Future face of play time

The annual Toy Fair at London's Olympia has just showcased what will be on kids' wishlists in 2026. But it's not just about little ones. The 'kidult' market continues to boom with more adults than ever joining in the fun. Here, toy expert PETER JENKISON reveals the top picks

- 

SPYRA THREE £144, Spyra UK

Spyra is taking soaking games seriously, elevating water wars to a new level. From entry-level electronic blasters to ones that fire pre-filled water bombs, the Spyra Three model has a trio of waterdelivery modes and an LED display to keep an eye on your ammo supply and battery.

Send soaks that'll truly surprise opponents at a decent distance.

CANDYLABS ROADWORKS Little Concepts

Candylabs is taking things back to basics with wooden cars that are surprisingly fun to play with. The latest setup elevates the brand to compete with the incumbents in the toy car market, and they'd better watch their backs.

This new modular range called Roadworks adds jumps, twists, turns and loops to treat your Candylab cars to a few spins. It's a set-up you won't want to take down.

More details and prices coming soon.

YUBIBO £22.99, Zatu Games