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Must Have Toys For Girls And Boys

At Must Have Toys Blog, we list the latest new toys, toy crazes and games for kids in 2022. Toys that are popular at Christmas are often referred to as ‘must have toys’ but we list top toys for girls and boys, family games, toy crazes and gifts for babies, toddlers and teenagers all year round. Our edit includes toys and games we think will be trending and popular for boys and girls this year. In case you can’t find any of them locally, we’ve included links to Amazon. Just so you know, we may earn from purchases made via qualifying links on this page.

Must Have Toys – Den Kit

Must Have Toys – Den Kit Build your own den with this kit from The Den Kit Co. Designed to capture creative imaginations, encourage resourcefulness and innovation, provide escape and sanctuary, and most of all supply hours and hours of simple fun. Recommended age range 6+.

image of build your own den kit one of our picks of must have toys and outdoor toys

Stomp Racers

Kid-powered racing set that is a good one to get them off their screens and outside in the fresh air. This STEM toy includes launcher, racing car and ramp with stickers for personalisation. For ages 5-12 years. One of the Hero Toys 2022.

image of stomp racers one of the hero toys 2022 and included in our edit of the latest must have toys for boys and girls and outdoor toys

Must Have Toys – Studio Creator

Create, edit and share videos for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch with Studio Creator. Dimmable 20cm LED ring light with 12 colour modes, USB powered. Extra-large 2x2m green screen, adjustable tripod, wireless shutter remote, clip-on selfie ring all included. See more ideas for present for 8 year old.

image of studio creator showing options for creating and sharing videos one of our picks of must have toys that would be a great present for 8 year old boy or girl

LEGO Monster Jam

New pull-back LEGO set in the Technic range featuring El Toro Loco 2. Can also be rebuilt as the Rock Racer. For kids aged 7+.

image of lego monster jam one of our picks of must have toys and great present for 7 year old, 8 year old

Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends LEGO

New LEGO set for ages 4+ featuring Marvel’s Spider-Man Webquarters Hangout from Spidey And His Amazing Friends Series, with Miles Morales and Green Goblin.

image of marvel spidey hangout from lego one of our picks of must have toys

Must Have Toys – LOL Surprise Queens

New from the LOL Surprise dolls is the Queens range. With nine unboxing surprises including tiara. Not for those under 3 years.

image of LOL surprse doll queens variety to show some of the unboxing surprises one of our picks of the must have toys 2022

Must Have Toys – Jenga Maker

Race against your friends and family to make the model on the card. This is a great one for Game Night. Ages 8+. See our other picks of new family games.

image of jenga maker to show the coloured blocks making a kangeroo one of our picks of must have toys in the family games category

Harry Potter Defence Class

Part of the HP ‘Moments’ LEGO set for kids of seven and over. Open up the brick-built book with a defence class inside.

image of harry potter lego defence class moments one of our picks of must have toys which would make a great present for seven year old or eight year old

Hey Duggee Wooden Ball Roller

Lots of options for imaginative play with this wooden ball roller from the popular CBeebies show Hey Duggee. Made with materials certified by the FSC for ages 18 months and over.

image of hey duggee wooden ball roller which shoes duggee in the middle one of our picks of must have toys for 18 months+

Must Have Toys – Mini Micro Deluxe Eco Scooter

Deck made from recycled fishing nets that are removed from the ocean, cleaned and broken down into chips. Replacement parts are also available so you can repair rather than replace. With adjustable handlebar deck for riders 2-5 years with max weight of 35kg. Picked by Selfridges as one of its top toys last year.

image of mini micro scooter eco deluxe one of our picks of the must have toys 2021 and on the list of selfridges top toys for christmas 2021

Kinetic Sand Treasure Hunt

New Kinetic Sand treasure chest with six layers of discovery and reveals plus sand, tools and key for ages 3+.

image of kinetic sand treasure chest to show the six layers of discovery one of our picks of must have toys

LEGO Duplo Marvel Superheroes

For toddlers aged 2+, this LEGO Duplo set includes three superhero figures and lots of accessories for Superhero play.

image of lego duplo superheroes set one of our pick of must have toys

Peppa Pig Ride-on Plush

Here’s George’s dinosaur rocker on a wooden base for Peppa Pig fans aged 12 months and over.

image of george's dinosaur plush rocker from peppa pig for 12 months and over one of our picks of must have toys

