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Rhapsody Indoor Playsets
Sure, it’s summer right now, with great weather for the kids to play outside. But rainy days and cold winter weather will be here before you know it. With a Rhapsody Indoor Playset, your kids can happily play inside all day. Designed with the optimal materials, finish and scale for [More]
Joebot
Got a robot-loving kid at your house? Take robot play to the next level with Joebot ($70) – a walking, talking interactive robot pal who’s full of fun and features. Joebot has infrared vision, responds to voice commands and can be set in a number of modes. Set him to dance [More]
Thinking Putty
Love your kids Silly Putty, but feel, kind of, well, silly playing with it? Try Thinking Putty ($10-$12). Choose from fun primary colors, electric colors, metallics, glow-in-the-dark, color shifting, heat sensitive, magnetic and even liquid glass. With a generous 3 ounces of putty in a [More]
Spy Laser Chase
Now you and your kids can play tag with a high-tech twist. Spy Laser Chase ($15) are kid-safe infrared “lasers” that strap to your wrist and fire quickly and accurately – even on the run. Aim at your opponent and flex your finger to trigger a blast. Electronic sound effects [More]
Fortamajig
Fortamajig ($50) is brain-building, fort-making fun far superior to the bedsheets and blankets we used as kids. Not only do kids get to work with a huge expanse of strong, lightweight, 100% polyester fabric (8 feet square to be precise), they can exercise their creativity designing the [More]
High Tech Money Jar Bank
Help your little “techie” save money with the High Tech Money Jar Bank ($8) – a digital “piggy” bank that instantly recognizes and registers the amount of all deposited U.S. coin currency. The easy-to-read LCD displays a running total on the lid, so you and your [More]
The String Doll Gang
Meet The String Doll Gang® ($10), a band of kooky characters that has been growing steadily since the initial 16 members made their debut in 2005. Handmade in Thailand, each String Doll has a double-sided fabric tag, lobster claw keyring, and a special power to help you. From Cupcake, [More]
Junior Entrepreneur Lemonade Stand
Nothing says summer like kids selling lemonade from a lemonade stand. Now you can teach your little tycoon the basics of being in business with the Junior Entrepreneur Lemonade Stand ($99). Rule #1 – location, location, location. Sturdy, oversized wheels and a large, easy-to-pull [More]
Starter House Perfect for First Time Owners
Starter House Perfect for First Time Owners ($99). Charming house complete with window boxes, gingham curtains, checkerboard kitchen floor, staircase and a welcome mat. Spacious master bedroom located on second floor, sunny eat-in kitchen, and lots of windows. New construction, move-in [More]
Turtle Hide and Seek Sensory I Spy Bag
Waiting. Waiting in line. Waiting at the doctor’s office. Waiting in a restaurant. Waiting to be older, bigger, taller. Waiting is the hardest thing for kids to do. Make it a little easier with the Turtle Hide and Seek Sensory I Spy Bag ($15). This cute and cuddly turtle holds 30 [More]
Case of Silly Putty
Celebrate 50 years of the classic bouncing toy that has delighted millions of children, traveled to the moon, and is in the Smithsonian, with a Case of Silly Putty Changeables ($120). Silly Putty Changeables use thermochromic (that’s a big word for color change through temperature [More]
Everything but the Dalmatian Firehouse Collection
Looking for a hot toy? The Everything But the Dalmatian Firehouse Collection ($154) has you covered with firefighters, a fire engine with an extendable, rotating ladder, and a cool fire station to house them. The fire station has lockers, a fire pole and satellite dish (DVR not included). [More]
Solar Grasshopper and Cockroach
Now that the sunny days of summer are here, put that sunlight to good use (besides working on your tan) with the Solar Grasshopper or Cockroach ($9 each) Each insect contains a solar-powered micro-vibration motor. In direct sunlight, they will shake and spin, as if ready to play (or [More]
Wooden Sandwich-Making Set
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Let your little chef flatter you with the Wooden Sandwich-Making Set ($15). This imaginative set includes colorful likenesses of meaty cold cuts, garden vegetables and fresh bread – all the fixin’s for a great sandwich. Each piece [More]
Kasseli Coin Bank
In these trying economic times it’s hard to know where to put your money – stocks? bonds? a mason jar buried under the porch? Now you can rest easy with the Kasseli Coin Bank ($139), a beautifully hand-painted wooden bank that you build yourself. Simply put it together, fill [More]
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