I won’t say how many sleeps it is until Santa comes, we don’t want to freak you out too much. But let’s just say it is getting very close.
To ease some of that stress, we have done the research for you and found the best toys for kids this Christmas. Grab a cuppa and get ready to shop! Cause let’s face it, you gotta start shopping eventually…
Top toys for Christmas 2022
Jasnor toys
Marvel Battle Cubes
Rock paper scissors like you’ve never seen before… get ready to challenge your opponent with Battle Cubes! This pocket-sized collectible battle game has just arrived.
Suitable for ages 6+, the Marvel Battle Cubes are available from Big W, Myer and selected toy stores.
Curlimals
Bibi Bunny and Higgle Hedgehog are the Curlimals, brand new interactive plush pets. Uncurl the cuteness of Bibi and Higgle as they delight and enchant children from the second they meet. Wake them up from their sleep and see them uncurl and hear them greet you for the first time. It will be love at first sight. Pat them on the head, stroke them on their nose and tickle them on the tummy to hear giggles and laughter.
Suitable for ages 3+ years for RRP $34.00, Curlimals require 3x AAA batteries and are available now at BigW.
Doctor Squish Squishy Maker
The Squishy Maker lets you create your very own Squishies with whatever fillings you like! There’s no limit to what you can do. Make themed Squishies, coloured Squishies, big or small Squishies, and even give them away.
Suitable for ages 8+ years, Doctor Squish Squishy Maker, RRP $60.00 and Doctor Squish Squishy Party Pack Refills, RRP $30.00 are available at Spotlight now.
For more information about Jasnor’s hot new toy releases, visit www.jasnor.com.au
Leapfrog toys
Children all over Australia can wake up to an exciting LeapFrog Christmas this year, to a tree brimming with loads of learning fun.
With a mix of ABCs, colours, music, numbers, tech, animals, and more… you can give your children the best head start to leap into learning, all nicely gift wrapped with a Christmas bow.
My Pal Scout & My Pal Violet Smarty Paws, RRP $39.95
Cute, cuddly and customisable! My Pal Scout & My Pal Violet Smarty Paws make the perfect friends for your little one. Scout and Violet will introduce them to first words, counting, and feelings and emotions.
My Pal Scout & My Pal Violet Smarty Paws is suitable for toddlers from 6 months and is available from Target, good toy stores and online retailers.
Let’s Record! Music Player, RRP $44.95
Turn on the tunes and play up the learning with the Let’s Record! Music Player, introducing your toddlers and preschoolers to a world of music and learning. Your budding singer can record up to 30 minutes of their voice or silly sounds.
Let’s Record! Music Player is suitable for toddlers from 18 months and is available from Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.
Tapping Colours 2-in-1 Xylophone, RRP $34.95
Get two instruments in one with the Tapping Colours 2-in-1 Xylophone. Add learning to musical exploration with four interactive ways to play. Help children build confidence as they follow the lights to learn how to play eight well -known tunes.
Suitable for toddlers from 18 months and is available from Big W, Target, good toy stores and online retailers.
Prep for Preschool Activity Book, RRP $39.95
Make the Preschool transition a breeze with the Prep for Preschool Activity Book. Help children build confidence with reusable activity pages to practice their school – ready skills. From letters to numbers to matching activities, pre-schoolers will find loads to do and re-do in this interactive 12 – page book.
Suitable for children from 3 years and is available from Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.
Interactive Learning Easel, RRP $129.95
The Interactive Learning Easel gives children a fun new way to combine learning the alphabet, shapes and drawing. Start with the double sided whiteboard/chalkboard with magnetic letters and shapes.
Suitable for children from 3 years and is available from Big W, Target, good toy stores and online retailers.
LeapTab Touch, RRP $49.95
Put learning at their fingertips with the LeapTab Touch. This screen-free tablet includes double-sided learning card pages that introduce a wide range of preschool readiness skills from letters and numbers to manners and feelings.
Suitable for children from 3 years and is available from Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.
Spinning Lights Letter Ring, RRP $49.95
Meet Sparky the phonics firefly! As he zips around the ring, this friendly little bug will light up each letter to introduce letters, letter sounds, spelling and animals. Delightful animations of Sparky and the animals accompany each discovery.
Suitable for children from 3 years and is available from Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.
PAW Patrol: To the Rescue! Plug & Play Gaming Console, RRP $69.95
Children can join Ryder and lead the PAW Patrol on adventures in this learning video game. They can plug in and play 12 missions in Adventure Bay using a wireless controller that looks just like Ryder’s Pup Pad! No web connection, downloads or account setup required. Children can drive, fly and run through games, avoiding obstacles and solving problems with Chase, Skye and Marshall.
