This year it’s heartening to see so many toys that will encourage families to spend time together, whether that’s putting together a LEGO Lamborghini or reminiscing over the Mario games of the 80s and 90s.” ‘Getting back to being a kid’ “When we craft the list of our top toy predictions for the year, we always try to accurately gauge the ‘toy crazes’ that are set to make thousands of wish lists. This year’s top toys list offers a huge variety of new products, ranging from toys inspired by the biggest TV and gaming franchises to bizarre – but crucially, fun – pooping animals. Juliet Ward, Head of Toy Buying at Argos, said: “With so much time spent inside during lockdown, the nation has rekindled its love for toys, turning to them now more than ever to keep themselves entertained during what has been a difficult time for many. Last year, 47 per cent of Britons purchased most of their Christmas toys online or via a click-and-collect service but this year, 63 per cent plan to shop this way.Īnd those mourning the recent demise of the bi-annual Argos catalogue, will be pleased to know the retailer will still be producing its printed Christmas Gift Guide. Yet the way they’re being sourced is changing. Surprise! and Paw Patrol making the list for a third and fourth year in a row respectively. Old favourites are also still much in-demand with toys from L.O.L. Inspired by TikTok and YouTube vloggers, it allows kids to make and star in their own ”influencer” videos. Staying away from screens has also become a priority for parents – 40 per cent of those surveyed said they were keen to purchase more toys that encourage active and imaginative play than they did last year.īut that doesn’t mean hi-tech gifts are off the list altogether – the KidiZoom Studio (£60) also makes the top 12. Veteran brands Nintendo and LEGO have collaborated to release the LEGO Adventures with Mario Starter Course (£50), offering children the chance to recreate the iconic computer games in physical form, collecting coins and squashing enemies. The doll (£45) moves, gurgles and “summons the Force”. An animatronic doll of The Child from The Mandalorian – known as Baby Yoda, star of the popular Star Wars spinoff that came to the Disney+ streaming service during lockdown – is expected to be one of this Christmas’s biggest hits. Half (50 per cent) of parents reminisced about their old toys at some point during the nationwide lockdown, and as a result, more than one fifth (22 per cent) plan to gift their child something that conjures memories of their own childhood this Christmas.Īs a result, franchises that have stood the test of time make several appearances in the Argos list. Coronavirus shopping trends: From trampolines to Lego, parents seek to entertain kids with these toys during lockdownĪccording to Argos’s research, conducted by Censuswide, who surveyed 2,000 UK adults, the time we’ve been spending at home during lockdown has generated a strong sense of nostalgia.
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