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.
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
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
Fingerlings Untamed Dino Cage - £39.99 - Available Soon
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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