The 12 must-have toys and games parents need to know about this Christmas

It’s snuck up on us again but Christmas is now just over a month away.

From must haves to stocking fillers and gifts for kids and big kids and families, parents need a bit of help identifying the top toys and games ahead of time.

Hasbro has announced their top toys and gifts for Christmas 2020placeholder image
Hasbro has announced their top toys and gifts for Christmas 2020

From Nerf Blasters that can shoot 36 meters, a new Monopoly aimed at avoiding family fall-outs and an animatronic version of The Child – affectionately known as Baby Yoda in The Mandalorian - that has 25 different sound and motion combinations.

For little ones there’s a Play-Doh set that makes really cool colourful sweets, an interactive doll that can grow from a baby to a child.

And in its 35th anniversary year Nintendo has released some awesome new Super Mario Bros products including bringing Mario Kart speeding into your own home.

Then there's a video game with a difference in RingFit Adventure which is promising to be a big seller this festive season and will help keep you and the family fit while we're all stuck indoors. Scroll through the gallery to see 12 of the most wanted toys and games this Christmas.

Nerf ULTRA ONE Blaster. Ages 8 years & up. RRP: £49.99. NERF is changing the game with NERF ULTRA blasters and darts! NERF. They include ground-breaking NERF ULTRA darts -- the farthest flying NERF dartsplaceholder image
Nerf ULTRA ONE Blaster. Ages 8 years & up. RRP: £49.99. NERF is changing the game with NERF ULTRA blasters and darts! NERF. They include ground-breaking NERF ULTRA darts -- the farthest flying NERF darts
Play-Doh Kitchen Creations. Candy Delight Playset. Ages 3 years & up. RRP: £25.99. It’s crazy candy galore with the PLAY-DOH CANDY. This PLAY-DOH CANDY factory is a treat for the imagination as kids create their own silly
gummy bears, pretend candy bars, and play candy cups.placeholder image
Play-Doh Kitchen Creations. Candy Delight Playset. Ages 3 years & up. RRP: £25.99. It’s crazy candy galore with the PLAY-DOH CANDY. This PLAY-DOH CANDY factory is a treat for the imagination as kids create their own silly gummy bears, pretend candy bars, and play candy cups.
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