Wednesday, December 3, 2014

FUNdamentally Toys: Top Toy Picks for Holiday 2014

Not sure which toys will make the kids on your holiday gift list happy? Our Top Toy Pick List is a good place to start! 

 

While our store is filled with a great assortment of high-quality toys this season, we've narrowed it down to a selection of items we think will be the biggest hits that offer fantastic fun and learning.

From creative exploration to scientific discovery, from infant to adult, and from solo play to family fun, we've got you covered. Stop by and let us help you select the perfect gift for everyone on your list!

Arts & Crafts: Encourage your budding artist with these creative picks.
  • Clay Charms by Klutz: Create adorable charms to wear and share. Age 8+.
  • Fashion Plates by Kahootz: Mix and match to design cool fashions. Age 6+.
  • Plush Crafts by Orb Factory: Make no-sew pillows in various designs. Age 5+.
  • Spyrograph Cyclex by Kahoots: Draw over 80 designs and patterns. Age 5+.

Books: Always a great gift! We have one fantastic pick.
  • Ocean: A Photicular Book, takes readers on a deep sea journey. Age 6+.

Construction:
  • Magna-Tiles: Build 3-D structures with colorful 32-, 48- & 100-pc sets. Age 3+.
  • Creative Cars: Create cool vehicles with this 40-pc. Duplo set. Age 1 1/2 - 5.

Dolls: Big Fun with this Incredible Calico Critter favorite.
  • Adventure Tree House: Endless fun with these cute creatures and features. Age 3+.

Educational: Toys that teach.
  • Play Draw Create Kit by Innovative Kids: A reusable drawing and magnet kit. Age 3+.
  • The Extraordinaires by Creatlvity Hub: Doodle, design and create imaginative things. Age 8-adult
  • Sick Science by BeAmazing: Discover the science behind the fun! Age 6-96.
  • Snap Circuits Motion by Elenco: Explore electricity and electronics with tons of projects. Age 8+.
  • EM4 Robot by Elenco: Build four amazing motorized robots. Age 6+.

Games: Family Fun for ages 3-adult.
  • Peek-A-Doodle Do by Fat Brain Toys: Find and hide chicks and eggs. Age 3+.
  • Robot Turtles by Think Fun: Learn coding with multiple levels of play. Age 4+.
  • Gravity Maze by Think Fun: Build a maze and watch your marble move with gravity. Age 8-adult.
  • Pyramix by Gamewright: Strategically remove cubes. Age 8-adult.
  • Simon by Hasbro: Conquer the colors with touch technology. Age 8+.
  • Press Here The Game by Chronicle Books: Complete color sequencing for highly visual fun. Age 3+.

Infant & Toddler: Fun and learning for the little ones.
  • Grapple by Boingy: Keep all of baby's toys together with this unique tether. Age 6+ mos.
  • Crocodile Xylophone by Skip Hop: Make beautiful music with this clacking pull toy. Age 18+ mos.
  • Roller Derby by Hape: Have a mountain of fun with balls and fast tracks. Age 12+ mos.
  • DIY Trucks by Janod: Build and rebuild this colorful wooden truck with tools. Age 18+ mos.

Get your Hands Around these Two Finds:
  • Kinetic Sand by Waba Fun: Squish this! It's 98% real sand and 2% magic. Age 3+.
  • Boxing Set by NSG: Work on your moves and improve hand-eye coordination. Age 4+.

All these selections are available in-store. Some are available online.

Be merry. Stay bright!

Debbie School
Owner, FUNdamentally Toys