6 Fantastic toys and games for kids | Christmas Gift Ideas

Ad | Gifted | Contains affiliate links Looking for ideas on what gifts to get the children in your life? Here is my pick of 6 fantastic toy...

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Looking for ideas on what gifts to get the children in your life? Here is my pick of 6 fantastic toys and games that cover different interests. Take a look.

Marvin’s Magic Treasured Tricks (Wooden Set)

For the budding magicians, Marvin’s Magic Treasured Tricks will make an exciting gift. Beautifully presented in a a durable wooden box, the magic set includes the incredible escaping coloured blocks, the vanishing rabbit illusion, the amazing rising cards and more. It is ideal for children aged 6 and up is great for building confidence & aiding in the child's mental development as well.

Priced at £29.99, this one is a great kit for the child who is looking to get into magic. Available to buy from www.marvinsmagic.com

Confident?

Next on the list is Confident? - a guess-a-range party game. Suitable for ages 8 and up, Confident? is a quiz game with a twist. It comes with a huge variety of unusual, interesting and amusing questions that have to be read out to the participants. And instead of giving exact answers, the players guess with a range, aiming to be correct & confident. Everyone has a chance to score as one just needs to get the answer in the range to win points. The smaller the range compared to everyone else, the more the player scores.

It is a fun and addictive game that is sure to be popular with children & adults alike.

You can purchase Confident? here.

Thunder Glow Drone

Flying drones is not reserved only for the adults. There are a number of toy drones for kids and if your child loves flying toys, then the Thunder Glow Drone would make a lovely gift.

The Thunder Glow is a medium sized drone with LED lights all around it. It features 6 axis gyro stabilisers, long range 2.4 GHz control, low/medium/high speeds and an automatic trim function. There is also a 'back to home' and 'headless' mode. 

It is one of the newest addition to Buzz Retail's radio-controlled range and is a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor fun. Priced at RRP £50, it can be purchased from www.buzzretail.co.uk

Skip Hop Zoo Rolling Luggage from Kiddies Kingdom

Know a little one who loves travelling? Kiddies Kingdom's Skip Hop Zoo Rolling Luggage would be a fantastic gift for them.

Sized perfectly for carry-ons and overnight trips, the rolling luggage is sturdy enough for everyday use or distant journeys. 

The luggage is made from sturdy poly-canvas fabric and comes with a retractable 13-inch handle for easy carry-on. There is a spacious, main compartment and a front zip pocket with mesh divider to keep smaller items like snacks or books. There is also an elastic mesh bottle pocket.

Available in a range of Skip Hop Zoo characters like fox, monkey, butterfly and unicorn, the luggage is sure to be a hit with young travellers.

Priced at £35, it is available to buy from Kiddies Kingdom www.kiddies-kingdom.com

Up next are two fantastic toys from Amazon's ‘Top Toys’ list for 2020. Taking inspiration from cult TV, movie and video game characters, these toys are the best sellers on Amazon and make great gifts.

Barbie GMW07 Fresh 'n' Fun Food Truck

Featuring a 17-inch long vehicle with colourful Barbie graphics on its exterior and 30+ food truck accessories for playing and creative expression, the food truck opens into play areas to prepare and serve food. It includes a stove and griddle, smoothie station, serving bar and storage cupboards. There are also 30+ storytelling accessories like a free-standing menu board, pots, utensils, serving trays, plates, a fryer for French fries, smoothie blender, food items, condiments and seating. 

The food truck is a fun, educational and creative toy for kids aged 3 years and up and can keep them engrossed for hours at end.

Buy the Barbie GMW07 Fresh 'n' Fun Food Truck here.

Star Wars The Child Animatronic Edition 'AKA Baby Yoda'

For the young Star Wars fans, the Baby Yoda (The Child) is a fabulous gift. The animated toy features motorised movements, including a head that moves up and down, ears that move back and forth, eyes that open and close etc. Touching the top of The Child's head activates over 25 sound and motion combinations, including happy and excited sounds, giggles, babbles and more.

The Child Animatronic stands at 19cm tall and includes a removable Mandalorian pendant necklace and premium soft goods robe. 3 AAA batteries are required and included with the toy. 

If you are looking for a kids' play action figure as a gift, this one is on top of the list.

You can purchase the Star Wars The Child Animatronic Edition 'AKA Baby Yoda' here.

Other suggestions from Amazon include Present Pets (a fancy puppy interactive plush pet toy with over 100 sounds and actions) and the LEGO 75292 Star Wars The Mandalorian Bounty Hunter Transport Starship Toy with The Child Minifigure.