How to Buy Blue's Clues Dolls and Toys

Let your child follow clues and solve puzzles just like they do on "Blue's Clues," the popular Nickelodeon television program.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Figure Out Blue's Clues: Blue's Clues
• Seasons In Blue's Backyard: Blue's Clues
• The Shape Detectives: Blue's Clues
• Blue's Clues Art Studio By Flying Colours
• Blue's Clues Bean Bag Collectibles By Eden
• Blue's Clues Floor Puzzle - 9 Pieces By Colorforms
• Blue's Clues Game By University Games
• Blue's Clues Play Clay Funhouse By Flying Colours
• Blue's Clues Thinking Chair By Eden
• Blue's Clues: Little Blue By Eden
• Blue's Clues: Mailbox
• Blue's Clues: Mr. Salt
• Blue's Clues: Place Setting And Placemat By Eden
• Blue's Clues: Pose-a-Blue
• Blue's Clues: Sing-Along Blue
• Blue's Clues: Slippery Soap By Eden
• Blue's Clues: Steve Doll With Notebook By Eden
• Blue's Clues: Utensils By Eden
• Blue's Lost Backpack: Blue's Clues
• Magenta By Eden
• Musical Thinking Chair By Fisher-Price
• Tickety Tock Clock By Eden
• Blue's Clues: Blue's Discoveries
• Blue's Clues: Storytime
• Blue's ABC Time Activities

1. Spend some time with your little one as he or she watches "Blue's Clues." Which characters does your child seem most enthusiastic about? Blue? Steve? Tickety Tock Clock? Mailbox?

2. Visit local and online toy stores to determine the availability and range of Blue's Clues merchandise. Look for the items that feature your child's favorite characters.

3. Consider the age of your child when you choose a Blue's Clues doll, toy or game. Opt for huggable stuffed toys such as a Sing-Along Blue or Blue's Clues Bean Bag Collectibles for your youngest Blue's Clues fans. No hard parts or small pieces here!

4. Choose items that will enhance your child's Blue's Clues viewing experience. Steve sits in a red "thinking chair" to help him figure out what the clues mean. Let your child do the same with his or her own inflatable Musical Thinking Chair. Give a matching Thinking Chair for your child's favorite Blue's Clues doll as well.

5. Choose items that will allow your child to keep solving and learning even when the television is off. Blue's Clues Art Studio, Floor Puzzle, Soft Playhouse and myriad other related items will help your child see that learning is fun.

6. Supplement the television show with videotapes such as Blue's Discoveries or Storytime. Blue's Clues books like "The Shape Detectives" and computer games such as Blue's ABC Time Activities can all provide your child with hours of Blue's Clues fun.

7. Expect to spend a few dollars and up for your Blue's Clues items. The amount you pay will be determined by where you shop and by the item's size and type. Books start at $5 and larger stuffed animals start at $20.

8. Order your Blue's Clues merchandise through online toy retailers or buy these items locally. Your choices may be greater if you shop online, but you'll have to wait for delivery and pay shipping costs.

Tips & Warnings

• Ask your child's caregiver or teacher about his or her favorite Blue's Clues characters. Ask your child as well. Children love to tell all about their favorites.

• Check the age guides listed on all Blue's Clues products to determine the appropriate age level for the doll, toy or game you choose.

• Remember to include the batteries along with your battery-operated Blue's Clues gift.