(Post contains affiliate links) Struggling to know what to get in the toy store for the kids in 2018? Then we have you sorted thanks to the fantastic Dream Toys list that just come out! Here are the top 12 best toy store buys for you and the kids for 2018… Go on, you know you want to get some of them for them this year, right?
The toys, as always, are in no particularly order, so you don’t need to nip down to the toy store to get the first one; whichever ones appeal to the kids the most, go for it. All the usual favourites are in there, from Harry Potter and Fortnite, to Paw Patrol and LOL Dolls. There really is something for everyone.
Here is the full list for you – and below are a few more details, and pictures of each too. Wizarding fun, and crazy collectibles from the toy store!
| Barbie Ultimate Kitchen | Mattel | £49.99 |
| Boxer | Spin Master Toys | £79.99 |
| Cra-Z-Slimy Creations Super Slime Studio | Character Options | £29.99 |
| Fingerlings Untamed Jailbreak T-Rex Playset | Jazwares/WowWee | £24.99 |
| Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall | LEGO | £89.99 |
| Harry Potter Wizard Training Wand | Jakks Pacific | £24.99 |
| L.O.L. Surprise! Pop-Up Store | MGA Entertainment | £39.99 |
| L.O.L. Surprise! Under Wraps | MGA Entertainment | £14.99 |
| Laser X Twin Pack | Character Options | £49.99 |
| Monopoly Fortnite Edition | Hasbro | £21.99 |
| Paw Patrol Ultimate Fire Truck | Spin Master Toys | £69.99 |
| Poopsie Surprise Unicorn | MGA Entertainment | £49.99 |
Barbie Ultimate Kitchen
Get creating with the iconic Barbie’s play kitchen; lots of space and ideas for them to make their own recipes. Lots of lights and sounds so it all seems so much more real; use the fry press and make your fries sizzle!
Boxer
Meet a new Artifical Intelligence buddy for the kids! He’s got different modds that change as you play with him. Interact with gestures, sounds and touch. And he plays out the box too thanks to the game cards, ball accessory and remote control. All the joy of a pet without the mess!
Cra-Z-Slimy Creations Super Slime Studio
Everyone LOVES slime – except the parents, who have to clean up the mess! Safe slime, with everything your kids need to totally get stuck in and make a massive mess in your house; make sure you put down newspaper first…
Fingerlings Untamed Jailbreak T-Rex Playset
Fingerlings are wonderful for the kids, and you don’t get much cooler than a Fingerling T-Rex that glows, and has infra-red eyes. If he misbehaves, put him back in the Jail. But he has a tendency to want to escape, so keep an eye on him….
Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall
Every year on the Dream Toys list there is a toy that the adults want, as well as the kids. And THIS is it this year; the Hogwarts LEGO set. Do we really need to tell you what this is; stunning Lego and amazing characters, so much in the package it is bursting. Just a wonderful gift for any Harry Potter fan, and even though that aren’t. It is expensive; but £89.99 worth of play value, as it’ll keep the kids entertained for DAYS.
Harry Potter Wizard Training Wand
If the Hogwarts Castle is out of your price range, don’t worry, the Harry Potter Training Wand is only £25, so hopefully more within budget. Learn and master 11 different spells, and you can learn on your own or play with a friend. The wand gives sound feedback so the kids know they have cast the spells correctly too.
L.O.L. Surprise! Pop-Up Store
Finally, somewhere to store the LOL Dolls that you keep on tripping over! This is a 3 in 1 playset, display and carry case for the LOL Dolls your kids are collecting. It holds about 55 dolls and accessories, and includes a vew different places to play with them too, including a chic café, fashion boutique, and pizza parlour. This is a fabulous toy for pretend play – if you are looking for other ideas for this, check out our 20 pretend play toy ideas.
L.O.L. Surprise! Under Wraps
This is the least expensive of the 12 toy store items for your kids, and its one of the new LOL collectibles. There are 15 to collect, and each doll comes with a mystery disguise. The disguise magically transforms into multiple fashion accessories too.
Laser X Twin Pack
Are you ready to do battle?!? You can play inside or out, day or night, and the laser vests take 8 hits before you are out. You can be team red or blue, or go rogue and take out anyone you fancy. Play one of one, or in teams. The possibilities are endless; bring Fortnite into the real world for your kids!
Monopoly Fortnite Edition
Taking of Fortnite, wouldn’t it be nice to get the kids OFF the game one in a while? Hasbro agree, and have thankfully developed a Monopoly game from the craze for this year. Perhaps it won’t be so hard to get them away from screen with this around now? Players need to claim locations, battle their foe, and survive the Storm to compete. There are also 27 amazing outfits to choose from as well.
Paw Patrol Ultimate Fire Truck
Paw Patrol is every little ones favourite TV show, and this year we have the Fire Truck from the series to play with in your living room. This is the ultimate rescue vehicle and includes a 2ft ladder, flashing lights, and lots of realistic sounds for imaginative play. Comes with water cannons, and enough space for all the 6 characters (not included) to fit too.
Poopsie Surprise Unicorn
We all need a Unicorn in our lives now, right? 🦄 And THIS unicorn even poops slime – why wouldn’t you want this in your house? You kids will love it, and it even includes one of 20 magical surprises with each unicorn too.
Goodness – we’re knackered after all that – we hope that there is something for your kids here. We are just off to the toy store to buy the Hogwarts Castle for ourselves! *don’t tell my husband*
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Helen
Helen is a mum to two, social media consultant, and website editor; and this site is (we think) the only Social Enterprise parenting magazine! Since giving up being a business analyst when juggling travel, work and kids proved too complicated, she founded KiddyCharts so she could be with her kids, and use those grey cells at the same time. KiddyCharts has reach of over 1.1million across social and the site. The blog works with big family brands (including travel) to help promote their services, as well as offering free resources to parents of kids under 10. It gives 51%+ profits to Reverence for Life, who fund a number of important initiatives in Africa, including bringing running water and basic equipment to a school in Tanzania. Helen has worked as a digital marketing consultant (IDM qualified) with various organisations, including Channel Mum, Truprint, Talk to Mums, and Micro Scooters. She loves to be creative in the brand campaigns she works on. Get in touch TODAY!
Mike Marko
Thursday 15th of November 2018
Thanks for sharing a toy review it's very helpful for parents to surprise their kiddo this coming Christmas.