Google predicts the most popular gifts this year

The top results may be more than a little difficult to find.
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Karissa Bell
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Still not sure what to put at the top of your shopping list this year? Google might be able to help.

The company has released its predictions for what will be this season's most sought after toys and gifts and -- surprise, surprise -- the top results may be more than a little difficult to find.

The company used search data for the first two weeks of November to come up with its predictions and the top items may not be much of a surprise.

Topping the list is Hatchimals, toy creatures that "hatch" out of an egg after you buy them. Unfortunately, you might be out of luck if you were hoping to get one in time for Santa. The toy, which typically retails for around $60, is already so popular many retailers have sold out, according to the company's website, and resellers are reportedly selling the toys for as much as $200-$300.

Next up is another item that has already proved difficult to get: the Nintendo Entertainment System Classic Edition. The $60 mini-console is already in short supply, according to Nintendo.

Other toys on the list may prove a bit easier to get: Baby Alive and Trolls come in at #3 and #4, respectively, and Sony's PS4 Pro (#6) may prove to be an easier find than Nintendo's throwback console.

If tech toys are what you're looking for, DJi's Phantom 3 and Phantom 4 drones will also be in high demand, according to Google, as will the new robot companion Cozmo also makes an appearance.

Rounding out the list are Pokémon, Num Noms and RC Cars.

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Karissa Bell

Karissa was Mashable's Senior Tech Reporter, and is based in San Francisco. She covers social media platforms, Silicon Valley, and the many ways technology is changing our lives. Her work has also appeared in Wired, Macworld, Popular Mechanics, and The Wirecutter. In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding and watching too many cat videos on Instagram. Follow her on Twitter @karissabe.

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