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With Christmas less than 100 days away, toy retailer Argos has released its list of the 15 “top toys set to dominate Christmas wish lists” this year.

Including a wide variety of toys, many parents will be pleased to know that the list also has a wide range of prices, so there should be something for all budgets – with over half the list £50 or less, and one of the most in demand toys coming in at just £10.

It is clear that much-loved traditional film franchises such as Harry Potter and Transformers continue to influence the most popular toys, with the Harry Potter Ministry of Magic LEGO set and the LEGO Transformers Optimus Prime figure making the list.

With gifts starting at £10, parents aiming to cut back on Christmas spending also have some affordable options to choose from this year, including the super cute and interactive Dinosaur Waterfall Bath Toy from Chad Valley at £10, the Nerf Elite 2.0 Ranger PD-5 Blaster, costing £18, and the Sink N’ Sand offering some sensory fidget toy fun for £20.

Elsewhere, the list is influenced by the small screen, with toys from the worlds of Bluey, Paw Patrol and Gabby’s Dollhouse among the most wanted. 

“This year’s top toy list is a great mixture of classic and much-loved toys such as LEGO as well as newer brands like Squishmallows which have quickly become wish-list staples,” explained Fay Williams, Head of Toy Buying at Argos. “It’s clear digital entertainment and some of the biggest and most loved film and TV franchises continue to have a massive influence on the most in-demand toys.

“It’s great to see classic franchises like Harry Potter, Transformers and Pokémon continue to prove popular amongst children in 2022, alongside the newer ones with cult followings such as Bluey and Paw Patrol.

“With the cost of living on customers’ minds, we wanted to make sure that more than half of our top toys were under £50, so parents can still make this time of year special without spending beyond their means. We offer a wide range of toys, top toys and beyond, ensuring there is something for every child, regardless of their interests or passions”.

Reports have already shown that, for many families, this Christmas will be very different to previous editions. In fact, Tesco released an advert back in July, advising customers to start thinking about their festive shopping to help spread the cost out. This isn’t a surprise, given the Bank of England’s recent warning that “the United Kingdom is now projected to enter recession” just before the Christmas holidays.

As a result, people are being encouraged to plan ahead, buy items when they can afford them, and stash them away.

The Top 15 Toys for 2022 according to Argos:

• Chad Valley Dinosaur Waterfall Bath Toy – £10
  “With his pouring cup and water wheel, this Chad Valley toy ensures bathing is a breeze. Suction cups make attaching to your bath and tiles so easy. This rainbow-coloured reptile gently showers little heads while aiding development. He’s fun to play with and his clever spinning motion encourages hand-eye coordination too. Bid farewell to bath-time tears.”
• Paw Patrol Big Truck Pups – £18
  “Team up with Marshall for some action-packed highway rescues, in his Big Truck Pup Rescue Truck. Marshall’s big rig rescue firetruck features an exciting vehicle transformation giving you the chance to convert the truck into a 2-level command centre and the ultimate vehicle for high-speed highway rescue missions.”
• Squishmallow – £18
  “This ultra-squeezable, 12” medium-sized plush is made with high-quality and ultrasoft materials. This soft plush is perfect to snuggle with while relaxing at home, watching a movie, or taking a long car or plane ride. These loveable and squeezable Squishmallows are the softest and cutest plush toys around.”

• NERF Elite 2.0 Ranger PD-5 Blaster – £18
  “Unleash one dart at a time from this easy-to-use pump-action blaster that includes 10 Nerf Elite foam darts, giving you five darts to load into the blaster and five more darts for reloads. You can store the extra darts in the blaster’s onboard dart storage to keep them nearby for quick reloading. The Ranger PD-5 blaster is easy to use so you can jump into action fast.”
• Pokemon TCG: Tin – £19
  “This Pokemon card tin is a great way to start the legends collection. Fans of the series will get hours of entertainment from the set and it even includes a code to unlock the same content within the Pokemon online trading card game.”
• Sink N’ Sand Game – £20
  “This game requires you to try and save Sink ‘n Sally, Sunk ‘n Duncan, Slip ‘n Sam & Fall n’ Fran from falling into the quicksand as you compete against others to keep your character standing strong. It includes the iconic magic sand which you can pull, shape and mold to create incredible sand art.”

• Jiggly Pets Giraffe – £30
  “Gigi the Giraffe is an all singing, all dancing toy bringing all the sensory fun. Press Gigi’s foot and watch her dance and shake her booty to the three inbuilt tunes. Gigi has soft, stretchy yellow hair and comes wearing a pair of party sunglasses.”
• Barbie Cutie Reveal Snowflake Sparkle Husky – £33
  “This doll offers the cutest unboxing experience with 10 surprises, including a posable Barbie doll. Unbox the package to find a soft, plush husky puppy with tinsel fur and four surprise bags. Remove the husky costume to find a Barbie doll with long, icy blue hair and twinkle-shine details. Open the surprise bags to find a cute skirt, headband, sponge-comb and mini pet husky puppy.”
• Fisher-Price DJ Bouncin’ Beats Musical Toy – £45
  “Play time’s a real party with the DJ Bouncin’ Beats musical learning toy from Fisher-Price. When little ones press the buttons, this interactive dance partner bounces to life with colourful lights, motorised spring action, and 75+ songs, sounds, and phrases that teach the alphabet, counting, colours, and more.”

• Hot Wheels Action Spiral Speed Crash Track Set – £65
  “The Hot Wheels Action Spiral Speed Crash Track Set comprises of 29” tall track, three crash zones and a motorized booster that keeps the car moving. Drive the included Hot Wheels vehicle up to the booster and watch it continuously whip down the spiral.”
• Bluey S7 School Playset and Adventure Bus Bundle – £75
  “Join Bluey and her school mates as they come up with the most fun adventures with Bluey’s School Adventure Pack. This huge exclusive pack includes a transforming School Playset and the Brisbane Adventure Bus. Plus six 2.5-3″ Figures: Bluey, Bingo, Chloe, Snickers, Coco and their teacher Calypso and Accessories.”
• Gabby’s Purrfect Dollhouse – £89
  “Play inside your own dollhouse world with DreamWorks’ Gabby’s Purrfect Dollhouse. Standing at over 61cm tall, this dollhouse is packed full of exciting features to discover, including a Dollhouse delivery tower, working Cat-A-Vator, sounds and more. It also includes a Gabby Girl collectible figure, Pandy Paws figure, furniture for each room and three accessories.”

• LEGO Harry Potter Ministry of Magic Modular Set – £90
  “This is the first ever LEGO Harry Potter set to feature the iconic Ministry of Magic and captures famous scenes, iconic characters, and authentic details. It comes complete with 12 mini-figures and you have the chance to transform the way the friends look with Polyjuice potion with 3 mini-figures that transform with a turn of the head and a new hair piece.”
• LEGO Icons Optimus Prime Transformers Robot Model Set – £160
  “This intricate and detailed model, based on the legendary Transformers Autobot, converts from robot to truck and back. It gives you the chance to relive the Transformers saga with accessories including the ion blaster, Autobot Matric of Leadership, an Energon axe, Energon cube and jetpack.”
• LEGO Technic McLaren Formula 1 Race Car Model Set – £170
  “This detailed replica of McLaren’s 2022 F1 car has been created in close partnership with the McLaren racing team who develop their version of the car at the same time for the 2022 race season. The intricate model includes a replica V6 cylinder engine, moving pistons, steering, suspension and even sponsor stickers like those seen on a real F1 race car.”

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