Xmas-terminate! Voice-changing Dalek helmet wages war on the Teletubbies to be top Christmas toy

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Though most of us would prefer to ignore this fact, the toy stores have other ideas.

Hamleys has already compiled a list of the products that will be top of our children's wish lists this year.

Look who's talking: Olivia Thanki, 9, plays with Doctor Who Dalek voice-changing mask

First is a Dalek voice-changing helmet from the Doctor Who range, guaranteed to make even the sweetest child sound like a murderous robot for £39.99.

The very little ones are expected to hanker for a high-tech version of the Teletubbies doll, which was a top-seller ten years ago.

The £39.99 'Dance With Me' Teletubbies blink, giggle, dance and make a "parp" sound when knocked over and a happy "whee" sound when picked up.

The Dalek helmet and the Teletubbies have both come out of the BBC, which has been doing particularly well with its merchandising.

Doctor Who toys have been bestsellers for the past three years, delivering a windfall both for the manufacturers, Character Options, and the corporation, which collects more than £5million a year.

Hamleys predicts that many traditional toys will have a comeback this year. Monopoly is expected to be a big seller, as is a luxury leather version of the Rubik's cube with a £99.99 price tag.

A Happy Days-style diner kitchen complete with toy accessories and food will sell for £149.99.

One of the most high-tech toys is a chess-playing robot selling for £119.99.

Equipped with a robotic arm that moves pieces, the game can teach novices to play or help upgrade skills, Hamleys said.

The store's "premium" Christmas toys include a traditional Steiff teddy bear for £99.99, a Rivelin rocking horse costing £1,500 and a hand-made wooden Noah's Ark complete with wooden animals for £1,800.