As we are still getting over the eventful summer, of random heat waves, storms and holidays everybody in the toy industry has their eyes on one thing....Yes it is time for the countdown for Christmas. As usual to get an idea of what will be big sellers this Christmas, you don't have to look much further then Hollywood.
We can safely bet that Harry Potter items are going to be a hit, alongside that of Planet of the Apes and Transformers. But what about the other age groups in the market? You know the kids we mean...Too young or "too cool" to be into the likes of Harry, so what do they want? Well let's first look at the younger audience first. I remember as a kid that whatever my parents bought in the house, I was more excited about the box it came in then the contents inside.
Nothing beats a kid's imagination and in this day and age, it is advised to not try and break the bank with the newest technology. There are great games and wooden toys available which will nurture and challenge the minds of the nursery/primary school generation. With the older kids, it might be a tad more expensive. Adults with kids will have certain words which send chills down their spines which include; iPad, iPhone 4 (or even 5), X Box360 and the list goes on. In this current climate words like that are very scary for the commencing gift buying months ahead.
So what do the retailers predict? It is definitely been thought about hard, considering Tesco released their top 10 list back in June! With predictions starting this early, by Christmas 2016 we will know what will be in fashion to buy in Christmas 2017. Doesn't sound like too much fun really, however at least it gives us time to save.
John Lewis Predictions Rock Star Elmo by Hasbro Ride in Dalek by Zappies Sort and Store Head by Lego
Amazon's Predictions Skylanders Spyro's Adventure by Activision Dance Star Mickey by Mattel Lunar Buggy by Mookie Cars 2 Scalextric Start by Hornby Jeep Wrangler Go Kart by Berg
Disney's Predictions Hawaiin Buzz Lightyear Princess classic doll set Minnie mouse tea set Lego Duplo Winnie the Pooh set
Selfridges Predictions Transformers Optimus Prime by Hasbro Fijit Friends by Mattel Lego city police station by Lego
Hamley's Predictions Kiddizoom twist by VTech Barbie- The Saturdays fashionistas by Mattel Rock on Elmo by Fisher Price Iball3 by HTI
So there you have it, predictions from the market leaders. There is only one thing to say after seeing such a list...Good luck, I think I will stick to boxes and wooden toys!
We can safely bet that Harry Potter items are going to be a hit, alongside that of Planet of the Apes and Transformers. But what about the other age groups in the market? You know the kids we mean...Too young or "too cool" to be into the likes of Harry, so what do they want? Well let's first look at the younger audience first. I remember as a kid that whatever my parents bought in the house, I was more excited about the box it came in then the contents inside.
Nothing beats a kid's imagination and in this day and age, it is advised to not try and break the bank with the newest technology. There are great games and wooden toys available which will nurture and challenge the minds of the nursery/primary school generation. With the older kids, it might be a tad more expensive. Adults with kids will have certain words which send chills down their spines which include; iPad, iPhone 4 (or even 5), X Box360 and the list goes on. In this current climate words like that are very scary for the commencing gift buying months ahead.
So what do the retailers predict? It is definitely been thought about hard, considering Tesco released their top 10 list back in June! With predictions starting this early, by Christmas 2016 we will know what will be in fashion to buy in Christmas 2017. Doesn't sound like too much fun really, however at least it gives us time to save.
John Lewis Predictions Rock Star Elmo by Hasbro Ride in Dalek by Zappies Sort and Store Head by Lego
Amazon's Predictions Skylanders Spyro's Adventure by Activision Dance Star Mickey by Mattel Lunar Buggy by Mookie Cars 2 Scalextric Start by Hornby Jeep Wrangler Go Kart by Berg
Disney's Predictions Hawaiin Buzz Lightyear Princess classic doll set Minnie mouse tea set Lego Duplo Winnie the Pooh set
Selfridges Predictions Transformers Optimus Prime by Hasbro Fijit Friends by Mattel Lego city police station by Lego
Hamley's Predictions Kiddizoom twist by VTech Barbie- The Saturdays fashionistas by Mattel Rock on Elmo by Fisher Price Iball3 by HTI
So there you have it, predictions from the market leaders. There is only one thing to say after seeing such a list...Good luck, I think I will stick to boxes and wooden toys!
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