Children across the country have been busy writing their Christmas wish-lists and parents could be forgiven for not having a clue what half of it is.
Youngsters of a certain age will be busily scrawling through and circling toy catalogues.
Coming up with gift ideas can be tough so we have worked with some leading manufacturers and toy retailers such as Hasbro, VTech, Argos and Smyths to come up with a list of 10 of the most wanted gifts parents must know about for Christmas 2022.
Stuck in deciding what to get for the kiddies this Christmas, well some help is at hand. Scroll through our gallery of what some leading manufacturers consider to be the 10 most wanted gifts for children this year.
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10 of the most wanted gifts parents must know about for Christmas 2022 Photo: supplied
. Star Wars L0-LA59 (Lola) Animatronic Edition
The Star Wars L0-LA59 (Lola) Animatronic Edition from Hasbro's Star Wars collection lets children and fans alike bring home a beloved droid companion. This Star Wars toy features design and deco inspired by the Obi-Wan Kenobi live-action series on Disney+. Touch the censor on L0-LA59's head to activate more than 45 different light, sound and movement combinations through 3 modes of play. £91.99, Ages 4+. Photo: supplied
. Marvel Studios' Black Panther Legacy Collection Wakanda Battle FX Claws
Marvel Studios' Black Panther Legacy Collection spotlights one of Marvel's most historic and iconic characters! Children can dress up as Black Panther and pretend to save the world against Wakanda's enemies! Gear up with these Black Panther Legacy Wakanda Battle FX Claws and get ready for action play by performing the Wakandan Salute, and activating left-hand claws, lights and sounds. £38.99, Ages 5+. Photo: supplied
5. Monopoly Travel World Tour
The good old classic is back with another new twist. The Monopoly Travel World Tour board game is a twist on classic Monopoly gameplay that has players discovering and visiting exciting travel destinations. Players buy destinations, complete travel goals, and stamp the dry-erase gameboard with their token stamper to win. Create memories with the Travel Journal cards that become part of the gameplay in future games and learn fun facts about locations across the globe along the way. What a great game for travel buffs! £29.99, Ages 8+. Photo: supplied
6. KidiZoom Print Cam
The VTech KidiZoom Print Cam is a 5.0 megapixel toy camera with a built-in thermal printer. With the VTech KidiZoom Print Cam you can immediately take photos, edit and print them directly in black and white. RRP £79.99, for children from 5 years. Photo: supplied
7. DJ Beat Boxer
Stroke and play music with me, the pawsome VTech DJ Beat Boxer! I’m a music-mixing pupster, so scratch my head, boop my nose and press my light up headphones to add layers of sounds to the music. My head will bop along whilst my jowls move to the beat. I can mix, beatbox and snuggle with my five interactive touchpads. Record your voice in my ear and listen to me mix it with the track. Let’s have hours of fun together- dance with me and let’s make our own DJ mixing party! £24.99, Age 5+ years. Photo: supplied
8. Kidi DJ Mix
Encourage your children to dance, sing, develop their creativity, and have fun with the VTECH Kidi DJ Mix. Thanks to the built-in microphone, speaker and backlit display, your kids can feel like real DJs. Featuring 15 tracks and 4 different music styles, it's a great tool for your young DJ to cultivate their talent and to throw the best parties for their friends. The multicoloured disco light syncs up with the music. You can also connect other devices using Bluetooth, so your parties will never be the same. RRP £60, Age 6+. Photo: supplied