Revealed: these are the top 12 must-have toys for Christmas 2021
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The Toy Retailers Association has announced the 12 top toys for Christmas this year including a farting card game and a new LOL surprise doll.
Major retailers have already sold out of some of the most-popular games and toys following uncertain stock supplies amid the UK supply chain issue.
Which toys are fast-selling?
Nearly half of the selection are already unavailable online at one or more of the country’s largest chain retailers, according to i which checked availability at The Entertainer, Smyths, Argos, Hamleys and Amazon.
One of the top picks is The CoComelon Deluxe JJ Interactive Doll with Amazon being the only retailer with availability.
The soft Pikachu toy is also not available for home delivery from any of the five biggest retailers - it was only available for store pick-up from some Argos branches.
Amazon had also sold out of the highly popular Mattel’s Jurassic World Slash ‘N Battle Scorpios Rex Dino Escape set and the Lego Boba Fett Starship.
What’s been said?
Firms were experiencing “challenges” in stock due to the nationwide HGV driver shortage, according to Gary Grant, chair of the Dreamtoys committee and founder and executive chairman of The Entertainer.
Alan Simpson, managing director at the chain Toytown, said parents not able to purchase their “plan A” gift would definitely be able to find other toys from the same manufacturers as a “plan B or a plan C”.
“The last thing we want to do is promote toys that are just not available. It becomes a nightmare,” he added.
Mr Simpson also highlighted the frustrations from parents which could be taken out on shop staff this year following the shortage of supplies.
Mr Simpson said “As retailers we expect to see a bit more aggression [this Christmas]. Shop workers are there to help people, they are certainly not there to be abused.”
Tom Ironside, director of business and regulation at the British Retail Consortium, has advised and urged customers to “be respectful and considerate to shop staff and other customers” this Christmas.
Here are the top 12 toys for Christmas 2021, their sale price and where you can purchase - so you don’t miss out!
What are the top 12 toys for Christmas?
Dipped in hot water the tail fades to pastel shades and placing her in ice-cold water returns it to its original vibrant colour.
It’s available in two different skin tones and sure to delight any child who is a Barbie fan!
Currently available at The Entertainer, Smyths, Argos, Amazon and Hamleys.
Bluey is the Blue Heeler pup from the animated TV series on CBeebies and Disney+.
It comes with his own home, 10 accessories like chairs and beds and a foldable bottom half - and is aimed at children over the age of three.
Currently available at The Entertainer, Smyths, Argos, and Amazon.
This is a boy doll, rather big in size, where you can feed him, undress and dress him, and he sings songs and makes a cute giggling sound.
Aimed at both boys and girls over two, and any little one who loves playing babies and role play will be very excited to open this on Christmas Day.
Currently available at Amazon.
This game is one for the whole family to play, will make children laugh - and is the only game on the list!
Players take it in turns to feed Gus with a foodie card, each of which has a number on it.
You then have to pump his head the number of times written on that card, which inflates his stomach. Once he gets full, he lets out a big fart and a chuckle, and whoever made him do that has to pick up cards. The first player to get rid of all their cards wins.
Currently available at Smyths and Amazon.
This big set includes a motor and a booster and a huge loop to enable big car smash-ups - perfect for children aged over five.
Currently available at The Entertainer, Smyths, Amazon, and Hamleys.
