What is YOUR favourite toy or game?

What's your favourite toy?

Toys have been bringing joy to children all over the world for centuries.

They can provide hours of fun and entertainment and are a way to bring people together.

But have you ever asked yourself which ones are the best?

Well, toy seller Hamleys has put together its very own list of the top 100 toys of all time.

It was created to mark the retailer's 265th anniversary.

Read on to find out more about some of the toys being celebrated.

Lego

Did you know the modern Lego brick, known for its bright colours and the tubes and studs that allow the pieces to be connected together, was first released back in 1958?

The Lego brick was created in Denmark by Godtfred Kirk Christiansen.

He took over from his father, Ole Kirk Kristiansen, who founded the Lego Group in 1932.

Lego has gone on to be hugely successful, with millions of sets sold each year.

The brand has even expanded out to Legoland parks, with 10 locations around the world.

Hula hoops, spinning tops and marbles

Have you ever played with hula hoops, marbles or spinning tops?

These old-school toys may make you think of your grandparents, but despite being around for a very long time, they're still enjoyed by lots of children today.

The popularity of toys like this largely comes down to how simple they are to play with.

They can be used in lots of different ways, and different countries have their own unique games and rules for them.

Rubik's Cube

Have you ever tried to solve a Rubik's Cube?

It was invented in 1974 by a Hungarian architecture professor called Ernő Rubik.

He went on to use the cube to teach his students about three-dimensional spaces.

He originally named it the Magic Cube, and this was later changed to the Rubik's Cube in 1980.

Over 500 million of them have been sold worldwide, making it the best-selling puzzle toy.

Barbie

Around one billion Barbie dolls are believed to have been sold around the world since it was first released in 1959.

The world-famous doll was created by American inventor Ruth Handler, and 350,000 were sold in the first year alone.

But it wasn't plain sailing for the inventor. She experienced some pushback from people who weren't happy about the idea of a more grown-up looking doll.

They thought women wouldn't want to buy it, but that didn't turn out to be the case.

Millions of Barbies are sold every year, with many of the newer releases focusing on diversity and inclusivity.

Monopoly

Monopoly is one of the most popular board games in history.

Did you know that it started out as the Landlord's Game all the way back in 1904?

It was designed and patented by an American stenographer and feminist called Lizzie Magie, although its creation is often linked to a man called Charles Darrow.

He released his own version of the game under the name Monopoly, which first sold in 1935.

Over 250 million Monopoly games have been sold since its release.

Tamagotchi

Have you ever seen one of these before?

It's called a Tamagotchi and was first released in Japan in 1996.

It was launched worldwide the following year.

Tamagotchis are virtual pets people can look after.

The pocket-sized, egg-shaped devices became hugely popular during the late 90s, with lots of school kids playing with them together.

The toy has made a comeback in recent years, largely thanks to Gen Z.

Furby

The Furby first burst onto the toy scene in the late 90s, and quickly became a hit, with over 40 million sold within the first three years of them launching.

The toy was created by inventors Dave Hampton and Caleb Chung.

The first Furby had infrared eyes which allowed them to communicate with each other.

They were popular, as people loved being able to interact with the robotic pets.

They even made appearances in TV shows like The Simpsons.

Nintendo Game Boy

The Nintendo Switch is hugely popular today, but many years before its invention, another handheld games console was the sought-after toy.

The Nintendo Game Boy was first released in Japan in 1989 and came to Europe the following year.

The tiny console changed the world of video gaming forever, allowing people to play games like Tetris, Super Mario and Pokémon on the go.

We want to know - what is your favourite toy or game and why? You can let us know in the comments below.