Revealed – Top Christmas toys for every budget 2023

Revealed – Top Christmas toys for every budget 2023

Park Christmas Savings and our retail partners Argos have teamed up to reveal the best toys you can buy this Christmas for every budget.

We’re giving our Early Birds a heads-up on the hottest picks for 2023 to give you inspiration and ensure you’re prepared to pounce on any flash sales or Black Friday deals in the run-up to Christmas.

Our experts have put their heads together to identify the top toys for a range of budgets – so whether you’re a parent splurging your Park Christmas Savings on gifts for your kids, a grandparent looking for something to make them smile or a friend on the hunt for a stocking filler they’ll actually play with, we’ve got you covered.

(Prices correct at time of publication)

Top 5 Toys for under £10

1: Chad Valley Pick N Mix Sweet Shop - £5

What are the most fun sweets? Pick ‘n’ mix, obviously. This fantastic play set for kids aged 3 and up actually costs less than a real bag of pick ‘n’ mix!

Let their imagination run wild as they become their very own sweet shop owner while learning about money. Included in the set are a display counter, cash drawer and working scales, 2 sweet jars, scoop, coins and bank notes (sweets not included).

2: Lego Minecraft the Creeper Ambush with Pig Figures set - £9

Whether you know about Minecraft or not, if you’re buying for older kids then they really do know about it – and probably love it.

This mini-set is packed with goodies including iconic Minecraft hero Steve, a baby pig figure, baby chicken and a green exploding Creeper. Kids can create their crafting table and use iron ore and sugar cane accessories plus build a detonation block mechanism to send their exploding Creeper flying into the air. This 72-piece set brings the world’s most popular physical and digital block toys together as one.

3: Chad Valley Trevor Talkback Dino - £9

This guy is the star of Argos’ recent toy ads – an interactive talking T-Rex!

This educational toy is aimed at younger children – 2+ – and introduces them to animal sounds, fuels imagination and helps develop hand-eye coordination. It has movable arms, light up eyes and a cool talk-back function.

4: Real Littles Disney Minnie Mouse Miniature Handbag set – £4.99

This is a gorgeous gift for little ones who love having their own little handbag for all their bits. The Real Littles Minnie Mouse Miniature Handbag Set is full of surprises!

The fancy mini bag comes with seven tiny Minnie Mouse themed polka dot surprises inside including a pen, coin purse, compact and sunglasses. It even has a clip so they can hang it from their jeans.

5: Zuru Robo Alive Turtle - £8

The all new Robo Turtle by ZURU is the ultimate realistic robo-pet. From land to sea and everything in-between these tropical turtles come to life with epic robotic technology. Drop the turtle into water to watch it come to life, or leave it on land to watch it crawl in the sun. There are 4 colourful Robo Turtles to choose from.

Top 5 toys for under £25

1: Lego Dobbie Harry Potter - £25

For young avid readers Harry Potter is still hugely popular – so this stunning model of Dobby the House-Elf is sure to make their Christmas magical.

Suitable for ages 8 and up, this is the first Lego Harry Potter buildable model of Dobby. Once the 403-piece model has been constructed, it has a poseable head, ears, arms and fingers so kids can change his look – he can even hold the brick-built accessories that come with it.

Includes fun accessories including Aunt Petunia's 'floating' pudding cake and a model of Tom Riddle's diary with Harry Potter's sock.

The Dobby figure comes with a brick-built stand with a nameplate so he can be displayed as a Harry Potter bedroom accessory or decoration.

2: Disney Princess Fashion Dolls - £14

If you know a child who loves Disney princesses, now’s your chance to get them their very own!

Moana, Cinderella, Mulan, Jasmine, Aurora, Tiana, Raya, Pocahontas, Merida, Belle, Snow White and Ariel are all available to fuel their imagination and help them create their own magical stories.

All come with unique outfits and accessories and soft, restylable hair so they can re-imagine how a Disney Princess looks.

3: Little Live Pets - Mama Surprise Minis: Lil' Mouse - £19.99

Dodge the ‘can I have a pet for Christmas’ question with the Mama Surprise Minis: Lil’ Mouse set.

Feed her with celery and her eyes will close. Then place her on top of the paper straw in the mini hutch and close the door. Fill the water bottle and watch as the water disappears!

She is ready to magically have two, three or four babies – how many is the surprise!

There are up to four adorable baby mice to discover! Dress them with the included accessories and the magical experience is repeatable, so they can to do again and again.

4: Bluey 4 figure pack – £15

Bluey has taken over the world and now they can create their own fantastic adventures with Bluey, her sister Bingo and parents Bandit and Chili.

Perfect for little hands to play with, this 4-figure pack includes the whole family plus a selection of accessories so your little ones’ creativity will know no bounds, whether they want to bring Featherwand or Daddy Robot to life or come up with their own fun Bluey-style games.

5: Jurassic World Wild Roar Irritator - £22

The Irritator is one of the latest in the Jurassic World-inspired collection of toys that those who love the films go crazy for.

