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Data-crunching elves at Royal Mail have revealed the toys children are asking for the most in thousands of letters to Father Christmas this year.
An old-school classic – Lego – tops the list for the first time in seven years.
In-demand gifts from Santa also include Barbie dolls, scooters, Squishmallow stuffed toys, and bikes.
The top 10 of most wanted presents is completed by Nerf Guns, headphones, PlayStation 5, Hot Wheels and make-up.
Lisa Luveniyali, of Royal Mail, said: “For over 60 years Royal Mail has played a special part at Christmas working with Santa and his elves.
“We are proud that children across the UK trust us with delivering their treasured letters to Santa, so they can receive the gifts they really want.”
It comes after a new world record was set for the most people wrapping presents simultaneously across multiple sites, as part of a charity event supporting those in need.
The Big Sky Cares Wrapathon event on Tuesday attracted 2,050 Sky team members across 11 of the company’s sites including in London, Ireland, Italy and Germany.
The gifts at the Wrapathon – consisting of toys, books and puzzles – were donated to almost 30 charities, including The King’s Trust, The Multibank, NSPCC, Solidarity Sports and several others.
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The Royal Family also got into the festive spirit on Tuesday.
Prince William attended a seasonal event at Bulford, Wiltshire, for families of 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment, in his role as colonel-in-chief.
He told people at the event he still needed to prepare for Christmas, with the Royal Family set for a big celebration, with 45 people in one room on Christmas Day.
While Prince Harry wore a Santa hat as he joined a virtual festive party for bereaved military children.
The duke told almost 300 youngsters “it’s OK to feel however you feel at Christmas”.
The prince is a global ambassador for the Scotty’s Little Soldiers charity.
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