Cabbage Patch dolls back for Christmas 2012 ©JakksIt may only be half way through the year but Hamleys toy store is already in the festive spirit.The Regent Street shop has released two lists with their predictions for the top-selling Christmas toys this year and there quite a few surprises.
On the top list, relaunched football game Subbuteo appeared fourth while Cabbage Patch Kids dolls, which were a must-have festive gift in the ‘80s, took the last spot.
Other traditional toys on the list have been given a modern twist, including a break-dancing Mickey Mouse figure and a revamped Barbie Dream House, and are expected to be snapped up by shoppers.
Alongside these classic toys are hi-tech interactive games.
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The Moshi Monster App Monster allows children to bring their monster to life on a smartphone, while learning tablet Leap Pad Explorer has various interactive option for learning and fun.
The Razor Bella Pocket Mod, a classic Italian-style scooter for over-12s features on the ‘magnificent seven’ list - which highlights the most expensive gifts on offer this year – and is joined by a Mini Micro 3-in-1 scooter that comes with a sturdy seat that adapts as the child gets older.
Here’s the top toy list:
• Monster High Dolls, £23 (Mattel)
• Web Shooting Spider-Man, £45 (Hasbro)
• Moshi Monster App Monster, £30 (Vivid)
• Subbuteo, £40 (Paul Lamond)
• Innotab 2, £105 (VTech)
• Nerf Elite Hail Fire, £58 (Hasbro)
• Barbie Train to Trot Tawny, £70 (Mattel)
• Master Moves Mickey, £89 (Mattel)
• The Lord of the Rings, The Battle of Helms Deep, £125 (Lego)
• LeapPad2, £89.99 (LeapFrog)
• Cabbage Patch Kids, £30 (Jakks)
