JUNO THE ELEPHANT REVEALED AS THE TOP CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR 2019 BY UK CHILDREN
- DC’s popular Transforming Remote Control Batmobile comes in second
- Boppi the Booty Shaking Llama claimed the third spot in the top 10 list
Parents look no further, as the year’s top Christmas presents for children have now been revealed, with Juno the Elephant taking the top spot due to its cute and lovable nature.
Leading German battery brand,
VARTA, recruited six child toy testers to put the year’s most anticipated toys through their paces to determine which deserved to be crowned as the year’s top toys, as judged by kids, for kids.
The lucky children, all aged between 5-8 years old, were given the job of a lifetime to become one of VARTA Batteries’ 2019 Toy Testers following over 400 applications from across the country.
The toys were put to the test in a thorough judging session held at The Broadway Shopping Centre, Bradford, and the children carefully judged each toy against six key categories: Fun-factor, usability factor, cool-factor, excitement-factor, breakability-factor and finally, if they would put the toy on their own Christmas list.
Juno the Elephant topped the list, scoring an impressive 136.5/256, with children most impressed with how funny it was when she threw her peanuts, as well as how cute and naughty she was.
Coming in second was the popular DC Transforming Remote Control Batmobile with 135.75. Scoring highly on the fun-factor category, this is one not to be missed with one tester confirming “there is nothing I don’t like about this toy.” And in third was Boppi The Booty Shakin' Llama, a must buy thanks to its ability to make the children laugh.
The full top 10 list is:
Toy
|
Overall score
|
Battery required
|
1. Juno the Elephant
|
136.5 |
4x AA
|
2. DC Transforming Remote Control Batmobile
|
135.75 |
4x C
|
3. Boppi The Booty Shakin' Llama
|
129 |
4x AA
|
| 4. L.O.L Surprise! 2-in-1 Glamper |
114.25 |
3x AAA
|
5. Paw Patrol Mighty Pups Super Paw Jet + figures
|
106.5 |
3x AAA
|
6. Walking Buzz Lightyear
|
102 |
3x AAA
|
7. Power Tracks
|
90.75 |
3x AAA
|
8. Pictionary Air
|
89.75 |
1x AA
|
9. Electro Dough Kit
|
87 |
4x AA
|
10. Artie 3000
|
86.5 |
4x AAA
|
With all the hard work complete, parents can relax as the stress of choosing which toys to buy is taken away from them. The top 10 toys are all widely available from across the high street and Amazon, but with all of the top 10 toys battery powered, parents should make sure to have a pack of batteries on hand to get through the festive period and avoid any Christmas morning tantrums.
Mona Chan, Marketing Manager at VARTA, said: “We want to be there for whatever modern life throws at people, and we know that Christmas is an exciting yet stressful time for many parents. We hope by sharing what children really want to find under the tree, that we will help them relax and make the most out of the year’s festivities.”
Evie, 6, from Birmingham, one of the VARTA Toy Testers, said: “Juno was my favourite toy from all the toys we tested so I’m really glad she won. Everybody likes Juno!”
VARTA batteries are available at
B&Q,
Screwfix and
Amazon, to ensure Christmas goes off without a hitch.
-ENDS-
About VARTA AG
VARTA AG produces and markets a comprehensive battery portfolio, ranging from microbatteries, household batteries, energy storage systems to customer-specific battery solutions for a wide range of applications, and, as a technology leader, sets industry standards in key areas. As the parent company of the Group, it operates in the business segments “Microbatteries & Solutions” and “Household Batteries”.
The “Microbatteries & Solutions” segment focuses on the OEM business for microbatteries as well as on the lithium-ion battery pack business. Through intensive research and development, VARTA sets global standards in the microbattery sector and is a recognized innovation leader in the important growth markets of lithium-ion technology and primary hearing aid batteries. The “Household Batteries” segment comprises the battery business for end customers, including household batteries, rechargeable batteries, chargers, portable power (power banks) and lights as well as energy storage devices. The VARTA AG Group currently employs almost 4,000 people. With five production and manufacturing facilities in Europe and Asia, and distribution centers in Asia, Europe and the USA, VARTA AG’s operating subsidiaries are currently active in over 75 countries worldwide.