‘Surprise and reveal’ items also prove popular this year as children seek more of an interactive experience
From a simple conker or stamps from across the world, to a Hot Wheels car or Pokemon card, everyone can recall the childhood yearning to complete a collection of toys.
And this year, collectible toys are back in fashion on Christmas lists, as families seek affordable toys they can collect at their own pace.
The DreamToys list from the Toy Retailers’ Association includes a range of collectible items, from a retro Pokemon card set to new action figures such as Heroes of Goo or the Squishmallows range of plush toys.
Paul Reader, marketing director at Toymaster and a member of the selection panel for the list, described collectible toys as a “fantastic category” as it is “so diverse”.