Today sees the announcement of this years ‘Dream Dozen’ toys for Christmas 2009 and the list features the likes of Lego, Monopoly and Ben 10.

This years top yous for Christmas sees an average price of around £26, with the most expensive being the V Tech KidiZoom Digital Camera has an RRP of £49.99, but is available for just £39.99 at Toys R US in both blue and pink.

The list of top toys expected to be in demand:

Bakugan Battle Pack, Spin Master (RRP £19.99)
Battle Strikers starter Set, Mega Brands (RRP £9.99)
Ben 10 Alien Force Kevins DX Action Cruiser, Bandai (RRP £29.99)
Bendaroos Mega Pack, Spin Master (RRP £19.99)
GO GO Pets Hamsters, Character Options (RRP £9.99)
GX Racers Tightrope Terror, Flair (RRP £22.99)
Kidizoom Multimedia Digital Camera, V-Tech (RRP £49.99)
LEGO Games Minotaurus, Lego (RRP £17.99)
Monopoly City, Hasbro (RRP £24.99)
Princess Peppa’s Palace, Character Options (RRP £39.99)
Sylvanian Families Caravan, Flair (RRP £44.99)
Transformers Movie 2 Voyagers Figures, Hasbro (RRP £22.99)

As well as the ‘Dream Dozen’ there’s also the top Christmas toys for boys and girls, as well as the top games for Christmas too.

Gary Grant, Chairman of the TRA, comments: “This year, the toy industry has turned the latest trends into up-to-the-minute concepts to provide today’s kids with innovative and creative toys. The top 72 toys really demonstrate how forward thinking and pioneering the toy industry is.

This year’s list also reveals a trend towards nostalgic characters and brands which have been updated with a modern twist. Consumers are reverting back to heritage brands which will last longer than the Christmas season”.