As Christmas approaches, parents are searching for gifts that are fun, creative, great value—and guaranteed to delight kids on Christmas morning. This year’s standout brands include Skillmatics, Vivid Goliath, and Jazwares, each offering imaginative, exciting, and age-appropriate toys perfect for stockings, under the tree, and family game nights. Here’s your full guide to the best toys of the season.
Skillmatics
Creative, Mess-Free Crafts & Award-Winning Family Games
Skillmatics has become a favourite among creative kids and influencer families alike. Their clever, no-mess craft kits and engaging educational games make them perfect additions to Christmas gift lists.
Top Picks from Skillmatics
Aqua Puffs – £14.99 (Ages 5+)
Create adorable 3D puffy characters using just water—no glue, no fuss. Trendy, tactile, and fun to collect.
Sand-tastic Art Animals – £12.99 (Ages 5+)
Kids can design vibrant sand-art animal scenes with zero mess thanks to clean peel-and-pour designs.
Foil Fun Craft Kits – £12.99 (Ages 5+)
Children apply shimmering foil to themed pictures, revealing dazzling, metallic artworks they’ll be proud of.
Lilo & Stitch Poke-in Art – £14.99 (Ages 5+)
Dress colourful Stitch and Angel characters using easy push-in fabric pieces—perfect for little hands and big imaginations.
Water Spotter: Around the House – £9.99 (Ages 3+)
A reusable water-pen activity pad ideal for travel, screen-free play, and mess-free creativity on the go.
Family Games from Skillmatics
Guess in 10 – £14.99 (Ages 6+)
The hit trivia game where families race to guess animals, places, professions and more using just 10 clues. Fast-paced, educational, and award-winning.
Rapid Rumble – £14.99 (Ages 6+)
A high-energy category game where players think quick and shout fast. Hilarious for family game nights.
Vivid Goliath
Creative Classics, Fidget Fun & Hilarious Party Games
Vivid Goliath delivers excitement for kids, teens, and grown-ups alike—from childhood favourites like Spirograph to this year’s hottest party games.
Top Toys & Games from Vivid Goliath
Marshmallow Madness – £19.99 (Ages 6+)
The Dream Toys 2025 tiny-hand eating challenge. A riotously funny party game for families and friends.
Swallow Your Words – £14.99 (Ages 10+)
The game where your own words trip you up. Silly, speedy, and perfect for older kids.
The Sims: The Game – £24.99 (Ages 12+)
A tabletop twist on the iconic life-sim franchise—ideal for gamers.
Creative & Sensory Play
Spirograph Sets – from £9.99 (Ages 6+)
Create stunning geometric spirals with new updated sets—timeless creative fun.
Suite Spaces – £19.99 (Ages 6+)
A build-your-own doll’s house kit perfect for imaginative decorators.
Clickeez Collectibles – £4.99 each (Ages 5+)
Anime-style fidget toys with ASMR click-and-snap satisfaction. Extremely collectable.
FabLab Colour Spinner – £19.99 (Ages 8+)
A colourful bracelet-making set that creates vibrant patterns as it spins.
Loopdedoo – £24.99 (Ages 8+)
Teens can weave beautiful, one-of-a-kind bracelets using embroidery threads—ideal for swapping with friends or wearing to Taylor Swift concerts.
For Young Kids
Jelly Blox Squishy Construction Blox – £14.99 (Ages 2+)
Soft, squishy building blocks that snap together for creative toddler play.
Animagic Let’s Glow Capybara Spa Time – £24.99 (Ages 4+)
Add magic to bath time with a glowing capybara that lights up in water.
Jazwares
Blockbusters from Pokémon, Spidey, Disney, Squishmallows and more
Jazwares brings iconic brands to life with some of the most sought-after toys for Christmas.
Top Picks from Jazwares
Disney Zootropolis 2 Collection – from £9.99 (Ages 3+)
Celebrate the upcoming sequel with detailed figures, plush and playsets.
Squishmallows Holiday Releases – from £7.99 (Ages 3+)
Includes:
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Christmas Mystery Capsules
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Harry Potter Squish-a-Long characters
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Advent Calendars
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New BLDR Construction Sets
Suitable for collectors of all ages.
Marvel Spidey Toys
Spidey 360 Backflip Figure – £24.99 (Ages 3+)
Watch Spidey perform an impressive backflip at the press of a button.
Spidey Vehicles and Playsets – from £14.99 (Ages 3+)
A multi-level HQ playset plus vehicles for hours of superhero adventures.
Pokémon Gifts
Pokémon Backpack Battle Ruins Playset – £29.99 (Ages 4+)
A functional backpack that unfolds into a playset for portable Pokémon fun.
Pokémon Plush – from £9.99 (Ages 3+)
Soft, cuddly favourites including Pikachu, Eevee and more.
For Toddlers
CoComelon Toy Range – from £7.99 (Ages 18m+)
Fun, friendly characters designed for learning, music and imaginative play.
What Makes the Best Christmas Gifts?
This year’s Christmas toy ranges offer:
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Mess-free creativity
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Educational family fun
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Strong collectability for every age
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Beloved brands kids already adore
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Screen-free entertainment
Whether you’re shopping for toddlers, school-aged kids, tweens or teens, Skillmatics, Vivid Goliath and Jazwares have standout options that promise excitement, joy and hours of play.