The Toy Retailers Association reveals what it predicts will be the bestselling toys this Christmas at the Dream Toys 2008 media event in Marylebone London.
Gary Grant, Chairman of the TRA, stated: “This year, the top 72 really reflects the innovation and expertise at work in the UK toy industry. From clever new twists on old favourites to ingenious use of new technologies, this selection strikes the balance between familiar brands and the new kids on the block. It has been a challenging year for all businesses, but as a retailer I am delighted to see innovation continuing to come through. Even in an economic downturn, children still need exciting, good value toys to entertain and inspire their creativity.”
The Dream Dozen:
Baby Born® with Magic Potty, Zapf Creation®
Bakugan™ Starter Pack, Spinmaster
Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix, Bandai
Catcha’ Beast, Bandai
Cupcake Maker, Character Options
Elmo Live, Mattel
Fur Real Biscuit My Lovin’ Pup, Hasbro
High School Musical 3 Musical Dance Mat, Vivid Imaginations
In The Night Garden Upsy Daisy and Her Chase and Play Bed, Hasbro
My Life, Flair Leisure Products
Rescue Pals Swim To Me Puppy, MGA Entertainment Ltd
Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer, Hasbro
Girls Top Dozen:
Baby Born® with Magic Potty, Zapf Creation®
Barbie Princess Liana Singing Doll, Mattel
Bratz™ Girlz Really Rock Dolls, MGA Entertainment Ltd
Camp Rock Gift Pack, Mattel
Chou Chou My First Tooth, Zapf Creation®
Fur Real Biscuit My Loving Pup Hasbro
High School Musical Sing Together Dolls, Mattel
I Love Ponies Honey, My Baby Pony, Vivid Imaginations
Littlest Pet Shop Tail Waggin’ Fitness Club, Hasbro
Littlest Pet Shop VIPs, Hasbro
Rescue Pals Swim To Me Puppy, MGA Entertainment Ltd
Sylvanian Families Old Hollow Oak Treehouse, Flair Leisure Products
Boys Top Dozen
Air Hogs® Zero Gravity™ Micro Radio Controlled Vehicle, Spinmaster
Bakugan™ Starter Pack, Spinmaster
Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix, Bandai
Cars Walkin’ Talkin McQueen, Mattel
Clone Wars AT-TE Vehicle, Hasbro
Gormiti Island of Gorm Playset, Flair Leisure Products
Indiana Jones Hat & Whip Set, Hasbro
Power Rangers Overdrive Tracker, Bandai
Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer, Hasbro
Transformers Animated Roll Out Command Optimus Prime, Hasbro
Wall.E Transforming Robot, Vivid Imaginations
WWE RAW Arena Playset, Vivid Imaginations
Pre-School Top Dozen
Bob The Builder Interactive Construction Site, Born To Play
Dance With Me Teletubby, Tomy
Elmo Live!, Mattel
In The Night Garden Upsy Daisy and Her Chase and Play Bed, Hasbro
KidiZoom Multimedia Digital Camera, VTech
Mr Tickle Stretch & Giggle, Mattel
Peppa Pig’s Spaceship, Character Options
Playskool Kota the Triceratops, Hasbro
Recycling Truck, Playmobil
Roary the Racing Car Silver Hatch Workshop Playset, Vivid Imaginations
Tag Reading System. Leapfrog
Take Along Thomas Morgan’s Mine Electronic Playset!, RC2
Games Top Dozen
20Q Hand Held, Mattel
Bop It Extreme 2, Hasbro
Cluedo, Hasbro
Disney Princess Magic Mirror Game, Jumbo
High School Musical 2 DVD Board Game, Mattel
In The Night Garden Play Path, Hasbro
Kids Are All Right Electronic Game, Vivid Imaginations
Monopoly Here & Now: World Edition, Hasbro
Pictureka!, Hasbro
Quack-Shot, Tomy
Rubik’s Cube, Drumond Park
Scrabble 60th Anniversary Edition, Mattel
TechZone Top Dozen
Bladestar, Character Options
Catcha’ Beast!, Bandai
Guitar RockStar, Tomy
Hannah Montana My Secret Pillow, Character Options
High School Musical 3 Musical Dance Mat, Vivid Imaginations
IM-ME, Mattel
ITeddy, Vivid Imaginations
My Life, Flair Leisure Products
My Meebas, Mattel
Pleo, Vivid Imaginations
Spykee The Spy Robot, Meccano
Woogies, Mattel
Creative Top Dozen
Bindeez 3D Super Studio, Character Options
Crayola Creations Illumination Station, Vivid Imaginations
Cupcake Maker, Character Options
Etch A Sketch, Flair Leisure Products
Golden Coin Maker, John Adams
High School Musical Puzzleball®, Ravensburger
Lego Star Wars V19 Torrent, Lego
Magnext 360° MagnaCase, Megabrands
Martian Matter Alien Maker, Hasbro
Moon Sand™ Adventure Island, Spinmaster
Puzzle Extra Assorted, Jumbo
Rainbow AquaDraw, Tomy
Gary Grant, Chairman of the TRA, stated: “This year, the top 72 really reflects the innovation and expertise at work in the UK toy industry. From clever new twists on old favourites to ingenious use of new technologies, this selection strikes the balance between familiar brands and the new kids on the block. It has been a challenging year for all businesses, but as a retailer I am delighted to see innovation continuing to come through. Even in an economic downturn, children still need exciting, good value toys to entertain and inspire their creativity.”
