Our Toys

We're here to help you get back to the basics — toys for good, old-fashioned, make-it-up-yourself, belly-laughing play that's great for kids. It's a great reason to pass by the hordes of anxious, exhausted shoppers at the usual big box stores and try a new way of more relaxed, productive shopping for toys that are actually healthy for your kids.

Best Toys for 2009

Best Toys for Kids list released by the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) gets back to the basics—toys for good, old-fashioned, make-it-up-yourself, belly-laughing play that’s great for kids. It’s a great reason to pass by the hordes of anxious, exhausted shoppers at the usual big box stores and try a new way of more relaxed, productive shopping for toys that are actually healthy for your kids.


Infant Play (0 – 12 months)

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Sophie Giraffe by Calisson In

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Natural Skwish by Manhattan

 

Toddler Play (1 – 3 years)

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Twilight Ladybug by Cloud B

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Wee Wedgits by ImagAbility

 

Pretend Play - Role Play

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Tea Set from Recycled Milk jugs by Green Toys

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Shopping Cart by Melissa & Doug

 

Pretend Play - Fantasy Play

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Reversible Knight/Dragon Cape and Reversible Knight/Dragon Hood by Creative Education of Canada

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Egyptian Pyramid by Playmobil

 

Constructive Play

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Automoblox Vehicles by Manhattan Toy 

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Magformers Multicolored 30pc Magnetic Building Set

 

Creative Arts Play

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Create Your Own Pop-up Books by Faber-Castell Creativity for Kids

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Sticky Mosaic Twinkle Tiaras by The Orb Factory

 

Scientific Play

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Snap Circuits Green by Elenco

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Power House Green by Thames & Kosmos