Christmas might still feel a little way off but Argos has already rounded up the presents set to dominate kids’ wishlists this year. The retailer has revealed its top 20 toys for Christmas 2026, spanning everything from playsets and Lego builds to interactive gadgets, cuddly toys, and film and TV favourites.The list has plenty of recognisable characters, including those from Toy Story, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig and KPop Demon Hunters. Argos says its experts have spent months tracking toy trends to put together the list, with everything from retro-inspired toys to creative kits and interactive tech making the cut.So if you're already starting to think about what to place under the tree this December, keep scrolling to discover the 20 toys that Argos predicts will be big hits this Christmas. Whether your kids love games, enjoy imaginative play or are happy to hunker down with a good audio book, there’s something for everyone. Read more: The best gifts for four-year-oldsArgos top toys for Christmas 2026 Mini Brands really works vinyl playset series 1 playsetThis miniature working record player comes with a vinyl of “APT.” by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars. It’s a fun one for budding music fans, who can play their mini records and start building their own collection from an early age. It even comes with a display stand for storing and displaying records.What to knowAge suitability: From 3 yearsLego Donkey Kong arcadeA 1,371-piece set, this Lego masterpiece recreates the classic arcade game Donkey Kong. The set comes complete with Jumpman, Donkey Kong and Lady figures, while the working mechanism moves the barrels around the levels. A joystick and button let you move Jumpman and make him jump over the barrels, bringing the arcade-style game into the finished model.What to knowAge suitability: From 18 yearsHot Wheels city ultimate T-rex garageThis playset enables kids to race cars around the garage and take on a giant dinosaur, over four levels. The set includes two Hot Wheels cars and space to store up to 50, with a car wash and tune-up station to explore before sending cars through the loops and trying to escape the T-Rex.What to knowAge suitability: From 4 yearsChad Valley Alfie and Jo wooden train setThis traditional wooden train set has a figure-of-eight track with a colourful train, two carriages and a woodland scene. Children can set up the track and use the animal figures (including a fox, bear, rabbit, squirrel, deer and owl) to create their own woodland journeys and stories.What to knowAge suitability: From 2 yearsChad Valley wooden classic kitchen setIf your kids love imaginative play, this wooden kitchen set comes with an oven, sink, saucepan, frying pan and utensils for pretend cooking. Children can use the different pieces to make up their own meals, with shelf space for keeping everything neat and tidy once the ‘washing up’ is done.What to knowAge suitability: From 3 yearsTonies liteDesigned to make listening to stories, music and other audio easier when you’re out and about, the Tonies lite is a more compact version of the Toniebox audio player. It offers a screen-free way to keep kids entertained, giving them something to listen to during car journeys, holidays or quiet time at home. It’s set to launch in October and will be priced at £60.What to knowAge suitability: From 12 monthsLittle Live Pets skye my magical dragonFeaturing more than 60 sounds and reactions, this cute, interactive toy dragon has a belly display that shows whether she’s hungry, sleepy, lonely, sick or wants a cuddle. Kids can look after her by feeding her from the bottle, checking her temperature when she’s poorly and responding to her different needs, to make sure she’s happy. What to knowAge suitability: From 4 yearsPrimal Hatch megladon hatching egg shark toyIf your kids love a prehistoric predator or just enjoy playing at being a scientist, this could be the toy for them. Simply add water to the tank and watch as the egg fizzes as the Megladon roars into life. The repeatable hatching feature means kids can reset the egg and do it all over again.What to knowAge suitability: From 5 yearsVTech kidi 12-in-1 guitar superstarBudding musicians will have plenty to love about this 12-in-1 guitar toy, which features touch-sensitive strings, illuminated fret buttons and four sound modes. As well as playing along with built-in tunes, kids can connect the guitar to their own music via Bluetooth, have a go at the rhythm game and record their performances.What to knowAge suitability: From 5 yearsProjector karaoke machineThis karaoke setup lets your kids turn their bedroom into a live concert, with apps that can be cast onto the walls alongside vocal effects and LED light shows. It also comes with a two-month KaraFun subscription. This new karaoke setup is yet to hit the shelves but should be available soon. What to knowAge suitability: Not yet listedLego pokémon smart play: Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly battleThis Lego set includes three Paldean Pokémon (Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly) for kids to build and use in their own battles. They can choose which two Pokémon face off and move the figures into different positions as they play out their own showdowns. Smart Play features can also be activated with a compatible Smart Brick (but this is sold separately). What to knowAge suitability: From 8 yearsArmorsaurs armor-up dinosaur T-rex AjaxA 26cm articulated dinosaur with seven removable armour pieces and a tail-activated chomping feature, this toy is bound to be a big hit this Christmas. Kids can change up its look by adding or removing the armour, then use the Pilot Pod to bring a compatible Armorsaurs pilot into the action. The pilots are sold separately.What to knowAge suitability: From 3 yearsGiftie badge makerKids can create their own badges using this kit, which includes blank templates, printed designs and stencils. The creative options are endless. It comes with enough pieces to make up to 50 badges, plus 10 backing cards for gifting them to friends and family. It’s a fun way to make creative gifts.What to knowAge suitability: From 6 yearsJupiter Workshops four storey wooden doll houseThis four-storey wooden dolls’ house comes with 51 accessories and pieces of furniture, including a working elevator, hanging chair, hot tub, water slide and swimming pool for hours of play. It also has five battery-operated features, including a musical guitar, sound-effect kitchen, LED chandelier, disco ball and fairy lights.What to knowAge suitability: From 3 yearsFlutter Monster 40cm soft toyThis cuddly monster has four butterflies tucked inside its tummy, each with a pocket for note cards that can help kids with tricky feelings. The set includes 32 cards and a storybook with activity pages. These pages are designed to help children explore and talk about their emotions, helping to build confidence in expressing themselves.What to knowAge suitability: From 3 years'Toy Story 5' Bullseye jumbo plushThis oversized Bullseye plush from Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 measures 24in and is made from soft fabrics. It brings the much-loved character to life in a big, huggable size, making him a fun addition to playtime or a even just a cosy companion for naps.What to knowAge suitability: From 3 years'KPop Demon Hunters' singing dollThere’s no escaping the popularity of KPop Demon Hunters, and now you can enjoy the singing trio in doll form. Choose from the iconic HUNTR/X dolls, each of which sings the hit song “Golden” solo. The dolls can also be collected and synced together to perform as a group.What to knowAge suitability: From 4 years'Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie' megasaurus dino vehicleFor dino fans, this Paw Patrol megasaurus vehicle comes with an exclusive Rocky figure and a giant inflatable dinosaur that reaches 76.2cm tall. Kids can press the lightbar to inflate the dinosaur and activate sounds, then detach it from the vehicle and roll it around as they act out their own dino rescue missions.What to knowAge suitability: From 3 yearsPeppa Pig ready pedal Peppa activityThis interactive Peppa Pig figure comes with a bicycle, removable helmet and push stick. Kids can help Peppa learn to ride by pushing her bike along, with Peppa pedalling and responding with more than 75 sounds and phrases as she goes. It also gives children a fun way to imagine what it might be like to learn to ride a bike themselves.What to knowAge suitability: From 3 years'Minions & Monsters' fart blaster proToys that encourage silliness will keep the laughter going for hours, and that’s exactly what you’ll get with this Minions ‘fart’ blaster pro. It shoots ‘fart’ rings up to 1.8m and has eight stink settings and 15 different fart sounds. It comes with two scented formulas and is designed for kids aged three and over.What to knowAge suitability: From 3 yearsWant more Christmas gift ideas? These are the best kids’ music and audio players for 2026