Building Sets and Blocks Category Archive
Genuine Lincoln Logs
For nearly 100 years, Lincoln Logs have been making little cabin designers out of kids everywhere. This set of Genuine Lincoln Logs ($130) contains 115 pieces, with logs made from Ponderosa Pine, and stained the same color as the originals. Blueprints for a traditional log cabin are [More]
Picture Cube Puzzles
If a puzzle with an image on just one side isn’t challenging enough, try these Picture Cube Puzzles ($28) with a different puzzle on all six sides. Choose from animals or transportation themes, and anywhere from 4 to 9 blocks to vary the level of difficulty. Made in Switzerland, [More]
Uncle Goose Sustainable Wooden Nursery Rhyme Blocks
We know the alphabet is important and all, but does it really have to be on every set of wooden blocks ever made? Nope! Uncle Goose Sustainable Wooden Nursery Rhyme Blocks ($14) go beyond the ABC’s to feature images and words from nine popular nursery rhymes on Michigan basswood. [More]
LEGO Technic Tractor with Log Loader
If there’s one thing that could make LEGO sets even more playable and fun, it’s the pneumatic power in this LEGO Technic Tractor with Log Loader ($60). Two pneumatic valves control the operation of the articulated crane arm and grabber. With a little skill you’ll soon [More]
LEGO Ben 10: Alien Force
You don’t need the Omnitrix to access awesome alien forms, just collect all the LEGO Ben 10: Alien Force ($15) figures, and build your own. Big Chill, Humungousaur, and Swampfire all feature glow-in-the-dark eyes and Omnitrix chest symbols. The parts are interchangeable between [More]
LEGO Offroad Firetruck and Fireboat
No matter where the blaze is burning, the LEGO Offroad Firetruck and Fireboat ($40) will be the first on the scene. The three firefighter minifigs can patrol the area for trouble with the quad bike, then launch the fireboat with the crane from the back of the truck. The eight big wheels [More]
LEGO Technic Front Loader
Big trucks hold a special fascination for kids, and the LEGO Technic Front Loader ($80) gives them the exciting opportunity to build their own massive construction vehicle, down to the very last detail! The bucket scoop is fully functional with the ability to raise, lower, and dump out [More]
Dragons and Pagodas Heirloom Building Set
Decorated with artwork as rich and colorful as the culture that inspired it, the Dragons and Pagodas Heirloom Building Set ($60) contains 50 solid pine blocks that let kids experience the architecture of ancient China. The included hardcover book helps you get the most out of this [More]
ThinkGeek Kids
For an unfailingly awesome selection of toys, books, and more, check out the latest stuff at ThinkGeek Kids. The Quadrilla Music Melody Composer ($80) is a musical marble run that lets kids experiment with tones and beats as the marbles connect with strategically placed tone blocks. [More]
LEGO VW Beetle
They might not make these iconic automobiles anymore, but you can still build your own with the LEGO VW Beetle ($120). At 16-inches long, this is a good sized model, and comes fully loaded with all kinds of authentic Beetle details. The engine is in the back, of course, with a spare [More]
Automoblox A9S Convertible
More than just a cool toy car, the Automoblox A9S Convertible ($41) is an invitation to the imagination. When combined with other Automoblox vehicles, kids can disassemble and interchange all parts to create their own custom cars. Amazingly, this 6-inch car promotes creative problem [More]
LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle
Majestic and magical, the LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle ($545) is a gorgeous addition to any LEGO collection, and a stunning collector’s item for Harry Potter fans. With nearly 1,000 pieces, you can assemble many of the castles most notable rooms, like the greenhouse and Room of [More]
LEGO Emerald Night Train
All aboard LEGO’s newest offering for train enthusiasts, the LEGO Emerald Night Train ($100). The steam locomotive has large train wheels with piston motion that really drive the train when you add LEGO power functions. A coal car attaches right behind the locomotive to feed the [More]
Soopsori Animal Block Sets
A lovely set of wooden blocks and an adorable push toy all in one, the Soopsori Animal Block Sets ($25) are handmade entirely of sustainably harvested wood. The giraffe or elephant has wheels for feet and each pulls a cart containing 16 blocks made from woods in a variety of natural [More]
Berg Moov
If your child asks for a scooter, give him so much more with a Berg Moov ($300) building kit. With over 150 components, kids can build any of the 7 models all by themselves with no tools or parents required. The scooter even has a brake and headlights! Among the other possibilities are [More]
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