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Toys of Today

Melissa & Doug Toys

Melissa & Doug make excellent toys. They are very well made and encourage imaginative play. Melissa & Doug has grown to be one of the leading brands for educational toys and children's products. They have over 600 quality products that are fu...

LEGO Indiana Jones

I am positively ecstatic over the new LEGO Indiana Jones sets having already seen the success of the LEGO Star Wars line. Four sets have currently been released with four more scheduled to be released in May 2008. Each set is based on a scene from o...

Star Wars Transformers

Two of the most popular stories, movies and character sets have merged - in the concept of toys that is. Star Wars Transformers Toys are now some of the hottest items on the market for people who love Transformers, Star Wars or both!

Cranium Games and More

Choose Cranium for your family game night. There's something for just about everyone!  Come find out which of their products are the best fit for your family or pick out a gift for that birthday party you were invited to. Games are lis...

New from American Girl

You'll find the latest Historical, Just Like You, and Girl of the Year dolls from American Girl as well as their books, clothing and accessories. Rebecca Rubin, Chrissa Maxwell, Ruthie Smithens, Mia St. Clair, Julie Albright, and Ivy Ling are curren...

American Girl Doll Clothes and Accessories

  American Girl® Dolls are the second best selling dolls in the 7 to 12 year-old age group for girls.  They come just behind Barbie®.  In spite of the seemingly huge difference between these two dolls, they are both s...

Bakugan Battle Brawlers Information

Christmas is right around the corner and Bakugan tops the Top 10 Best Toys list for Christmas 2008! As the mother of a 7-year old who has added everything Bakugan related to his Christmas list, I can verify that it is next to impossible to find Baku...

Karito Kids Dolls

Each doll makes a difference! Not only to your child but to the charities that Karito Kids Support. Each purchase makes a donation & your child chooses how they want to help others. Kids not only learn about others but how they can do something speci...

Kit Kittredge an American Girl

Kit is one of the Historical Characters from American Girl. The doll of 1934. I was very excited when my daughter chose this doll because my grandmother grew up during the 1930s and I would be able to get a sense of what it was like for her as a chil...

Littlest Pet Shop - A Collectible For All Ages

Have you heard of these wonderful toys? They are The Littlest Pet Shop pets. We are continuously surprised at the variety and creativity that we see from this product every time we go to the store. We have bought several Littlest Pet Shop toys for ou...

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Kit Kittredge an American Girl

Kit is one of the Historical Characters from American Girl. The doll of 1934. I was very excited when my daughter chose this doll because my grandmother grew up during the 1930s and I would be able to get a sense of what it was like for her as a chil...

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Focus on the 1990's

Record Breakers: World of Speed

It was a great concept: trade in the remote control for a power switch and track; customize your car's body and race against other custom "hyper cars." It was a huge hit, too... In Japan. But here in the USA, it was a flop. American kids we...

Focus on the 1980's

Strawberry Shortcake - A Berry Special Girl

Whether you are a fan of the original dolly from the 1980's or you're in love with her latest reincarnation, you have to admit--Strawberry Shortcake is one pretty nifty gal! Find out what's been going on lately with our dear friend here and enjoy a l...

Cabbage Patch Kids

These enduring dolls from the early '80s are still around, only this time around you won't have to fight a mob of clawing Moms to get a hold of one. Cabbage Patch Kid dolls are mass-produced so nostalgic mothers can pick up the one that most resemble...

I Love Care Bears!!

Love, caring, and sharing are among some of the qualities of Care Bears. Want to learn more or just share in the love and joy of Care Bears? Then this is the place for you.

Transformers

Transformers is the name of a line of toys produced largely by Takara and sold outside of Japan by Hasbro from 1984 onwards.  Transformers has got great characters and created an iconic world, and the mythology still resonates with people 20 yea...

Calico Critters of Cloverleaf Corners

Whether you know them as "Calico Critters" or "Sylvanian Families" these little creatures are simply precious! Read on to discover more about this fun line of toys from International Playmates, and why I like them so much.

Focus on the 1970's

Classic Sesame Street

I don't know if it is an over inflated memory of when I was a kid, higher expectations built up over time, or simply that today's Sesame Street just doesn't have what it used to, but I am not a big fan of today's Sesame Street.  I will do my bes...

Blythe Dolls

Re-popularized by photographer Gina Garan, Blythe is the eye-color changing doll of the 1970's. The Blythe doll is based on the art work of Margaret Keane. Today fans of Blythe customize her clothes, hair and make-up for fun. Hobbyists also take pic...

Focus on the 1960's

Sea Monkeys: Everybody's Favorite Instant Pets

Greetings! and welcome to Sea Monkeys on Squidoo! A lens dedicated to everyone's favorite instant pets.  Everything you need to know in order to raise a happy and healthy brood!

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Timeless Toys

TIDDLYWINKS

The obscure, oft-ridiculed "parlor game" of tiddlywinks may be just thing to meet the diverse needs of today's diffident dabblers, destiny-driven doodlers and die-hard dare-devils. This is an affordable yet amicable ...

Mr. Potato Head

Mr. Potato Head, one of the world's most adored "personalities," was "born" in 1952, at the Pawtucket, RI-based toy company, Hasbro, Inc., and began making history at an early age as the very first toy to be advertised on televisi...

Collecting Marbles

I love marbles. I started collecting them when I was a kid and have a huge jar of them. I love the colors and the design. Here is some great information anout marbles and marble collecting. The picture is from my collection.

Sock Monkey Central.... Purely Monkey Business

I'll warn you now... this lens was mainly created for my own amusement and some of these photos are just plain crazy, there's no two ways about it! Be sure to check out the monkey videos, the sock monkey dresses, and the various internet links I've u...

