Since its inception, Build-a-Bear has been one of those toys that you just know is going to be huge; a classic toy right from the start. Teddy bears are wildly popular; in most cases, they – or some other plushy, cuddly toy – are a child’s first and favorite. The beauty about Build-a-Bear is that [...]
Play-Doh – it’s been delighting kids since its inception in 1956. For over fifty years, it has been a kindergarten staple and a rainy day favorite. What isn’t great about Play-Doh? When I was a kid, I was crazy about the smell – I’m still crazy about the smell. Heck, I’ve got a couple of [...]
After reliving some pleasant moments of nostalgia, thanks to earlier mentions of Mr. Potato Head and My Little Pony, I started thinking about several things – the toys that I grew up playing with and the name of this blog. Best children toys – not new children toys. While a lot of the new toys [...]
Indiana Jones is the newest Lego craze. The new Jones movie is popular with all ages, and Lego is launching a whole, huge world of Indiana Jones themed packages. In addition to the Temple of the Crystal Skull, Lego has a Jungle Cutter playset, a Jungle Duel playset, and a River Chase playset. All of [...]