Suitable for children from 4 years and is available from Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.
LeapPods Max, RRP $69.95
Get ready to share an immersive audio experience with LeapPods Max listen and explore headphones ! Beyond listening to music, hours of included activities take children on audio adventures, get the mind and body moving with active challenges, introduce mindfulness activities and more.
Suitable for children from 4 years and is available from Big W, Target, Myer, good toy stores and online retailers.
Magic Adventures Microscope, RRP $129.95
Children can explore tiny worlds full of huge discoveries with the Magic Adventures Microscope. Young biologists can zoom in on flowers, animals, food, minerals and more using eight double-sided smart slides that activate amazing BBC videos and images.
Suitable for children from 5 years and is available from Big W, Target, Myer, good toy stores and online retailers.
For further information on LeapFrog and its products, visit www.leapfrog.com.au
VTech Toys
Let your children have a Christmas they will remember with VTech, knowing they will be learning while they play. Every VTech toy is designed to engage and encourage children to explore as they play.
VTech has something for all ages from baby and toddler to pre-and primary school children. And this Christmas there is even a special appearance from Australia’s favourite Heeler family!
My Sleepy Sloth RRP $49.95
My Sleepy Sloth plays soothing sing-along songs, peaceful melodies, relaxing bedtime story lullabies, calming phrases and gentle sounds, which ease little one when it’s time to go to sleep.
My Sleepy Sloth is suitable from birth and is available now at Kmart, good toy stores and online retailers.
Sleepy Time Travel Mobile, RRP$39.95
The Sleepy Time Travel Mobile is a wonderful mobile for babies when out and about. Featuring twirling dream clouds, a glow light and soothing music, this mobile will send your baby into a peaceful slumber.
Sleepy Time Travel Mobile is suitable from birth and is available at Target, good toy stores and online retailers.
Soft Discovery Turtle, RRP $39.95
Turtle’s fabric and stuffing is made using 10 recycled plastic bottles, helping reduce waste. Turtle features soft,textured interactive areas with different marine animals:the flip-up clamshell self -discovery mirror, octopus with tactile dangling ribbons, and crinkly starfish. Move from sensory exploration to learning cause and effect by pulling the little sea turtle to see it bounce back to mummy turtle’s back.
Suitable from 3mths and is available at Target, good toy stores and online retailers.
Stack, Rattle & Link Elephant, RRP $29.95
Five textured, plastic and fabric rings are great for baby to feel and stack and are made using plant-based plastic and recycled water bottles. Bright, bold colours and patterns stimulate baby’s vision and encourage exploration of different colours and textures.
Suitable from 6mths and is available at Target, good toy stores and online retailers.
Let’s Go, My Friend Pup, RRP $49.95
Let’s Go, My Friend Pup is ready to be the newest member of the family. With a detachable leash and puppy care accessories, this pup comes with exactly what your little one needs to care for their new pet. Your little pet -owner-in-training can walk, feed, give water to, and play with their new doggy friend.
Let’s Go, My Friend Pup is suitable for 18 months to 3 years and is available from Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.
Toot-Toot Drivers Fix & Fuel Garage, RRP $79.95
Repair, fuel up, wash and race all in one place with the Toot-Toot Drivers Fix & Fuel Garage. Complete with a speedy stock car your little one will love zooming around this garage visiting the different areas.
Toot-Toot Drivers Fix & Fuel Garage is suitable for 1 to 5 years and is available now from Kmart and BigW.
Smart Medical Kit, RRP $ 44.95
There’s always a doctor in the house with the Smart Medical Kit. Children can care for their family, friends, pets and plush toys with this portable kit.
The Smart Medical Kit is suitable for 2 to 5 years and is available at Big W, Target, good toy stores and online retailers.
My First KidiSmartwatch, RRP $79.95
More than just a watch, this pet pal tells time, sets important reminders and lets out a friendly bark at the top of the hour – and it has a colour touch screen, interactive games, wireless connectivity, analogue and digital clock faces, plus a rechargeable battery and School mode to limit it to a watch only – and the sleek design is just the right size for a child’s wrist.
My First KidiSmartwatch is suitable for 3 to 6 years and is available at Big W, Kmart, Target, good toy stores and online retailers.
JotBot The Smart Drawing Robot, RRP $69.95
When it’s time to draw together, children can get creative with JotBot The Smart Drawing Robot. This friendly robot will guide them through the discovery of drawing and coding thanks to its rich content, over 40 minutes of drawing prompted audio, and various games.