String Games and String Figures

My daughter and her friends are having fantastic fun doing string games (also known as string figures) which seems to be the latest craze at school. Although I had a vague recollection of performing things like the Cat's Cradle and Jacobs Ladder myse...

Magic Cabin

  From our humble beginnings in 1989, to our full-color, full-size catalog of today, Magic Cabin has been guided by the simple notion that children's lives are enriched by ample time for open-ended, creative, imaginative play. We believe in good-...

Monopoly Games

Looking for a special game for family night? Want a personal gift for someone? These Monopoly & Opoly games will end your search. Each game features a fun theme & is packed with hours of entertainment.

Timeless Toys Kids Love - What Was Your Favorite?

I think everybody has certain toys or games that the cherished as a child. Do you remember Christmas morning and getting your most wanted toy? I certainly do! When most of us see one of these timeless toys in a garage sale, the goodwill or an antique...

Toys - before video games

A long, long, long time ago, the children of the world entertained themselves for hours, sometimes quietly, sometimes not..........they did so without videogames, Xboxes, Nintendo's, or computer games.  They played with blocks, board games, cards...

Kathe Kruse dolls and baby toys

All the Kathe Kruse collection is handcrafted in Germany. The quality is amazing. I do not collect dolls, but I did buy a couple of her baby's grabbing toy for my toddler. They are the best!! Incredibly soft, easy to hold and so cute!! The blue drago...

Wooden Toys

Toys 4 Summer Fun

Why natural materials?? The rich of experience of wood, silk and wool feeds the child's senses and opens them gently to the world around them through their senses. The young child is sponge-like in her ability to take in all that surrounds her... sh...

Made in USA wooden toys from Montgomery Schoolhouse

Difficult mission to find quality and safe toys, not made in China or other countries where safety rules and child labor laws are lacking. Montgomery Schoolhouse is an american company that offer MADE IN USA toys.

Amish Toys

Great toys, games, pull toys and other  things,  all hand-crafted by the Indiana  Amish craftsmen. Wonderful gifts, even fun for you! These are  all built out of solid wood, usually oak or maple, but on occasion in other woods too....

Amish Doll Furniture

Amish children grow up helping on the family farm, with  the family business, and  with the little ones coming up behind them.  They start the kids young, by providing them with toys that help them learn to care-take, first with dolls,...

Natural Math Manipulatives

A hands-on approach to learning new concepts involving all 5 senses makes understanding easier and quicker for learners of all styles. Here you will find manipulatives that intrigue, excite and encourage exploration. From wooden blocks to needle fel...

Toddler Toys

Baby Toys

All children deserve the very best chances in life. Providing them with high quality toys will help them learn through their play. Child initiated play is a key factor to helping them thrive and reach their full potential under the watchful eye of pa...

Jellycat

Just look at these cute little sweathearts. Jellycat, which is located in England, began selling soft plush toy animals in 1999 and they are now being sold in North America. The company strives to make soft toys that are innovative, fun, exciting an...

Eric Carle Gifts, Toys & Books

American artist Eric Carle has brought to life his wonderful characters of the Brown Bear, Lonely Firefly and the Hungry caterpillar to generations of enthusiastic readers. The lush watercolor overlays,collage techniques and die cut pages, have charm...

Adorable Toddler Gifts

Need a stylish toddler gift? This lens is dedicated to helping you find that hip new toy or gift any toddler would love.

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LEGO Fun with Building Tub

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Timeless Toys: Classic Toys and the Playmakers Who Created Them by Tim Walsh

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Berry Scooter Strawberry Shortcake

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Sesame Street - Old School, Vol. 1 (1969-1974)

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Blythe Style by Gina Garan

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Princess Genevieve Doll - Barbie In The 12 Dancing Princesses

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Calico Critters Rabbit Family

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Tiddley the Horse by Gund

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Waldorf Blue Cuddling Doll

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Really Big Sock Monkey

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Kit an American Girl by Valerie Tripp

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Spool Knit Jewelry: Make Beautiful Bracelets, Anklets and Rings (Klutz) by Anne Akers Johnson

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Sea Monkeys Original Instant Life

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Child's Wooden Toy Box Chest - Pecan Finish

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Educational Insights Smart Games North Pole Camouflage Game

Norht Pole Camouflage is the Transparent Logic Game. Can you help these North Pole dwellers "hide in plain sight"? Arrange the six transparent puzzle pieces so that the animals are camouflaged in their correct environments. But watch out -- animals may not overlap people! With 48 challenging arctic puzzles to choose from, you'll be thawing out your logical-reasoning skills to solve these multi-leveled puzzles. This puzzle develops logical reasoning, higher cognitive thinking and visual and spati...0 points

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CUISENAIRE RODS INTRO. SET WOOD

Cuisenaire® Rods give students visual confirmation of their hands-on investigations of math concepts, from addition to division to fractions. Rods come in various lengths that can be assigned different numeric values or units of measure. Introductory Set of wooden rods contains 74 rods, tray with lid and Activity Guide. Set includes 22 white, 12 red, 10 light green, six purple, and four each of the yellow, dark green, black, brown, blue and orange rods. Use with 23 students. Ages: 4-13 Manufactu...0 points

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SET Game

This award winning card game is for one or more players. Ages 6 to adult. The object of the game is to identify "sets" of three cards. Each card is unique in its four features: color (red, green or purple), symbol (diamond, squiggle or oval), shading (solid, striped or open), and number (1, 2 or 3). A "set" consists of three cards on which each feature is either the same on all of the cards, or different on all of the cards. This game contains complete instructions for play, 81 cards, and a dura...0 points

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