The Ultimate Christmas Toy Guide 2023

Hey there, are you ready for the lowdown on the hottest toys for Christmas 2023? From classic favourites like Barbie and LEGO to high-tech games and even an oven that bakes plush scented pets, this year’s DreamToys list has got it all! The list has expanded from a Top 12 to a Top 20, covering all age groups and budgets. Paul Reader, the chair of the Toy Retailers Association’s DreamToys selection committee, emphasized that there are affordable options for parents on a tight budget. He also advised everyone to buy early to avoid missing out on the must-have toys. So, without further ado, here are the top 20 DreamToys for 2023, in no particular order:

1. Pokémon 151 Elite Trainer Box – a new take on the Pokémon trading card game, perfect for kids aged six and over.
2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Pizza Van – a pizza delivery van from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, designed for Ninja Turtle lovers aged four and over.
3. MINTiD Dog-E Interactive Robot Dog – a unique interactive robot dog with colourful lights and sounds, suitable for kids aged six and over.
4. Fingerlings Monkey Assortment – interactive soft baby monkeys with over 70 sounds and reactions, ideal for kids over five years old.
5. Twister Air – a tech version of the classic Twister game, allowing players to strike crazy poses in front of a screen, aimed at kids aged eight and over.
6. Super Mario Movie Fire-Breathing Bowser – a movie spin-off toy that shoots ‘fire’ from Bowser’s mouth, suitable for ages three and up.
7. Squishmallows – cute, colourful, and collectable animal plush toys for children aged three and above.
8. LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle – an impressive castle set with 6,020 LEGO pieces, aimed at ‘kidults’ aged 16-plus.
9. LEGO Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T6 Jedi Shuttle – a Jedi Shuttle starship set with 601 pieces, perfect for kids aged nine and above.
10. Barbie Pop Reveal – a scented and posable Barbie doll with a squishy pet and accessories, designed for children aged three and over.
11. Pictionary vs AI – a game where AI guesses players’ drawings, suitable for ages eight and above.
12. Hot Wheels City Ultimate Hauler – a toy car transporter that transforms into a T-Rex dinosaur race track, ideal for kids aged four and over.
13. MGA’s Miniverse – Make It Mini Kitchen – a mini kitchen set with realistic ingredients and accessories, perfect for kids aged eight and above.
14. L.O.L. Surprise! Magic Flyers – magic dolls that come to life and fly high, not suitable for under-threes.
15. Fluffie Stuffiez Large Plush – plush toys with a surprise character inside, for kids aged four and over.
16. Beast Lab – a shark creator set with electronic figures and fizz powder, suitable for kids aged five and above.
17. Little Live Pets My Puppy’s Home – a flat-pack puppy home building set for animal-lovers aged five and over.
18. Cookeez Makery Oven Playset – an oven playset that bakes scented plush pets, perfect for kids aged five and over.
19. PAW Patrol Skye Mighty Movie Jet – a jet plane with sound effects and music from the Paw Patrol movie, not suitable for under-threes.
20. Bitzee – interactive pets that respond to touch and sounds, aimed at over-fives.

So, there you have it! The top 20 toys that are set to be big for Christmas 2023. Whether you’re a kid or a ‘kidult’, there’s something for everyone. Remember, buy early and avoid the Christmas rush!

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