If you can believe it, it is already that time again. The days are getting shorter, pumpkin spiced everything are dominating retailer shelves and thoughts are well and truly turning towards the Holidays.
Looking at what the retailers think are going to be the most popular toys filling stockings this year and there are a lot of licensed brands making an appearance.
Could 2025 be the year that a best-selling toy isn't on any retailer's shelves? With K Pop Demon Hunters being an unprepared for hit and with limited supply, the vinyl figures and Funko Pop figures available on Netflix online store could end up being some of the top sellers.
Here are just some of the licensed toys that are likely to be flying off the shelves, real and virtual in Q4 this year.
Disney Stitch: Ultimate Stitch Interactive 17" Plush
The live action movie is in a dead heat with the Minecraft movie for the accolade of the biggest film of the year at the US box office and is doing great business on Disney+ also. This interactive plush from Just Play combines the cuteness of everyone’s favourite alien with amazing electronic features. Stitch reacts to touch, movement, and play with over 100 fun sounds, phrases, and lively animations.
Ms. Rachel Spin Along Learning Wheel
Ms Rachel has found a huge audience on Netflix and toddlers can now interact with her directly through this SpinMaster toy. They can turn the wheel to practice mouth movements and color recognition, discover animals and their sounds, and more. The toy features three play modes and interactive prompts guided by Ms. Rachel’s voice.
Bluey Family Mega Celebration Home & Tree Playset Bundle
This incredible bundle from Moose Toys comes with 34 play pieces and 10 articulated figures. With Bluey flying high with kids and parents alike this playset is likely to be a top seller with parents of pre-schoolers.
Gabby’s Dollhouse Meow-mazing Interactive Dollhouse
Inspired by the recently released film this 2-foot-tall dollhouse from SpinMaster features six play modes, seven themed rooms, a Cat-a-vator, a slide, Paw Bump magic buttons, and music.
The LEGO One Piece Going Merry Pirate Ship
WIth fans having to wait until next year for season 2 of the show this LEGO recreation of the pirate ship included LEGO minifigures of Monkey D. Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp and Sanji and authentically detailed rooms will keep them entertained until then.
Jurassic World Interactive Hatching Dino
This toy from SpinMaster allows kids to bring their own T-Rex to life. This Interactive Dinosaur Includes articulated movements, sound effects and tactile responses; from wild roars to surprising movements, every reaction makes the game unique.
Star Wars Power Crystal Lightsaber
Take Lightsaber customization to the next level with the Star Wars Power Crystal Lightsaber from Hasbro. With 10 colored kyber crystals you can cycle between 7 different blade colors and 50+ combinations of glowing crystals and enjoy sound effects inspired by the Star Wars galaxy.
LEGO Disney Lucky & Penny 101 Dalmatians Puppies Set
LEGO sets can have high ticket prices but this set featuring two of the most popular pups from 101 Dalmations is at a wallet friendly price point. The buildable Disney pups have movable heads, legs and tails, and can be posed standing up, sitting, or lying down for endless imaginative play.