Lively guinea pig and giraffe toys flagged as ‘Christmas bestsellers’

Toy Retailers Association selects likely must-haves' for British market with eye on strained budgets

An interactive guinea pig which has babies and a booty shaking" disco giraffe are predicted to be among the bestselling toys this Christmas as retailers battle for custom with toy ranges tailored to suit every budget".

With the cost of living crisis looming large, the DreamToys list drawn up by the Toy Retailers Association (TRA), features a selection of cheaper toys this year, with eight of the top 12 under 35. The cheapest item on the list is an 8 Squishmallow, a cuddly toy expected to be a popular stocking filler.

Barbie Cutie reveal doll 33

Gabby's Purrfect Dollhouse 80

Goo Jit Zu figurine 11

GiGi the Giraffe 28

Mama Surprise 65

Magic Mixies Mixlings Magic Castle 30

Paw Patrol Big Truck Pups vehicle 18

Pokemon Elite Trainer set 42.50

Rainbow High fashion doll 32

Sink N' Sand game 20

Original 7.5in Squishmallows 8

Lego Star Wars Hoth AT-ST 45