If there’s one product that takes centre stage at Christmas, it’s the toy. Wished for, opened, paraded around, played with for weeks – a great toy can make childhood memories. Yet, like all yuletide duties, picking one – unless you’re under strict instructions from the recipient themselves – can be a troublesome affair. But to make it less work, more fun, we’ve delved into Santa’s grotto and cherry-picked our favourites for 2018.

“Sit back and watch the reactions”

Whether it’s the supersized version of everyone’s favourite marmalade-loving bear or the sassy Batgirl who’ll make everyone say ‘yass’, these will delight little ones. Long story short: peruse our hand-picked lists of top toys and it’ll be the simplest of all your festive assignments.