Argos reveals top toys for Christmas 2018…with only 200 days to go
The rather early list of must-have toys for this Christmas includes a unicorn that poos glitter as well as toys from Paw Patrol, Fingerlings and Lego
IT may still be 200 days until Father Christmas comes down our chimneys once more, but Argos is already predicting what the must-have toys will be this Christmas.
The retailer has revealed its list of top toys for Christmas 2018 - and the it includes toys from Paw Patrol, Lego, Lol Surprise and even a unicorn that poos glitter.
Although it may seem a bit soon to be thinking about the festive season for most people, according to research by Argos, 4.7 million of us have already started our Christmas shopping.
And half a million super organised 16-25 year olds have already bought all their presents for the festive season.
Argos's top toys list comes out every year and is a great guide to knowing what the must have presents this year will be before they all fly off the shelves.
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Last year Argos correctly predicted that Luvabella dolls would be a smash hit.
The life-like dolls were incredibly popular, selling out in stores and then being sold for twice the price online.
Another one of last year's bestsellers, Fingerlings are back on the list this year with new "untamed" dinosaur versions of the collectable toys.
Argos' top toys will all be available to buy in stores from July, with the exception of Poopsie Unicorn Suprise and the Nerf Laser Ops Two-Pack which will both be in stores in August.
Here is a look at Argos' very unicorn heavy list of top toys for Christmas 2018:
What are Argos' top toys for Christmas 2018?
Poopsie Unicorn Surprise - £49.99 - Available Soon
First on the list is the Poopsie Unicorn Surprise, this cutesy toy will actually poop out glittery slime when you feed it special unicorn food.
And if you are worried about getting unicorn glitter poo all over your carpet on Christmas day, the toy comes with it's own potty to keep the mess contained.
Poopsie Unicorn Surprise comes in four colours and will be available from Argos for £49.99 from August.
Lego City Arctic Mobile Exploration Base - £84.99 -
This Lego arctic kit is tipped by Argos to be a big seller this Christmas.
The Lego City Arctic Mobile Exploration Base is available now from Argos for £84.99 and features a crane, trailer, platform, mobile saw, lab and a snow bike, plus 6 Lego minifigures and a mammoth.
But you can find the same Lego kit for £80.79 from Alza.co.uk
Boxer - £79.99 - Available Soon
Boxer is a robot that uses infrared and touch technology to follow your fingers when you wave them in front of the toy.
The robot can play games by rolling the toy over game cards and 10 game cards are included when you buy boxer.
The toy also comes with a football which it will follow around and even shoot into goal posts.
Although it is not on sale now, Boxer will be available for £79.99 from Argos when released.
My Lovely Unicorn Electric Ride-On - £229.99 - Buy Now
The most expensive toy on Argos' top toys list is the My Lovely Unicorn toy which costs a whopping £229.99.
Your little one can actually hop on this unicorn and drive it around thanks to an electric motor.
The reins control how the unicorn moves, and it looks like it can go pretty fast.
The toy isn't available at Argos yet but you can buy one on a back order from
VTech Fantasy Unicorn - £49.99 - Available soon
It seems impossible to escape unicorn mania this year, and nearly one quarter of Argos' top toys list is made up of the mythical beasts.
We have already seen unicorn cakes and homeware, so this unicorn toy from Vtech follows suit perfectly.
The VTech Fantasty Unicorn comes with an animatronic wand which allows you to change the colours of the unicorn and digitally apply makeup to the toy.
This unicorn will cost £49.99 when it is released.
Here are some top tips on how you can cut the price of your Christmas shopping
USE these Christmas tips to start saving money for the big day.
1. Plan out your Christmas spending
If you just buy all your Christmas presents and food and then think about the money later you will probably be in for a nasty shock.
As we have 200 days that gives you ample time to plan out what you are going to buy and how much it will cost so you can spread the cost of your Christmas over a long period of time.
2. Online shoppers are just a click away from a happy Christmas with a little organisation:
Start an online festive basket now and drop in bargains when you spot them.
But make a note of end dates so you don’t miss out.
3. Not happy with your bank?
Get some welcome extra cash to splurge by switching.
Many banks offer great welcome incentives of up to £200 free cash, which can cover a hefty chunk of the Christmas food shop.
4. Bulk-buy now when you spot a great deal.
Lots of shops already have offers on Chrimbo treats that have long use-by dates, such as crisps, nuts or booze.
Grab them while you can and stash them for a Santastic Christmas.
5. Nerves of steel to bag a great deal?
If you can bear to wait until Christmas Eve, there will be massive discounts on fresh food and veg that needs to be sold.
Just remember there’s no guarantee you’ll get what you want if you leave it this late.
Paw Patrol Rescue Fire Truck Playset - £69.99 - Available Soon
This Paw Patrol fire truck costs £69.99
This Paw Patrol fire truck comes with an extendable ladder and can be combined with other vehicles in the range to make a much larger vehicle.
You can't buy the fire truck from Argos just yet, but it will be available for £69.99 when it hits the stores.
Fingerlings Hugs - £29.99 - Available Soon
Fingerlings Hugs are the much larger version of the regular fingerling toys.
These toys are just as interactive as their smaller counterparts and have the ability to record your voice, talk back, tell when you are hugging or swinging them as well as give you a kiss.
Fringerlings Hugs will cost £29.99 when released.
Fingerlings Untamed T-Rex - £16.99 - Available Soon
This dinosaur version of the Fingerlings toy grips on to your finger and reacts to sound and touch.
The toy also roars, can walk around and will occasionally let out a bit of dinosaur gas.
This T-Rex version of the toy isn't available yet but you can buy a
Fingerlings Untamed Dino Cage - £39.99 - Available Soon
As well as the new T-Rex range of Fingerlings, Argos reckon one of their top toys for the year is going to be a cage to keep your dinosaurs in.
Just like the rest of the T-Rex range, this toy is not available yet but it will cost £39.99 when it does come out.
Nerf Laser Ops Two-Pack - £49.99 - Available Soon
This two pack of Nerf Laser pistols will be £49.99 when they are released.
The guns are the first of their kind allowing you to play laser tag using a wireless connection.
These guns sync up with your phone so you can play laser tag with a friend and keep track of your score.
Treasure X 3-Pack Chest - £29.99 - Available Soon
Your little ones can dig up buried treasure with this three pack Treasure X toys.
Each toy comes with a map so you know what you are going to dig out.
Inside the toy is several pieces that can be put together to make a figure.
Every one in fifty toys has a real piece of gold or diamond inside.
Treasure X isn't out yet but it will cost £29.99 when it is released in Argos.
Chad Valley Tiny Treasures Doll - £49.99 -
Chad Valley Tiny treasures dolls promises to look, feel and even smell like a real baby - Hopefully that means a clean baby.
The toy even has a heartbeat and comes with its own set of pyjamas.
The life-like baby doll is available from Chad Valley now.
Lol Surprise! Under Wraps - £14.99 - Available Soon
The first ever cylindrical Lol Surprise toy collectable comes with 15 different layers of surprises.
The Lol Surprise toy will cost £14.99 when released at Argos.
But be careful as last Christmas one mum ridiculed Lol Surprise on social media for being a waste of money.
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