ARGOS has revealed its top toys with less than one hundred days to go before Christmas.
There are 15 toys in the round up, with prices ranging from £10 to £170 for a Lego McLaren Formula 1 race car model set.
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Parents may want to start saving now, as some of the items are pretty pricey.
A Lego Optimus Prime Transformers robot model set will set you back £160, while a Lego Harry Potter ministry of Magic set costs £90.
The cheapest item is a Chad Valley dinosaur waterfall bath toy, which has suction cups so kids can stick them to the bath and tiles.
Remember, when comparing costs, sites such as Pricespy.co.uk and CamelCamelCamel will be able to tell you if you can buy goods cheaper elsewhere.
Meanwhile, price monitoring site PriceHistory.co.uk will be able to let you know if Argos has ever stocked the same toys for less to give you an indication of when is the best time to buy.
The toys that have already launched are available to buy in store and online – you can find your nearest branch on the Argos website.
If you’re ordering online, you’ll need to factor in delivery charges too.
Customers can collect click and collect orders for free from their nearest Argos store or collection point with a Sainsbury’s supermarket.
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Fast track same day delivery is priced at £4.95, while other delivery slots start at £2.95.
Here’s what Argos is recommending for your kids this Christmas:
Chad Valley Dinosaur waterfall bath toy – £10
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The cheapest toy is the Chad Valley Dinosaur Waterfall Bath Toy for £10.
The rainbow-colourer dinosaur is designed to make bath time more fun, with a spinning wheel and suction cups for sticking to the bath or tiles.
The toy only seems to be available from Argos.
Paw Patrol big truck pups – £18
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If you little one is a fan of Paw Patrol, then this toy is for you.
Your child can convert the truck into a two-level command centre or a high-speed truck.
Paw Patrol Big Truck Pups is priced at £18 at Argos, while a very similar toy at Smyths will set you back £39.99 – a difference of £21.99.
Squishmallow – £18
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This ultra-squeezable, 12” medium-sized plush is made with high-quality and ultrasoft materials.
Argos say it is perfect to snuggle with while relaxing at home, watching a movie, or taking a long car or plane ride.
These loveable and squeezable Squishmallows are the softest and cutest plush toys around.
The Squishmallow is on sale at Argos for £18 – £12 cheaper than similar squishmallows on sale at high street retailer Claire’s.
NERF elite 2.0 ranger PD-5 blaster – £18
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This easy-to-use pump-action blaster that includes 10 Nerf Elite foam darts.
You can store the extra darts in the blaster’s onboard dart storage to keep them nearby for quick reloading.
The NERF elite 2.0 ranger PD-5 blasteris available for £18 form Argos.
But we found the toy on sale cheaper at Amazon (£12.99), The Entertainer (£14.99) and John Lewis (£17.99).
Pokemon TCG: Tin – £19
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This Pokemon card tin is a great way for fans to start their card collection.
Kids will get hours of entertainment from the set, and it even includes a code to unlock the same content within the Pokemon online trading card game.
It includes one special card, four Pokemon TCG booster packs and a tin to hold your collection.
Pokemon TCG tin is available to buy from Argos here.
Sink N’ Sand Game – £20
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This game requires you to try and save Sink ‘n Sally, Sunk ‘n Duncan, Slip ‘n Sam & Fall n’ Fran from falling into the quicksand as you compete against others to keep your character standing strong.
It includes the iconic magic sand which you can pull, shape and mold to create incredible sand art.
The game is designed for no more than four players and is suitable for children over the age of three.
The Sink N’ Sand game is available at Argos for £20, but we found it on sale for £3 less at The Entertainer.
Jiggly Pets Giraffe – £30
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Gigi the Giraffe is an all singing, all dancing toy bringing all the sensory fun.
Press Gigi’s foot and watch her dance and shake her booty to the three inbuilt tunes. Gigi has soft, stretchy yellow hair and comes wearing a pair of party sunglasses.
Jiggly pets giraffe will se you back £30 if you but it from Argos.