JotBot The Smart Drawing Robot is suitable for 3 to 5 years and is available now from Kmart & Myer, and from September at Big W, Target, good toy stores and online retailers.
Magic Lights 3D, RRP $44.95
Light up amazing art! Create peg art with lights, sounds and animations. 2D Picture mode and 3D mode lets children create art on the mini stage, selecting a design from the booklet and follow the instructions to create their masterpieces.
Magic Lights 3D is suitable for children aged 4+ years and is available at Target, Myer, good toy stores and online retailers.
DJ Beat Boxer, RRP $69.95
DJ Beat Boxer is a pawsome new musical friend. DJ is a music-mixing pup, so children can scratch her head, boop her nose, shake her paw, press her ear or push the buttons on her headphones to hear her go.
DJ Beat Boxer is suitable for 5+ years and is available at Big W, Target, Myer, good toy stores and online retailers.
KidiGo NexTag, RRP $69.95
Outdoor play just got an upgrade! KidiGo NexTag is WAY more than just tag-it’s a high-tech spin on 20 different backyard games including capture the flag, freeze tag and hide -and -seek. There’s no internet needed to play, just the four included electronic units and adjustable arm bands.
KidiGoNexTag is suitable for 5+ years and is available at Big W, Target, good toy stores and online retailers.
Kidizoom Print Cam, RRP $129.95
Take a photo and print it instantly with the Kidizoom Print Cam. Yay! The flip-up lens allows for easy selfies too! The camera is jam-packed with fun features like special photo effects, stamps and borders, three games, panoramic prints and comic strip maker.
Suitable for 5+ years and is available at Big W good toy stores and online retailers.
For more visit www.vtech.com.au
Just Play toys
Just Play are the experts in what kids love to play with! Home to some of the most world’s most popular brands plus a few new surprises, they have kick started your Christmas list. So, now all you need to do is check it twice and decide who has been naughty or nice!
Here the Just Play Top Toys for Christmas list…
Alice’s Wonderland Baker Toys and Playsets (from $15 to $90)
These toys will really take the cake at Christmas time! Following the adventures of the great granddaughter of the original Alice in Wonderland, this Alice is a young baker who whips up magical cakes and treats. As with the original, Alice’s Wonderland Bakery is filled with surprises, everything up is down, and left if right!
Barbie Role Play Toys (from $39 – $79)
Check out Just Play’s collection of Barbie toys and playsets that extend children’s Barbie playtime within their areas of interest. Little kids love to explore the world they see around them in their play, learning enormously important life skills as they go.
Mickey Mouse Fun House Toys and Playsets (from $35-$110)
This Christmas the Mickey Mouse Funhouse series sees Mickey and his crew adrift on the high seas! Disney Fans can join in on all the fun and games with his new pirate – themed toys, a treasure trove of imaginative role – play.
Plush Collectibles with blind reveals – Puppy & Unicorn Surprise RRP $40
Puppy and Unicorn Surprise feature the hugely popular blind bag trend, along with super bright, super cute, super huggable plush. Each comes with a surprise number of babies in their litter.
CoComelon Anything! (from $40-$55)
CoComelon remains one of the hottest properties for preschoolers! Toys that allow them to interact with their friends from the YouTube sensation at home are a smart gift idea.
Disney Junior Minnie Mouse Role Play Toys (from $35 – $45)
Just Play has a collection of different Minnie Mouse toys that explore everything from Minnie’s favourite past time (fashion dress – ups) to role – play toys that let little ones play let’s pretend.
Disney Doorables of any kind! ( from $8.80 to $24.99)
The ultimate stocking stuffer for Disney fans, Disney Doorables are a blind bag collectible featuring a limited – edition series of characters.
Just Play toys are available from Big W, Target, K mart, Myer, Target and all good independent toy stores
Spin Master toys
Hidden inside the puffiest fluff, FurFluffs (RRP $49.99) is an adorable pet looking for its fluff-ever home. With over 100 sounds and reactions, you never know what adorable response you will get. Available at Big W, Target and all good toy retailers.
Pixobitz Studio (RRP $49.99) magically transform your 2D designs into 3D pixel art creations with just a spray of water. The kit includes everything you need to design over 10 different end creations. Available at Big W, Target and all good toy retailers.
Cool Maker Stitch N’ Style Fashion Studio (RRP $59.99). This fashion studio makes sewing safe and easy due to its innovative cartridge thread system and automatic sewing sensors that know when to sew. The Stich N’ Style Fashion Studio works with most fabrics for the ultimate DIY projects and is available at Target and all good toy retailers.