Must Have Toys – Talking Paddington

Voted Editor’s Choice at the recent Toy Fair in London. This new talking Paddington is designed for Early Years children and connects with the popular The Adventures of Paddington TV series. Suitable from birth. See more present ideas for babies.

image of LOL surprse doll queens variety to show some of the unboxing surprises one of our picks of the must have toys 2022

LEGO Encanto Madrigal House

Encanto is a musical comedy fantasy film with songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Here’s LEGO’s 587-piece Madrigal House complete with spinning weather vane, flipping bed and waving shutters, with two mini dolls and one micro doll. For ages 4+.

image of lego disney encanto madrigal house one of our picks of must have toys for boys and girls

Paw Patrol Wooden Truck and Trailer

New from Melissa and Doug, is this wooden truck set with 28 early-learning blocks including letters, numbers, Paw Patrol characters, puzzle art and three play figures. Great for pre-school learning without a screen. 

image of wooden paw patrol truck and trailer with learning cubes, one of our picks of the must have toys 2021

CoComelon Deluxe JJ Interactive Doll

Feed JJ and press his tummy to activate sounds. The peas ‘disappear’ from the spoon when he’s fed. For ages 2+. One of the Dream Toys 2021 and named Pre-school Toy of the Year in the recent Toy Industry Awards.

image of cocomelon jj interactive doll to show peas in bowl one of the dream toys 2021 and likely to be one of the must have toys 2021 at christmas

My Real Jam First Concert

Brilliant for budding musicians aged 3+ is this concert set from Little Tikes. Features guitar, drums and keyboard and includes volume control and Bluetooth connectivity and encourages imaginative play.

image of Little Tikes Jam musical set featuring guitar, drums and keyboard one of our picks of must have toys for ages 3+ 2022

Must Have Toys – The Wheel Game

We love The Wheel gameshow with Michael McIntyre and are thrilled there is now a game to go with it. For ages 10+. 

image of the wheel family game based on the show with michael mcintyre for ages 10+ one of our picks of the must have toys this christmas and a great choice of family games this christmas too

Tonies Starter Set

All-in-one audio device for kids: portable speaker, audiobook and bedtime storyteller and music box. Seen here in the Julia Donaldson bundle including The Gruffalo. For ages 3+ but suitable for younger kids with adult supervision.

image of tonies audio system for kids to show Julia Donaldson characters one of our picks of must have toys 2022

Must Have Toys – Bluey Plush

Large plush Bluey toy (45cm high) from the very popular CBeebies series. For kids 3+.

image of bluey plush standing 45cm tall one of our picks of must have toys 2022

And for Bluey fans, this playset (also for 3+) was one of the Dream Toys last year.

image of bluey home playset to show four rooms and pull down patio one of the dream toys 2021 and likely to be one of the must have toys 2021 for christmas

LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett’s Starship

Includes two minifigures, transporter vehicle and two rotating dual blaster cannons. For ages 9+. 

image of boba fett starship from star wars lego one of the dream toys 2021 and likely to be one of the must have toys 2021 at christmas for ages 9+

Must Have Toys – VTech Kidizoom Printcam

The Kidizoom Printcam digital camera for children. Comes with a built-in printer, special effects and games with rechargeable battery. Listed as one of the Hot 20 Holiday Toys 2021 on US site The Toy Insider. Age range 5 years+.

image of the kidizoom digital camera for kids shown in red one of our picks of the must have toys 2021

Star Wars Galactic Snackin’ Grogu

Interactive Snackin’ Grogu with four accessories (bowl, cookie, shifter knob and spoon) that he reacts with when you place them in his hand. Inspired by Disney+ The Mandalorian. For ages 4+.

image of star wars snackin grogu from the disney plus show the mandalorian one of our picks of the must have toys this christmas 2021

Must Have Toys – Magic Mixies Cauldron

Interactive real misting cauldron with over 50 sounds and reactions. Mix magical spells to create your own Mixie. All is revealed when the mist clears. Refill packs available so the magic can go on and on! For kids 5+. One of the Dream Toys 2021.

image of magic mixies cauldron to show size one of the dream toys 2021 and likely to be one of the must have toys 2021 at christmas

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Chamber of Secrets

This 20th Anniversary set for ages 9+ features the Chamber of Secrets and Great Hall with accessible tower and attic. Includes 10 minifigures. Is one of the toys on the License to Thrill list of Dream Toys 2021.

