Tinkertoys, those great yet simple building toys made from sticks and spools, made their debut at a New York toy fair in the early 1900s.
Lego kits are designed for boys and girls from age 2 and up. Kits are age-rated on the box. The name Lego comes from the Danish words "leg godt," which mean play well. Incidentally, in Latin, the...
For the kid who has graduated from Legos, an erector set makes good sense. The first set was patented in 1901. Since then, kits ranging from cars to carousels have been released.
What kid wouldn't want some Lincoln Logs? First sold in 1918, Lincoln Logs were designed by John Lloyd Wright, son of the architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Teach kids mechanical assembly, electronics and logic with a robot kit.
So you have a basic Lego set of colored bricks. Now what?
Had enough of just snapping pieces together? Now you can build things that do stuff!
Challenge your child while developing his or her ability to analyze and solve problems. Winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award for 1999, Lego Mindstorms allow a child working with a...
Blocks are typically one of a child's first toys - and with a little strategic thinking, they can remain a favorite and challenging toy for years.
The original Lego Technic set was called the Expert Builder Set. First introduced in 1977, 107 different sets have been released. Here are some of the current ones, made for all ability levels.
Lego Dacta (the creator of Duplo toys) was formed as a separate division of Lego in 1980 to design hands-on, educational toys for boys and girls.
For generations, Lego brand building blocks have been one of the most popular childhood toys for boys and girls alike. The things you can do with Lego blocks are limited only by your imagination....
K'NEX toy blocks can be used to build everything from buildings and vehicles to rides. While K'NEX provide fun for children and adults, they also provide some serious benefits. K'NEX are ideal for...
Brio blocks are easy-to-use toys that can encourage childrens' mental development while they are having fun. Brio blocks are wooden toys that come in different shapes, sizes and colors. Children...
Frontier Logs are classic building-block toys made of wood that encourage children to design and build. They are great for very young kids--even those under three years of age--and they are...
Pixel Blocks represent a new direction in building and construction toys. Traditionally, building block toy sets are used to build houses, cars and other commonplace items. Pixel Blocks, however,...
Magformers are toys that allow boys and girls to design and build things in three dimensions. Magformers are made up of individual plastic squares and triangles that contain embedded magnets. The...
Anchor Stones have been among the most beloved building block toy sets available for over 100 years. Today's Anchor Stones sets are loving reproductions of the originals, even down to the...
Eitech sets are German-made building toys with a modern slant. These innovative and durable toy sets incorporate solar power to create interactive, moving toys for children. Eitech sets are some...
If you're looking for a fun play set for very young children, consider Imagibrick. Imagibrick building sets are lightweight and safe, and they are geared toward kids as young as 18 months....
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