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London toy store Hamleys has unveiled its top picks for the...\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class='full-description hide'\u003eLEADIN:\u003cbr/\u003e              Animatronic tigers and artificial intelligence (AI) race cars are set to dominate Christmas wish lists as toy makers go increasingly high-tech.\u003cbr/\u003e              London toy store Hamleys has unveiled its top picks for the festive season, but not every parent is keen on embracing the high-tech trend.\u003cbr/\u003e              STORYLINE:\u003cbr/\u003e              Even the Lego models are high-tech this Christmas.\u003cbr/\u003e              At famous London toy store Hamleys, children are getting their hands on the top picks for this festive season. That includes this Lego Boost robot, named 'Vernie.'\u003cbr/\u003e              Users can build and customise the friendly-looking droid and even launch darts from its shoulder mounted shooter.\u003cbr/\u003e              \"Well, what we've seen over the last year is a real hit with robotics and animatronics. And lots of our top ten includes that feature that sort of trend,\" says Hamleys senior buyer Steven Pearson.\u003cbr/\u003e              One example is FurReal's 'Tyler the Playful Tiger.' The animatronic cat responds to sounds and touch with over a hundred different combinations.\u003cbr/\u003e              \"So, if you roar at it, for instance, it will roar back, okay,\" explains Pearson.\u003cbr/\u003e              \"When you cuddle it or pet it, it will purr, for instance. When you touch it's back, just like a normal cat, the tail will wag.\"\u003cbr/\u003e              Another high-tech toy is this life-like Luvabella Doll, which boasts natural fluid movements and responses.\u003cbr/\u003e              Users can feed her, play with her and help her fall asleep using three interactive accessories.\u003cbr/\u003e              \"They've always tried to make them cleverer and cleverer, but they have actually got much cleverer these days,\" says head of buying, Victoria Kay.\u003cbr/\u003e              \"So, we've got something like Luvabella, who is really realistic baby doll, and the more you play with her, the more she learns, which is really clever and very much not like in the days where the dolls that I had where you got really excited if they wet themselves.\"\u003cbr/\u003e              Artificial intelligence is a buzzword in the tech scene and now it's making its way into toys.\u003cbr/\u003e              This Hot Wheels Street Racing Edition uses AI to allow drivers race against a speedy computer in auto-drive mode. \u003cbr/\u003e              \"This takes it to a new level so you can actually play using a remote control, but you can play against the computer and it won't come off the track,\" explains Pearson.\u003cbr/\u003e              \"So it's bit like Scalextric, but you can't get it off the track. So you can play against your friends or play against the computer using AI technology.\"\u003cbr/\u003e              Of course, not all toys are turning high-tech. Hamleys is showcasing this new 70-centimetre tall Barbie doll with removable fashion accessories.\u003cbr/\u003e              There's also this 'How To Train Your Dragon' Playmobil set, complete with roaring 'Hiccup' and 'Toothless' dragons.\u003cbr/\u003e              \"I think there's a kind of expectation, isn't there, that kids want the latest things,\" says Kay.\u003cbr/\u003e              \"I think there'll always be a need for a traditional toy and things like Playmobil are never, ever going to go out of fashion. \u003cbr/\u003e              \"It's been around since 1974 and it's a classic, it's well made, it's good quality, it'll last forever. I played with it, my kids played with it, hopefully their kids will play with it. \u003cbr/\u003e              \"So, I think as much as technology is getting smarter, I don't think it will ever mean that traditional things will go away.\"\u003cbr/\u003e              Not everyone's a fan of the high-tech toy trend.\u003cbr/\u003e              Parent Barbro Thomassen is visiting London from Norway. She says she sometimes tries to steer clear of high-tech toys when shopping for her 12-year-old son.\u003cbr/\u003e              \"I think they're very expensive, so we don't want to use too much money on that,\" she says.