Super Hero Figures
Superheroes and space action figures fighting against evil is the main focus and play pattern of these style toys. The good versus 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 EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition Metallic Gold Finish 12 Inch Tall Robot Action Figure with Electronic Lights and Sounds Set - BATTLE OPS BUMBLEBEE with Flip-Out Cannons, Glowing Eyes Chest and Weapons, Revving Engine and Battle Sounds Plus Bonus 2
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Hasbro Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Earthrise Titan WFC-E25 Scorponok
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Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Infinitus and Sentinel Prime
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Hasbro Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Earthrise Leader WFC-E24 Sky Lynx
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Transformers The Last Knight: Premier Edition Deception Beserker Action Figure
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Transformers The Last Knight: Premier Edition Barricade Action Figure
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Hasbro Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Earthrise Leader WFC-E23 Doubledealer
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Disney The Incredibles Incredibles 2 11Inch Mr. Incredible And Jack Jack Action Doll
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Playmobil Playmobil 6919 City Action Police Headquarters With Prison
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Gormiti Action Figures – Articulated 25 cm with Light and Sound, Multicoloured (GIOCHI PREZIOSI grm03000), Assorted models, 1 units
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Hot Toys Marvel's Spider-Man Videogame Masterpiece Action Figure 1/6 Spider-Man Advanced Suit 30cm
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Thomas & Friends FGR22 Super Station, Thomas the Tank Engine Toy Train Set and Railway Track, Mini Wooden Adventures, 3 Year Old
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Hasbro Marvel Legends Series Black Panther 1:1 Scale Wearable Electronic Helmet
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Disney The Incredibles Incredibles 2 Elastigirl 6Inch Feature Figure
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Disney Pixar Incredibles 2 Stretching & Speeding Elasticycle
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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 75265 T-16 Skyhopper vs Bantha Microfighters
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LEGO Star Wars vehicles and action figures are 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-playing, 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 good versus 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 1960s; 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 multimedia 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.