Christmas gifts for kids 2022: top toys of the year revealed

Pricing has been a ‘strong consideration’ for the latest DreamToys shortlist

The DreamToys of 2022 have been unveiled by the Toy Retailers Association – and some old favourites have made it on the shortlist.

Evergreen brands such as Barbie, PAW Patrol, Pokémon and LEGO Star Wars are included, as well as popular newcomers including Jiggly Pets GiGi the Giraffe, Squishmallows and the Heroes of Goo Jit Zu.

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Product nameSupplierRRP
Barbie Cutie Reveal DollMattel UK£32.99
Gabby’s Purrfect DollhouseSpin Master Toys UK£79.99
Heroes of Goo Jit Zu Goo Shifters Hero PackCharacter Options£10.99
Jiggly Pets GiGi the GiraffeCharacter Options£27.99
Little Live Pets – Mama SurpriseMooseToys£64.99
Magic Mixies Mixlings Magic Castle PlaysetMooseToys£29.99
PAW Patrol Big Truck Pups Themed VehiclesSpin Master Toys UK £17.99
Pokémon Elite Trainer BoxAsmodee UK£42.50
Rainbow High Series 4 Fashion DollsMGA Entertainment£31.99
Sink N’ Sand GameSpin Master Toys UK£19.99
Original 7.5” SquishmallowsJazwares£7.99
LEGO Star Wars Hoth AT-STLEGO Company£44.99

Mike Starling is the former digital features editor at The Week. He started his career in 2001 in Gloucestershire as a sports reporter and sub-editor and has held various roles as a writer and editor at news, travel and B2B publications. He has spoken at a number of sports business conferences and also worked as a consultant creating sports travel content for tourism boards. International experience includes spells living and working in Dubai, UAE; Brisbane, Australia; and Beirut, Lebanon.