Christmas may be more than six months away but Argos has already released its predictions for this year’s must-have toys.
A remote control BB8, Snuggles My Dream Puppy and LEGO City Volcano are among the items set to be featured on children’s wish lists this Christmas.
Fisher Price’s upcoming Think and Learn Codeapillar, that aims to teach kids the basics of coding, is also set to be a hit.
The toy comes with eight segments which feature a unique command icon on its surface. Each command instructs the CodeaPillar to move in a certain way.
The segments hook together via a USB port and the kids can select the order Another toy set to be the next big thing is the SelfieMic.
A twist on the selfie stick, the SelfieMic works alongside an app allowing users to create videos and singalong to their favourite songs.
Also featured in the list is VTech’s Toot Toot Drivers Goldmine, Nerf’s Tri-Strike blaster and a voice command robotic monkey that can perform over 100 tricks.
A spokesperson said: "With cross-generation appeal toys from LEGO, NERF and Star Wars, households are expected to be lively and fun across the UK this Christmas."
You can see a full list of the toys and those all important prices below:
1. Zoomer Chimp, Spinmaster, £119.99, ages 5+
A fun robotic pet, boasting a host of life-like movements, voice command recognition and over 100 tricks.
2. Paw Patrol Air Patroller, Spinmaster, £39.99, ages 3+
This Robopup pilot comes with his own jet complete with lights, sounds and cool rotating propellers
3. LEGO City Volcano, LEGO, £79.99, ages 8-12
The must-have LEGO set for scientists big and small. Drive the mobile operations center to the volcano site and get discovering with the drone, excavator, six minifigures and accessories.
4. VTech Toot Toot Drivers Goldmine, VTech, £52.99, ages 1-5
VTech’s latest offering for little ones is a trainset with mine and drop chute, as well as a motorised engine to climb slopes.
5. Nerf Modulus Tri-Strike, Hasbro, £59.99, ages 8+
The first NERF with three ways to blast. An Elite Dart blaster, the MEGA Dart Barrel Extension, and a mighty Missile Launcher Stock
6. Tiny Treasures Baby Doll, Chad Valley, £39.99, ages 3+
The most lifelike 18” baby doll – which is weighted like a real new-born – is exclusive to Argos. Boy or girl, it features sleepy eyes, silky new-born hair, super-soft skin and an authentic scent of baby aroma!
7. SelfieMic, Worlds Apart, £19.99, ages 8+
Wannabe pop stars and lip synch-ers can create their own music videos with this fun-packed selfie stick that features a karaoke microphone, ear piece and music app
8. Design a Friend Tiffany, Chad Valley, £49.99, ages 3+
Exclusive to Argos, this Chad Valley Design a Friend doll is all set for the red carpet in her dazzling evening dress, sparkly glitter sandals and pretty clutch bag. She also has an extra outfit, perfect for strutting her stuff on the carry-case catwalk packaging!
9. Snuggles My Dream Puppy, Character Options, £49.99, ages 4+
With his super-soft fur, nodding head and tummy that moves when he breathes, this cute pooch will brings smiles aplenty this Christmas
10. Fisher Price Codeapillar, Mattel, £49.99, ages 3-6
Set to inspire a new generation of super-coders, this motorised caterpillar can be programmed to move through obstacles, accompanied by colourful lights, music and fun sounds effects
11. BB-8, Hasbro, £59.99, ages 3+
Star Wars remains popular this year, and this remote control BB8 is the perfect gift for any fan of the movie franchise
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