Top 10 Christmas toys this year, according to John Lewis

John Lewis & Partners has just unveiled its top 10 must-have toys for Christmas 2022 — and nostalgic favourites from the 90s reign supreme. As chosen by a panel of under 12's, there is something for every child to enjoy.

'It's always such fun to see toys that brought so much joy decades ago come back around. They are toys that capture the imagination time and time again and that usually means adults will have just as much fun playing with them as kids do,' Alan Wright, Toy Buyer at John Lewis, says.

'We are also seeing that creative play is still super important to kids and with toys like the exclusive wooden workbench through to the Le Mieux Pony they are engaging in role playing which helps build confidence.'

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Kids will love whiling away an afternoon building this festive LEGO clubhouse. In the shape of a gingerbread house, it comes with 1,197 bricks and heaps of seasonal details, including stockings on the fireplace, a plate of cookies with milk for Santa, and even a place setting for him at the dining table.

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Calling all vehicle enthusiasts! This Hot Wheels bundle comes with 20 cars, winding tracks and a motorised launcher for a whole heap of fast and furious action. We're certain it will be the perfect addition to any growing Hot Wheels collection.

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Brilliant for little ones who like to express their creative side through dressing up, this styling head comes complete with face gems, different wigs and much more for children to get creative with.

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Animal lovers will adore this pastel coloured jiggly dog. He will shake his body when you stroke his head — just like a real pup.

Hannah, aged 3, from the John Lewis Toy Testing panel, said: 'I love this puppy, it's so cute and jiggly.'

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'This wonderfully bright Le Mieux Pony is covered in rainbows and multi colours to allow kids to really ignite their creative side,' say John Lewis.

'She's a gorgeous horse has a coat that can be brushed and cared for, as well as a mane and tail just crying out to be braided and plaited.'

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Pizza party, anyone? This super fun wooden pizzeria features a sliced-up pizza, cutter, serving plate and a wooden oven so that they can imagine every part of the pizza-making process. Launching in September, we're sure this one will go down a real treat.

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Fans of Charlie's cult book will love this festive version, featuring beautiful illustrations. Best of all, it's soon to be turned into a film, too, making it even more accessible to everyone.

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This wooden work bench – with wooden tools that promote exploratory and imaginative play — will provide hours of fun for children. Make sure not to miss out when it launches.

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The Vtech JotBot is the perfect addition to any child's Christmas list. In the shape of a mini robot, he draws according to which data chip is inserted, with over 280 different built-in drawings to choose from.

Harper, aged 6, from the John Lewis Toy Testing panel adds: 'My favourite toy is the LEGO and this robot because it draws and it has a funny face.'

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Designed to enhance play time, this ice cream cart from Play-Doh features multiple colours, cones and scoops.

Amani, aged 3, from the John Lewis Toy Testing panel, says: 'This is the best present. I would make my mum a vanilla ice cream if I got this at Christmas.'

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