Barbie and TikTok trend to inspire top Christmas toys this year

21 September 2023 , 20:17

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A Barbie Pop Reveal doll (Image: PA)

Barbie and LOL Surprise dolls are set for more Christmas success, predicts toy shop Hamleys.

After summer’s Barbie film starring Margot Robbie, the store’s predicted best-seller is the £27 Barbie Pop Reveal doll. Its unboxing experience reveals one of four flavours - strawberry lemonade, fruit punch, watermelon crush or grape fizz. LOL Magic Flyers, a new take on the ever-popular LOL doll, also capitalises on the unboxing trend popular on TikTok – it can be unboxed repeatedly.

The firm said it had also spotted a trend of “kidult” toys that appealed to a nostalgic older generation such as the Nerf-style Ralleys Soft Dart Blaster, £40, and the Tamiya Lunch Box toy truck. Victoria Kay, of Hamleys, said: "We've closely observed the trends shaping the toy industry, including toys inspired by beloved on-screen characters and the continued kidult trend. We're confident that our choices embody the very essence of Christmas and offer everyone the opportunity to discover their new favourite toy."

A LOL Magic Flyer (PA)

The Hamleys top 10 Christmas toys list are:

1. Barbie Pop Reveal Fruit Series: Strawberry, Fruit Punch, Watermelon Crush, Grape Fizz, £27

2. LOL Magic Flyers, £35

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3. TY Marvel 14" Squish-A-Boos (Assorted), £18

4. Harry Potter Hamley Bears, £30

5. Beast Lab, £90

6. Hamleys Magic Moving Car, £40

7. Disney Winnie & Piglet's Treehouse, £50

8. Hamleys Wooden Bus, £35

9. Paw Patrol Movie Skye Deluxe Vehicle, £50

10. Twister Air, £25

Natasha Wynarczyk