Here is Part Two of our Ultimate Toy Gift Guide! If you missed the first part, click here.
Step 2 Deluxe Art Master Desk
Everything–crayons, paint, glue, glitter, paper, books– has it’s place with the Step 2 The Art Master Desk. A large work surface, molded-in compartments and a dry-erase writing surface to draw on, make this a must-have item for your little artists. A push-button light gives a little illumination and makes the desk more “official.” Two large bins provide plenty of storage space. Chair included. Adult assembly is required. Requires three “AAA” batteries, not included. Ages 3+. Suggested retail price: $89.99
Moon Dough Diner
Good news–it never dries out and vacuums off the carpet easily. One caveat, however, once colors mix, there’s no un-mixing. Retails on Amazon for $24.95; ages 3 and up. Wheat-free.
Get them saving early–Funny Farm Ban
Money doesn’t grow on trees, but you can find plenty in the Funny Farm Bank. Watch EVERY coin in your sofa magically disappear as your kiddies put a coin into any of the 6six slots on the front of the bank and a door will pop open revealing a funny farm animal and play a sound clip. Put a coin into the rooster slot and watch him bobble about. Switches to game mode for ‘find-the-animal” game where kids have to decipher the animal sound and place the coin in the correct slot. Ages 3-10; retails on Amazon for $27.99.
Photo by Edward Schulz
Pillow Pets
It’s a pillow; it’s a pet, and this kid’s not giving it up. Great for sleep time or a comfy head-rest for reading a favorite book. Buy Ms. Lady Bug and all the other fun characters at www.mypillowpets.com. Item pictured retails for $24.99.
Barbie 2010 Holiday Doll
Black Barbie is rocking around the Christmas tree in a FIERCE holiday gown with festive red cape. Available at Kohls for $49.99.
Photo by Edward Schulz
Backyard Safari Cargo Vest & Field Bionics
Help your kids tap into their inner Indiana Jones with this cargo vest, complete with large pockets, six d-rings, two shoulder epaulets let your child clip and hang more essential gear, and clear-view chest pocket for Pop-Up Field Guides (included). Vest retails for $15.99 at Toys R Us; bionics, $11.99. Ages 5 and up.
Mind Control Made Real with Mindflex
Mindflex–featuring a headset that reads your brain waves and a levitating foam ball–is pretty darned cool, but will just about drive you out of your mind trying to figure out just how much ‘concentration’ it will take to levitate and move the ball through the obstacle course. The headset controls the brain activity needed to navigate the ball, so make sure the players have some. Available at Kohls for $79.99.
Shred Sled
Guaranteed to have older kids delighted and parents falling on their behinds. Award-winning caster board combines the movements snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding in the first 4-wheel inline dual-deck board. MSRP $59.99; go to www.shredsled.com for retailers. Ages 8 and up.
Scene it? The Twilight saga
Instant hit for any teenaged girl’s slumber party. New game features content from all three films, including the summer 2010 release, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Includes: Game DVD, Flextime Game Board, Shuffle Play feature, 4 Collectible Metal Tokens, 160 Trivia cards. Retails on Amazon for $28.95; ages 13 and up.
Photo by Edward Schulz
Land’s End Girls’ Pom Pom Hat
($14.50) This little bunny is ready for the snow in this Pom Pom Hat. Colors come in Dark Charcoal Heather unites with Deep Pink (as shown), Sea Blue and Lemon Citron.
