Top New Toys And Games
Here’s our pick of The Must Have Toys 2019 for all ages and interests. The list includes the latest toys for toddlers and babies, family games, collectible toy crazes, arts and crafts toys and other STEM toys. Most toys and games on our list are new in the UK during the last six months. Many were top sellers for Christmas 2018 and still going strong. If you can’t find any of these toys locally, we’ve included links to Amazon [disclosure].
Must Have Toys 2019 – LEGO McClaren Senna
New for 2019 in the Speed Champions range. The LEGO McClaren Senna set has 219 pieces for a built car that is 15cm long. For children aged 7 years+. Includes a minifigure, removable windshield, interchangeable wheel rims, stickers and wind tunnel.
Must Have Toys 2019 – Off The Hook
New customisable dolls with almost endless mix and match fashion looks plus fashion surprises.
Must Have Toys 2019 – LEGO Minecraft
Build and venture to the End dimension! New LEGO set for Minecraft fans aged 7+. Includes Dragon Slayer minifigure.
LOL Surprise! Pop-Up Store
This is perfect to play, display and carry away your LOLs. Comes with one doll and holds around 55 others that you have collected separately.
Dino Dump Game
New from Big Potato games for ages 6+. A game that combines dinosaurs with poo and includes stinky stickers! Good price for a present to take to a birthday party.
Kidizoom Duo 5.0 Camera
This is the latest Kidizoom camera aimed at the under-9s. It takes high-quality five megapixel photos and videos with a dual lens. You can also apply fun effects, stamps and frames to your pics. One of the top-selling toys in the UK during the run-up to Xmas according to Toy World Magazine.
Nerf Laser Ops Pro Alphapoint
Selected as the best toy on How To Spend It Well At Christmas 2018. Also on the 2018 Toy Lists of Argos, Amazon, Smyths, John Lewis and Hamleys. This is a no dart Nerf that’s ready to play out of the box. Like Laser Quest at home.
Must Have Toys 2019 – The Sock Game
New from Spinmaster, The Sock Game came top of the games on How To Spend It Well at Christmas 2018 and looks set to be one of the Must Have Toys 2019. You use touch to find objects in the stripey sock. The first player to pull out the particular thing before the time stops is the winner.
Morfboard
Transforms from scooter to skateboard in seconds, no tools required. Designed for kids ages 8+. See other present ideas for children aged 9-11. Featured in the Thrill Seekers category of the Dream Toys 2018.
Must Have Toys 2019 – Boxer The Robot
New for 2018, Boxer Robot is also on Amazon’s Top Ten Toys For Christmas as well as the Argos Predictions 2018, Hamleys Top 12 Toys For Christmas and Smyths Top 15 Toys For Christmas. Boxer is a new AI robot with a big personality. There are many ways to play including tricks and games with a free app to extend play possibilities.
Little Tikes Wonder Lab
Overall winner of the 10th annual Rainbow Toy Awards and TOTY finalist. Fabulous STEM play toy for curious minds. There are 20+ hands on experiments. For children aged 3+. See other toys for 3-4 year-olds.
Chow Crown
The new game Chow Crown is one of Amazon’s Top Ten Toys 2018. The aim is to eat the spinning food before the music stops. Snacks not provided. See other new and classic Family Games.
Cra-Z-Slimy Creations
Slime is still sticking around as a huge craze. We have the Cra-Z-Slimy kit on our list of Toy Crazes.
Must Have Toys 2019 – Fingerlings Untamed Jailbreak T-Rex Playset
The Fingerlings continue to be a huge toy trend. The dinosaur collection now includes this playset which comes with a T-Rex dinosaur.
Harry Potter Wizard Training Wand
Just to prove that Harry Potter is as popular as ever. The Training Wand was also winner of the 2018 National Parenting Product Awards and is on the list of Dream Toys 2018.
LOL Surprise Pet
The latest offering from the very popular LOLs. These are the surprise live pets.
Gravitrax
Use the Gravitrax starter set to create incredibly demanding ball runs. Also one of John Lewis’s Christmas Toys and an Amazon Choice toy. See our page on STEM toys.
Scruff A Luvs
Very cute concept toy where your kids turn a scruffy ball in to their new FFF (furry friend forever). Wash, dry, brush and love these adorable pets. Includes grooming kit and adoption certificate. Definitely one of the Must Have Toys 2019.
Messi Training Ball
New Championship edition warm-up ball from Lionel Messi to practise keepie uppies, flicks and control.
Robo Chameleon
New robot toy for younger kids (3+) which is fun and easy to use. It even shoots out its tongue to catch its food. A Toy Award winner for 2018. See other STEM toys.
Barbie Kitchen
New in 2018, the ultimate Barbie kitchen comes complete with doll, kitchen gadgets and Barbie dough. Barbie was first created in 1959 and is still a very popular toy. The kitchen is one of the Dream Toys 2018. Barbie Dream House is on the Christmas List of Smyths.
Aquadoodle Deluxe
New Aquadoodle with rainbow feature and seven accessories. Mess-free creative art for 18 mos+. See our other picks of toys for Babies and Toddlers.
Must Have Toys 2019 – Harry Potter LEGO Hogwarts Great Hall
One of the Dream Toys 2018. Brand new Harry Potter LEGO for ages 9-14 years including the very impressive Hogwarts Great Hall. See our other STEM Toys.
Must Have Toys 2019 – Fairy Light Garden
To add to the best-selling Fairy Garden toy collection is the new Fairy Light Garden. It lights up and plays harp music too. A must have toy for children 4+ who love fairies. See other Toys For Ages 3-4 years. See other craft toys on our STEM Toys page.
Power Tracks
Power Tracks set in the Action Science range from John Adams. Teaches the first steps of coding and circuit building. For 5+. This is a must have STEM toy for curious kids.
Must Have Toys 2019 – Twisty Petz
Twisty Petz are beautiful, collectible little pets that transform in to bracelets. Suitable for ages 4+. There are 70 to collect. We think these will be one of the must have toys of the year.
Fortnite Monopoly
Inspired by the popular Fortnite video game. Here’s the Monopoly edition for 2-7 players. Earn Health Point Chips instead of Monopoly money to stay in the game. For ages 13+.
Must Have Toys 2019 – Dance and Groove Rockit
New last year, Rockit encourages babies and toddlers to dance along to the music. See our other toy picks for babies and toddlers.
Must Have Toys 2019 – Paw Patrol Fire Truck
This is a great playset from the very popular Paw Patrol brand. Features a 2 ft extending ladder and much more. Lots of possibilities for imaginative play. On the list of Christmas Must Have Toys from Argos, Smyths and Amazon.
Slam-It!
New card game from Ideal. So, if you love Dobble and Uno, this might well be for you. Lots of family fun for 2+ players aged 6+.
What makes Must Have Toys 2019?
Must have toys 2019 are new toys that children really, really want. Often these are the best-selling toys of the year. They tap in to toy trends or follow film and TV offerings. Social media – specifically YouTube – is the big driver for the best selling toys in 2019. In today’s world, the must have toys can come and go very quickly. That could be one of the reasons why collectibles are so big currently. However, there are plenty of toys and games that have stood the test of time. Others reinvent themselves to remain relevant for children.
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