Bluey wins top dog spot on kids’ Christmas wish lists
Bluey, the six year-old Australian Blue Heeler cartoon character that’s charmed global audiences, is predicted to be the most popular toy this Christmas.
Source: ABC Kids
Bluey, the Australian blue heeler puppy cartoon character is forecast to be Britain’s most sought-after toy this Christmas.
Major British online retailer Argos said the £80 ($A165) Bluey celebration home mega bundle, which was based on the wildly popular Australian cartoon series, was tipped to be the No.1 bestseller this Christmas for pre-school-aged children.
Argos’ list of the expected 20 best-selling toys this festive season also includes the £10 ($A21) Gui Gui single pack, a “blind box” packed with colourful, scented slime and collectable charms.
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The retailer said toys that brought TV and movie characters to life will dominate this year’s list.
Aside from Bluey, the £65 ($A134) Gabby’s International Movie Dollhouse, for fans of the Netflix show about a girl who wears cat ears and is known for catchphrases such as “miaow-mazing”, “pawesome!”, “ab-so-cat-a-loutely” and “hug attack!”, is also expected to be a popular choice, with a film release scheduled for October.
-with AAP
