ARGOS has revealed its top toys list for Christmas 2024 with fewer than 100 days left until Christmas day.
The list contains a mix of 20 nostalgic, interactive and character themed toys, which range in price from £16 to £89.99.
Argos has revealed its top Christmas toys for 2024[/caption]
This year, Argos has seen searches for Furby up 237%, revealing the rising demand for 90’s toys.
The toys featured in the list are designed to encourage kids to get creative and immerse themselves in a world of play.
A Polly Pocket Dolphin Aquarium Compact is on the cheaper end of the scale, with this product only setting buyers back £16.
Whereas the most expensive toy on the list, the LEGO Wicked Emerald City, which launches on October 1, will set you back £89.99.
To make sure you’re getting the best price available on the market, don’t forget to use comparison sites such as Pricespy.co.uk and CamelCamelCamel.
Another helpful site, PriceHistory.co.uk, will be able to let you know if Argos has ever stocked the same toys for less.
Here’s what Argos is recommending ahead of Christmas day.
Drop Trivia – £25 (Launching in October)
Drop Trivia is a fast-paced electronic alternative to Trivial Pursuit, with players going head-to-head in order to guess the correct answers and score points.
This game is designed with friends and family in mind, testing each other’s knowledge.
It is yet to be released, so other retailers are yet to confirm their prices.
Make sure you compare deals at Argos competitors like Amazon and John Lewis once the game has launched to get the best deal.
The Drop Trivia game is set to launch in October[/caption]
Beyblade Xtreme Battle Set – £45
The Beyblade Xtreme Battle Set contains everything children need to battle one another. The set includes two right spinning tops, two launchers with ripcords, and the Beystadium.
The battle set is priced at £45 on Argos, however Amazon and Very offer the toy for £39.99.
Beyblade Xtreme Battle Set is cheaper at Amazon and Very[/caption]
Furby Galaxy – £75
The Furby Galaxy is an interactive toy friend with five voice-activated modes and over 600 phases, jokes, songs and more to discover.
The toy is available on Argos for £75, but you’ll be able to pick one up on Amazon for £64.99.
Furby Galaxy is a retro 90s throwback[/caption]
Mini Barbieland Fashionista Pack – £20
Each pack contains five different dolls with their own lipstick tube and style.
You only have to twist the tube to watch a 1.5 inch Barbie doll rise up.
The Mini Barbieland Fashionista Pack is available for £20 on Argos, but punters can find the set for £17.59 at John Lewis and £18.99 on Amazon.
Mini Barbieland Fashionista Pack will be perfect for fashion-forward kids[/caption]
Polly Pocket Dolphin Aquarium Compact – £16
One of the cheapest toys on the list is the Polly Pocket Dolphin Aquarium Compact.
Just open the compact to discover a vibrant animal rescue centre with two micro dolls and 12 accessories, including underwater pets.
Argos says kids will love to play out a day in the rescue centre with a spinning fish tank, fold-out door with tub, and a wave ride that moves back and forth.
The best price currently on this product is at Argos for £16.
Polly Pocket Dolphin Aquarium Compact is currently cheapest at Argos[/caption]
Disney Large Stitch Plush – £30
This 45 centimetre tall blue plush Stitch figure, Argos says, will enchant children and adults alike.
With its large eyes and ears, the retail company says the toy has an authentic character likeness and is perfect for cuddling.
This particular model of Stitch is only available at Argos right now.
The Stitch toy will go down well with any Disney fan[/caption]
Bluey House Mega Bundle – £35
While the Bluey House Mega Bundle is typically £50, Argos is currently offering the toy for £35.
This is the best available price out there right now.
This playset is packed with details with opening doors and a large wall panel that pulls down to form an outdoor patio.
The mega bundle includes the entire family of figures: Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli.
Bluey House Mega Bundle is perfect for fans of the TV show[/caption]
TMNT Mutation Station Van – £40
The TMNT Mutation Station Van offers countless combinations of the iconic TMNT team with the push of a button.
Kids can place their favourite mutants in the Mutation Station, rotate the levels in the station, and press the button on the van’s roof to reveal the mysterious new mutant.
This price at Argos is currently the cheapest on the market.
The TMNT Mutation Station Van has countless combinations[/caption]
Bitzee Disney – £40
Little ones can collect 30 iconic characters and experience classic, Pixar and new Disney friends all in one place inside the Bitzee pod.
