Super Hero Figures
Superheroes and space action figures fighting against evil is the main focus and play pattern of these style toys. The good verses evil theme never seems to date and for generations children have enjoyed battling it out with friends with pretend play.
The Top Toy Guide will help you find best action toys and coolest releases that are sure to be on the all important Christmas wish list.
Transformers Figurine Class Titan Fortress Maximus Generations (Hasbro b6118e48)
Amazon
Price: £151.15
Transformers - C0892 - Masterpiece Movie 10th Anniversary Series Figurine - Bumblebee
Amazon
Price: £79.00
Transformers: The Last Knight Optimus Prime Voice Changer Helmet
I Want One Of Those
RRP: £79.99
Price: £74.99
Transformers - Roboto Model OPTIMUS PRIME Shreddicus Maximus 22cm Primitive Skateboarding HASBRO C1730
Amazon
Price: £65.49
Transformers The Last Knight: Premier Edition Dinobot Slash Action Figure
I Want One Of Those
RRP: £64.99
Price: £59.99
Transformers The Last Knight: Premier Edition Barricade Action Figure
I Want One Of Those
RRP: £64.99
Price: £59.99
Transformers The Last Knight: Premier Edition Deception Beserker Action Figure
I Want One Of Those
RRP: £64.99
Price: £59.99
Transformers - Generations Power of the Primes Leader Optimus Prime Figurine, E1147
Amazon
Price: £51.93
Doctor Who 3.75" Action Figure Set #1: ''Children of the Revolution''
Amazon
Price: £26.99
Transformers: Bumblebee Movie Toys, Energon Igniters Nitro Series Optimus Prime Action Figure
Amazon
Price: £22.00
Doctor Who 5" Action Figures The Impossible Set w/ The Eleventh Doctor and Oswin Oswald
Amazon
Price: £32.99
Transformers: Bumblebee Movie Toys, Energon Igniters Nitro Bumblebee Action Figure
Amazon
Price: £19.20
Doctor Who 3.75" Action Figure: Supreme Dalek (Planet of the Daleks)
Amazon
Price: £20.35
Marvel Avengers Series Assemble Titan Hero Iron Man 12" Action Figure
Amazon
Price: £17.00
Marvel E2943 Legends Carnage Action Figure, Red, Standard
Amazon
RRP: £44.99
Price: £42.78
Playmobil Action 9055 Arctic Expedition Headquarters
John Lewis & Partners
Price: £39.97
Playmobil City Action Police Headquarters with Prison
John Lewis & Partners
Price: £59.95
Gormiti – 12 cm articulated action figures with Function, Assorted Models (Giochi Preziosi grm02000)-1 Piece
Amazon
Price: £21.59
Disney The Incredibles Incredibles 2 11Inch Mr. Incredible And Jack Jack Action Doll
VERY
Price: £19.99
Playmobil Playmobil 6919 City Action Police Headquarters With Prison
VERY
RRP: £79.99
Price: £63.99
Star Wars Action Lite Mini Light Saber - Luke Skywalker
The Toy Shop
RRP: £10.00
Price: £5.00
Disney Cars Wheel Action Drivers Vehicle - Doc Hudson
The Toy Shop
RRP: £10.00
Price: £6.00
Disney Jake and the Never Land Pirates Buccaneer Battling Action Figure - Jake
The Toy Shop
RRP: £10.00
Price: £5.00
Disney Jake and the Never Land Pirates Buccaneer Battling Action Figure - Flynn
The Toy Shop
RRP: £10.00
Price: £5.00
Disney Jake and Never Land Pirates Buccaneer Battling Action Figure - Izzy
The Toy Shop
RRP: £10.00
Price: £5.00
DC Super Hero Girls Hero Action Figure - Wonder Woman
The Toy Shop
RRP: £15.00
Price: £7.50
Playmobil - City Action Police Van with Lights and Sound 6043
The Toy Shop
RRP: £29.99
Price: £24.99
Transformers
The box office success of the Transformers action movies has seen the release of a line of transformer toys, comic books, games and video games placing them at the top of the most wanted toy this year. Transformable toys are captivating kid’s attention just like the film did and top toy stores like Hamleys is predicting The Transformers Bumblebee Helmet to fly off the shelves.
