VIDEO – These toys that we tear up a few days before Christmas

The raptosaurus, this dinosaur that disappeared from the face of the Earth millions of years ago, could well be endangered on the toy side as well. A few days before Christmas, only two copies are enthroned in a store. “I am very happy to have it”, welcomes a mother who has managed to dig up one of these latest nuggets in the 20H news from TF1.

Dinosaurs, a safe bet for this 2021 vintage? It could well be. And it’s not Noa’s dad who will say otherwise, even if the list of gifts is starting to get a little too long. “Unfortunately, each time we want to make a little more fun, we would say that we start from zero”, he quips.

Other popular toys for children this year are those that are remote controlled. Mathilde has made her choice, it will be a Mario Kart car. “Because it’s funny”, the little girl justifies herself, leaving her parents little choice. “We are going to comply”, thus abdicates his mother.

In a completely different style, board games are also highly acclaimed. According to an Opinion Way study, they are experiencing a renewed interest, since the health crisis and its successive confinements, for 30% of French people. For these end-of-year celebrations, the Grande Récré, for example, records 60% of its sales for these games which attract both children and parents.

But the essential thing is the playing cards, with in mind those bearing the likeness of Pokémon. “Since last week, we haven’t had any”, admits a seller of the JouéClub sign. Difficult indeed to get hold of it. From general retailers to specialized stores, this product is out of stock. Same observation in a tobacco shop: not found.

The only solution is to order these cards on the internet, but there the prices are soaring, for some around 80 euros. And above all, you will not receive them until after the holidays.