While some people are shuddering at the mere thought of Christmas since we’re only in early November, others are gearing up for the busy season and starting their Christmas shopping.
Ahead of the festive season, Tesco Ireland has revealed its top 10 toys for kids this season — and themes include arts and crafts, as well as beloved shows and movies.
‘Christmas is all about creating magical memories, and finding the perfect toy plays a big part in that,’ Nicole McPadden, Lead Buying Manager of General Merchandise at Tesco Ireland, said.
‘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 Ireland’s Top 10 Toys for Christmas
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, allowing them to customise and ‘glam up’ their slime creations.
Bluey Pool Time Fun Playset – €15
The Pool Time Playset brings Bluey’s fun, imaginative play 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 at The Entertainer in Tesco
Exclusive to The Entertainer and Tesco, this toy should delight kids who love building things from scratch, and older family members too, who will remember the brand from their own childhoods. Assemble and reassemble 10 high-speed vehicles, including planes, speedboats, submarines, 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. The set includes an exclusive mini vinyl of the song 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 Playskool 7-inch figures.
Slime Mart Disney’s Cake Basket Craft Set – €22
The ZURU Slime Mart Disney Shopping Basket is a DIY slime kit: Unbox, create, and squish a 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 collectable 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 game show, this brain-teasing board game will determine who can join the top 1% of quizzers in the nation. This quiz has nothing to do with obscure trivia; instead, it requires 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 must work together to banish those they suspect.