The Dream Dozen:
Baby Born® with Magic Potty, Zapf Creation®
Bakugan™ Starter Pack, Spinmaster
Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix, Bandai
Catcha’ Beast, Bandai
Cupcake Maker, Character Options
Elmo Live, Mattel
Fur Real Biscuit My Lovin’ Pup, Hasbro
High School Musical 3 Musical Dance Mat, Vivid Imaginations
In The Night Garden Upsy Daisy and Her Chase and Play Bed, Hasbro
My Life, Flair Leisure Products
Rescue Pals Swim To Me Puppy, MGA Entertainment Ltd
Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer, Hasbro
Girls Top Dozen:
Baby Born® with Magic Potty, Zapf Creation®
Barbie Princess Liana Singing Doll, Mattel
Bratz™ Girlz Really Rock Dolls, MGA Entertainment Ltd
Camp Rock Gift Pack, Mattel
Chou Chou My First Tooth, Zapf Creation®
Fur Real Biscuit My Loving Pup Hasbro
High School Musical Sing Together Dolls, Mattel
I Love Ponies Honey, My Baby Pony, Vivid Imaginations
Littlest Pet Shop Tail Waggin’ Fitness Club, Hasbro
Littlest Pet Shop VIPs, Hasbro
Rescue Pals Swim To Me Puppy, MGA Entertainment Ltd
Sylvanian Families Old Hollow Oak Treehouse, Flair Leisure Products
Boys Top Dozen
Air Hogs® Zero Gravity™ Micro Radio Controlled Vehicle, Spinmaster
Bakugan™ Starter Pack, Spinmaster
Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix, Bandai
Cars Walkin’ Talkin McQueen, Mattel
Clone Wars AT-TE Vehicle, Hasbro
Gormiti Island of Gorm Playset, Flair Leisure Products
Indiana Jones Hat & Whip Set, Hasbro
Power Rangers Overdrive Tracker, Bandai
Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer, Hasbro
Transformers Animated Roll Out Command Optimus Prime, Hasbro
Wall.E Transforming Robot, Vivid Imaginations
WWE RAW Arena Playset, Vivid Imaginations
Pre-School Top Dozen
Bob The Builder Interactive Construction Site, Born To Play
Dance With Me Teletubby, Tomy
Elmo Live!, Mattel
In The Night Garden Upsy Daisy and Her Chase and Play Bed, Hasbro
KidiZoom Multimedia Digital Camera, VTech
Mr Tickle Stretch & Giggle, Mattel
Peppa Pig’s Spaceship, Character Options
Playskool Kota the Triceratops, Hasbro
Recycling Truck, Playmobil
Roary the Racing Car Silver Hatch Workshop Playset, Vivid Imaginations
Tag Reading System. Leapfrog
Take Along Thomas Morgan’s Mine Electronic Playset!, RC2
Games Top Dozen
20Q Hand Held, Mattel
Bop It Extreme 2, Hasbro
Cluedo, Hasbro
Disney Princess Magic Mirror Game, Jumbo
High School Musical 2 DVD Board Game, Mattel
In The Night Garden Play Path, Hasbro
Kids Are All Right Electronic Game, Vivid Imaginations
Monopoly Here & Now: World Edition, Hasbro
Pictureka!, Hasbro
Quack-Shot, Tomy
Rubik’s Cube, Drumond Park
Scrabble 60th Anniversary Edition, Mattel
TechZone Top Dozen
Bladestar, Character Options
Catcha’ Beast!, Bandai
Guitar RockStar, Tomy
Hannah Montana My Secret Pillow, Character Options
High School Musical 3 Musical Dance Mat, Vivid Imaginations
IM-ME, Mattel
ITeddy, Vivid Imaginations
My Life, Flair Leisure Products
My Meebas, Mattel
Pleo, Vivid Imaginations
Spykee The Spy Robot, Meccano
Woogies, Mattel
Creative Top Dozen
Bindeez 3D Super Studio, Character Options
Crayola Creations Illumination Station, Vivid Imaginations
Cupcake Maker, Character Options
Etch A Sketch, Flair Leisure Products
Golden Coin Maker, John Adams
High School Musical Puzzleball®, Ravensburger
Lego Star Wars V19 Torrent, Lego
Magnext 360° MagnaCase, Megabrands
Martian Matter Alien Maker, Hasbro
Moon Sand™ Adventure Island, Spinmaster
Puzzle Extra Assorted, Jumbo
Rainbow AquaDraw, Tomy