For those of you having to shop for kids Christmas Gifts I know it can be rather daunting, but don’t fret EBAY has you covered with their predictions on what’s Hot…
With more than 22 million searches for toys already this year, Christmas 2014 is hotting up to be one of the biggest we’ve seen in years. Our resident Trendwatcher, with the help of key retailers, has created a wish list for kids right around the country. We’re already seeing some key toy trends in the lead up to Christmas, including:
- Our favourite movie characters are proving popular gifts this year, as the lines between screen time and toy time blur
- Technology has really upped its game this year and we’re now seeing state of the art technology reflected in toys more so than ever before
- There’s a real retro toy revival this year, key influences are the back of the recently released Lego movie
- 2014 has been the year of the kitchen, with every major network releasing a cooking show, we’re going to see a rise in kitchen toys this year
- Outdoor toys continuing be popular, as kids spend their summers outside
| Product | eBay retailer | Details |
Frozen Frenzy –
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eBay site wide | Frozen items prices start from $49Frozen is bigger than ever with a record number of Elsa costumes and dolls set to sell this Christmas |
| Kidizoom Smart Watch | Only Online | From $90Kids are tech-savvy too with smart watches set to be popular amongst boys and girls |
| My Friend Cayla | Mr Toys Toyworld and Only Online | From $100
Cayla will be every girl’s new best friend with children able to ask questions and involve Cayla in their games – online and offline new best friend with children able to ask questions and involve Cayla in their games – online and offline |
| LeapFrog LeapPad 3 | Mr Toys Toyworld | From $150Kids will discover exciting experiences and thrilling adventures with the latest LeapPad learning tablet |
| Transformers Age of Extinction Stomp and Chomp Grimlock | Mr Toys Toyworld, Toys Paradise | From $120Grimlock is the biggest, baddest beast in the Transformers universe, and the ultimate fighting challenger this Christmas
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| Uptown Espresso Kitchen | Harvey Norman, Only Online | From $150Little ones can now cook up a storm just like their parents. With a series of interactive features this kitchen is perfect for any mini chef |
| Nerf Weapons | eBay site wide | From $20For fun in the sun this season a Nerf Weapon is a must-have |
| Ride on Cars | eBay site wide | From $300All children want to act like mum and dad and with the latest ride on cars, kids become a pro driver |
FurReal Friends GoGo My Walkin’ Pup |
Toys Paradise | From $100 |
Cartoon Connection –
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Mr Toys Toyworld, Harvey Norman | Range from $10 – $50Kids’ favourite television shows continue to shine with a wide variety of cartoon-themed toys tipped for success this Chrissy |
eBay trendwatcher Megan English said, “We are extremely excited to announce our top toys for 2014. eBay has seen a steady growth in the sales and listings of a variety of innovative and impressive toys this year and with the launch of our top toys we hope to provide parents with ‘giftspiration’, and kids a very merry Christmas.”
Happy Shopping. Arrnott Olssen Editor Rogue Homme
