ToyTalk’s Top Ten Budget Toys 2008
Everything under a tenner! Our roundup of the best new toys continues with the top budget toys to launch this year…
Meccano Micro Kits
Introduce the fun of Meccano construction sets with these wallet-friendly Micro Kits. Each is made up of 30 pieces for a satisfying build. Priced around £3.99.
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
Spin Master’s battling spheres not only have huge desirability and street cred among boys, they start from just £4.99. Top Toy Award winner. Priced around £4.99–£29.99.
MagNext
A brilliant construction system with the ability to hold a child’s attention for hours. Sets start at just £4.99. Top Toy Award winner. Priced around £4.99–£49.99.
Doowell Magnetic Football Table
Little football fans don’t have to pick a team to follow right away, they can track every team in the top four English divisions (and Conference teams are also included to cover future promotions) with this great toy from Fiesta Crafts. Priced around £8.99.
Playmobil Specials
Famous for its extensive playsets, Playmobil also produces these charming standalone figures. Latest additions include a Viking, a Fairy and a Musketeer. Priced around £2.
Automoblox Minis
Our Toy of the Year 2007 returned in mini form this year, with the same wonderful craftsmanship and play value and the ability to mix and match different models. It’s another surefire winner and destined to become an heirloom toy. Priced around £9.
Bluegrass Stable Play Set
Breyer’s Mini Whinnies line offers great value and this set comes with everything a young equestrian is looking for, including stables, a play mat and three Mini Whinnies horses. Priced around £9.95.
LEGO Agents Mission 1
Jetpack Pursuit includes two vehicles (including a 13cm snowmobile) and a pair of cool minifigures. Fun on its own, it also adds extra options to an existing LEGO collection. Priced around £7.99
Cars Diecasts
Mattel’s little cars are bursting with character and the new releases this year have included the superb Mario Andretti. Top Toy Award winner. Priced around £3.
Nano FTChamps
Upper Deck’s Nano FTChamps can be enjoyed as a Subbuteo-style game, or as collectible figures, and what football-mad youngster wouldn’t like to add players like Fabregas, Nani and Ronaldo to their starting line-up? A five-player pack costs around £7.99. Priced around £1.75–£39.99.
