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Amazon unveils top toy picks for the 2026 holiday season

Shoppers seeking Christmas gifts this year can find options starting at just £8.90, according to Amazon’s newly released “Toys We Love” list for 2026.

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The retailer compiled the list to showcase anticipated favorites for children this festive season, featuring popular toy brands vying for a spot under the tree. Amazon’s toy experts curated the selection to simplify Christmas shopping, offering a range of gifts catering to various ages, interests, and budgets.

Featured items include a new version of the classic UNO card game called USAopoly Flip 7 With A Vengeance, a Playmobil space rocket for aspiring astronauts, and the Lexibook StarCam for budding photographers. The list also includes creative building sets, collectible figurines, and imaginative playsets designed for long-lasting entertainment.

Here’s the full list, presented in ascending price order:

1. USAopoly Flip 7 With A Vengeance £8.90 2. Mattel Games UNO Liar’s Card Game £9.51 3. Disney Yuyus – Winnie the Pooh £12.98 4. STARBOX Nook Series 1 £12.99 5. LEGO Botanicals Rocking Plants £13.49 6. Star Wars Action Buddy Grogu £19.99 7. Disney Darlings Minnie Mouse Feature Doll £29.99 8. Playmobil Space ESA Mars Research Rocket £40.99 9. Pokémon TCG: Mega Moonlit Tin – Mega Gengar ex £43.08 10. Schleich Horse Club £68.99 11. LEXIBOOK ELO-StarCAM £100.15 12. Mattel Brick Shop Hot Wheels Lamborghini Miura £119.99 13. Amazon Kids Tablet 8 (newest gen) £199.99

For the fourth consecutive year, Amazon is donating hundreds of toys from the list to families facing financial difficulties through its partnership with The Multibank. These gifts will be distributed from six Multibank locations across the UK: London, Greater Manchester, Birmingham, Tees Valley, Fife, and Swansea.

“Our Toys We Love list brings together some of the year’s most exciting must-haves, giving shoppers inspiration to find the perfect Christmas gift,” said Andrew Wright, EU director of toys at Amazon. “We’re proud to be donating toys to Multibanks across the UK, helping families make Christmas that little bit more special.”

Bob Garmory OBE, CEO of The Multibank, added, “The continued support of Amazon is so important, helping us reach families who need it most. We’re delighted to be able to distribute some of the year’s most sought-after toys, bringing a little extra joy to families.”

The complete “Toys We Love” 2026 selection can be found at www.amazon.co.uk/toyswelove2026, along with a downloadable Kids Toys Book. Expedited delivery options are also available for shoppers aiming to avoid last-minute holiday stress.

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