From Stitch, Moana and Hulk to Bumblebee, Paw Patrol and Numberblocks, an A-list cast of much-loved screen characters will feature in this year’s Christmas best sellers list, according to Hamleys expert buyers.
With a giggling, wiggling, wobbling Stitch and a collectible Lego set for adult sci-fi fans, this year’s hot list spans newborns, teens and adults with everything from cuddles to collectibles.
From dynamic vehicles to mermaids and musical maths, children are encouraged to dive into worlds of wonder, problem-solving and hands-on engagement – not only entertaining, but supporting storytelling and motor skills.
Victoria Kay, head buyer at Hamleys, said: “Some of the toys on this year’s list foster a sense of connection, comfort and familiarity, whether they are transforming Bumblebee, sending Chase on an epic Paw Patrol rescue mission or enjoying Stitch giggle his way around the home. There’s also toys that simply endure year-on-year like Play Doh, fun cars and the latest dart blaster”
The Moana Singing Doll recreates the feel of the family favourite movie. Press her flashing necklace and singalong with Moana’s Disney classic “How Far I’ll Go”. Moana comes with her signature lustrous wavy hair for styling and her iconic adventure outfit. Over to the children to create the ultimate adventures.
The LEGO Transformer Bumblebee is a true icon collectible for 80s retro Transformer fans and adult sci-fi lovers. With 950 pieces, articulated joints, ion blaster and jetpack, this imposing Optimus Prime lieutenant converts from Autobot to VW Beetle and comes with a display panel and digital building instructions. It would stand proud on any display shelf.
Children can fill the room with the sights and sounds of madcap happiness this Christmas with the Stitch Crack Me Up Plush. The 11-inch-high interactive blue alien is activated by a simple shake which delivers the forever lovable giggles, wiggles, wobbles – and not forgetting the best of cuddles.
The Hamleys Arias Allessandra Fur White Bonnet Baby Doll has a soft touch body and limbs and a lifelike weight it feels like you are holding a real baby. She comes with a cute romper and cozy fleece, a dummy on a wooden chain, a family book and Certificate of Authenticity.
The L.O.L Surprise Mermaids Tots come full of surprises with eight different mermaids. Children can make each of them a tail which changes colour when it is dipped in water. The bowls they come in double as a fishbowl or cool display to show off the tots.
Similarly, The Terror Fried Gross Bucket s full of surprises, but these are distinctly foul and “Terror-frying.” There are 9 freaky figures to find in the foul fast-food fryer from Mouldy Milkshake to Fizz Bomb Burger. They also come with creepy compounds to help you fizz, squelch and crack your way through endless foul fun. There’s 30 terror-fried figures to collect in total.
In the pre-school category, the Numberblocks Five Musical Superstar Stage, a clever interactive musical playsetallows children to join FIVE, the lead singer in the band to singalong to fun songs and sound effects for a blend of imaginative play with gentle maths skills practice.
The Bulldozer Stunt Bounce Car is the latest in a line of remote-control vehicles Hamleys is famed for. With a special robust body, dynamic suspension and shockproof function, the crash-bang-wallop Bounce vehicle has easy operation controlling the lights, three-gear acceleration and the dynamic 360 degree rotation and 180 degree flip modes. Stand back and let it rip!
Another fun drive to feature on the list this year comes with the Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels Deluxe Vehicle featuring one of the Show’s dependable heroes, Chase. With outsized tyres, motorized winch, grappling hook, projectile launcher, flashing lights and sounds, children can play out daring rescue missions and save the day.
Action packed Play-Doh Marvel Hulk Smash & Squish comes with the heroic green bendy action figure, 360 degree pressing tool and three moulds to create tanks, trucks and a wide variety of shapes to add to the smashing stories and super scenes children will create.
Sure to bring family and friends together in unlimited numbers, the Drop Trivia Grame comes with an answers tower for you to order one of six options on every question. Adding to the fast action and the fun and taxing challenges, there are special voice commands and sound effects to keep proceedings moving.Play fast and be nice!
The Hamleys Huggables plush toy selection offers cuddly friends and the cutest of characters to collect from everyday life – from an adorable avocado to a winsome watermelon.
And what Christmas wish list would be complete without a dart blaster? This year we are excited by The Monster Rotary Excel Electric Blaster with its super-fast power and 32 dart rotary cartridge, sharp shooters get distance, speed and accuracy to handle the toughest of friendly battles!