Transformer toys can be found to suit children from 4 years old and over that start with quick and easy conversion packs like the Movie Legend 4 Pack. For older children there is the ultimate “Devastator”; a large scale action figure with electronic lights and sounds.
Action Figures
Fans of the movie can collect their favourite characters all with super conversions, action features, moving armour and gears and enjoy recreating famous battle scenes with their friends.
Transformers are by no means the only action toy on the must have list. A strong contender is the ever popular “Star Wars” collection of toys and games that always do well and still a favourite of many. The Clone Wars Commander Helmet was a top toy last Christmas and looks set to do well again along with new Star Wars products in the LEGO Star Wars range.
LEGO Star Wars
LEGO Star Wars Mighty Minifigures Sticker Collection
John Lewis & Partners
Price: £6.00
LEGO Star Wars 75194 First Order Tie Fighter Microfighter
John Lewis & Partners
Price: £7.20
LEGO Star Wars Episode VIII Stormtrooper Executioner LED Lite Keyring
John Lewis & Partners
Price: £7.99
LEGO Star Wars Solo: A Star Wars Story 75206 Jedi and Clone Troopers Battle Pack
John Lewis & Partners
Price: £10.25
LEGO Star Wars 75225 Elite Praetorian Guard Battle Pack
John Lewis & Partners
Price: £11.70
LEGO Star Wars 75228 Escape Pod Vs. Dewback Microfighters
John Lewis & Partners
Price: £14.50
LEGO Star Wars: The Last Jedi 75196 A-Wing Vs. Tie Silencer
John Lewis & Partners
Price: £17.00
LEGO Star Wars 75262 Imperial Dropship 20th Anniversary Edition
John Lewis & Partners
Price: £19.99
LEGO Star Wars vehicles and action figures is a great construction range that encourages a child’s social skills to develop as they recreate adventures from the movies. Kids particularly boys can choose to be on the baddies side or stay with Luke Skywalker and co. for some exciting galaxy battles.
Ben 10
Ben 10 merchandise has really dominated the action toys department for some time and the variety of products seems endless. Every boy’s favourite hero so anything with Ben10 on it is a sure hit. There are lunch bags, bedding, skateboards, video games, and board games, costumes for role-play, cameras, MP3 Players and so much more.
GI Joe, Masters of the Universe, Star Trek, Superman, Batman, Harry Potter, Doctor Who, LEGO Bionicle, etc all take on a good verses evil theme and the huge success of the films released has seen the rise in demand for more action toys to be produced.
Military Action
G.I Joe’s line of military action figures produced by Hasbro originally began in the 1960’s; this toy line represented four of the branches of the US Armed Forces. In the UK Action Man was released which was later renamed to Action Force. Today the extent of the products and array of merchandising from TV series and films like the “Rise of the Cobra” in 2009 see the increasing popularity of posters, t-shirts, video games, vehicles and play-sets.
Other fun action figures and characters include Horrid Henry, Power Rangers, Scooby-Doo, Dinosaur King, and Toy Story figures-Buzz Lightyear and Sheriff Woody. The good news for kids this Christmas is the release of any new action movie means more action toys and figures being produced which means the list for top toys for Christmas just gets longer.
Bakugan
A new adventure series from Japan has become incredibly popular over here; Bakugan Battle Brawlers. This action adventure series inspired the launch of Bakugan a strategic game using metal cards and magnetic spring-loaded miniature figures. You can buy a Bakugan battle arena for play with up to three players, starter packs and Bakugan booster packs are also available. This action packed toy is suitable for 5 years and over.
Gormiti
For younger children keen for some adventure there is Gormiti this new action figure line from Italy is for ages 3 years and over. Little ones can have fun collecting and swapping from hundreds of characters and battle cards. Also available are Playsets for creating adventures such as Gormiti Island of Gorm Playset and Gormiti the Volcano Playset.
Figures & Playsets
Play is essential to a child’s healthy development of life skills. It teaches them important social and emotional needs in addition to building their self esteem and confidence. The influence of TV and other multi media distractions can lead to a less active child so the introduction of action toys from popular TV shows and movies means they can play more creatively with others.
Most importantly an active child is a healthy child and the good news is there are plenty of action figures, action toys and action games to choose from.