Characters respond to swipes, tilts, and taps with sounds, and give reactions to every interaction.
You can pick up Bitzee Disney at either Argos for £40, or John Lewis for £39.99.
Bitzee Disney[/caption]
Hot Wheels City Ultra Car Wash – £45
The Hot Wheels City Ultra Car Wash is usually priced at £60, but Argos has slashed prices down to £45.
The toy offers interactive, colour-shifting play in a location featured in the Netflix series, “Let’s Race!”
This playset features realistic car wash details like a foam roller and movable gates for inspired storytelling.
For those looking to grab this hot wheels set, you can get one at Argos for £50, but it’s selling slightly cheaper on Amazon for £44.99.
Hot Wheels City Ultra Car Wash[/caption]
Lego Dancing Groot – £40
Dancing Groot, a fan favourite, is an interactive gift for boys and girls aged 10 and over.
Once kids have finished building the toy, they are able to turn a handle at the model’s rear which gets Groot funky.
Lego Dancing Groot is on sale right now at Amazon and Very for £29.99, while it’s selling for £40 at Argos.
Lego Dancing Groot[/caption]
Lego Wicked Emerald City – £89.99 (Launching October 1)
This three-storey tower lego set makes a special gift for any fan of the Wicked musical.
Both young and older builders alike can recreate their favourite scenes as they explore the model’s many features.
The toy is the same price at rival John Lewis.
Lego Wicked Emerald City[/caption]
Teksta Purro – £50
Kids can feed Purro with its magnetic fish, watch it chase its mouse toy, and enjoy its touch-sensitive tail, wiggling ears, light-up smile, and dynamic eyes.
The toy responds to touch, sounds and music by moving and meowing.
For those interested, you can pick up the toy at Amazon or Very for one penny less than Argos.
Teksta Purro[/caption]
Daisy the Yoga Goat – £50
This interactive toy goat features over 60 sounds and motion combinations.
Kids can begin play by flipping the toy onto its belly and petting its back. Daisy will respond by giggling and bleating phrases.
Amazon once again proves the cheapest option for this toy, with the product priced at £48.20 – almost £2 cheaper than Argos.
Daisy the Yoga Goat features over 60 sounds and motions[/caption]
Jurassic World Attack Tyrannosaurus Rex – £41
This Tyrannosaurus Rex action figure’s attack is a dramatic up and down neck thrash, along with a chomp action and roar sounds.
Like other toys in the list, Argos is currently offering this on sale for £41, which is the best price available right now.
Jurassic World Attack Tyrannosaurus Rex is available for £41 at Argos[/caption]
Fisher Price Stack and Sort Animals – £17
This wooden stack and sort animals toy is designed for toddlers, with kids being able to stack an alligator, lion or koala onto the base.
Amazon triumphs again, with prospective buyers able to pick up the toy for £12.86.
Fisher Price’s Stack and Sort Animals are perfect for toddlers[/caption]
Goo Jit Zu Hero Creator Pack Thrash – £20
For the first time, kids now have the power to create their own Thrash action figure.
Kids will need to attach Thrash onto the special creator chamber, fill it with three unique fillings, add water, pump the figure’s body full of goo and watch as Thrash is brought to life.
You can also grab this toy from Very for £19.99, one penny cheaper than Argos.
Goo Jit Zu Hero Creator Pack Thrash is on sale for the first time[/caption]
Story Dream Machine with Fairy Tale Collection – £50
Children can watch, listen, and read along to their favourite stories using the Little Tikes dream machine.
Argos says that it is a great alternative to screen time.
Very wins the price battle on this product, with it currently on offer for £44.99.
The story Dream Machine with Fairy Tale Collection is great for toddlers[/caption]
Chad Valley Wooden Gardening Shape Sorter – £15 (Launching October 11)
Although it hasn’t launched yet, this product is the cheapest on the list and is designed to improve children’s hand-eye coordination.
The brightly coloured easy-grip shapes are designed for young children to ensure they get the best start.
Chad Valley Wooden Gardening Shape Sorter is good for hand-eye coordination[/caption]
Build a Slice Pizza Cart – £40
This toy has over 30 play pieces and is designed to help children improve their pre-school skills.
Aspiring chefs can learn about numbers, colours and shapes in a fun format.
Argos is currently offering this toy for the reduced price of £40, down from £55, making this the best deal currently on the market.
Build a Slice Pizza Cart is great for aspiring chef toddlers[/caption]
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