High tech and old favourites top UK Christmas toys

Lego, robotic pets, television and film character-inspired toys, along with a new take on that old favourite Monopoly, will top the Christmas wish list for 2010, Britain's Toy Retailers Association (TRA) have predicted.

Mattel's new Jet Pack Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story film franchise, City Airport from Lego, Hasbro's FurReal Go Go Walking Pup and Monopoly Revolution are just four of the TRA's Dream Dozen 2010 list.

The annual list is the industry's official prediction of best-sellers over Christmas, a key period in the retail calendar and a bellwether for economic activity.

Monopoly Revolution is an example of how toy manufacturers are using technology to reinvent old favourites for the computer generation.

In this latest version of the classic family board game about real estate, the old square board has been replaced with a round one, the property prices have been dramatically increased to reflect rises in the real world and a game pod device now serves as banker, die and music player.

This year, the TRA list is also packed full of kiddie versions of adult gadgets, including children's video cameras and electric guitars. Lifelike robotic puppies and children's grooming salons will also be popular.