With roaring sounds, tail-whip and chomping attack actions and movable joints it’s easy to create their own epic dino-battles.

The Irritator also comes with a special DNA chip. Scan it with the Jurassic World app and they can feed and interact with their dino on a smart device, get interesting dino-facts and play Augmented Reality games like Rescue ‘n’ Release and Track ‘n’ Catch.

Top 5 toys for under £50

1: Barbie Deluxe Colour Change Styling Head & Accessories - £39.99

Anyone can be a hair stylist with this Barbie Totally Hair styling head!

Colour change surprises add a touch of magic to playtime, while Colour Reveal accessories and customisable features allow for creative exploration. With 22 styling pieces, let their creativity run wild!

The Styling Head also come with convenient storage at the base so that kids can put away their accessories after playtime is over.

From updos and braids to brightly decorated looks, the style potential is limitless.

There are also 10 colour-transformation surprises include colour-change lips, one colour-change hair extension and eight Colour Reveal star and butterfly plug-ins.

Swirl the Colour Reveal plug-in accessories in warm water to discover their true colours. Next, dip the sponge in icy cold water and swipe across the plug-ins to reveal an extra design detail!

For more colour-change magic, fill the hair colouring bowl with icy cold water. Dip the brush and sponge in, then sweep across the hair extension and lips. Watch as colours transform!

2: Play-Doh Chef’s Restaurant Playset - £30

A timeless classic, Play-Doh has a new playset – the Kitchen Creations Restaurant.

Children can let out their inner Gino D’Acampo as they run their own restaurant –creating, customising and sharing their amazing Play-Doh food creations (Note: they are NOT EDIBLE)

The set includes a 2-sided restaurant kitchen playset with a double stamp to pretend to create two foods at a time, from burgers to pizza, chicken to spaghetti! Let go, and the griddle automatically slides over to the preparation station.

Decorate and share using half-moulds on both sides to create pretend toppings and side dishes, then put creations on the plate and pass through the window to share with friends!

3: Vtech 3 in 1 Sports Centre - £40

Brilliant fun and great for helping toddlers develop hand-eye coordination. This 3-in-1 Sports Centre lets them shoot a basket, score a goal or hit the target.

A chunky animated scoreboard counts scores and plays encouraging phrases when you get the football past the cute panda goalie! You can even pull down the basket for a slam dunk!

Includes buttons to press, gears that turn and a trophy that slides back and forth. Learn about shapes, colours & numbers and adjust the height as your child grows.

4: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Delivery Van - £30

Following the successful re-launch of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with a hit 2023 animated movie, you can now grab the toy that every late 80s kid wanted first time around – the Turtle Van!

It opens from the front and the back with room for all four standard Turtles figures plus their mentor Splinter – each sold separately.

Press the pizza slice on top and the side door swings open, press again and the pizza launcher slides out of the side. Then use the motorized launcher to fire up to eight pizzas! Hit the baddies from near and far by adjusting the angle.

Now let’s stop Superfly and his minions!

5: Bitzee Interactive Digital Pet - £31

Experience a world of digital pets in the palm of their hand! Bitzee is the 3D digital pet you can touch and feel. It responds to swipes, tilts, shakes and touches with sounds and reactions.

Each Bitzee starts as a baby and, like a real pet, needs love and care to grow. The more they play, the more pets you'll get. Feed them, play with them, rock them to sleep, clean up after them and give them love. Watch them grow from baby, to adult, to Super Bitzee.

Each pod has 15 pets and caring well for one rewards them by unlocking new pets including a cat, bunny, unicorn and more.

When adult Bitzee digital pets evolve to Super Bitzee, discover quirky surprises like fun outfits and unique games that they can play with their friends

Top 5 toys for under £70

1: Furby Coral Interactive Toy Plush - £59.99

Thought you saw the last of Furby around the Millennium? Think again!

The curious little creature is back with five voice activated modes and over 600 phrases, jokes, songs and more to discover.

Furby also responds to hugs, pats on the head, shaking and feeding its pretend pizza charm (or their finger - yum). The more they play, the more fun they can unlock! Care for Furby by feeding them and combing their hair.

You can even wake it up with a ‘Hey Furby’ command but – unlike smart home devices – it doesn’t connect to the internet so it’s totally safe for kids.

2: Disney Frozen Elsa's Arendelle Castle Doll & Playset - £54.99

Musical adventure awaits at Elsa's Arendelle Castle playset! Inspired by Disney's Frozen 2, this castle playset brings Arendelle to life.

It comes with an Elsa doll, four play areas, 15 accessory and furniture pieces and magical surprises like a flip-down bed and rotating fireplace. The playset is also foldable for easy storage and on-the-go play.

There are also magical moments to discover include a fireplace kids can move to turn on or off and a window that flips between clear skies and crystals.

3: Paw Patrol Dino Patroller - £60

Is it really a Christmas toy list these days without something new from Paw Patrol? For 2023 the franchise has launched the Dino Patroller, the first-ever motorized PAW Patrol team vehicle.