image of harry potter lego chamber of secrets and great hall to show the two floors one of our picks of the must have toys 2021 and likely to be at christmas 2021

Jurassic World Stomp N Escape Tyrannosaurus Rex

This T-Rex is 21.6cm tall and 21.5cm long and has realistic stomping action and attack features and sounds. Perfect for Jurassic World fans aged 4+.

image of jurassic world tyrannosaurus rex stomp n escape to show the size of the toy one of our picks of the must have toys 2021 and are likely to be very popular at christmas and great present for 4 year old or present for 5 year old

Paw Patrol Chase’s Deluxe Transforming Vehicle

Transforming car with disc launcher as seen in Paw Patrol The Movie. Includes Chase figure and two projectiles. For ages 3+. One of the Dream Toys 2021.

image of paw patrol chase transforming vehicle from the paw patrol movie one of the dream toys 2021 and likely to be one of the must have toys 2021 at christmas

Barbie Big City, Big Dreams

Barbie ‘Big City, Big Dreams’ vehicle playset features a pink two-seater SUV which transforms to reveal a stage, drum set and concert-themed accessories. The age range is 3+ but would make a great gift for Barbie fans of all ages. One of the Top Toys For Christmas 2021 from Selfridges.

image of barbie suv transforming vehicle one of our picks of the must have toys 2021 and on the christmas toy list from selfridges

Barbie Dreamhouse

It’s not cheap but the Barbie Dreamhouse would make an incredible gift for a Barbie fan. Measuring approximately 110cm tall and 105cm wide, it can be customised and configured and comes with sound effect, songs and light settings. For ages 3+. 

image of barbie dreamhouse to show how tall it is one of our picks of must have toys for girls and boys who love barbie

Hot Wheels Massive Loop Mayhem

From the Hot Wheels brand comes this massive Loop track set with wide track loop slam launcher, battery box and Hot Wheels scale car. For ages 5-10 years. One of the Dream Toys 2021. Hot Wheels was named Vehicle Brand of the Year in the recent Toy Industry Awards in London.

image of hot wheels massive loop mayhem to show size of loop one of the dream toys 2021 and likely to be one of the must have toys 2021 and popular at christmas

Polly Pocket Rainbow Theme Park

There’s three rides, seven play-areas, two dolls, two unicorns and 25 surprises in this new Polly Pocket theme park. For ages 4+. One of Amazon’s Top Ten Christmas Toys 2021.

image of polly pocket theme park playset one of our picks of the must have toys 2021

Must Have Toys – Jurassic World Scorpios Rex

​Inspired by Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, this dinosaur toy unleashes terror with claw slashing and poisonous tail-whip attacks. For ages 4+. One of the Dream Toys of last year. See more ideas for this age-group in Gift Guide For Four Year Olds.

image of jurassic world scorpios rex to show fierce features one of the dream toys 2021 and likely to be one of the must have toys 2021 at christmas

LEGO Jurassic World Carnotaurus Dinosaur Chase

New Jurassic World LEGO set for ages 7+ including helicopter and pickup truck. Includes three minifigures and a posable Carnotaurus dinosaur toy figure and taser accessory element.

image of lego jurassic world carnosaurus escape set one of our picks of the must have toys 2021

LOL Surprise OMG Magic Studios

LOL Surprise The Movie is on Netflix. For fans of LOL Surprise, here’s a massive unboxing surprise set with scenes to create your own movie. There are 12 dolls and 70+ surprises. The packaging becomes the studio with four stages plus a green screen. For ages 4+. One of Amazon’s Top Ten Christmas Toys 2021.

image of LOL Surprise OMG movie theatre for ages 4 and over one of our picks of the must have toys 2021 and one we think will be big for christmas 2021

Must Have Toys – Nerf Elite Flipshots

New Nerf blaster has barrels front and back. When you finish blasting from the one, flip the second into action. Ages 8+. 

image of nerf elite blaster one of our picks of must have toys 2021 age 8 and over

Little Live Pets My Pig Piggly

My Pig Piggly is a cute interactive pig who walks dances and eats. For ages 4+. One of the Dream Toys 2021.

image of little live pets my piggly to show pig and accessories one of the dream toys 2021 and likely to be one of the must have toys 2021 at christmas 

Must Have Toys – Pokémon 8″ Plush Pikachu

Adorable Pikachu for Pokemon fans aged 2+. Measures about 20cm high. One of the Dream Toys 2021.

