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Top toys of 2023 guaranteed to be on every kid's wishlist this Christmas

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Toys, toys and more toys, it's what every kid asks for at Christmas. With so many different options and price ranges, it can be tough to pick the perfect one.

To help you out, Amazon in partnership with Starlight Children's Foundation have released their annual Top 100 Holiday Toy List as tested by seven official (and cute) toy testers.

From the list, we've rounded up the most talked about toys on the list covering every age range, interest and budget – if it's tried and tested by kids you know whatever you buy is going to be a winner on Christmas day.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Bitzee Interactive Digital Pet

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Now on sale for 22% off

Recommended age: 5 years +

Almost like a mash-up of Tamagotchi and Pokémon, the Bitzee is a digital interactive toy where your children will care for a 2D pet. They'll get to play and feed and watch their Bitzee grow from a baby to an adult and finally to a Super Bitzee. They can collect up to 15 Bitzee animals in one Bitzee case. 

Monster Jam Grave Digger Trax All-Terrain Remote Control Vehicle 

9PR: Monster Jam Grave Digger Trax All-Terrain Remote Control Vehicle
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Now available for $119

Recommended age: 4 years +

Not only able to drive across and perform cool tricks on different terrains and surfaces on land but the Monster Jam Grave Digger can also be driven and floated across water.

Cookeez Makery Oven 

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Don't miss out, buy it today!

Recommended age: 5 years +

The Cookeez Makery Oven lets your children cook up their very own plush toy. Simply mix and mould the ingredients, bake in the toy oven for 90 seconds, and their new favourite toy is ready to play.

Lego DREAMZzz Nightmare Shark Ship Building Toy Set

9PR: Lego DREAMZzz Nightmare Shark Ship Building Toy Set
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Save $70 here

Recommended age: 10 years +

This freakishly cool Lego set comes with 1,389 bricks, four mini figurines and can be built as a shark ship or a shark tank.

READ MORE: The kid-approved toys for every budget

Furby 

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Now $99

Recommended age: 6 years +

Bringing back the '90s, Furby has made a huge comeback in the toy world. This purple Furby says over 600 phrases and responses as well as dances, sings and lights up. It also has five different playing settings so your child will never get bored.

Barbie Rewind 80s Edition Career Girl Doll 

9PR: Barbie Rewind 80s Edition Career Girl Doll
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Buy it here for $62.99

Recommended age: 6 years +

This retro 1980's career woman Barbie is the perfect throwback for you but fun doll for your kids.

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Marvel Spider-Man NERF Strike 'N Splash Blaster

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But it on Amazon here

Recommended age: 5 years +

Help your kids become their favourite superheroes with this 2-in-1 Spider-Man NERF Blaster. They'll be able to shoot NERF darts as well as spray water that looks like their very own Spider-Man web sling.

Lego Minecraft The Bee Cottage Building Toy Set

9PR: Lego Minecraft The Bee Cottage Building Toy Set
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Now 21% off here

Recommended age: 8 years +

Getting them away from their devices but still playing their favourite game, this Lego Minecraft The Bee Cottage Building Set is the perfect compromise. It includes 254 building bricks as well as the iconic Honey Bear, zombie and bees from the game.

Soggy Doggy Board Game 

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On Amazon for $29

Recommended age: 4 years +

Each player in Soggy Doggy takes turns to give the dog a bath and race around the game board. But be careful, as when the dog starts to shake the water off, you'll be sent back to the start.

READ MORE: The fun family board games you haven't heard of but need to play

Hot Wheels T-Rex Loop Stunt and Race Playset 

9PR: Hot Wheels T-Rex Loop Stunt and Race Playset
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Get it here for $39.99

Recommended age: 4 years +

Coming with its own Hot Wheels car, this T-Rex playset will have racers shoot their car up the track. If they reach the top of the tail, they'll knock the T-Rex out.

Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie Aircraft Carrier HQ 

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On sale for 20% off

Recommended age: 3 years +

This Paw Patrol toy is 60cm long and can transform into Rescue Mode to carry the Mighty Pups on their journey while launching two Mighty Pup vehicles. Included are Mighty Chase and his vehicle. It's also compatible with other Mighty Pup toys sold separately.

Little Tikes Island Wavemaker Water Table Playset 

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Get $30 off here

Recommended age: 2 years +

The Little Tikes Island Wavemaker comes with spinning palm trees and fun figurines and is able to create its own waves using the built-in steering wheel, keeping your little ones entertained and cool this summer.

Pokémon Clip 'N' Go Poké Ball Belt Set

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Here for $106.46

Recommended age: 4 years +

This Pokémon Belt Set comes with a Pikachu figurine and two Poké Balls to try and catch 'em all.

DC Comics Batman Gotham City Guardian Playset

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Buy it now!

Recommended age: 4 years +

The 4-in-1 Batman Gotham City Guardian Playset can transform into three Batman vehicles as well as a large-standing Batman measuring over 76cm tall.

VTech Bluey Scooter Time

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Buy it today for $69.99

Recommended age: 3-6 years 

Letting your child play with their favourite Blue Heeler, this VTech Bluey toy has three play settings and can say over 50 phrases and sounds from the hit show. It also has built-in sensors to recognise and avoid obstacles as it scoots around the space.

Minecraft Axolotl Super Soaker

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Here for $27.99

Recommended age: 8 years +

Designed to resemble the axolotl mob found inside the caves when playing Minecraft, this super soaker keeps them active and cool in the heat and gets them away from the computer.

READ MORE: 21 ways to keep the kids busy during the school holidays

L.O.L Surprise Mega Ball Magic Set 

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Get the set here!

Recommended age: 4 years +

The L.O.L Surprise Mega Ball Magic Set comes with over 60 surprises for your child to open including 12 dolls, 12 outfits and 33 accessories. There are four different types of magic balls that each open in unique ways.

Tech Deck 25th Anniversary Mini Skateboards Pack

9PR: Tech Deck 25th Anniversary Mini Skateboards Pack
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Buy it now and save 22%

Recommended age: 6 years +

It's hard to believe that Tech Deck is 25 years old. To celebrate, give your child this anniversary pack with eight boards and a limited edition figurine included.

Leapfrog Magic Adventures Telescope

9PR: Leapfrog Magic Adventures Telescope
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Get it here for $135.99

Recommended age: 5 years +

Helping your little astronomer explore the depths of space, the Leapfrog Magic Adventures Telescope comes with over 100 videos and pictures of space provided by NASA and the European Space Agency to see through the telescope. It not only operates as a toy telescope but also works as a fully functioning telescope with a 110x zoom capability.

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