Below, we've listed products from the John Lewis selection – along with budget-friendly alternatives if you’re looking to save money.
Read on to discover this year's trendiest toys, plus insights from our expert on what’s expected to top the charts.
John Lewis top toys for Christmas 2025
Mattel UNO Spin Game
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UNO Spin adds a twist to the classic card game with its interactive spinner. Players still match cards by colour, number or action, but a spin card changes the game - triggering actions such as 'colour draw', 'swap hands', 'colour discard', or even a 'double spin'.
The set comes with 112 cards and a spinner.
Available from (£16.99), or compare more prices below.Are there cheaper alternatives?
If you can forgo the spinner, classic UNO and a few other sets are cheaper, including themed packs for kids.
UNO Card GameUNO Show 'em No Mercy Card Game UNO The Amazing Spider-Man Card Game Want to stock up before family game night? See our pick of theGui Gui Shimmer Deluxe Duo Pack
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The Gui Gui Shimmer Deluxe Duo Pack is a slime-making set that allows users to create two iridescent slimes.
The kit includes materials and instructions for making slime in five steps, with added scents and shimmer effects.
Available from (£19.99) or compare more prices below.Are there cheaper alternatives?
You can buy a single pack of Gui Gui slime for around half the price, or there are cheaper putty and slime kits available.
Gui Gui Beautify Your Slime Single PackSo Slime DIY Mix 'In Craft Set Slimy Mixer Craft SetLego Minecraft The Creeper
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Standing over 21cm tall, this buildable model features four movable legs and a posable head that tilts and turns. Open the detachable head to reveal a hidden interior with a classic Creeper and a TNT element inside.
Builders can also enhance the experience with the Lego Builder app, which lets you zoom, rotate in 3D and track progress step by step. This set doubles as a fun build and a striking display piece for Minecraft fans.
Available from (£27.99) or compare more prices below.Are there cheaper alternatives?
This option retails for around £30, but you can find smaller Minecraft Lego sets for less - even some under £10 - which make great stocking-fillers.
Lego Minecraft The Nether Lava Battle Lego Minecraft The Warden EncounterLego Minecraft The Baby Pig HouseIf you're looking for more Lego sets, head to our guide on the – we've found bargains on popular sets including Harry Potter, Star Wars, Marvel and moreSteiff Jimmy Christmas Teddy Bear, 30cm
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Meet Jimmy Christmas, a cuddly plush companion with curious black eyes, a snuffly nose, and buttoned ears.
Weighted granulate bags in the paws and bottom keep him stable while sitting, and he comes dressed in a Christmas hat and tartan bow.
Available from (£39.90) or compare more prices below.Are there cheaper alternatives?
While cute, Jimmy Christmas is on the pricier side for a teddy bear. We've found similar-sized options for around half the price.
Snuggle Buddies Friendship Teddy, 32cmJellycats Bartholomew Bear, 22cmAurora World Archie Bear Plush Soft Toy, 25cmScalextric Let's Play Police Chase Exclusive
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Get ready for high-speed action with the Police Chase Let’s Play Scalextric Set, exclusive to John Lewis. It includes two cars - a police SUV and a robber’s vehicle - along with two controllers and a power pack (batteries not included).
The Let's Play range is designed to accommodate younger racers, so the controllers include a power-limiting option to keep cars on track.
Available from (£34.99).Are there cheaper alternatives?
For a racing track and toy cars, you likely won't find much cheaper than the Police Chase set above - the My First Scalextric Let's Play! Race Set is around the same price. These Scalextric options tend to be cheaper than brands like Hot Wheels.
Cheaper racing track toys are available, although you usually won't have remote control over the cars.
