Toy Retailers Association Top Toys 2008
The Toy Retailers Association published their list of Dream Toys for 2008 this morning. Their dozen strong list is the only official prediction of what will be the top selling toys this Christmas.
As the publication of the list adds momentum itself, it’s common to see a surge in sales of the listed toys. If there are toys in the list that you want to give as presents you’d be wise to shop early.
Here’s an alphabetical list of this dream toys with the RRP listed – we’ve added links to popular toy stockists who sell the toys too. You’ll often get the toys for less than the RRP – and look out for free p&p offers from the likes of amazon and John Lewis.
Baby Born with Magic Potty – £33.99
Stocked by amazon, John Lewis, Woolworths
Bakugan Starter Pack – £12.99
Stocked by amazon, Woolworths
Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix – £15.99
See the complete range in our Ben 10 toy shop.
Catcha Beast – £19.99
Stocked in red, blue and assortment at amazon, John Lewis
Cupcake Maker – £29.99
Stocked by amazon, John Lewis, Woolworths
Elmo Live – £59.99
Stocked by amazon, John Lewis, Woolworths
FurReal Buscuit My Lovin Pup – £149.99
Stocked by amazon, John Lewis, Woolworths
High School Musical 3 Musical Dance Mat – £22.99
Still waiting for this latest toy.
In The Night Upsy Daisy and Her Chase and Play Bed – £34.99
Visit our store for a wide range of Night Garden toys, books, and more. Also at Woolworths
My Life Portable Console – £49.99
Stocked by amazon, John Lewis
Rescue Pals Swim To Me Puppy – £29.99
Stocked by amazon, John Lewis
Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer – £29.99
Stocked by amazon, John Lewis
Happy Birthday Paddington
October 13, 2008 by John · Leave a Comment
Today Google UK is celebrating Paddington Bear’s 50th birthday with a custom logo (pictured).
A firm favourite with children and grown-ups alike, Paddington is well known for his good intentioned disasters and his liking for marmalade sandwiches …kept under his hat for safe keeping of course! More recently we’ve seen Paddington on the TV in adverts for marmite (personally, I hate it!).
If you’d like to introduce a child (or grown-up) to Paddington Bear then amazon stock a wide range of his books and if you’re looking for the bear himself then visit John Lewis.
Woolworths Voucher Code For Toys
October 7, 2008 by John · Leave a Comment
Woolworths have just released a fantastic voucher code for October that gives all customers 10% off all toys on the site. Valid NOW!
Voucher Code: earlybird10
Valid From: 2nd October – 31st October
Just click here to start your toy shopping.
Conditions:
Can’t be used in conjunction with any other offer
Can’t be used in conjunction with colleague discount
ELC Toy Shop Sale
October 3, 2008 by John · Leave a Comment
Leading toy shop ELC is offering 20% off lots of toys for a limited period. Here are just a few of the many toy deals:
Blossom Farm Sit Me Up Cosy
Was £30 Now £24
Mrs Goodbee’s Interactive Dolls House
Was £125 Now £100
Super Scribbler
Was £17 Now £13.60
Thomas the Tank Engine Harold & Percy Rescue Set
Was £160 Now £128
ELC Code Expires On Monday
October 1, 2008 by John · Leave a Comment
You’ve until Monday night to use our ELC discount code.
ELC Discount Code
ELC have just launched a brand new voucher code for you to use right now, more details below:
Save £10 when you spend £75 or more, or Save £15 when you spend £100 or more!
Code:AUTUMN08
Click here to visit the store.
Offer valid on full price items, cannot be combined with any other offer, valid from now until midnight 6th October only.
Worzel Gummidge DVD
September 11, 2008 by John · Leave a Comment
The Telegraph reports that Worzel Gummidge, the scarecrow character made famous by the late Jon Pertwee is to return to our TV screens. The show is possibly not suitable for the very youngest of children although it is U certificate rated.
Worzel, Crowman and Aunt Sally made this a great series and you might like to know that the original series are available on DVD at amazon.
And along similar lines, Rentaghost is also set for a comeback too. Oh dear, I can’t say that I was keen on this show as a child!
Stick Man By Julia Donaldson
September 10, 2008 by John · Leave a Comment
We’re big fans of The Gruffalo, The Smartest Giant In Town and other stories by award winning Julia Donaldson. Our children really enjoyeded listening to us read the stories and now they enjoy reading them themselves. Not only are the stories excellently written, the drawings by Axel Scheffler are superb. The latest title by this hit duo of author and illustrator is Stick Man…
Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three. But it’s dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Join Stick Man on his troublesome journey back to the family tree.
The book is a must-have for all Gruffalo and Smartest Giant fans and would make an ideal Christmas present. Order your copy from amazon today!
HawkinsBazaar.co.uk Discount Code
September 5, 2008 by John · Leave a Comment
Hawkin’s Bazaar offers a unique and extensive range of toys, gifts, gadgets and curiosities that appeal to all ages and tastes. Hawkin’s Bazaar offers perfect gifts for birthdays, Fathers Day and Christmas and aims to offer something for everyone, even the most difficult to buy for: from retro space hoppers, wooden toys, clockwork toys and musical instruments, to games, puzzles, science kits, party paraphernalia and grown-up gifts/gadgets… the list is endless!
We’ve got a great £5 off Hawkins Bazaar Christmas discount code* for you: CHRISTMAS08 which will be active until midnight on 31st December 2008. Just click here to get started!
*Only applies to orders of £30 and over. Only one code can be used at checkout, not valid with any other discount or offer.
Cluedo – A Christmas Classic
August 15, 2008 by John · Leave a Comment
Cluedo is a classic board game and a perennial Christmas classic, perhaps only second to the obvious number one, Monopoly.
I read today in The Telegraph that Cluedo has had a major makeover to bring it into the 21st century. So out go Colonel Mustard, Professor Plum and Reverend Green and in come Jack Mustard, Victor Plum and Jacob Fixer.
Jack Mustard for example, is an ex celebrity footballer whose age has finally caught up with him. He’s now a sports pundit relying on his failing good looks and popularity.
The murder victim is now an un-named multi-millionaire media mogul – so Dr Black is no more. And the murder victim now gets done-in by a baseball bat or a dumbell in the spa!
The company now behind the game Hasbro, have introduced a few other tweaks in their attempt to revamp the game as they believe Cluedo was too stuffy for todays game players. The game was devised by Anthony Pratt, a Birmingham solicitors clerk back in 1944.
I’d expect the classic version of the game to still be available along with the new version which is due for release this Christmas. You’ll find Cluedo, Monopoly and many more board games here in Amazon.