Meccano Junior Police Car (RRP $69.99) This set has everything kids need to build their own remote police control police car with a functioning trunk. Featuring 73 parts, a chassis, two tools, two sticker sheets, an instruction sheet, and an easy-to-use controller, this RC Police Car is ready for action-packed fun. Available at all good toy retailers.
The Bakugan Evolutions Genesis Collection (RRP $79.99) is the biggest Bakugan collection yet, featuring two exclusive Genesis Bakugan, four exclusive Core Bakugan, two exclusive Nanogan and six Character Cards. Mix and match Nanogan to create your favourite powerful boost combination and deliver incredible damage in battle. Available at Kmart, Target and all good toy retailers.
Tech Deck Shredline 360 Turntable (RRP $49.99). Featuring three different speeds, players can cruise, train their skills, or pick up the spinning action for a challenge. Available from Kmart, Target and all good toy retailers.
Aerobie Sonic Fin Football (RRP $22.99) is an aerodynamic football that’s great for outdoor play. The innovative hollow gyroscopic design creates the ultimate lift and max distance in the air with throws up to 90 meters. Available at Big W, Kmart, Target and all good toy retailers.
The Valor Kick Scooter (RRP $149.99) is made to be truly on-the-go with a compact design and easy fold-down mechanisms that click into place. Enjoy a smooth and comfortable ride with adjustable anti-rattle telescoping T-bar and TPR scooter grips to reduce vibrations. Available at Big W and all good toy retailers.
Swimways Spring Float Papasan (RRP $29.99) This papasan-style pool float provides comfortable fabric-covered floatation with the original Inner Spring patented technology for greater comfort and stability in the water. Available at Big W, Kmart and Target.
Gabby’s Dress Up Closet (RRP $69.99) playset opens and transforms into the ultimate dress-up closet. Available at Big W, Kmart, Target and all good toy retailers.
PAW Patrol Big Truck Stop HQ (RRP $199.99). In closed mode, the pups can jump into the command centre, pull up and transform to reveal an over three-foot wide HQ with a garage spot for each pup, a tune-up station, car wash station, vehicle launcher and lights and sounds. Available at Target and all good toy retailers.
PAW Patrol Rubble X-Treme Truck (RRP $69.99) looks just like the massive construction rescue truck from the show. Featuring an epic transformation, into two separate rescue vehicles, complete with an excavator claw, an extendable crane toy, a giant wrecking ball and a material storage unit. Available at Big W, Target and all good toy retailers.
Spin Master, Sink N’ Sand (RRP $29.99) is unlike any other kids’ game. With the inclusion of the mega-popular Kinetic Sand, this game is a great addition to your child’s collection of sensory fidget toys. Available Big W, Target and all good toy retailers.
Rubik’s Race Metallic (RRP $19.99) is a fast-paced sequence board game that is designed to get your brain and fingers racing. Shake the scrambler and take your opponent on head-to-head. Available Big W, Target and all good toy retailers.
Hedbanz (RRP $25.99) is a fun family activity. Pick your favourite headband and take a picture card without looking at the face of the card. Put the headband on and place the card in the headband so the illustration is facing all players. Then, play by asking questions with “yes” and “no” answers as you try to guess what’s on your card. Available Big W, Kmart, Target and all good toy retailers.
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The range of miniaturised styling products include the Dyson CorraleTM straightener and Dyson SupersonicTM hair dryer complete with accompanying attachments for different hair types and accessories including a brush and comb.
Each set includes a miniature version of the Dyson Vented Barrel brush and Dyson-designed Detangling comb. Recommended for children aged from three years.
Dyson hair care toy sets are available to purchase from Big W, Amazon, Mr Toys, Toys R Us and other leading toy retailers.
Tickle Me Elmo, RRP $39
Sesame Street’s Tickle Me Elmo just loves to be tickled! Tickle Me Elmo talks, wiggles & giggles, and includes over 20 Elmo sounds – the more you tickle Elmo’s tummy the harder he laughs & wiggles! If you press his hands and feet, you’ll be able to hear him talk, laugh and ask to be tickled again and again! Available from leading toy retailers.
Fujifilm Instax
Fujifilm instax has announced the latest addition to its much-loved smartphone printing range with the new instax SQUARE Link. The instax SQUARE Link creates instant prints at 1.5 times the size of instax mini printer models, giving you even more room to capture your favourite memories.
Along with the instax SQUARE Link launch, Fujifilm has also announced that the beloved instax mini 11 will be launching in a new Pastel Green colour, an exciting addition to the line-up and designed with the latest fashion trends in mind.
For more information, please visit instax.com.au.
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