Old favourites hold their own against new toys
In Britain, Barbie Pegasus Annika and the Steam Along Thomas train set are among items listed by toy sellers as their ‘hot dozen’ for this year’s festive season. The British Toy Retailers’ Association picked the top 12 based on feedback from shoppers, children and the latest trends in products. But although Thomas and Barbie have been around for more than a generation, all the toys are new or updated versions of proven successes.
Technology is also a big draw for parents buying Christmas presents, with an electronic, handheld version of the Japanese number game Sudoku featuring in the Top 60.“Some of the toys are completely original concepts while others are innovative twists on current favourites,” said TRA chairman Ben Green.
