Old Fashioned Toys

Johnny Gruelle's daughter Marcella brought him an old rag doll one day, and he drew a face on the worn fabric. Pulling a book off the shelf, he noticed two James Witcomb Riley poems, "The Raggedy Man" and "Little Orphan Annie." "Why don't we call her Raggedy Ann?," he said. Or so the story goes. Gruelle's family made the original doll by hand, and he gave Raggedy Ann life in 1915. She became a children's book character in 1918, and Gruelle's publisher P.F. Volland arranged to sell Raggedy Ann dolls as well. The tie-in between Gruelle's Raggedy Ann Stories and the dolls proved a great marketing success. Gruelle averaged one new book a year for twenty years. Reprinted many times, the books renew the character for every generation. In the stories kindly Raggedy Ann comes to life when humans aren't looking and embarks on adventures with her brave brother Andy. Marcella Gruelle tragically died at age 13, just as Raggedy Ann debuted. But she showed up as a tender remembrance in Marcella: A Raggedy Ann Story (1929).

Legends Of Magic

Seeing is believing. When you see the DVD (included in this kit) of Houdini and other famous magicians performing their tricks, you believe you can do it, too. You can! What makes this kit so special is the "illusion box" that helps you make items appear and disappear, and that also makes a very official-looking performance table.

Also included are a plethora of props (Production Tubes, Phantom Deck, Chinese Sticks, Puzzle Box, Metal Linking Rings, Drawer Box, and more) and an 82-page "Official Illustrated Instruction Manual" that both teaches you how to perform 250 amazing tricks and offers great tips on what is perhaps one of the most important parts of any magic show: using compelling conversation to keep your audience enthralled.

Learn fascinating facts; build skills, confidence, and poise; and have a great time! For ages 7 and up.

$49.98

Put a great spin on your day. Of all the delightful tops we've seen (and heard) these really stand out.

As our Train Top turns, the colorful choo-choo travels around the track. When it passes a gate, the train's whistle blows, its bell rings, and the echo of real-live steel wheels on rails (chugga-chugga, clickety-clack) fills the air - thanks to a sound chip.

You'll think you're at the beach when the Sea Shore Top starts to spin. As boats and dolphins circle, waves crash, sea gulls cry, a buoy blinks and chimes, boat horns blare - you can practically feel your toes in the sand.

Exciting sights and sounds for ages 3 and up.

As toddlers turn the handle, they hear the cheery melody of "Pop Goes the Weasel." And right on cue - when the song goes "POP" - the lid flies open and a smiling clown leaps out! The tin box is decorated with dancing clowns; the playful "jack" who pops out is made of soft velour cloth.

A great gift, the Mini Jack-in-the-Box pops easily into stockings and travel totes to charm children near and far.

Endlessly entertaining for ages 18 months and up.

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Dive into a fun new play experience. Our marine-blue "underwater" hideaway simulates a whimsical sea environment - a very special place where children can play with boats, pretend to be mermaids, and launch oceans of imaginative adventures.

The gauzy hideaway is crowned with a colorful fabric "seaweed" ring from which 14 soft velour sea creatures - brightly colored fishes, starfish, and seahorses - dangle by Velcro® fastenings, ready to join in any fun within the hideaway or without.

Hanging from a tree limb in the garden or from the ceiling over your child's twin bed, it's an inviting make-believe lagoon - look up and you'll see starfish floating above you.

Nylon tiebacks create a door opening for kids (and imaginary fish) to "swim" through, and everything packs tidily into a handy circular zippered vinyl storage/carrying case.

For ages 4 and up.

Size
7'-tall

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Metal Slinky Spring Toy

Treat a whole new generation to the one and only Slinky. Marvel as it walks, bounces and springs, just as it has since 1945.

* Made of Metal
* Recommended for Children 5+
* Box Measures: 3W x 2.5 inches

Description

The Radio Flyer Retro Rocket helps the dreams of childhood truly take flight and puts children in the driver's seat of their imagination. Whether they are learning the rules of the road, becoming a fireman, or winning the big race, Radio Flyer's Ride-Ons make childhood dreams soar. The Retro Rocket features classic styling and quality craftsmanship. Crafted with a steel frame and a hard, durable plastic shell, the Retro Rocket is ready for hours of imaginative play. This aviation novelty is a classic and can be passed on for generations of imaginative children to come. Requires 4 "AA" batteries (included).
The Retro Rocket Features:

3-2-1 Blast off feature puts kids "in the driver seat"
Realistic astronaut and space sounds
Clicking nose cone
Cool retro styling
Holds up to 45 pounds. Measures 27"L x 11.5"W x 11.5"H. Adult supervision recommended.

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Mechanical Cymbal Playing Monkey
Let the children of today experience the fun of yesterday with the Cymbal Monkey Toy! Battery operated, he hops around and plays his cymbals, providing hours of entertainment.

* Plays Cymbals, Hops and Chirps
* Requires 2 AA Betteries, not included
* Not Recommended for Children Under 3
* Measures 6W x 8H x 6.5D