image of pokemon plush 8 inch one of the dream toys 2021 and likely to be one of the must have toys 2021

Gotta Go Turdle

New from Little Live Pets is Gotta Go Turdle. If you feed the Turdle it will poop plus it repeats what you say. For ages 4+. One of the Top Ten Toys For Christmas 2021 from Amazon and on the top toy list from Selfridges too. 

image of gotta go turdle to illustrate our post on christmas toys this year and one of our picks of must have toys 2021

LEGO Luigi Starter Course

The LEGO Luigi Starter Course brings you all the fun of your favourite video game for ages 6+. Includes an interactive Luigi figure, sounds and music. Lots of challenges for solo play or with others. Includes 280 pieces. One of the Amazon Top Ten Toys For Christmas 2021 and one of the Top Toys For Christmas 2021 by Selfridges.

image of luigi lego starter course to illustrate post on amazon christmas toy list 2021 and one of our picks of the must have toys 2021.

Monopoly Cash Decoder

The latest Monopoly game features a twist – some of the cash is fake. When a player pays for something, the others can use the cash decoder to check the money is the real thing. Ages 8+. 

image of Monopoly cash decoder where you find the fake cash! One of our picks of the best new family games

Must Have Toys – Nintendo Switch OLED

The new Nintendo Switch with a 7-inch OLED screen. This is the newest member of the Switch family featuring 64 GB of internal storage and enhanced audio. Play anytime, anywhere. 

image of the new nintendo switch with OLED seven inch screen one of our picks of the must have toys 2021

Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle

New from Disney is this ultimate celebration castle with it’s iconic castle silhouette and fireworks display. Stands 1.2m high with three storeys and six rooms. Comes with furniture but no dolls. For ages 3+.

image of disney ultimate celebration castle to show it is 1.2m tall one of our picks of must have toys 2021

Batman Bat-Tech Transforming Bat Cave

New massive transforming Bat Cave playset. Stands 83cm tall and includes 10 areas for play, lights and sounds, and 40+ accessories. For kids aged 4+. One of Amazon’s Top Ten Christmas Toys 2021.

image of batman battech transforming cave for ages 4+ to show it stands 83cm tall one of our picks of must have toys 2021

Must Have Toys – Tamagotchi Pix

Tamagotchi is back with this new generation of virtual reality pet. Features a new interactive screen, built in camera, games and social options to make caring for your pet more fun than ever! Play games alone or with friends to keep your little Tamagotchi happy. Loads of customisation features. For ages 6+.

image of pink tamagotchi pix, the next generation of tamagotchi toy which is one of our picks of the must have toys 2021  

LEGO Friends Jungle Rescue

New LEGO Friends set with a treehouse watchtower and clinic connected by a rope bridge, a jungle hut and picnic area, and a campfire tree. Perfect for young animal rescuers, vets and scientists. Also includes three buildable mini-dolls, a baby elephant with its mum, two sloths, a turtle, drone and rescue quad bike. Plus accessories such as walkie-talkies, syringe, feeding equipment, stethoscope and more. This is a substantial set for LEGO Friends fans aged 8+.

image of lego friends jungle rescue set for ages 8 plus one of our picks of the must have toys 2021

Pop-Up T-Rex

If you know the hugely popular ‘Pop-Up Pirate’ game from Tomy, you’ll love this new version but with a T-Rex. No-one knows when he’ll pop! For ages 4+. See more of our picks of the latest family games for all ages.

image of pop up t rex from tomy one of our picks of must have toys

Barbie Breathe With Me Meditation Doll

New Barbie ​Breathe with Me Meditation Doll for ages 3+. With lights and sounds designed to inspire mindfulness. Plus five guided meditation exercise that children can practice along with Barbie. Includes a puppy and four emojis to show feelings.

image of barbie breathe with me meditation doll one of our picks of the must have toys 2021

Must Have Toys – Treasure X

Treasure X Gold Dino Dissection has 16 levels of adventure as you dissect the dinosaur and search through the golden ooze to rescue the hunter. For ages 6+.

image of treasure x dino dissection to illustrate piece on the must have toys 2021

Sing And Skate Sunny Starscout

New from the My Little Pony brand is the singing unicorn Sunny for ages 5+. With 50+ sounds, lights and motion reactions operated by the microphone controller. Customisable with stickers too.

