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The BEST toy you ever received or gave.
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Anonymous
| I bought those cardboard large blocks for my kids 5 years ago. The ones that come 12 to a pack, and you have to put them together. I got two packs. They still play with them all the time. |
Anonymous
| Bicycles. Got them for my kids when they were 3 and they use them all the time. It's a great way to spend family time. |
Anonymous
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The [url]Design and Drill[http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=design+and+drill&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=17604372127851695855&ei=cSAVS7XiOsK_lAejyKjMBQ&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBEQ8wIwAA#ps-sellers/url]
Hope I didn't stink up the coding. Anyway, it was hilarious how much the recipient loved it. He still does, although he is now willing to leave it. |
Anonymous
Ooo, I think my son would love something like this. Where did you get them? I'll try Amazon, but figured I'd ask which ones in particular these were. |
Anonymous
| Totally agree with PP. The Design & Drill is absolutely the best toy that I have ever purchased for my son. I recommend it to everyone. I got it for him when he was 3, and he still plays with it all the time at 5. His friends come over to our house to play with it. I just purchased one for my nephew for his birthday. It's very sturdy and is great for hand/eye coordination and learning to follow patterns. |
Anonymous
Not the OP, but Lillian Vernon has a great deal on those now. Two sets of 24 for $20 (and you really need at least 2 sets). http://www.lillianvernon.com/catalog/product_display.jsp?pdId=6956&name=Cardboard%20Building%20Bricks |
Anonymous
That's great! Thanks. Right now, DS has been happy stacking empty formula containers, but these look like a great option. |
Anonymous
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Funny - We got those blocks for our kids last Christmas, I bet them have played with them 10 times!
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Anonymous
| I have the foam "blocks" we love them. From 3 to 6 years old. earlier perhaps but not if they bite things. .. . |
Anonymous
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What age are we talking about?
We have gotten a LOT of mileage out of our Leapfrog Learning Table - definitely one of the best gifts we've received. Another favorite is the Mozart Magic Cube - it's a great toy and has a long shelf life. Both kids have loved it. |
Anonymous
| I hated the Mozart Magic Cube. It's gotta be the most annoying toy I've ever received. If it had a button to allow the volume to be lower, maybe it wouldn't be so bad. |
Anonymous
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Hm. I guess I loved...
my microscope. (Yes, I am a nerd.) But I also liked my roller skates. (Slightly less nerdy, perhaps, even if just a tiny bit?) |
Anonymous
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This dump truck is quite nice.
http://www.amazon.com/Educa-Super-Shapes-Truck-Activity/dp/B0006N8YTU/ref=cm_cr-mr-title Lots going on, for about 18 months up to 4-5 years. The shapes are toys in themselves, springloaded little animals. |
Anonymous
| My favorite gifts of all time were a typewriter (an item which of course no longer exists) and a Barbie make-up head (you got to put makeup on a Barbie bust). They both sound pretty drippy now. |
Anonymous
| Betty Crocker Oven - hands down |