Featuring popular brands including Gabby’s Dollshouse, Jurassic World, LEGO, Barbie and Bluey - the toy shop giant has produced a list of 51 toys as part of its ‘Top Toys list’ list.
The extensive list offers something for every age from pre-school and early schoolers, with this year’s highlights including Dreamworks’s How To Train Your Dragon Toothless Puppetronic, the Crayola colour wonder magic light brush eet that lets children paint with mess-free magic and Ouchies Cooper the Retriever - an interactive pup full of personality who needs lots of love and affection to be healed.
For older fans and collectors, the LEGO Icons, Sherlock Holmes Book Nook Set for Adults and Kick-About Interactive Football Training Game bring playtime appeal to big kids too - Gabby's Dollhouse Movie deluxe dollhouse brings the world of Gabby’s Dollhouse to life as the movie hits cinemas this October.
Sinead Byrne, European marketing director at Smyths Toys Superstores, said: “This year’s Top Toys list has been curated to showcase a variety of play experiences with a big focus on imagination and fun.
“From timeless nostalgic favourites to toys from this year’s biggest blockbusters, these toys capture the wonder of role-play and fantasy. The animatronics pet category continues to be hugely popular this year with top selling, innovative toys such as Little Live Pets Ouchies Cooper the Retriever, Little Live Pets Mango the Baby Monkey and How To Train your Dragon Real FX Toothless taking centre stage.”
Here are the 16 highlights from Smyths Toys annual list that are sure to be top of your little one's wish list this Christmas!
5. Dimples Wooden Light-Up Vanity Table and Stool
The Dimples Light Up Wooden Vanity Table is a charming, pastel pink kid's dressing table with a matching stool and storage drawer, to add a touch of magic to playtime. This kid's vanity features light bulbs around the mirror for a classic Hollywood effect, with plenty of space to store dress-up jewellery, makeup, accessories and more. | Smyths Toys
6. Marvel Spider-Man Remote Control Skateboard Figure Set
Dive into Marvel excitement with this dynamic Remote Control Marvel Spider-Man & Skateboard Set, featuring a detailed Spider-Man figure that skates the RC board with 360 spins, stunts and style. | Smyths Toys
7. Crayola Colour Wonder Magic Light Brush Set
Enjoy mess-free colouring with the Crayola Colour Wonder Magic Light Brush, an art kit with a light-up brush that makes painting magical. Use your brush to choose between 6 Colour Wonder Paints in your palette, and the handle lights up to match. Colour only appears on the special Colour Wonder paper, so it won’t stain skin, fabric or furniture. | Smyths Toys
8. Dreamworks How To Train Your Dragon Toothless Puppetronic
Puppetry and cutting edge-electronics combine to bring the Dreamworks How To Train Your Dragon Toothless Puppetronic by RealFX Interactive Toy to life. With over 50 action and sound combinations, hear Toothless snort and growl with real sounds from the movie. Watch as his mouth moves, and head turns, all while responding to your touch. Standing 21cm tall, Toothless is the ideal size for hugs, cuddles, and endless imaginative adventures. | Smyths Toys