\u003cbr/\u003e              \"Because I want him to be creative himself and not just look at a screen, you know, I want him to make things himself. So, we try to buy him Lego, which is very good for the creative side of a child.\"\u003cbr/\u003e              Hamleys toy store was founded 257 years ago in 1760.\u003cbr/\u003e            \u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e              London, UK - 12 October 2017 \u003cbr/\u003e              1. Various of young girls playing with LEGO Boost 5 in 1 Lego Model at Hamleys Christmas Showcase 2017 \u003cbr/\u003e              2. Tracking shot of young girl driving Range Rover Evoque-Ride on Car\u003cbr/\u003e              3. Pan left of Christmas decorations\u003cbr/\u003e              4. SOUNDBITE (English) Steven Pearson, Senior Buyer, Hamleys:\u003cbr/\u003e              \"Well, what we've seen over the last year is a real hit with robotics and animatronics. And lots of our top ten includes toys that feature that sort of trend.\"\u003cbr/\u003e              5. Various of 'elf' playing with Tyler the Playful Tiger\u003cbr/\u003e              6. SOUNDBITE (English) Steven Pearson, Senior Buyer, Hamleys:\u003cbr/\u003e              \"So, if you roar at it, for instance, it will roar back, okay. When you cuddle it or pet it, it will purr, for instance. When you touch it's back, just like a normal cat, the tail will wag.\"\u003cbr/\u003e              7. Various of young girl playing with Luvabella Doll\u003cbr/\u003e              8. SOUNDBITE (English) Victoria Kay, Head of Buying, Hamleys:\u003cbr/\u003e              \"They've always tried to make them cleverer and cleverer, but they have actually got much cleverer these days. So, we've got something like Luvabella, who is really realistic baby doll, and the more you play with her, the more she learns, which is really clever and very much not like in the days where the dolls that I had where you got really excited if they wet themselves.\"\u003cbr/\u003e              9. Various of young boy playing with Hot Wheels Artificial Intelligence Starter Street Racing Edition\u003cbr/\u003e              10. SOUNDBITE (English) Steven Pearson, Senior Buyer, Hamleys:\u003cbr/\u003e              \"This takes it to a new level so you can actually play using a remote control, but you can play against the computer and it won't come off the track, so it's bit like Scalextric, but you can't get it off the track. So you can play against your friends or play against the computer using AI technology.\"\u003cbr/\u003e              11. Various of Barbie Best Fashion Friend Doll on display\u003cbr/\u003e              12. Tilt up of young girl playing with Barbie Best Fashion Friend Doll\u003cbr/\u003e              13. Various of 'How To Train Your Dragon' Playmobil set\u003cbr/\u003e              14. SOUNDBITE (English) Victoria Kay, Head of Buying, Hamleys:\u003cbr/\u003e              \"I think there's a kind of expectation, isn't there, that kids want the latest things. I think there'll always be a need for a traditional toy and things like Playmobil are never, ever going to go out of fashion. It's been around since 1974 and it's a classic, it's well made, it's good quality, it'll last forever. I played with it, my kids played with it, hopefully their kids will play with it. So, I think as much as technology is getting smarter, I don't think it will ever mean that traditional things will go away.\"\u003cbr/\u003e              15. Tracking shot of young girl playing with Barbie Dreamhorse\u003cbr/\u003e              16. Various of Barbie Dreamhorse on display \u003cbr/\u003e              17. Mid of young girl playing with Barbie Dreamhorse\u003cbr/\u003e              18. SOUNDBITE (English) Barbro Thomassen, Tourist from Norway:\u003cbr/\u003e              \"I think they're very expensive, so we don't want to use too much money on that. Because I want him to be creative himself and not just look at a screen, you know, I want him to make things himself. So, we try to buy him Lego, which is very good for the creative side of a child.\"\u003cbr/\u003e              19. Various of 'elf' and young boy playing with Tyler the Playful Tiger\u003cbr/\u003e              20. Close of 'Hamleys' banner on store exterior\u003cbr/\u003e              21. 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