A K-Pop Demon Hunters singing doll and a £300 doll’s house are set to be among the bestselling toys this Christmas, according to John Lewis.

The retailer’s top 10, released more than four months ahead of Christmas Day, predicts the purchases that are likely to dominate wish lists.

It features a wooden breakfast-in-bed set, a set of magic tricks for at-home entertainment and a £299.95 Le Toy Van Paddington doll’s house.

John Lewis said the group of toys is likely to spark interest in intergenerational role play and family-orientated games this festive season, with physical toys that bring families together to be favoured over screen time.

Other predicted bestsellers include popular culture-fuelled collectibles for children like the K-Pop Demon Hunters Rumi singing doll and Momiji’s Sugar Plum Wood message doll.

This comes as retail chains like HMV and The Works said they have seen a resurgence in demand for “physical ownership” of toys, games and collectibles among children as well as families looking for screen-free activities.

Meanwhile, John Lewis said the Micro Scooters Gruffalo Scooter was predicted to be a top-selling item this Christmas, which it is selling for £116.95, amid soaring demand for Gruffalo-themed toys.

Alan Wright, toy expert and buyer at John Lewis, said: “As a nation, we’re witnessing a ‘great play revival’, with ‘playtime’ toys – think those that encourage collaboration, creativity and outdoor adventure – making up nearly half of all sales in the John Lewis toy department.

“Families are actively choosing connection over collection and swapping screen time for shared experiences that create lasting memories.”