Top Toy Predictions For Christmas

The new Yoto Player 4th Gen brings a host of exciting updates to Yoto’s award-winning audio player, designed to make listening easier, faster and more independent for children. Its standout new feature is the Green Button, which gives kids instant access to up to 20 favourite audio titles and personalised playlists without needing a physical Yoto Card. Parents can create bespoke playlists through the free Yoto App, including digital-only content, stories, soundscapes and useful extras such as toothbrush timers.

The Yoto Player 4th Gen also features a fresh new design, faster processor, increased memory, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 6.1 for a smoother experience. Storage has been boosted to 64GB, offering space for up to 1,000 hours of audio. A redesigned night light panel provides seven colour options, with future updates set to introduce dynamic lighting effects. A free digital audio card, Make Your Own Card and stickers are also included.

Meet the Pokémon Pikachu Puppetronic by RealFX – an extraordinary interactive collectable designed for fans, families and serious collectors alike. Combining the art of puppetry with cutting-edge technology, this 40cm-tall Pikachu looks, feels and sounds incredibly real.

Every movement of your hand brings Pikachu to life, with blinking eyes, a realistic moving mouth, dual-motion ears and glowing electric cheeks. With over 120 sounds and actions, including the iconic “Pika Pika,” fans can unlock expressive reactions via touch sensors on the head, nose and tummy, plus secret electric attack features.

Patented moving mouth technology synchronises perfectly with authentic sound effects, creating lifelike expressions that make Pikachu feel like a true companion rather than a toy.

Beautifully presented in a premium display case with gold foil detailing and a base that doubles as a stand, this officially licensed Pokémon collectable from WOW! Stuff is as impressive on display as it is in action – a standout centrepiece for any collection.

Bring the magic of K-Pop Demon Hunters to life with the singing Rumi doll from HUNTR/X. Inspired by her iconic performance look, Rumi wears a shimmering outfit complete with sculpted belt and shoulder pad details, braided purple hair and knee-high boots. With five posable joints, kids can recreate their favourite moments from the film. The doll also sings ‘Golden’ alongside Mira and Zoey, making it a fun choice for fans ready to take the stage and help seal the Honmoon!

Get ready for big adventures in this Bluey Playset Bluey’s Light and Surprise Heeler House! This huge 5-story playset stands over 70cm tall and is packed with more than 10 fun play areas, including brand-new rooms like Bandit’s office, the laundry room, the TV room and verandah.

Press the buttons to hear 50+ sounds, phrases and songs, and watch the chimney light up and project stars, just like the ones you see in Bluey and Bingo’s room! With 30+ play pieces and surprise accessories like a Duck Cake in the oven, there’s always something to discover. Includes the whole Heeler family for endless imaginative fun.

Get ready for roaring action with the Hot Wheels City Ultimate T-Rex Garage Playset, where a car-hungry dinosaur has taken over the garage! Kids can drive up to four Hot Wheels cars into the entrance, only to have the sneaky T-Rex gobble them up. Pull down the dinosaur’s tail to lift the cars through the garage and release them from the top, sending them racing along different tracks and pathways.

With four levels to explore, the playset is packed with exciting features including a car wash, gas pumps, movable hoses, gates and diverters. The ultimate challenge sees cars race down the T-Rex’s tail and into a loop, where a kicker propels them through to knock out the dinosaur and save the day!

The garage can store more than 50 1:64 scale Hot Wheels cars and includes two vehicles, making it perfect for imaginative, action-packed play. Suitable for ages four and over.

Supercharge the Pokémon Trainer in your life with the SMART Play™: Training House with Pikachu (72164) toy, an interactive LEGO® Pokémon™ building set that reacts to how kids move and play. Part of a range powered by the LEGO SMART Play system, this All-In-One Set includes a SMART Brick, SMART Charger and 4 SMART Tags – everything you need for responsive play with dynamic lights and sounds.

Add the SMART Brick to unlock interactions with SMART Tags as Pokémon eat, hide and more. Train Pikachu with a training dummy to make the Pokémon become stronger; hit the target with the Poké Ball to reveal the Pokémon in the tall grass; and feed the Pokémon the sandwich to activate the SMART Brick’s responsive sounds and lights. Add SMART Play Compatible Sets (sold separately) to expand the interactive play possibilities. Help children get started, troubleshoot, control sound levels and download updates for enhanced action with the LEGO SMART Assist App.

“It’s nice having a bear about the house.” Inspired by the iconic home from the Paddington films, this beautifully detailed four-storey doll’s house is made for imaginative play. Featuring illustrated stonework, a cast-iron fence and decorated interiors, it includes opening doors and windows, plus removable roof panels and chimney stacks for easy access to every room. Complete with a Paddington figure, all that’s needed now is some furniture and the Brown family to make this house a home.

The QUICKPLAY RXTR Pro Coach is a smart football training system designed to help young players develop their skills, reactions and confidence, whether they’re practising at home, in the garden or on the pitch. Combining a high-performance rebounder with an interactive reaction light and four cognitive markers, it turns solo practice into a more engaging and competitive training session.

The built-in sensors and LED display provide real-time feedback and scoring, while pre-programmed drills work on passing, first touch, ball control, agility, scanning and reaction speed. There’s no need for a phone or subscription, making it simple to get started. The system can also be used in spaces as small as 10 x 10ft and up to six RXTR lights can be paired for more challenging drills. With a durable construction and rechargeable battery offering up to four hours of use, it’s a versatile training tool for footballers of all abilities.

One of our top Christmas gift predictions for 2026, Nex Playground cleverly tackles the screen-time conundrum by getting kids off the sofa and moving. This compact console connects to your TV and uses a built-in camera and AI-powered motion tracking to turn your body into the controller, so there are no controllers or wearables to contend with. Kids can jump, dance, duck and swipe their way through games, with up to four players joining the fun.

Five games come included, while the optional Play Pass unlocks a growing library of 50+ family-friendly games, including familiar names such as Bluey, Barbie, Sesame Street and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Fun, active and brilliantly easy to pick up, this is screen time parents can feel considerably less guilty about, and we predict it’ll be topping plenty of Christmas lists this year.

Dive into prehistoric adventure with the Primal Hatch Megalodon, a unique surprise toy that combines hands-on science with thrilling play. Kids can place the giant Megalodon egg into the reusable tank, add water and watch as it begins to fizz and turn red, signalling that the fearsome predator is about to hatch. As the Megalodon awakens, children can hear it roar and see its eyes glow red from inside the shell.

The excitement reaches its peak as the 40.6cm-long shark bursts from the egg, revealing glowing eyes and powerful chomping jaws. Designed for repeat play, the tank and hatching process can be rinsed, dried and reset, allowing children to experience the surprise again and again. With its dramatic effects and interactive hatching sequence, the set offers a fun introduction to cause and effect while encouraging curiosity about marine life. The set includes a reusable tank and Megalodon egg, making it ready for prehistoric adventures straight out of the box.