There are so many new toys and games coming out just in time for Christmas.
It’s impossible to feature them all, but here we explore some of hottest gifts for kids this festive season.
POLLY POCKET
Remember the Polly Pocket? Well, the popular toy of the 1990s is making a comeback!
The compact micro-scale collectable is back on the shelves – 30 years after its original launch.
The new-look Polly has also had an upgrade – she now comes with new accessories and there are additional pocket worlds to be explored and collected.
Four Polly Pocket products are being released in Australia ahead of Christmas. The range includes Tiny Pocket Place Assortment, Hidden Hideouts Assortment, Pocket World Assortment and Hidden Places Assortment. Mattel will also release an animated series of Polly and friends content in early 2019. Polly Pocket products range from $8.99 through to $39.99
LIL’ GLEEMERZ
Short for ‘little gleaming lemur’, Lil’ Gleemerz is a interactive toy that talks, plays games and even answers questions.
Aimed at kids aged 5+, the toy has more than 100 reactions and is able to tell knock-knock jokes, answer yes or no questions, light up to the beat of music and sounds and play games.
To set one of its three modes of play, children pat or tap the toy on the back or front of its head, press its nose or squeeze the end of its tail.
The Lil’ Gleemerz is 15cm high and comes in a range of colours including teal, pink and purple.
The toy has been hugely popular in the US and is expected to sell quickly in Australia.
RRP $39.95.
HOT WHEELS RACE CRATE
The Track Builder Race Crate features three raceways – the Gravity Drop, Mega Jump and Drag Race.
New from Hot Wheels, the crate has been described as the “ultimate party in a box” that combines play and clever storage.
Kids aged 4+ will love the pop-out raceway and array of challenges they can experience using the fair start gate, two-lane loop, finish gate and two double slam launchers.
When they’re done playing, the product can be transformed back into a crate for easy pack up and storage.
The race crate features pieces compatible with all Hot Wheels Track Builder lines.
RRP $74.99
HOT WHEELS DIE-CAST
Hot Wheels die-cast cars have been igniting kids’ imaginations, creativity and fun since 1968. With 400 new designs released each year, the die-cast cars are insanely popular. The cars are segmented into 30 different mini collections, with each collection including themed vehicles ranging from muscle cars, sports cars, race cars, trucks, and trending roadsters.
RRP: $2.99 each
APOLLO NEO 3 BIKE
The Apollo NEO 3 Speed internal geared 24 inch Bike is the lightest kids bike in Australia. With only three gears it introduces your child to bike with gears without confusing them.
Available for $550 at Ashburton Cycles, www.ashburtoncycles.com
HIPKIDS CLASSIC STEEL BIKE
This adorable classic 12 inch bike comes with a wicker basket and training wheels to make learning to ride a pedal bike even easier. Your little one will love carting around their favourite toy or drink bottle in the wicker basket.
This bicycle also features a comfortable leather-like tan padded seat and stylish leather-like tan handles. Available at HipKids for $139.95, www.hipkids.com.au
YOGA SPINNER GAME THINKFUN
A fun family game that combines a bit of luck and the physical exertion of completing a yoga pose. Suitable for 5 years +
Available for $29.95 at Windmill Toys, www.windmill.net.au
FIRE ENGINE WITH LIGHTS & SOUND BRUDER
This unique fire engine has a water tank with real water pump and an extendable ladder with a fire fighter’s tilting hose basket. It’s just like the real thing! Suitable for kids aged 4yrs + . Available for $128.95 at Windmill Toys https://www.windmill.net.au/
WOBBEL BOARD
All the way from Europe, the Wobbel Board gets kids moving. Is it a bridge, a slide or an elephant’s back? Wobbel board helps kids find balance. It can be used as a step or seat in the home, and is an awesome addition to open-ended play.
Available for $240 at Honeybee Toys Malvern, https://www.honeybeetoys.com.au/
