Flying around the world won’t be a problem. But with supply chains in a tangle, Saint Nick needs to be imaginative with second-hand gifting – or face inflated prices for in-demand toys from opportunistic eBay sellers. Santa does have a third option: diversify. Sure, every American kid wants a PS5 this year. But what else is big in 2021? TheToyZone analyzed Google search data to identify the most uniquely popular toys in each country across a number of categories....

All I know for sure is that if I had had so many fabulous games to play when I was 10, there would have been a lot less tearing my hair out with boredom and annoying parents. 10-year-olds love games full of adventure, immersive storylines and sometimes a healthy dose of the ridiculous. Of course, not all kids this age are cut from the same cloth – while some may crave high-adrenaline button smashers, others want nothing more than to be able to build their own world and take care of it....

Doesn’t this quote perfectly capture Naruto‘s personality? A true fighter through and through, Naruto Uzumaki stands as a well-known ninja from Konoha, the Hidden Leaf Village. Having Kurama, the nine-tail fox demon, sealed inside him as a baby, Naruto had a challenging upbringing, always longing for recognition and being cast away by his fellow villagers. But Naruto never gave up; his cheerful yet determined personality helped him win the toughest flights, reshaping his destiny with perseverance and strength....

All six of the Friends made some excruciating decisions over the years. From Ross getting drunk with the ‘girl from the xerox place’ to Chandler not just telling Joey about his feelings for Kathy right away to Phoebe getting back together with Mike (when David was obviously the better choice), these were the moments that had us covering our eyes with the sofa cushion or yelling “don’t do it!” at the TV....

But LEGO also tells a tiny tale about world economics. The price of LEGO differs depending on the country where you shop. In fact, TheToyZone found a 744% difference between the average price of LEGO in the most and least expensive markets. We researched the prices of eight popular LEGO sets in marketplaces across roughly 200 countries where new LEGO sets are sold and totaled up the average price for each territory....

His first arcade adventure in Donkey Kong ate more quarters than I can count. Still, it wasn’t until he came to home consoles that his popularity exploded and made him the most recognizable character in gaming. Mario’s appeal isn’t limited by age or gender, which is rare. The only other major brand that can also make that claim is LEGO, so when those two collide, we get some of the most fun toys on the market....

And the lovable yet overly ambitious blue tank engine is still going strong, now in an entirely CGI animated series! Considering the show’s timeless appeal, it’s no wonder that kids worldwide are still eager to get their hands on some Thomas-themed toys. Thomas toys come in all shapes and sizes, as do Thomas & Friends fans! That’s why we have compiled a list of the best Thomas The Tank Engine toys to suit a range of ages and interests....

Unlike certain cartoons that make you want to pull your hair out *cough Peppa Pig, Bluey shows that kids learn even when engaged in play. Unlike the strange fantasy world of most cartoons, Bluey feels real with two working parents and Bandit (dad) being active within the household and parenting. For those kids and parents who love Bluey, we have commissioned 32free printable coloring pages for you to have fun with....

So when you buy a gift for a boy of this age, it’s a good idea to choose something that will bring them joy and allow them to explore their passions in a fun and free way. But of course, while it’s all very well to say that, what do you do when the 15-year-old in question already seems to have everything? You read this list of gift ideas I have painstakingly put together....

And today, the games on offer have only gotten better. With hyper-realistic graphics, varied gameplay modes and greater control over your players, as you curl in shots from 30 yards or make a last-ditch goal-line clearance to keep your team in the match. But with many different soccer games, knowing which is right for you can be tricky. Whether you’re looking for a game with all your favorite teams and players or something wilder, where the official rule book is thrown well and truly out the window....

These new fans are being drawn to Sonic video games via the film series that began in 2020. Young Switch players are begging their parents for a Sonic the Hedgehog game, bringing back memories of ancient arcade games featuring the reckless yet loveable hedgehog! But if you aren’t intimately familiar with the current world of Sonic the Hedgehog games, you may wonder which is the best Switch game to buy....

