Orchard Toys, TOPModel, Top Trumps and Schleich have been performing well. Educational toys and toys that stimulate the imagination are also very popular.
What are your top three toys? And are there any suppliers whose product is particularly popular? The L.O.L. Dolls range from MGA, Squishmallows from Innovation First, and Dobble, as well as its variations, from Asmodee.
Have there been some toys that have been more popular than anticipated? We’ve noticed this year that
Top Trumps have certainly seen a revival in sales.
Is it important to have a variety of price points on offer?
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We’ve noticed this year that Top Trumps have certainly seen a revival in sales
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Yes, from pocket money to high-price LEGO sets. It’s important for us to cover all budgets for all occasions.
How are you feeling about Christmas, and what do you expect to be the big sellers this Christmas? We believe it will be a challenging Christmas, but hopefully with Brexit issues on the way to being resolved some of the uncertainty will be lifted. We anticipate the following to be popular for Christmas: Fur Real Cubbybear, Real Walking Buzz Lightyear, LEGO: Harry Potter, L.O.L. Dolls, Peppa Pig, and Boppi the Booty Shakin' Llama.
Austins tipped top sellers for Xmas •
• Fur Real Cubbybear Real Walking Buzz Lightyear • LEGO: Harry Potter • L.O.L. Dolls • Peppa Pig • Boppi the Booty Shakin' Llama
Is there one game that you think will be a big hit this Christmas? Pictionary Air is predicted to perform well over the Christmas period.
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