Featuring room for all six pups, oversized wheels, a projectile launcher and an exclusive Chase and T. Rex dinosaur action figure, the Dino Patroller is ready to roll! When the dinosaurs yelp for help, place Chase and another pup in the cab and a Dino Rescue Deluxe Vehicle into the back bay.

With the push of a button, watch it go! When you spot a dino in trouble, launch the rescue nets!

Included with the Dino Rescue vehicle, Chase is on the case, although other Paw Patrollers are sold separately.

4: Fisher-Price Animal Wonders Jumperoo - £65

A bouncer with a rotating seat, the Fisher Price Animal Wonders Jumperoo gives little ones 360-degree access to toys, activities and animal pals, including a roller ball, bead bar, teether, mirror and more.

As they explore and develop, they are rewarded with playful music, lights and sounds.

The Jumperoo is great for helping babies transition to toddler, by encouraging jumping, balancing and reaching.

5: Gabby's Purrfect Dollhouse - £60

This huge play set is inspired by DreamWorks’ Gabby's Dollhouse TV show.

Gabby’s Purrfect Dollhouse is full of exciting features to discover including a Dollhouse Delivery tower and working Cat-A-Vator, complete with all the sound effects they expect across seven rooms of fun!

Also included is a Gabby Girl collectible figure, Pandy Paws figure, furniture for each room, three accessories and two Dollhouse Deliveries so you can get right to the fun straight out of the box.

Ultimate Top 5 toys

1: Vtech Touch Kidsnap - £70

Help young ones develop their tech skills in a safe, secure way with the Vtech Touch Kidsnap smart device.

Featuring a front and back five megapixel camera and a touch screen with games, fun photo and video filters, messaging with other Touch devices, voice recording and more.

Message and play games with friends using the Bluetooth connection feature and easily recharge the Touch with the USB port. Add a memory card for more storage and you’re good to go.

It’s not a phone and has no connection to the internet, so they can enjoy the functions of a smartphone without the risks.

2: LOL Surprise OMG Fashion Dolls House – £149.99

Create unforgettable memories with their BFFS at the beautiful new L.O.L Surprise O.M.G Fashion House.

Featuring more than 85 surprises, the Fashion House is made from sustainable wood and is four-feet tall.

There are 9 play areas including a fully equipped kitchen, pool, rooftop patio and diner. Hop into the living room on the first floor featuring a movie theatre area, an arcade station and a transforming sofa.

On the second floor enjoy the breakfast bar with seating for two and fully equipped kitchen with a stocked up fridge.

Up to floor three where you’ll find the bedroom with vanity including loft bed that transforms to reveal 2 smaller beds for sleepovers and a bathroom that comes with a large bathtub, shower head, and toilet.

Then relax on the fourth floor on the rooftop patio with firepit – what L.O.L luxury!

3: Hot Wheels Corkscrew Crash Track Set - £70

The Hot Wheels Corkscrew Crash Track Set is the ultimate set for speed and motorized boosted action!

The unique corkscrew design sends cars flying around the track at dizzying speeds crashing and smashing through the triple loop with three high-action crash zones and three high-speed boosters.

This interactive set drives problem solving with exciting Hot Wheels action as kids try to launch their cars without crashing out. Connects to other Hot Wheels sets for an epic world of Hot Wheels thrills.

4: Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon - £150

If your buying for a little Jedi or Sith that dreams of a galaxy far, far away this is the ultimate Christmas gift.

This 1,353-piece Millennium Falcon Lego model is packed with impressive features for them to build.

Featuring rotating top and bottom gun turrets, two spring-loaded shooters, a lowering ramp and an opening cockpit.

Interior details include a cargo area with two containers, navigation computer with rotating chair, hidden smuggling compartment and a hyperdrive.

This Corellian freighter model also includes a couch and Dejarik hologame table, galley, bunk and the hyperdrive's repair tools.

It’s also packaged up with seven minifigures: Finn, Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian and Boolio, plus fan-favourite droids C-3PO, D-O and R2-D2.

5: PlayStation 5 – from £389

If your child is a gamer, this is the big one. Prices this Christmas have come down a lot thanks to the impending launch of the PS5 Slim, but if you’re not worried about how big it looks then grab the original at a great price.

With 4k graphics, unrivalled connectivity and backwards compatibility for a huge range of PS4 games, for the gamer, the PS5 is an incredible console.

Lightning fast loading thanks to its ultra-high speed SSD means they can dive straight into the action. They can immerse themselves with the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers plus 3D audio which not only supports surround sound but also game-specific sounds that come through the controller.

Other features include support for 8K output, up to 120fps with 120Hz and HDR – but all you need to know it that this is gaming like you’ve never seen it before.

The best prices are available on the digital version – which can’t play disc-based games. If you have old PS4 games they would still like to play, for a little more you can get the disc version.

Like what you see, or want to browse hundreds of toys, games and puzzles for the perfect Christmas gift? Visit www.argos.co.uk where you can spend your Purple Card or Love2shop Gift Cards – and watch out for their amazing Black Friday deals coming up soon!