The sun is shining and the sound of festive panic is starting to echo across the retail landscape. That can only mean one thing: it’s time to secure the must-have gifts for Christmas 2025! Australia has once again proven to be a hotbed for toy trends, with a perfect blend of high-tech innovation, creative self-expression, and a healthy dose of nostalgia.
This year’s list proves that while our kids might be digital natives, they still love getting hands-on with play. We’ve seen a massive surge in collectibles, an emphasis on toys that foster emotional and social health, and, yes, the inevitable return of old favourites with a shiny new tech twist. Forget scrolling endlessly; here are the ten toys guaranteed to top every child’s wish list this Christmas, so you can stop running around like a headless chicken and start wrapping!
1. The Next-Gen Interactive Pet: Bitzee Hamster Ball
Digital pets are back, but with a serious upgrade. The Bitzee Interactive Digital Pet Hamster Ball delivers all the adorable caretaking of a virtual pet without the need for a screen. Responding to touch, tilts, and movements with sounds and reactions, this clever cutie starts as a baby and grows through different stages as kids feed and play with it. It’s a perfect bridge between retro charm and modern interactivity, proving that sometimes the best tech is the most hands-on.
2. The Bluey Phenomenon: Hide and Seek Electronic Figure
Australia’s own Bluey is more popular than ever, and this interactive figure brings the iconic show’s energy to life. The Bluey Hide and Seek Electronic Figure turns the simple game into a high-tech adventure. The figure talks, giggles, and gives clues, encouraging active, imaginative play. Given the global success of the Heeler family, this is set to be one of the most sought-after items worldwide, get in early!
3. DIY Dazzle: Cool Maker Stack’d Heishi Bracelet Studio
Inspired by the customisation trends dominating social media platforms like TikTok, the need for self-expression is huge. The Cool Maker Stack’d Heishi Bracelet Studio lets kids create stylish, stackable bracelets quickly and easily. With hundreds of colourful heishi beads and a clever beading pen that eliminates fiddly threading, this craft kit is ideal for creative kids who want to wear and share their personal style. It’s a hands-on trend that turns playtime into a platform for fashion.
4. Mega Marble Mayhem: VTech Marble Rush Petal Power
Construction and engineering toys never go out of style, but they are getting prettier. The VTech Marble Rush Petal Power set is a vibrant, fantasy-themed marble run that allows young builders to customise and create their own tracks. Featuring a motorised spinning flower lift and 96 pieces, this set encourages STEM skills through fun, repeatable action. It proves that learning about gravity and mechanics can be beautiful.
5. The Collector Craze: POP MART The Monsters Big Into Energy
Labubu’s are all the rage in 2025 and this unique corner of the collectible market continues to soar, not just for kids, but for ‘kidults’ too. POP MART’s The Monsters Big Into Energy are the latest in the blind-box obsession. These characters are highly sought after by collectors of all ages, fuelling the chase for rare items and engaging fandom communities. If you’ve got a teenager who is “too cool for toys,” these micro-figures are likely what they’re hunting for.
6. Newstalgia Trip: The Furby Glow Up
The ’90s classic is back and getting a futuristic glow-up. The latest Furby DJ variant is super soft, snuggly, and packed with interactive features. With touch-activated lights that unlock games and songs, it merges the nostalgic comfort parents remember with the sensory, high-engagement play kids expect today. It’s the perfect toy to bridge the generation gap.
The Ultimate Aussie Build: LEGO Bluey Sets (Beach, Car Trip & Family House)
The world’s favourite cartoon dog and the world’s favourite building bricks have united, and the result is a runaway hit. These new LEGO sets, including Bluey’s Beach & Family Car Trip, and the essential Bluey’s Family House, allow children to construct and then fully immerse themselves in the beloved Heeler universe. It’s imaginative play that starts with a satisfying build. Capitalising on the enduring appeal of the show’s wholesome family dynamics, these sets encourage role-playing and storytelling, turning a simple plastic brick into an iconic moment from the series. It’s a double-whammy of a gift: a great building challenge and a ticket straight to Brisbane.
8. The Go-Big Build: LEGO Star Wars Grogu with Hover Pram
LEGO consistently delivers, but their movie tie-ins are a guaranteed smash hit. This detailed LEGO Star Wars Grogu with Hover Pram set captures the undeniable charm of ‘Baby Yoda’ and provides a challenging, rewarding build for older kids and adult fans. It’s a fantastic display piece that feeds into the strong collector market.
9. Sensory Slime Success: Gui Gui Scented Shimmer Slime
Slime is here to stay, but the focus is shifting to sensory experience and presentation. The viral Gui Gui Scented Shimmer Slime is popular for its beauty-inspired packaging and mix-ins. Kids love swirling in colours, beads, and sparkles to create their own unique texture and scent combinations, turning a simple sensory material into a creative ‘make-your-own-beauty-product’ activity.
10. Active Family Fun: Nex Playground
The trend for active, screen-based play that gets the whole family moving is huge. The Nex Playground is an active play system that uses motion tracking (think a next-gen, controller-less Wii) to play games like Bluey and Fruit Ninja. It promotes physical movement and family bonding, showing that technology can successfully encourage active fun.
