Overview

• Hamleys’ shortlist blends low-tech favorites with tech-led picks, from classic teddy bears and food plush to an AI football trainer and a robotic Toy Story Woody.
• Ty Bouncers are priced at £7 at Hamleys with 80 designs to collect, reflecting a collecting craze built on uncomplicated, sensory fun.
• Key price points include Robosen Mini Robot – Woody at £80, Soccer Dash at £50, Star Wars Power Crystal Lightsaber at £40, and Hamleys Food Plush Pizza at £12.
• Retail rivals list several items below Hamleys’ prices, with examples including Ty Bouncers at £5.99 in Smyths and lower offers on Lego and L.O.L. Surprise at John Lewis and Argos.
• Some toys have staggered launches, with items such as Micro Drift RC, Wooden Hamburger Stacker, and Bertie Heritage Teddy Bear due in late October or mid-November.