IF you've just started your Christmas shopping, you'll already know that buying toys is a minefield.

To help out, Argos stores reveal the Top Ten toy predictions for this year.

1. Barbie - Strollin' Fun Barbie at £16.75 and Barbie Picnic Van at £26.40.

2. Action Man - Crime Buster and Raid at £22.25 and Street Racer at £23.95.

3. Blush Art Studio (painting set) at £17.65.

4. Baby All Gone Doll at £18.39.

5. Little Tikes Cozy Coupe at £29.49.

6. Fisher Price Doll's House at £57.25.

7. Systema "Data Pal" (electronic diary) at £8.95.

8. Monopoly at £11.19.

9. Fisher Price In-Line skates at £17.85.

10. Crayola deluxe artcase at £13.39.

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