Classic Building Toy
- What: Lincoln Logs
- When: 3 years and up
- Why: Durable, classic, wide age range
- Where: Amazon
Tag Archives: building toys
Tinkertoys
Build Ingenuity
- What: Tinkertoys
- When: 3 to 12 years
- Why: Imaginative, creative, tactile
- Where: Amazon
Automobile Engineer Kit
Model Building Kit for Kids
- What: Automobile Engineer Kit
- When: 3 years and up
- Why: Build confidence, great intro to models
- Where: Amazon
Speks Geode
Magnetic Manipulation
- What: Speks Geode
- When: 7 years and up
- Why: Fascinating, magnetic, appealing
- Where: Amazon or Speks
Shashibo Cubes
Shape Shifting Stimulation
- What: Shashibo Magnetic Puzzles Cubes
- When: 8 years and up
- Why: Entertaining, non-electronic, wide age range
- Where: Amazon
Tegu Magnetic Blocks
Stick with Classic Wooden Blocks
- What: Tegu Magnetic Blocks
- When: One year and up
- Why: Fun, education, durable
- Where: Amazon
Bigger Budget Kid Gifts
Splurge on the $50 and Up Items
- What: Bigger Budget Kid Gifts
- When: 3 years and up
- Why: Celebrate in style
- Where: Amazon and beyond
Gumball Machine Maker
Science Meets Fun
- What: Thames and Kosmos Gumball Machine Maker
- When: 6 years and up
- Why: Educational, entertaining, affordable
- Where: Amazon
Toys That Go the Distance
Long Term Toy Investments
- What: Toys that go the distance
- When: 3 years and up
- Why: Wide age appeal, multiple uses
- Where: At home
LEGO Cube Animal Series
Even More Ways to Play
- What: LEGO Cube Animal Series
- When: 5 years and up
- Why: Fun, affordable, collectible
- Where: Amazon
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