Who has the top 12 toys (any of them) in stock?

**Supercod** · 06-11-06

As we know every year the list of top toys is published and we talked about it on this forum a while ago… I am however in a problem this year, I can’t find enough merchants that stock the top 12 (I am actually doing it for every section so that’s 72 in total) so any merchants who have stock of any of these items please let your self be known or if you sold out but expecting them back in soon then again let us know.

My approach this year has been to list multi merchants but been hard work keeping on top of just updating.

Here is a list I made of who has 1 or more of them (not always in stock but was when I 1st done this).

Forbidden Planet
Woolworths
Littlewoods
Grattan
The Entertainer
Freemans
Harrods
LX Direct
John Lewis
Prezzy Box
babyworld.co.uk
Hamleys

That’s the merchants I am using, who am I missing (Toys r us I know about but can’t get approved).

**kevquinlan** · 06-11-06

Are Hamleys still on AWIN? they are usually good for the top Xmas toys.

**Wardy** · 06-11-06

Argos, if you don't mind using CJ!

Cheers
Wardy

**KieronD** · 06-11-06

Yeah and if you don't mind a really low commission level and loads of leakage to reserve instore,

**Frostie** · 06-11-06

Out of interest, what do you have as the top 12 toys in each category?

I know there seems to be a number of "Top" lists floating around, but there are some differences from what I've seen. Would be interested to know what the general consensus...

As for Merchants, yeah pretty much got them all from what I can see mate, and agree totally with Argos

**KieronD** · 06-11-06

The official Top Ten Toys can be found here mate...

http://www.toyretailersassociation.c...dt_current.htm

**Supercod** · 06-11-06

Originally Posted by Frostie

Out of interest, what do you have as the top 12 toys in each category?

Yeah see the link above, all the ones from each of them sections on the left hand side. Be warned loads of them are out of stock with many merchants, it's a bit of a pain but I guess that's to be expected however this year more than most it happened sooner.

**rt51** · 07-11-06

Hi Clarke,

Sorry a bit late on this as I needed to get confirmation from my E-Commerce team. babyworld.co.uk stock the Tomy Aquadraw and are receiving stock of V-tech in the near future so will keep you posted on that one.

Hope that helps.

Thanks

Rachel

**andy_jacko** · 07-11-06

small world, Im in regular meetings with the chap "Derek Markie" who helps compile the list.

**DanielCoe** · 07-11-06

Argos used to be just ok, when they gave you 50p for click and reserve but now it's 25p and only around 2% for sales - not good.

I think alot of people are buying from eBay this year, as lots of the Top Toys seem to be appearing on the auction site.

Which network are BabyWorld on?

Dan

**Supercod** · 07-11-06

Originally Posted by DanielCoe

Which network are BabyWorld on?

Paid On Results

http://www.paidonresults.com/merchants/babyworld.html

**stephanie.small** · 07-11-06

Hi Clarke,

You can find the following toys on Gizoo

Dr Who Cyberman Voice Changer
Cubeworld Series 2
Roboreptile

All products are in stock.

Gizoo are currently with DGM Affiliates and you can earn up to 13% of the sales value.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions

**Yourslice** · 08-11-06

Hi

I can help with.

Board games
Electronic games
Mr men
Radio controlled cars from Nikko
Race tracks from Carrera and SCX
Have a small amount left of doctor Who
Fisher Price Small amount left
Also Meccano sets

Will be adding more over the next 2 weeks

**Sam Surry** · 09-11-06

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<BODY>Hamleys is still on Awin and going great-guns in the run up to Christmas. Unfortunately TMX Elmo is currently out of stock, and with the number of pre-orders they had could possibly stay out of stock all the way to Christmas.

However, the extremely popular Cyber Helmets will be back in-store (and online!) from the beginning of December when Hamleys are due to recieve a shipment of these Christmas must-haves.

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**Chris_RO-Eye** · 10-11-06

The problem with this task is simple:

The top 12 toys are decided by industry "think tanks" well in advance BUT as soon as they are announced, every retailer jumps on them and buys them up.

This means that it is very rare to find someone who has a ready stock of every single product - in fact, I would bet there is not one single place that has them all.

The other factor is that some firms steer clear of certain products, e.g. if it doesn't fit in with their product mix in line with their marketing strategy.

Hope this helps explain a bit...