Christmas toys hit the shelves as life-size dog tops wish list

CHILDREN have only started back at school, but Christmas, it seems, is just around the corner.

Some 106 days around the corner to be precise. Although well over three months away, consumers are already being told what is the must-have toy this Christmas.

A top ten list compiled and released yesterday by Smyths Toys sees Christmas season now begin well in advance of Hallowe’en.