We know sometimes critics and audiences just can’t agree about certain films but what about movies that split fans’ opinions? It turns out that audiences aren’t always on the same page either. Do Rotten Tomatoes users and IMDb users prefer different types of movies? That’s what the team over at Budget Direct wanted to find out. Budget Direct released a new study that reveals the Disney+ titles that IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes users can’t agree on....

Like countless others, my memories start with that iconic theme tune that never fails to result in a BATMAN! warcry. While the POW! BIFF! and WHAM! motifs that littered the retro comic strips made the story jump off the page. These days, we’re used to seeing a darker, more mysterious Batman figure. And not just because this superhero gets to work in the shadows. Film franchises such as Christoper Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy and Matt Reeves’s latest take, The Batman, haven’t shied away from going toe to toe with the most notorious underworld baddies....

The idea that your toys could come to life when you’re not around makes for a spellbinding story that sends kids’ imaginations running wild. Couple that with a whole host of loveable characters, and it’s easy to understand why this franchise has withstood the test of time, with fans always eager for more. For many Toy Story fans like myself, it all began back in the 90’s. Growing up alongside Andy, sharing the same double-sided duvet covers emblazoned with Woody and Buzz and a toy box filled with some of the most iconic characters of the 90s like Mr Potato Head, (T-)Rex’s and a squadron of plastic soldiers....

Frozen was released in 2013 and it took the world by snow storm, winning everything, Academy Awards, BAFTAs, Grammys, and Golden Globes, but most of all it won our hearts and imaginations. Loosely based on a story from the king of fairy tales, Hans Christen Anderson, it introduced us all to such incredible characters, such as Elsa, Kristoff, Sven, and of course who can forget Olaf. So why not get together, out of the cold and ice, and color in some of your favorite Frozen characters....

Our verdict: This is an excellent expansion set to go with the LEGO Super Mario Starter Set. If your kid is a die-hard Super Mario fan like mine, then this set is going to be the best gift you can get. My son discovered Super Mario a year or so ago when he was just a toddler and has been obsessed with the characters ever since then. We got him a LEGO Super Mario Starter Course last Christmas and we found that he played a lot more with the Mario figurine than he did with the full set, so we weren’t sure about getting any more sets from the LEGO Super Mario range....

Have you ever seen that movie Wanted? You know the one where Angelina Jolie can curve bullets around objects to kill her target. No? I’m not that surprised. Anyways, NERF has only gone and built blasters to that very job with the Sideswipe XXI-1200 and the Flex XXI-100 and you don’t even need special ops training to curve your shots to hit unsuspecting targets. Be sure to also check out our list of the best Nerf Rival Guns (as of 2021....

From Axolotl to Grilled Cheese, we hope we have the Squishmallow coloring page that inspires you to get out the colored pencils! We have tried to produce coloring pages for the most popular squishmallow and have 39. Be sure to let us know directly, as we plan to create lots more Squishmallow coloring pages in the future. 1. Axolotl Now, since Minecraft fans love the axolotl, how about a Squishmallow version that you can color in however you want?...

A lot has happened in the Pokémon universe since we identified each country’s favorite breed of ‘pocket monster’ back in 2021. At that time, we reported the existence of over 700 breeds of the pop culture creature, developed across a diverse canon of video games, anime shows, movies and merch. Since then, we’ve witnessed the launch of Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet; the Pokémon Sleep app; and more series, including Pokémon Horizons, Hisuian Snow and Paldean Winds....

Our verdict: Splash pads are a fairly new invention in the water toy space for kids and have been getting super popular since 2011 as you can see from this Google trends details below. After trying one, I am super impressed with the ease of use compared to inflatable pools for kids. In comparison they use a lot less water and don’t need to be blown up so are way easier to put away after fun in the sun....