Tesco Ireland reveals its Top Ten Toys this Christmas
Toys to spark children’s creativity are set to be among the most popular toys this Christmas, with everything from creative slime and craft sets to classic construction toys inspiring a new generation of young creators. Exclusive to Tesco, Meccano brings a touch of nostalgia while giving children the chance to build and create.
This year, toy experts from The Entertainer, who select toys and games specifically for Tesco shoppers, have chosen their top 10 for Christmas this year, focusing on current trends and affordability.
Tesco’s top 10 list contains Christmas toys to excite kids of all ages along with games for all the family to enjoy over the festive season. In the list are classic brands and current favourites such as Bluey, Lego and Disney favourites from Frozen and Toy Story.
To keep all the family entertained this Christmas, two popular board games have also been selected as part of this year’s line-up. The Traitors Second Edition Official Board Game is guaranteed to bring tension and drama to the festivities as players work together to identify the Traitor. And for those who are looking to show their mental prowess, the 1% Club Board Game is perfect to show off their common sense.
Nicole McPadden, Lead Buying Manager, General Merchandise at Tesco Ireland, said: “Christmas is all about creating magical memories, and finding the perfect toy plays a big part in that. Curated in partnership with The Entertainer, our toy range has been selected by experts who understand the latest trends and the toys children are most excited about this year. From creative and imaginative play to much-loved characters, nostalgic favourites and family games, there’s something for every age and interest, with great value options to help make Christmas special for every family.”
Tesco’s Top 10 Toys are available now in participating Tesco Ireland Superstores nationwide, while stocks last.
Tesco’s top 10 toys for Christmas are as follows:
LEGO Harry Potter Flying Ford Anglia Construction Set €16
The LEGO Harry Potter Flying Ford Anglia combines a beloved scene from the Harry Potter films with an engaging build and imaginative play.
Gui Gui Fruity Glow Edit Deluxe Tin Pack Slime Craft Set €25
Introducing the must have Gui Gui Deluxe Twin Pack, which combines sensory play, creativity and customisation with screen-free entertainment. Gui Gui Slime is a line of beauty-inspired, scented slime kits designed for kids that allows them to customise and "glam up" their slime creations.
Bluey Pool Time Fun Playset €15
The Pool Time Playset allows you to bring the fun and imaginative play of Bluey into your home. Take a break from the sun and relax on the deck under the cabana.
Meccano 10 in 1 Racing Vehicles Construction Set €18
Exclusive to The Entertainer and Tesco, this toy should not only delight any kids who love building things from scratch but older members of their family too who will remember the brand from their own childhoods. Assemble and re-assemble10 high-speed vehicles including planes, speedboats, submarine and more
Mini Brands Really Works Vinyl Playset €25
The ZURU Mini Brands Really Works Vinyl Playset is a genuine working miniature record player –drop the needle and it actually spins and plays real music
It comes with an exclusive Mini Vinyl of “APT” by Rose and Bruno Mars.
LEGO Botanicals Rocking Plants Construction set €22
The LEGO Botanicals Rocking Plants set lets kids aged 9+ build two cheerful succulent characters, Lumi and Ellie, in colourful pastel pots with smiley faces that rock when nudged. With interchangeable plants and pots, the set encourages creativity while creating fun, playful décor for bedrooms, desks or bookshelves.
Toy Story 5 Small Stars Mini Figures €6
These Disney and Pixar Toy Story 5 mini figures come in a backpack surprise. Each plastic backpack pops open in the middle like a clamshell to reveal the charming Small Stars mini figure inside. But there's more! The backpack has flexible shoulder straps and doubles as an accessory for Toy Story Playscale 7-inch figures.
Slime Mart Disney Cake Basket Craft Set €22
The ZURU Slime Mart Disney Shopping Basket is a DIY slime kit: Unbox, Create and Squish - hyper-realistic Disney Frozen-themed slime “food cake” using the included ingredients, compound slime and recipe cards, all packaged in a Disney-branded shopping basket. It blends sensory/tactile slime play with arts-and-crafts creativity, screen-free imaginative play and a collectible angle – it's part of a wider Slime Mart Disney range (also featuring Moana and other Disney themes) to collect and display.
The 1% Club Board Game €25
Do you have what it takes to join ‘The 1% Club’. Based on the popular TV gameshow, this brain teasing board game will determine who can join the top 1% of quizzers in the nation. This is the quiz where the questions have nothing to do with remembering obscure quiz trivia, but instead require logic, reasoning skills, and common sense.
The Traitors Second Edition Official Board Game €30
Bring the tension, drama, and intrigue of The Traitors straight to your home with the second edition of the official board game of the hit TV series.
Players will work together on 6 new adventures to earn gold for the prize pot, but beware: While the Traitor secretly schemes, the Faithful most work together to banish those they suspect.
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