My First Scalextric Let's Play! Race SetGlow Tracks Glow-in-the-Dark Race Track Double Loop Set Monster Jam World Finals Supercharge Speedway Race Track Playset Happy to forego the track? We've found the for toddlers, children and adultsSylvanian Families Skytop Fairy Castle
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Sylvanian Families have been a beloved classic since the 1980s, and new sets are still being released. The Skytop Fairy Castle lets you join the Flower Fairy and Chocolate Rabbit baby as they enjoy rides around the castle.
Use the stand to make the Flower Fairy 'fly', sail the Leaf Boat, or stop by the castle café for a break.
Available from (£59.99) or compare more prices below.Are there cheaper alternatives?
Larger Sylvanian Families sets can be pricey, but there are smaller ones available for around £15 to £30.
Sylvanian Families Kitchen Play Set Sylvanian Families Baby Mermaid Shop DollhouseSylvanian Families Grocery MarketJohn Lewis Wooden Air Fryer
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No kitchen is complete without an air fryer - even a play kitchen! This sage green wooden air fryer toy lets little chefs join in on the trend.
It comes with chips and drumsticks to 'cook', and a wooden handle to open and close the drawer.
Available from (£30).Are there cheaper alternatives?
Wooden toys are typically more expensive than plastic - we've found a couple of wooden air fryers for the same price or less than the John Lewis option, and a cheaper plastic option.
Tooky Toy Wooden Double Air Fryer Robud Wooden Toy Air Fryer Oven Hapello Air Fryer We've reviewed the (for grown-ups!)VTech Toot-Toot Drivers Bluey & Satnav Road Trip Playset
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Hit the road with Bluey with this road trip playset, which allows kids to drive the Heeler's car from home to the beach, school and more. The family car features light-up headlights and interactive details like a track switch, chimney launcher, openable house window and twistable flower.
It's also compatible with other Toot-Toot Drivers playsets.
Available from (£44.99), or compare more prices below.Are there cheaper alternatives?
Some other sets in the Toot-Toot Drivers range are more affordable than the Bluey-themed one. Or, if your little one is a true Bluey fanatic, the Bluey Mini Racers let them drive around with their favourite characters.
VTech Toot-Toot Drivers Repair Centre VTech Toot-Toot Drivers Police Station Bluey Mini RacersBrio Mega Spiral Set
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The Brio Mega Spiral Set includes 73 pieces with everything a budding builder needs to create towering spiral tracks, intricate loops and multi-level layouts. Use it as a standalone circuit or connect it to an existing Brio World for limitless customisation options.
You'll get three vehicles in this set: a fire engine, wheeled trailer and emergency helicopter to tackle the attachable 'fires' for action-packed play.
Available from (£124.99).Are there cheaper alternatives?
At over £120, this extensive set is a big purchase - we've found some smaller and cheaper options from Brio.
Brio Farm Railway Set Brio World Fire & Rescue Firefighter SetBrio World Railway Lift & Load WarehouseTonies Toniebox 2 Starter Set
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The Toniebox 2 is the second version of the screen-free audio player that brings stories, songs, and games to life using collectable Tonie figurines. Simply place the figurine on top and let it play.
This set includes a Creative Tonie that children can record their own audio to, but it also works with all Tonies for endless storytelling adventures.
Available from (£99.99), or compare prices below.Are there cheaper alternatives?
A Yoto player works similarly to a Toniebox, but uses cards instead of figurines, and costs around half the price. Alternatively, older kids might prefer a CD player with a radio function to play their favourite tracks.
Yoto Mini Player 2024 EditionGroov-e Original Boombox Chad Valley CD PlayerOur expert says
Jurassic World toys
Below, we've rounded up a selection of Jurassic World-themed toys, games and accessories sure to please any dino-loving kid this Christmas, starting at under £5.
What are the top toy lists for Christmas 2025?
Each year, John Lewis, Amazon and Hamleys compile lists of the toys they expect to be popular with kids for Christmas.
So far, only John Lewis has unveiled its list, but we'll be compiling all the products on these brands' Top Toy 2025 lists as they're released. You can also view the lists on the retailers' websites.
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