mine’s worn out) a townhouse in France and a round-the-world cruise. But if Santa can’t manage that, I love coffee and bath gifts.
A fitness watch would be nice!
books
A pandora bracelet would be amazing
A photo mug with my Daughters pictures on and a new rug x
Lots and lots of books.
Coat for myself
A snuggly hoodie 🙂
Nothing on mine!!! Just focusing on the kids! <3
Portable hard drive 🙂
a nice watch
I’d like a dog ha odd I no x
Some fluffy warm slippers!
I would love a new pair of slippers for Christmas, that’ll do just fine for me 🙂
Massage aromatherapy oils for my bad muscles.
New pair of Uggs 🙂
I really need a new pair of slippers and some more trousers
My son really wants the Hot Wheels ultimate garage set and i would love some perfume x
a new laptop ,washer /dryer or shopping vouchers would be lovely fabulous giveaway
ive asked for some books
A new handbag, the one I have now is giving up!
hatchimal xx
A heated hairbrush
I don’t really ask for much, at the moment I really need to some kitchen supplies for my first flat. Anything else is just a bonus.