image of sunny starscout the skating unicorn one of our picks of the must have toys 2021

Jurassic World Pop And Drop Dino

Shown here in Bumpy and Velociraptor Blue. These plush dinosaurs hatch out of their eggs when you drop them. Easy to reset and play again. Nicely priced for a birthday gift for ages 5+.

image of jurassic world bumpy drop and pop dinosaur one of our picks of the must have toys 2021    image of drop and pop dinosaur from jurassic world one of our picks of the must have toys 2021

LEGO Disney Mickey Mouse Space Rocket

LEGO buildable space rocket featuring an opening rocket ship and space station. Includes Mickey and Minnie astronaut figures plus other accessories for ages 4+.

image of lego mickey space rocket one of our picks of the must have toys 2021

LEGO City Stuntz Stunt Park

New stunt park with launch ramps, obstacles, spider cage and flywheel powered self-driving stunt motorbike. With a total of 170 pieces and two minifigures – one of them being Tread Octane. Ages 5+.

image of LEGO city stuntz stunt park for ages 5+ one of our picks of must have toys 2021

Junkbots Large Factory

Unboxing fun from the new Junkbots factory range. With over 285 pieces, 15 stages of fun and includes a metro sewer system. You can now play the locations from the series in real life. With 3 hidden Junkbots. For ages 5+.

image of junkbots factory one of our picks of the must have toys 2021

Paw Patrol Wooden Truck and Trailer

New from Melissa and Doug, is this wooden truck set with 28 early-learning blocks including letters, numbers, Paw Patrol characters, puzzle art and three play figures. Great for pre-school learning without a screen. 

image of wooden paw patrol truck and trailer with learning cubes, one of our picks of the must have toys 2021

Sylvanian Families Baby Amusement Park

New for 2021 is the Sylvanian Families Amusement Park. With lots of fun rides for your baby figures to enjoy. Comes with three figures but there is room for many more.

image of sylvanian families baby amusement park one of our picks of the must have toys this christmas

WOW Pods

Very popular collectible craze featuring lots of your favourite characters and themes including Marvel, Disney and Harry Potter. Just swipe to light up the pods and reveal the mystery backdrop. Shown here in Spiderman. For the over-3s.

latest toy crazes wow pods featuring marvel superheroes 

Little Tikes Tobi Robot Smartwatch

New smartwatch from Little Tikes has a playful personality, sound effects and more than 100 expressions to keep kids entertained. Also helps them tell the time and includes two built in cameras for taking selfies and videos.

image of little tikes smartwatch to illustrate piece on must have toys 2021   

Instaglam On-The-Go Trolley

One of Tesco’s Top Ten Toys For Christmas 2021. Comes with 100 pieces of make-up and beauty accessories. For ages 6+. 

image of instaglow make up trolley to show how it folds out one of our picks of the must have toys 2021 and likely to popular at Christmas  and a great present for 6 year old

Squeakee The Balloon Dinosaur

New interactive balloon dinosaur that walks, chomps and dances. Comes with headphones and bone accessories for dancing and games. For ages 5+. One of Amazon’s Top Ten Christmas Toys 2021.

image of squeakee the interactive dinosaur one of our picks of must have toys 2021 and likely to be one of the top toys at christmas 2021

Squeakee Minis

Mini interactive Squeakees with record and playback for ages 5+.

image of mini squeakee Poppy Bunny to illustrate section on Must have toys 2021    image of mini squeakees   image of billi monkee mini squeakee one of our picks of must have toys 2021   mini squeakee redgie puppy 

There are five mini Squeakee Balloon animals to collect. They are interactive and talk with a helium voice effect.

Images: 1. Poppy Bunny. 2. Heelie Puppy. 3. Billo Monkey. 4. Redgy Puppy. 5. Sugapops Unicorn.

