Santa is Expecting a Costly Christmas Eve Run as Touchscreen Devices Top Children’s Wish Lists

It’s already October, and though we may shudder at the thought of Christmas, it really is just around the corner.

The man in the North Pole is already anticipating a mountain of letters from children all over Ireland, requesting expensive electronics to be quietly left underneath the tree in exchange for a few cookies and very good behaviour.

Vtech's InnoTab 2 is expected to be a Christmas favourite this year

The Irish Independent predicts that this year, electronic, touchscreen devices will top children’s wish lists.

Christmas 2011 was all about Sesame Street’s Let’s Rock Elmo and Dance Star Mickey, but the annual Late Late Toy Show is expected to focus heavily on multifunctional touchscreen gadgets such as the InnoTab 2, a handheld device which allows children to read books electronically and provides them with educational games.

RTÉ's Late Late Toy Show is just around the corner

This device will set the elves back €109.99.

Meanwhile, Santa’s helpers are hard at work banging out other devices such as Meep! Kurio and Nabi , a tablet for children costing €149.99. The device allows kids to play games, download apps, e-books and music.

Nineties craze Furby is expected to make his return this Christmas although Her.ie thinks his whinging and squeaky voice is best left in the past.

Furby is back with a bang for Christmas 2012

Despite the increased interest in electronic toys, it seems the age old favourite LEGO continues to be the most desirable present this Christmas!

It’s a lucky thing us parents have Santa around to foot the bill for all these expensive prezzies, right?

Lego is still extremely popular after all these years

Her.ie can't help be be a little bit nostalgic of the days of Barbie and Ken sets, Baby Borns and the few toy cars left underneath the tree!