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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]
Lego Army Men on Patrol
Got an important mission? Call in the Lego Army Men on Patrol ($11)! Hopping along on their removable stands, these brave soldiers will get the job done, and never leave a man behind. Good thing they’ve brought their Jeep, stretcher and even a spare tire! [More]
Richard Scarry Busytown
Remember reading “Busy, Busy Town” as a child? Now Richard Scarry’s classic world comes to life in Richard Scarry Busytown ($20), a gigantic, 6-foot colorful game board. Join Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm on a fun-filled race around Busytown, solving mysteries and searching [More]
Dizios
Looking for a new game to play with the kids? Try Dizios ($18), the 2010 Mensa Favorite Brainy Games Winner (think dominos on acid). Tiles are placed down one by one to connect colors and create a flowing pattern. Players take turns placing tiles with matching edges – earning points [More]
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Trolley
Take a trip down memory lane with the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Trolley ($7). Made in the U.S., this wood trolley fits standard wooden tracks and links up to magnetic train sets through metal “headlights” at both ends. Take your child on for ride in Mister [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]
Teeter Ball
This is not your parents’ teeter totter. The Teeter Ball ($70) takes the teeter totter to a whole new level. In addition to teetering and tottering, your kids will have fun spinning and bouncing – all while rolling balls around the track in the middle in an attempt to score! [More]
Silly Bandz
Silly Bandz ($5-$6) are fun little rubber band shapes that have become the hot new craze. With a variety of colors and styles to choose from, Silly Bandz appeal to kids of all ages. Each pack of Silly Bandz include 24 pieces (the Alphabet has 36). Choose from Basic, Pet Animal, Dinosaur, [More]
My First Autobahn
Does your little Mario Andretti love to race his (or her) car all over the house? Provide a sleek roadway for driving (and racing) with My First Autobahn ($18) Your youngster can create lots of exciting racetracks in the playroom, bedroom, or anywhere with a hard surface. And when race [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]
36 Cube
If you like puzzles, you’ll love the 36 Cube ($18), a 3D sudoku puzzle (think Rubik’s cube meets sudoku). It includes a gray base that looks like a city skyline and 36 colored towers in six different colors and heights. Your mission – should you accept it – place [More]
Home Sweet Home
Welcome your child Home Sweet Home ($99) to this sweet circular playhouse for hours of imaginary play. Constructed of gingham fabric and tubing with an adjustable hanging mechanism, this playhouse is ideal for a bedroom, playroom or basement. Let the fun begin! [More]
Green Toys Dump Truck and Recycle Truck
Need help hauling a big load, or maybe sorting recyclables? The Green Toys Dump Truck ($17) and Recycle Truck ($16) are on the job. The dump truck has a working dumper and the recycling truck has a movable recycling bed and open/close rear door for realistic play. Made in the USA from [More]
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