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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]
Chalkboard Globe
Indulge your secret desire to rule the world with the Chalkboard Globe ($450). This matte black globe is 30” from base to top (19” pole to pole), includes painted outlines of the continents and can be drawn on with chalk. Divide the world as you see fit and name a country (or [More]
Star Wars in Your Pocket
You can probably think of lots of situations that could use sound effects from the Star Wars In Your Pocket keychain ($10). Telling your teenager to take out the trash? Send them off with “Do, or do not. There is no try.” Spouse leaving on a business trip? “Remember, the [More]
Plan Toy Musical Band
Delight your little drummer boy (or girl) with the Plan Toy Musical Band ($56) – a fun drum set containing a large and small drum, metal cymbal, guiro and two drumsticks. Constructed of chemical-free rubberwood and non-toxic paints, this eco-friendly drum set is sure to provide lots [More]
Dill Pickle Mints
For that “fresh from the deli” feeling, try Dill Pickle Mints ($3). A great gift for the pickle lover in your life, these mints have many fun uses. Got a moocher in your office? Slip these mints into a regular tin to send a message – “Mitts off my mints!” [More]
Braid Wood Puzzle
Puzzles are a great way to engage your mind. The Braid Wood Puzzle ($30) engages your hands as well. Made on Hokkaido, the Northern island of Japan, these wooden puzzles are available in walnut or oak finish. “Master” the puzzle to create an interesting sculpture. [More]
11th Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver
“Resistance is useless.” When you have the 11th Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver ($50) no one will be able to resist your efforts to right the wrongs of this galaxy. The Doctor has had many sonic screwdrivers of different designs throughout his life – the latest one created [More]
miniTotem Doppelgangers
Small, eerie, and vibrantly hued, this is not your typical “Casper the Friendly Ghost.” Instead miniTotem Doppelgangers ($5 each) are small versions of Anton Ginzburg’s wide-eyed, stackable ghosts. Collect all 14 hauntingly radiant colors, and make your own bizarre [More]
Voice Activated R2-D2
This is the droid you are looking for! The Voice Activated R2-D2 ($200) is a motorized replica of the headstrong little “droid” from the iconic Star Wars films. R2 responds to over 40 voice commands, navigates rooms and hallways and can even stand guard over your prized [More]
Wooden Play Animals
Bring the zoo to your house with these Wooden Play Animals ($7-$14). Your child can choose animals from the farm, forest, ocean or jungle. Beautifully crafted and full of personality, each animal is carved from hardwood, sanded to an ultra smooth finish, then painted by hand with a [More]
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