Incase you hadn’t got the memo from the mince pies in the supermarket – Christmas is coming and the time to do your present buying is now (while the shelves are still stocked!).
Of course you could wait for the detailed letter to Santa to reach the North Pole before you begin buying for the kids, or you could get a head-start and make sure you don’t miss out on the most popular kids toys with our list of the hottest toys for Christmas 2017.
Our gift guide covers the most in-demand toys of the year, from Lego’s newest craze to the gift for the child who wants (but can’t have) a puppy for Christmas. Happy shopping!
Meet Fingerlings, the toy retailers are struggling to keep in stock.The cute little monkey grips your finger with its legs and arms, as it babbles, blows kisses and blinks its eyes. If early sales are anything to go by, this robot creature will be the hottest Christmas toy this year. $20, Kmart.
This pretty toy is expected to be big this Christmas. My Magical Princess Twilight Sparkle coincides with a My Little Pony movie that will be released this month. $199.99, Toys R Us.
Every Aussie kid should have the chance to tame a a robot reptile! Kids will love chasing after Robo Alive Robotic Lizard as it demonstrates realistic movements. $24.99, Toys R Us.
Winner of Mother & Baby’s Most Popular Developmental Toy (12 Months+) this year, the Globber Evo 4 in 1 is a scooter that grows with bub, from ride on mode to full scooter. $160, Globber.
Cabbage Patch Kids Baby So Real might just be the most advanced baby doll we’ve seen with over 30 animated expressions and 60 baby sounds. This one is bound to be in high-demand – get in early! $229.99, Toys R Us.
Nauseating fun for the whole family! This hilarious drawing game challenges your vision as you play wearing vision-distorting glasses. $48.95, Fruugo.
This one is for baby’s first Christmas. Shapes fit together to become a toy set, encouraging baby’s motor skills, concentration and logic. The Les Folies Bath Puzzle, $41.90.
This year’s cutest, cuddly toy comes in the form of a little pooch called Snuggles. This interactive toy pup is a great gift for the child who desperately wants a puppy. $59, Target.
Kid’s love technology and this educational tablet combines play with learning for children 3 years old and above. LeapFrog LeapPad Ultimate Kids Learning Tablet, $197, Harvey Norman.
Little superheros will love playing with the iconic Batman characters in this Lego Duplo set for ages 2-5 years. $69.99, Toys R Us.
Is it even Christmas without a new Frozen toy? Lego Juniors have released this magical Elsa and Anna set, ideal for kiddies 4-7 years. Anna & Elsa’s Frozen Playground, $29.99, Toys R Us.
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