But if you bought if from John Lewis or Smyths Toys, you could save just over £2.
Barbie Cutie Reveal Snowflake Sparkle Husky – £33
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This doll offers the cutest unboxing experience with ten surprises, including a posable Barbie doll.
Unbox the package to find a soft, plush husky puppy with tinsel fur and four surprise bags.
Remove the husky costume to find a Barbie doll with long, icy blue hair and twinkle-shine details.
Open the surprise bags to find a cute skirt, headband, sponge-comb and mini pet husky puppy.
Barbie cutie reveal snowflake sparkle husky is also on sale at The Entertainer for £32.99.
Fisher-Price DJ Bouncin’ Beats Musical Toy – £45
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When little ones press the buttons, this interactive toy bounces to life with colourful lights, motorised spring action, and more than 75 songs songs, sounds, and phrases.
It can teach your kids the alphabet, counting, colours, and more.
Fisher-Price DJ bouncin’ beats musical toy is available at Argos for £45.
But we found the same toy for just £36.99 on Amazon and at Very.com.
Hot Wheels Action Spiral Speed Crash Track Set – £65
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The Hot Wheels Action Spiral Speed Crash Track Set comprises of 29inches of tall track, three crash zones and a motorized booster that keeps the car moving.
Kids can drive the included Hot Wheels vehicle up to the booster and watch it continuously whip down the spiral.
You can buy the Hot Wheels action spiral speed crash track set online at Argos.
But you may want to check other websites too, because we found it on sale at The Entertainer for £51.99.
Bluey S7 School Playset and Adventure Bus Bundle – £89
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Your little ones can join Bluey and her school mates as they come up with the most fun adventures with Bluey’s School Adventure Pack.
It includes a transforming School Playset and the Brisbane Adventure Bus from the hit TV show Bluey.
The set also comes with six figures, including Bluey, Bingo, Chloe, Snickers, Coco and their teacher Calypso and Accessories.
Bluey S7 school playset and adventure nus Bundle is available exclusively at Argos for £89.
Gabby’s Purrfect Dollhouse – £89
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Gabby’s Purrfect Dollhouse is on sale for £89 at Argos.
Standing at over 61cm tall, this dollhouse is packed full of exciting features to discover, including a dollhouse delivery tower, working Cat-A-Vator, sounds and more.
It also includes a Gabby Girl collectible figure, Pandy Paws figure, furniture for each room and three accessories.
The Sun found the Dollhouse on sale for just £79.99 – £9 cheaper – at The entertainer and Smyths Toys.
LEGO Harry Potter Ministry of Magic Modular Set – £90
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This is the first ever LEGO Harry Potter set to feature the iconic Ministry of Magic and captures famous scenes, characters, and authentic details.
It comes complete with 12 mini-figures.
You also have the chance to transform the way the friends look with Polyjuice potion, with 3 mini-figures that transform with a turn of the head and a new hair piece.
The LEGO Harry Potter Ministry of Magic Modular Set will set you back £90 at Argos.
The same set is on sale at Amazon and Smyths toys for £79.99.
LEGO Icons Optimus Prime Transformers Robot Model Set – £160
This intricate and detailed model, based on the legendary Transformers Autobot, converts from robot to truck and back.
It gives you the chance to relive the Transformers saga with accessories including the ion blaster, Autobot Matric of Leadership, an Energon axe, Energon cube and jetpack.
LEGO Icons Optimus Prime Transformers Robot Model Set is £160 at Argos.
Fellow toy retailer Smyths is selling the toy for £127.99 – a whopping £32 less than Argos.
LEGO Technic McLaren Formula 1 Race Car Model Set – £170
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This detailed replica of McLaren’s 2022 F1 car is the priciest toy on Argos’ list.
it includes a replica V6 cylinder engine, moving pistons, steering, suspension and even sponsor stickers like those seen on a real F1 race car.
The LEGO technic McLaren Formula 1 race car model set is £170 at Argos.
But Smyths toys once again proved to be the cheapest at £135.99.
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