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Get this year’s Dreamtoys for less. LISA SALMON outlines the gifts you need to buy this Christmas
MAGICAL toys, ranging from a Harry Potter wizard training wand to a unicorn that ‘poops’ glitter, dominate this year’s list of the predicted best-selling toys for Christmas.
But while most of this year’s Dreamtoys – which are selected by a panel of retailers and industry experts – are expected to remain in stock until Christmas, one of the top 12 that’s already in short supply is a combination of an old favourite and a new gaming phenomenon.
Monopoly Fortnite, a new version of the classic board game – which isn’t about what players own, but how long they can survive – is already out of stock in many toy shops.
“Looking at the top 12 toys, there’s really good availability at the moment, apart from Monopoly Fortnite,” says Gary Grant, chair of the Dreamtoys committee.
“We have a fantastic range to suit every budget this year, with three quarters of the