Parents dreading the festive toy hunt can breathe a sigh of relief – Tesco has named the toys set to top kids’ wish lists, and none of them will break the bank.
The supermarket’s top 10 puts creativity front and centre, with building sets from Lego and Meccano sitting alongside slime kits and a working mini record player.
TV hits The Traitors and The 1% Club have also made the cut, with official board games to keep the whole family entertained.
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Prices start at £5 and the priciest pick is £25, meaning shoppers could buy the entire list for £166.
The line-up was chosen by toy experts from The Entertainer, who select toys and games specifically for Tesco shoppers, with a focus on current trends and affordability.
Classic brands feature alongside current favourites such as Bluey, plus Disney characters from Frozen and Toy Story.
Matt Jackson, Tesco’s head of Strategy and partnerships, said: “With so many options out there, choosing the right Christmas toy to surprise children can be overwhelming.
“This year, our top picks have been carefully chosen by experts, based on current and upcoming trends, and which are likely to be on many children’s Christmas wish lists.
“Toys related to films are always popular with youngsters which is why we’ve included a Lego Harry Potter construction kit and favourites from Toy Story and Frozen.”
For families looking to stir up some festive drama, The Traitors Second Edition Official Board Game sees players work together to unmask the Traitor.
Meanwhile, The 1% Club Board Game lets players show off their common sense rather than their knowledge of obscure trivia.
Tesco’s top 10 toys for Christmas:
LEGO Harry Potter Flying Ford Anglia Construction Set – £13
Recreates a much-loved scene from the Harry Potter films, combining an engaging build with imaginative play.
Gui Gui Fruity Glow Edit Deluxe Twin Pack Slime Craft Set – £20
Beauty-inspired, scented slime kits that let kids customise and “glam up” their creations – offering sensory, screen-free fun.
Bluey Pool Time Fun Playset – £12
Brings Bluey’s imaginative play into the home, complete with a deck and cabana.
Meccano 10 in 1 Racing Vehicles Construction Set – £15
Exclusive to The Entertainer and Tesco, the set lets kids build and rebuild 10 high-speed vehicles including planes, speedboats and a submarine – and is likely to appeal to parents who remember the brand from their own childhoods.
Mini Brands Really Works Vinyl Playset – £20
A genuine working miniature record player that spins and plays real music, complete with an exclusive mini vinyl of “APT” by Rosé and Bruno Mars.
LEGO Botanicals Rocking Plants Construction Set – £18
Aimed at kids aged nine and up, the set features two smiling succulent characters, Lumi and Ellie, in pastel pots that rock when nudged.
Toy Story 5 Small Stars Mini Figures – £5
Each surprise backpack pops open like a clamshell to reveal a mini figure, and doubles as an accessory for Toy Story Playscale 7-inch figures.
Slime Mart Disney Cake Basket Craft Set – £18
A DIY kit for making a hyper-realistic Frozen-themed slime “cake”, packaged in a Disney-branded shopping basket and part of a wider collectable range.
The 1% Club Board Game – £20
Based on the hit gameshow, it tests logic, reasoning and common sense to find out who can join the top 1% of quizzers.
The Traitors Second Edition Official Board Game – £25
Players complete six new adventures to earn gold for the prize pot, while the Traitor secretly schemes and the Faithful try to banish them.
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