Mods and monsters early Christmas favourites

Children will be pretending to be Mods, poking virtual monsters in the eye, and boxing their family this Christmas, according to one of the world’s largest toy shops.

It may only be June but festive excitement is in the air as Hamleys released its list of predicted top-selling Christmas gifts yesterday.

The central London shop is tipping traditional favourites such as Mickey Mouse and Barbie alongside more modern hits such as Moshi Monsters.