John Lewis reveals the top 10 Christmas toys for 2026 – including must-have Lego set and £15 wooden doll

THE sun is shining, the weather is warm and the start of the festive season is a mere four months away. As John Lewis reveals the must-have Christmas toys of the year, what better time to start planning presents than now? It’s never too early to start shopping for you loved ones – even if it is only August Credit: John lewis While the festive season may feel far away, there is truly nothing worse than shopping for your loved ones on Christmas Eve. So why not avoid that possibility by browsing this years’ must have toys instead? Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! The British retailer has included some timeless classics in this year’s line-up, with adorable cuddly toys, a wooden doll’s house and even a magic set making the cut. John Lewis predicts that Christmas day this year will feature “intergenerational play” where grandparents, parents, children and siblings are set to swap screen time for play time. As a result, the British brand names the Breakfast in Bed Set by John Lewis as the perfect gift to “spark imaginative family role play”, while the Plus-Plus Learn to Build Space Super Set is ideal for little ones who love to create. And for younger children, Colette The Duck will be the perfect companion through long nights and play dates. All gifts feature a wide range of prices, with the most affordable being less than £15 – although the Le Toy Van Paddington Doll’s House will set you back almost £300. Another best-seller is predicted to be the Micro Scooters Gruffalo Scooter, ahead of the release of Julia Donaldson’s highly anticipated Gruffalo Granny book, coming to stores this autumn. Most read in Money And with K-Pop continuing to dominate popular culture, the Mattel K-Pop Demon Hunters Singing Dolls are bound to be snapped up by fans across the country. All toys will be available in John Lewis stores and online, with some sets sold exclusively to the retailer. Momiji Sugar Plum Wood Message Doll – £14.99 John Lewis Wooden Breakfast in Bed Set – £24 K-Pop Demon Hunters Rumi Singing Doll – £34.99 Mon Ami Colette Duck Soft Toy – £40 Marvin’s Magic Treasured Tricks Wooden Set – £39.99 Connetix Ball Run Launcher Pack Set – £45 Plus-Plus Learn To Build Space Superset – £49.99 LEGO Icons 10361 Winter Village Collection Holiday Express Train – £109.99 Micro Scooters Mini Micro Eco Gruffalo Foldable LED Scooter – £116.95 Le Toy Van Paddington Doll’s House – £299.95 Comment now