Once upon a time in a kingdom far, far away giant unicorn teddy toys were not just imaginary characters from fairy tales. They were real.
If you want to bring a dusting of imagination, a glimmer of enchantment and just a hint of adventure into your children's world, then these are the playthings to buy.
Unicorn fans have previously been able to purchase unicorn party supplies and even unicorn cereal, but nothing comes close to the allure of a giant unicorn teddy.
What is a unicorn?
Before we start running down the best toys on the market, it's essential to understand where the fascination began and get to the nitty-gritty of what a unicorn really is.
By dictionary definition, a unicorn is a mythical animal. Typically represented as a horse with a single straight horn projecting from its forehead. But to many people around the world, a unicorn means so much more.
For starters, the official national animal in Scotland is a unicorn. The unicorn first appeared on the Scottish royal coat of arms back in the 12th century. But, for children, a unicorn represents many different things.
For us, it's all about having fun.
The best giant unicorn teddies
Towering 32-inches high, this Melissa & Doug Unicorn will make a fabulous addition to any child's bedroom. Its pink and white 'fur' is extremely soft, making their new friend perfect for cuddling.
Review: "Absolutely lovely, tall and a good size too. Beautifully made as well as being pretty solid - it stands up easily. Although, it will not sustain bigger children sitting on it too much! Lovely soft finish though with pleasant detail and a great toy for any child- I would say satisfaction is guaranteed with this unicorn as a prezzie. Can't go wrong."
Do you know why rainbows are so magical? In many cultures, rainbows symbolise hope. As well as buying your little one this giant unicorn teddy for playtime, it's also a chance to teach kids about the science behind how this phenomenon occurs.
Review: "Lovely quality and well made. Super soft. Our granddaughters absolutely loved these! We bought them for Christmas. Good value. Highly recommend."
www.harrods.com
Unlike other toys on this list, the Large Zara Unicorn is hand-knitted with love. The best thing about it is that with each purchase, the brand works to donate meals to young children around the world. How amazing is that?!
Review: "What a perfect baby shower gift. Zara is adorable and very well made. I love that the company is giving to children in need while creating an outstanding product. Kudos to you! I will definitely be purchasing more dolls from Cuddle + Kind".
www.johnlewis.com
What's better than a giant unicorn teddy? A giant unicorn teddy with wings.
Review: "This is a lovely soft and cuddly Pegasus which stands just over 3.5ft tall on its plinth. It is quite steady and its wings can be positioned to some degree. It appears exactly as in the pictures. It is obviously a quality toy which makes a good centre-piece, although one needs a sizeable room! A favourite with the children."
The real hero of this story is this fun unicorn teddy. Standing 78cm tall, this toy is sure to become your child's new best friend. As well as being a great addition to their toy box, the pink design will look great in their room.
Review: "It came on time. At first I thought it was the wrong thing because the box was so small, but it’s shrink wrapped. My child loves it and says it’s their favourite present. It grew once you cut the shrink wrap off and it’s pretty soft."
Available in pink, blue, yellow or white, this is the ideal present for any unicorn fans. We love that you can also purchase this in four different sizes from 60cm to 140cm.
Review: "Soft and cuddly. Did not disappoint. Delivered on time. Good value for money. I'm very happy with it. Loving it!"
www.thetoyshop.com
How cute is this enormous teddy? The fluffy unicorn is wonderful for bedtime snuggles and can be used as a noble steed when playing with other toys.
Review: "What more can you ask for than a perfectly huggable cuddly unicorn. Excellent value for money and excellent quality. I would highly recommend this item."
Another bewitching option on this list is this giant unicorn teddy. Our favourite thing about this is that there are two colours, pink and lilac, from which one is sent randomly. It only adds to the charm!
Review: "I bought one for my stepdaughter and she loves it. Really soft and cuddly. The colours are bright pastel, which she loves. Great delivery and good quality."
www.etsy.com
Complete with reins and a rose, children will love this super cute unicorn. As well as it's fun details, you can customise the colour of the unicorn - choose from white, pink or blue.
Review: "Absolutely love this item beautifully made my son adores it. Delivery was meant to be a while after Xmas but it arrived before!! v happy".