What are kids putting on their Santa list this year?

So, have they been naughty or nice? There’s certainly no shortage of options for the Santa list this year. Áilín Quinlan takes a look at what’s likely to make a splash and the role that social media plays in what children choose.

After nearly 20 years working in the toy business, nothing surprises Stephen Tymlin.

“There’s always something you think won’t fly — and then it’s suddenly huge,” laughs Tymlin, manager of Smyths toystore in Carrickmines Co Dublin.