That’s it, guys. The Toy Show has come and gone, and children across Ireland will this weekend be putting pen to paper to let the man in the red suit know what it is they will be hoping to find under the tree Christmas morning.
We can’t vouch for your children’s exact wishes, but according to last night’s show, as well as prediction lists from some of the the biggest toy retailers in the land, here are this year’s top Christmas toys:
1 Barbie Airbrush Designer Doll and Set
For all your budding fashionistas and fashion designers, this Barbie Airbrush Studio will go down a treat. Here, they can let their imagination run wild by getting creative and designing their own super stylish look for Barbie. This interactive airbrush designer comes with a choice of stencils and colours to choose from, and they can just use just one colour to decorate with or go wild and mix and match with all clothes. When they want to start afresh, all clothes are completely washable so they can change the look over again!
Retails for around €45.00
2. Fisher-Price Little People Skyway
Little ones can take racing limits to new heights with the Little People Skyway. Standing over three feet tall, this play set is a tower of thrills your little speedsters will love. With lots of switches to flip to change exits and open and close the gates, little racers are completely in control of the action as pretend play hits high speeds this Christmas.
Retails for around €65.00
3. Hot Wheels Track Builder Volcano Blast
Watch out, this volcano is about to BLOW! As the volcano “heats up,” load up to eight cars at the top. With the push of a button, kids can decide what happens next and control the adventure. Plot the courses, pick the stunts and choose which cars to send racing away. The set connects to other Hot Wheels track sets, so kids can build an entire world of racing thrills. Set includes one car.
Retails for around €55.00
4. i-Que Intelligent Robot
i-Que is an interactive, intelligent robot! He has a wicked sense of humour, with lots of jokes and some cheeky sound effects. Play games, see if you can match his i-Que by doing his quizzes, or ask him questions about pretty much anything.
When i-Que Robot isn’t connected to a smart device he’ll say robot phrases and can be played with like an action figure.
Retails for around €70
5. Minions – Tumblin’ Stuart
Watch as Minion Stuart tumbles and rises again – to much laughter and fun from the kids. Press the button on top of his head to see him do funny actions. Minion Stuart talks and responds to your voice in his original movie voice – you will hear lots of funny Minion phrases and sounds, including some funny fart sounds!
Retails for around €50
6 LEGO City Deep Sea Exploration Vehicle
It’s no surprise that Lego would be on the list, as it’s always a hit with kids. This LEGO City Deep Sea Exploration Vehicle is suitable for ages from eight and up, and includes an exploration vessel, a submarine and remote sub, a scuba scooter, shipwreck, shark cage, and lots more.
Retails for around €65
7. Pie Face
Christmas needs a fun new family game, and Pie Face delivers just that (did you see Tubs playing it last night, by the way?) The game is filled with fun and suspense, and somebody’s bound to get splatted! Just put some delicious whipped cream from home or the wet sponge on the “hand” of this hilarious game unit and start turning the handles. It could go off at any time, so keep your fingers crossed and hope you’re not the one who gets a splat in the face!
Retails for around €30
8. Shopkins Scoops Ice Cream Truck Plays
There are lots of ways to play and have fun with the Shopkins Scoops Ice Cream Treat Truck Play Set.There is a treat board inside the display with an umbrella so that your Shopkins can sit and enjoy their tasty treat.
Store your Shopkins in the freezer or sit them in the front of the Scoops Truck and take them for a ride as this playset has real moving wheels.
Retails for around €28
9. Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
There seems to be no letting it go when it comes to Disney’s Frozen, and so we are willing to bet that there will be hundreds of singing Elsa’s opened on Christmas morning. And sure we secretly all LOVE singing along too! (Well, we do. Don’t judge us!)
Retails for around €50
10. Little Live Pets Birds Clever Keet
Little Live Pet Cleverkeet is an interactive, singing, talking pet bird. Give him a name, pet him and watch him come to life.
He talks, sings, dances and swings, and will respond to your voice and you can teach him to speak. You can even ask him questions and he will respond. Feed him when he’s hungry. Play music and watch him dance to the beat! Sit him and swing him on the perch. You can even detach the perch and carry him around.
Retails for around €50
11. My Friend Freddy
My Friend Freddy Bear is the bear who really knows you. Download the free app to an iOS or Android smart device (not included) and type in all sorts of information about your child and their family to bring him to life. The app includes three games which can be made more difficult as the child develops.
Retails for around €35
12. Lego Star Wars T-16 Skyhopper
This is perfect for your little Star Wars fan. With its pilot cabin, adjustable wings, detachable storage box and dual spring-loaded shooters, the Lego Star Wars T-16 Skyhopper is perfect for chasing down womp rats for target practice. But watch out for the bad-tempered Tusken Raider who loves to attack with its gaffi stick!
Retails for around €30
13. Zoomer Kitty
Zoomer Kitty is the purrfect pet. She’s the sweetest interactive pet (and no cleaning up required!) who loves to play, pounce and purr. Using her inbuilt technology, she follows and responds to your movements.
Zoomer Kitty has touch sensors in her head, ears, and cheeks, and she loves it when you stroke her she’ll even respond with affectionate purrs that you can actually feel. Don’t forget to give her attention or she will wander off and go on her own adventures, though!
Retails for around €120
14. Thunderbirds Interavtive Tracy Island
We bet kids of all ages will love to recreate their own rescue adventures playset. Based on the top secret headquarters’ Tracy Island uses the latest in smart technology allowing the island to interact with the vehicles.
Put on the International Rescue communicator and take command of your Thunderbird craft. Tracy Island is packed with over 50 actions, lights and sounds.
Retails for around €95
15. Kiddie Zoom Action Cam
No more stealing your iPhone to get snaps. This action camera for kids can take photos and movies, as well as play games. It also comes with a waterproof case for underwater photos and videos, and can attach to a bike and to a helmet for great action shots.
Add photo effects and create stop motion video, and do a time-lapse recording to capture selfie action shots. Wow. Can we get one too?
Retails for around €50
What are YOUR children looking for from Santa this year? Join in the conversation with us on Twitter at @Herfamilydotie