Cutie Cuts Shave and Reveal

From the Scruff-a-Luvs people, this is the new Cutie Cuts Shave and Reveal. Using the magical clippers (not real clippers) you can shave the fur to reveal the beautiful puppy. For ages 5+.

image of shave and reveal puppy one of our picks of the must have toys 2021

Akedo Ultimate Battle Arena

Comes with two warriors, instruction manuals and training mode so you can practice your moves. Ages 6+.

image of akedo ultimate battle arena one of our picks of the must have toys 2021

Kindi Kids Bubble And Sing

New from Kindi Kids, here is Pearl and Bonnie. They are bubble blowing baby dolls with ice-cream scented bubbles, giggling sounds and bubble wand. On the list of Top Ten Toys For Christmas from Bargain Max. For ages 3+.

image of kindi kids bubble and sing doll one of our picks of the must have toys 2021    Image of bonnie bubble and sing from kindi kids one of our picks of must have toys 2021

Playmobil City Police Robot

This 50 piece set is part of the City Action range from Playmobil for ages between 4 and 10 years.  Was one of the toys picked by Hamleys for their Christmas Toy recommendations last year.

image of playmobil city police robot which was on Hamleys Christmas Toy list last year and one of our picks of must have toys

Barbie Extra

Beautiful new Barbie dolls with a ‘More is More’ attitude! For Barbie fans over 3 years.

 image of barbie extra one of our picks of the must have toys 2021 

Must Have Toys – My Garden Baby

Beautiful butterfly baby doll for ages 2 years+ in scents of blueberry, raspberry and strawberry (shown here in strawberry). Pretend to feed the doll with the spoon and cup together with colour-change fun. The packaging turns into a baby crib so you can rock your baby to sleep

​image of garden baby doll ages 2 years plus and available in strawberry as in this image but also blueberry and raspberry. Comes with colour-change cup. One of our picks of the best must have toys

My Very Own Fairy Jar

Create your own magical fairy world. Comes complete with decorations, fairy dust, mini notes and envelopes.

 image of fairy jar, one of our picks of the must have toys for girls and boys who love fairies 

Must Have Toys – Barbie Puppy Party

New Barbie doll set which combines dough play with a puppy party. Make a bone-shaped cake to give your puppies in their doggie bowls. The larger dog even ‘chews’ when you press its tail. Also comes with party hats, cake server and gift box with a toy ball. For ages 3+.

image of barbie puppy party which is one of our picks of must have toys for Barbie fans

Must Have Toys – Spirograph

We love Spirograph for keeping kids entertained for hours. It’s one of our picks of classic must have toys. This ‘Scratch and Shimmer’ set is a great way to get amazing coloured patterns by scratching away at the special paper. For ages 8+.

image of spirograph scratch and shimmer a new set and one of our picks for must have toys for boys and girls in the 8-12 range

My First Scalextric

Mains powered Scalextric set with easy-to-assemble figure-of-eight track. Suitable for ages 3+ and great for inside play.

image of my first scalextrix set one of our picks of must have toys for boys and girls

Must Have Toys – Giant Science Lab

This bumper giant science lab from well-known brand GALT includes 30 fun experiments with full instructions, there’s even a lab coat and play goggles. Suitable for budding scientists aged 6+ with adult supervision.

image of galt giant science lab one of our picks of must have toys for girls and boys who are into STEM and science and parents looking for educational toys

Unicorn Knitting Set

Here’s a good project for older kids from a British company. Includes bamboo knitting needles and suitable for knitters with little experience. Finished unicorn measures 35cm.

image of knit your own unicorn set one of our pick of must have toys for boys and girls

Botley Coding Robot 2.0

The next generation of the award-winning coding robot Botley. Screen-free coding – no tablet or phone required. For ages 5+. 

image of botley the coding robot one of our pick of must have toys in the STEM category for boys and girls who are into science and robots

Hot Wheels Sky Crash Tower

Kids can race multiple cars at once for sky-high crashes. Measures 83cm high. For ages 5-10 years.

image of hot wheels crash tower shows the size of the sky-high crash tower for multiple hot wheels cars one of our picks of must have toys for boys and girls who are into Hot Wheels

Must Have Toys – Marvin’s Magic

Magic sets are a great way to have fun. This one from Marvin’s Magic includes 225 easy to perform tricks for ages 6+. 

image of marvin's magic set one of our picks of must have toys and games for boys and girls who love magic tricks

Must Have Toys – Scalextric Batman vs Joker Race Set

Amazing Scalextric set where Batman takes on Joker in a thrilling chase. For ages 5+.

image of batman scaletrix one of our picks of must have toys and games for boys and girls

LOL Surprise Styling Head

With 30 surprises including stick-on hair pieces and colour-change make-up. Head swivels for easy styling and includes a drawer to store accessories. Also available in Neonlicious. 

image of lol surprise styling head to show hair style one of our picks of must have toys for boys and girls who love hair styling and LOL Surprise

