When it comes to reviewing the top Christmas toys this year, who better to do than KIDS?
MummyPages teamed up with Smyths to give some VIC – Very Important Children – the important task to try out a range of cool toys, from a remote control BatBot (all will be revealed) to a crazy-haired pink troll.
And the results are in.
LEGO City Volcano Crawler £24.99
Our intrepid reviewer Tom loved this playset so much, he said he wasn’t going to break it up and put it away – ever! The set comes with a female ATV driver, a male volcano adventurer and a male volcano worker mini figure, so kids can become absorbed in this volcano world.
Score: 9
Barbie Wedding Gift Set £29.99
Barbie is tying the knot! Reviewer Evelyn loved the Barbie Wedding Set, which comes with everything to help Barbie have the best day of her life, from the flower girls, to the dress, to the groom.
Score: 9
Shopkins Shoppies 'Popettes Popcorn Stop' playset £19.99
Our little reviewer loved this fun set from Shopkins, the range of characters living in different shopping worlds. This cute one is all about popcorn, and comes with heaps of accessories, characters and even five outfit changes.
Score: 11
LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack £34.99
How cool is this? A Lego set that hooks up to a PlayStation! The set features heaps of popular characters who join forces to battle in worlds outside of their own. Our reviewer James’s favourite character? Bart Simpson!
Score: 10
Dimples Ella Tandem Stroller £39.99
This double stroller got the thumbs up from our reviewer Lara, who loved that she could fit “the shops” in it and more “dollies”.
Score: 10
Imaginext Remote Control Transforming BatBot £64.99
This toy is any Batman lover’s dream! A robot and a tank in one, it plays over 100 sound effects and phrases, lights and full-function remote control. Our reviewer Senan liked it so much he gave it a perfect 10.
Score: 10
Paw Patrol Air Patroller £39.99
This exciting toy transforms from a helicopter into plane and comes with a Robopup to help your little heroes embark on their own Rescue Missions.
Score: 10
BMW GS Motorcycle 12v Electric Ride On £149.99
This super realistic bike is actually fully licensed by BMW! Featuring sound effects and functional headlights and a 12v engine, it’s no wonder our reviewer gave it such a high score.
Score: 9
Trolls Hug Time Poppy £49.99
Inspired by the DreamWorks Trolls movie this adorable pink troll speaks 25 phrases, while her hot pink her lights up to the beat of the music. Our reviewer loved hugging her!
Score: 10
Nerf N-Strike Elite Hyperfire Value Pack £29.99
Older kids will love planning strategic games against their opponents with this cool Elite Hyperfire. Well it is the fastest firing Elite blaster ever.
Score: 10
Our Generation Dolls Sweet Stop Ice-cream Truck £109.99
If your little one has always dreamed of owning their own ice-cream truck, it could become a reality with this cool ice cream truck that lights up and plays melodies, real working windscreen wipers. “10! I love it!” says our reviewer.
Score: 10
All of these top toys are available at Smyths toy stores nationwide and online. For more visit smythstoys.com.
