Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and moreStay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more A Bluey Celebration Home Mega Bundle and scented slime are predicted to top Christmas wish lists this year, according to major retailer Argos.The £80 dolls house, based on the popular Australian cartoon series about a blue heeler puppy, is expected to be a number one best-seller for pre-school aged children.The retailer, which released its list of 20 predicted best-selling toys for the festive season, also highlighted the £10 Gui Gui single pack. This item is described as a “blind box” packed with colourful, scented slime and collectable charms. Argos noted that toys which bring TV and movie characters to life are set to dominate this year’s Christmas sales.open image in galleryThis Bluey mega bundle will top Christmas lists (Argos/PA Wire)Aside from Bluey, the £65 Gabby’s International Movie Dollhouse, for fans of the Netflix show about a girl who wears cat ears and is known for catchphrases such as “miaow-mazing”, “pawesome!”, “ab-so-cat-a-loutely” and “hug attack!”, is also expected to be a popular choice with a film release scheduled for October.Another predicted top seller is the Wicked World small doll multipack (£24) following the 2024 film of the musical.Star Wars takes its regular place on the list with the £40 power crystal saber, which offers “ultimate customisation” as the first lightsaber toy with interchangeable kyber crystals.Also on the list is the new £110 Lego Star Wars Ewok buildable figure, alongside more of the ever-popular plastic brick in the form of Disney Lucky & Penny 101 Dalmatians Puppies, for £20.open image in galleryToys reflecting TV and movie characters continue to be popular (Argos/PA Wire)Dinosaur enthusiasts can ask for the Jurassic World interactive hatching dino, a £65 robotic andinteractive creature that hatches out of an egg for the ultimate unboxing experience.After selling out last Christmas, the Fat Brain Toys air toobz (£140) is back again this year, as is the Hot Wheels ultimate dual dragon transporter (£55) and the £50 Monster Jam smash & bash gravedigger, which breaks apart when it crashes and then self-fixes with the press of a button.The new Soccer Dash (£40) is an improved soccer bot with enhanced electronics and eight game modes.Argos said it also expected the £130 instant print tablet, a new all-in-one instant-printing creative tablet, to be a popular choice.open image in galleryWorld-famous franchises continue to top Christmas lists (Argos/PA Wire)Chantal Pearce, head of toy buying at Argos, said: “This year’s top toys reflect the dynamic landscape of play, bringing together world-famous brands, beloved movie characters and highlighting cutting-edge innovation.“It’s also so important for us to tap into the latest play patterns, supporting children’s development through interactive fun and encouraging them to unleash their creativity too.”The full list of Argos’s top 20 toys for 2025 is:Bluey toy house playset mega bundle family £80Gabby’s Dollhouse the movie £65Star Wars power crystal lightsaber £40Jurassic World interactive hatching dino £65Lego Disney Lucky & Penny 101 Dalmatians puppies set £20Lego Star Wars Wicket the Ewok figure building toy £110Wicked Students of Shiz five small dolls & accessories £24Brain Toys air toobz £140Hot Wheels city ultimate dual dragon transporter toy £55Monster Jam smash & bash gravedigger £50Little Live Pets gotta go giraffe-Gigi £30Bitzee hamster ball £40Soccer Dash £40Instant print tablet £130Sticki Rolls sticki rolluxe £40Toy Build-a-Bear Workshop stuffing station £35Gui Gui create and collect slime £10Lego Fortnite Klombo figure, creative building toy set £90Leapfrog Leapmove electronic game £60Toniebox 2 with Creative Tonie, £100
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Retailer predicts what this year’s must-have Christmas toys will be
