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Hey kids! Get ready for The Late Late Toy Show 2022

We finally know the theme for this year's Toy Show - it's the Wizard of Oz! Now you know, we need to tell you lots more!!

Ryan Tubridy, or the Toy Man as he is also known on the street, will be your host again and he wants everyone to know that the kids are in charge tonight!

He also said that you need 3 things - jellies, jellies and more jellies. No wonder we all love him!!

When and where?

It TONIGHT!!! Yes, it's finally here! Tune in to The The Late Late Toy Show on RTÉ One & RTÉ Player on 9.35pm.

The Late Late Toy Show ISL is on the RTÉ News channel & RTÉ Player LIVE too!

The Cast

This year's Late Late Toy Show will see bluebirds fly as it boasts a huge cast with more than 200 young performers and talented toy testers taking part in tonight’s extravaganza. The children hail from all over Ireland with the youngest little munchkin aged just four years old.

Plus, we can expect some big guests to pop in. We honestly have no clue who will arrive tonight!

Check out Emerald City!

The Set

You need to tune in to see it all but, for now, we can show you some of Emerald City!

There is no place like home with a jaw-dropping Emerald City/ yellow brick road-themed set which has been created by RTÉ production designers and the elves at the RTÉ Costume and Make-Up Departments.

They have been busy planning and making it all from scratch for this massive night of fun. It really is magic, so we think they must have got their own pairs of ruby slippers and clicked them three times to make it all come together!

The Toys

Dare to dream as Squishmallows, New LEGO Sets, Gabby’s Dollhouse, Play Doh Ice Cream Truck, DJ Beat Boxer, Jurassic Park Baby Blue are among some of the top toys this year.

Where troubles melt like lemon drops this year’s Toy Show aims to provide some sustainable and cost-effective toy alternative options with 3D Model Croke Park and Arket, DluluKaloo wooden toys destined for display in the biggest storefront in the country.

Dreams really do come true, as there is truly something for everyone with whispers of Irish toys such as Quillows, CubeFun and Holotoyz that are sure to sweeten even the most wicked of witches.

Across social media use #LateLateToyShow

Catch all the best moments from the night across the Late Late social channels using the hashtag #LateLateToyShow.

RTÉ Kids will be behind the scenes on TikTok, and you can follow all the official Late Late Show accounts on the night for lots more.

Get them here: @latelaterte on TikTok @latelaterte on Instagram, @RTELateLateShow on Twitter, @TheLateLateShow on Facebook.

Wish upon a star where a list of the toys featured will be available on the show's website www.rte.ie/lifestyle following the broadcast.

All toys featured on the night will be donated to Irish charities.