Picture gallery: Hot Christmas toys

Traditional games are also set to do well this Christmas

The British Toy Retailers have announced what they think will be the top toys for Christmas 2002. BBC News Online presents a sneak preview for parents and children.

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Harry Potter

Harry Potter will be big again this Christmas, with Lego hoping to capitalise on the success of the next movie launch.

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MicroPets

MicroPets are flying off the shelves, according to Tomy, which launched the set of 10 small dogs, cats and monsters in August.

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Leappad

Disney's frog character Leappad is an interactive book that talks to its tiny readers.

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Spiderman Flip and Trap

The Spiderman craze has meant that TV, movie, and video tie-in products are likely to thrive this Christmas.

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Beyblades

How can you improve on the spinning top? Hasbro thinks it has the answer.

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Fimbles/Bratz

Bratz: Dolls with attitude, the antidote to Barbie

Fimbles: BBC branding backed by Mattel muscle

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