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HaPe International E-Racer Le Mans

HaPe International E-Racer Le Mans

Built for speed, and minimal environmental impact, the HaPe International E-Racer Le Mans ($17) features aerodynamic styling, and roll-bars to keep the imaginary driver safe. Big wheels ensure a smooth ride over floors and carpets for great racing action anywhere. Made from sustainable [More]

Flip ‘n’ Tip Fred

Flip ‘n’ Tip Fred

They’re big, noisy, and smelly, so it’s no wonder little kids are fascinated by garbage and recycling trucks. Flip ‘n’ Tip Fred ($52) puts kids in charge of the dumping and crushing action, with 3 recycle bins to flip into the back with the truck’s bucket. [More]

Fisher-Price Talking Thomas & Friends Thomas

Fisher-Price Talking Thomas & Friends Thomas

Everyone’s favorite tank engine is even better when bigger! This Fisher-Price Talking Thomas & Friends Thomas ($10) is sized up for smaller preschooler hands to push along as he chug-chugs and choo-choos. The press of a button triggers famous Thomas phrases to make this [More]

Municipal Vehicles

Municipal Vehicles

Putting a modern spin on an old classic, these Municipal Vehicles ($17) look like simple wooden toys, but with the push of a button, lights flash and sirens blare to kids’ delight. The fire truck also has a movable ladder, while the hybrid car hums softly like a real electric motor. [More]

Chuck My Talking Truck

Chuck My Talking Truck

Behaving more like a pet than your typical vehicle, Chuck My Talking Truck ($25) comes when you call him, and responds to your touch. But Chuck has a big edge over Fido when it comes to communication since he actually talks back when you speak to him, with a vocabulary of over 40 phrases [More]

Tonka Real Rugged Dump Truck

Tonka Real Rugged Dump Truck

Kids can play in the dirt all day and suffer few ill effects. The same can’t be said for most toys. The Tonka Real Rugged Dump Truck ($11) was made just for those kids who can’t pass up a sandbox or a mud puddle. With a metal dump bed that really raises and lowers, and big [More]

LEGO Technic Tractor with Log Loader

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 Technic Front Loader

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]

LEGO VW Beetle

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

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]

Karz

Karz

Like a crazy cross between a car and a ball, Karz ($8) are big fun in a little rolling package. The round shape makes them easy to hold and scoot across the floor. The Karz don’t have traditional rolling wheels, instead the car part is fitted over a ball that provides all the [More]

PlayForever Bruno Roadster

PlayForever Bruno Roadster

Little kids love little toy cars, and they’ll go wild for this big, 10.5-inch PlayForever Bruno Roadster ($60). PlayForever isn’t just a name, it’s a promise. These roadsters are all about design and durability. Everything from the high gloss finish to the rubber tires is made to [More]

Hot Wheels Monster Jam Show-Off Showdown

Hot Wheels Monster Jam Show-Off Showdown

Put your monster trucks through their paces with the Hot Wheels Monster Jam Show-Off Showdown ($15). Tear through mud pits, tire traps, crushed cars and more on the fold-out racing ramps. When the it’s time to slow things down, up to 10 trucks can be displayed on the included hooks on [More]

Sprig Toys Rally Racer

Sprig Toys Rally Racer

The Sprig Toys Rally Racer ($16) is full of kid-powered fun! Pump the back of the car to light up the driver’s helmet, then it’s off to the races. The battery-free design is just one of this vehicles earth friendly features. Composed of Sprigwood, the whole thing is made of 100% [More]

Star Wars Clone Wars Turbo Tank Vehicle

Star Wars Clone Wars Turbo Tank Vehicle

Ten enormous rolling wheels, 8 firing rockets, space for 20 action figures, and one exclusive Clone Trooper, add up to a whole lot of reasons why the Star Wars Clone Wars Turbo Tank Vehicle ($130) is both the biggest, and the most awesome new Star Wars toy. Its girth alone is impressive, [More]