It’s that time of year again where you’re little ones might be starting to think about the gifts they want for Christmas. With the vast array of toys out there it might be difficult to know what’s the best toys on the market to buy. Don’t worry though, here at forward2me we have pulled together the top 10 children’s toys for 2020, along with places you can purchase them to help you with the shopping this year. 

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1. LEGO

Much-loved throughout the world for kids and adults alike, LEGO is set to be one of the hottest toys this Christmas. With new sets from favourite franchises such as the Super Mario Adventures Starter Course and Star Wars The Mandalorian Bounty Hunter Transport Starship, you will easily be able to spend hours building different scenes from the games or films. For the big kids, the hotly anticipated Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 set is perfect for car and LEGO lovers alike. Prices of sets can vary from under £30 to over £350 so best shop around to find the best deal.

2. LOL Suprise! OMG Collection

With so many to collect, you’ll never know which L.O.L Surprise OMG Fashion Doll you are going to get. Mix and match a variety of fabulous clothes and accessories through unboxing the many items that can come with the dolls for endless hours of play. Create your own fierce outfits and strut your stuff with all manner of accessories. Pick up some of our favourites from the collection below:

• • L.O.L. Surprise! Outfit Of The Day Advent Calendar, available at The Entertainer Toyshop for £29.99.
  • LOL Surprise OMG Fashion Doll - Roller Chick, available at Argos for £32.
  • L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Remix 4-in-1 Plane With 50 Surprises, available at Amazon for £89.99.

3. The Fashionista Barbie

The newest incarnation of Barbie, the Fashionista, is available with 35 skin tones, multiple body types, including differently-abled dolls, and 94 different hairstyles so there's one for every child to see themselves reflected at playtime. Each doll comes with super stylish clothing and accessories, perfect for any type of play. There is also a new range of Ken Fashionistas too who are equally stylish and come with a variety of body types, hairstyles and skin tones to better resemble the diversity of your child. Dolls range from £9.99 to over £65 and can be purchased through Amazon, or why not treat your little one to Barbie’s Fresh 'n' Fun Food Truck to spark their next adventure, also available through Amazon for £49.99.

4. PAW Patrol Dino Rescue Motorised Dino Patroller Team Vehicle

Help to save the day with the PAW Patrol Dino Rescue Patroller, the first-ever motorised PAW Patrol team vehicle! Featuring room for all six pups, oversized wheels, a projectile launcher and an exclusive Chase and T-Rex dinosaur action figure, the Dino Patroller is ready to roll into any action. Pick up yours from Argos for £65 today!

5. Designafriend Sisi Doll 

Perfect for kids over 3 years old looking for a new best friend, the Designafriend Sisi Doll has a soft body so they can hug her tight. Her arms and legs can also be moved about so you can style her in your favourite dance positions. Perfect for any dance enthusiast! This limited edition doll can only be found at Argos for £35 so be sure to snap yours up quickly before they are gone.

6. WWE Wrekkin’ Slambulance Vehicle

The WWE Wrekkin’ Slambulance Vehicle brings iconic WWE brawls to life. This wrekkable WWE vehicle has over 8 breakaway pieces to smash through for endless wrekkin’ action. Take the action on the go with the rolling wheels so kids can unleash wrekkin’ getaway fun on the move. You can currently find this on sale at Smyths Toys for £39.99 (normal price £49.99).

7. Pokemon Carry Case Playset

Re-enact your very own Pokémon Battles and explore the Pokémon world with this feature-filled Carry Case Playset. Packed with lots of special features including a bounding boulder trap, treetop trap door, battle arena complete with launch pads and secret caves for hiding in, any Pokemon fan will be sure to get hours of play out of this set. And the best part? It all folds away into Ash’s iconic Kanto Region backpack, perfect for safely storing all your Pokémon figures in one place. You will also find this currently on sale at Smyths Toys for £29.99 (normal price £39.99).

8. Mini Brands Mini Mart

The Mini Brands Mini Mart is the ultimate way to store and display your mini brands collection, by making your very own little shopping world! Every playset includes 3 types of shelving, fridges, a cash register, full storefront, accessories such as trolleys and baskets, and an interactive electronic feature to trigger real shopping sounds as your little one pushes their cart up and down the aisles. Give the gift of creative play this Christmas by picking up your Mini Brand Mini Mart from Smyths Toys for £29.99.

9. Little Live Gotta Go Flamingo

Looking for something a little different and sure to give the family a good laugh? Why not pick up the Little Live Gotta Go Flamingo. This little flamingo can repeat what you say, dance along to his own song and really poops after you feed him! For £33 from Argos, this interactive toy will be sure to keep your kids laughing this Christmas.

10. Classic Board Games Reimagined

Everyone loves a good board game, especially around Christmas, and this year some classic board games have been reimagined for 2020. Tired of losing at Monopoly? Try out Monopoly For Sore Losers (£17.99) where you earn cash by doing the typically frustrating things in the game such as going to Jail, paying rent on a property, or going bankrupt.

Or want to add a bit more excitement to your average game of UNO? UNO Showdown adds extra excitement to the game by getting players to have speedy reactions as they push pedals on the main unit to see who will get cards flying at them! For £19.75 from Amazon, you can’t go wrong with a bit of a competitive twist to a classic board game.

If you’re looking for something a little more high tech this Christmas, check out our top ten tech toys for Christmas 2020 to bag some more bargains.