Polly Pocket Unicorn Party Set

Shaped like a unicorn pinata, this party play set includes over 25 wrapped surprises. For ages 4+.

image of polly pocket unicorn playset shaped like a pinata one of our picks of must have toys for girls and boys who love polly pocket

Xootz BMX Scooter

Great present for an active kid. This is a hybrid BMX and scooter suitable for beginners and intermediate riders. For ages 6+.

image of xootz scooter one of our picks of must have toys for boys and girls who love tricks on scooters

Must Have Toys – Power Pux Challenge Pack

Play, collect and trade the Power Pux. Very popular on Must Have Toys this year. This is a challenge pack where you can play against your friends. Includes a launcher, Pux cups, target and five Pux discs.

image of power pux one of our picks of must have toys and games for boys and girls

LEGO Lamborghini

LEGO Speed Champions Lamborghini Urus ST-X and Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo EVO Race Cars Set. For ages 8+.

image of LEGO lamborghini speed champions one of our picks of must have toys for girls and boys who love lego

Must Have Toys – Rainbow Unicorns

Rainbow Unicorns is a new twist on the Head and Tails game for pre-schoolers. It’s teacher-tested and there are two ways to play.

Must Have Toys 2020 Rainbow unicorns

LEGO Friends TV show Central Perk

Here’s the Friends Central Perk cafe recreated in LEGO. Includes the iconic seating area and seven specially designed mini-figures including Gunther too! See more gifts for teenagers.

Must Have Toys 2020 LEGO Friends

Must Have Toys – Elmer’s Glitter Slime Kit

Slime continues to be a popular craft activity for kids. This glitter set from Elmer’s is one of the best-selling kits on Amazon at the moment. No extra ingredients are required. Always supervise slime play.

image of Glitter Slime Set from Elmers to show what is included one of our picks of must have toys for boys and girls who like slime

Volume-Limiting Headphones

Puro volume-limiting and noise cancelling wireless headphones just for kids. Shown here in teal.  One-touch Bluetooth pairing with iPhone, Android, and other compatible devices makes for hassle-free listening.

image of puro volume limited headphones for kids to show the colour teal one of our picks of must have toys for boys and girls

Must Have Toys – Gravitrax Starter Set

Use the Gravitrax starter set to create incredibly demanding ball runs. 

image of gravitrax starter set one of our picks of must have toys for boys and girls

Melissa and Doug Vet and Groomer Centre

The Melissa and Doug wooden multi-functional animal centre is easy to assemble and offers amazing play opportunities for children aged 3+. Pets and other equipment is available separately.

Must Have Toys 2020 Vet set

VTech Walkie Talkies

This is a great present which will keep kids aged 5+ occupied for hours. From trusted brand Vtech, they offer a range of 200m and have a digital screen so you can send secure messages and play games too. 

Must Have Toys v tech walkie talkies

Must Have Toys – My Own Rainbow

We love this rainbow light projector. Perfect for parties and sleepovers. A great to give. Sweet dreams! 

must have toys rainbow light

Little Live Pets Rainglow Unicorn Vet Kit

Use the five interactive accessories to make your Unicorn better. For ages 4 years and over. 

image of unicorn vet set one of our picks of must have toys

What are best new must have toys?

Must have toys are new or trending toys that kids really want. Unicorns, Llamas and Mermaids continue to be sought after and are themes for some of the best new toys. Current toy trends include collectables and unwrapping toys. STEM toys and educational toys remain popular too and new family games are constantly being developed. However, there are plenty of toys and games that have stood the test of time such as LEGO and Monopoly. Others reinvent themselves to remain relevant in a fast-moving world.

New toys and games are always highly prized. Children love a novelty especially when it comes to toys. They will look to other people to see if something is worth having. If a friend, or someone else they admire, has a present they think looks good then they may well want it too. But these days, social media is one of the most popular ways to find new toys. It also means that kids can see exactly how a toy or game works – and adults can see what’s included in the price – before a purchase is made.

Must have toys – what are the Hero Toys?

The Toy Fair’s Hero Toys list consists of 23 products launched at Olympia London on the first day of Toy Fair 2022. The Hero Toy finalists are judged by an independent panel of retailers, and industry experts, to be the most exciting and creative toys unveiled at the event. 

What are the Dream Toys?

Dream Toys are the annual Christmas toy predictions from the UK Toy Retailers Association. The Dream Toys were announced in October last year.

 

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