Miniature music player joins DreamToys’ festive favourites list

A £19.99 miniature record player has made the Toy Retailers Association’s DreamToys list of 15 anticipated festive hits, reflecting the continuing appeal of collectible toys and the vinyl revival. The toy plays 30-second song clips from tiny discs, including an exclusive track by Rosé and Bruno Mars, rather than playing actual vinyl.

Its 45 collectible discs include songs by Billie Eilish and Neil Diamond, and are sold separately in £8 mystery packs. Toy sales rose 13% to £2.6bn in the first nine months of 2026, the fastest growth in a decade, with 257 million toys sold; the final quarter typically accounts for 45% of annual sales. The list also features squishy toys, Pokémon cards and a £129.99 Hot Wheels garage, with retailers reporting renewed interest from children.