Fun Finds November 2010
TOYS, TECH, CDs & DVDs, BOOKS, BEAUTY, GIFT GUIDE
TOYS
1. Puppy-Palooza
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So many different types of doggies! This giant 2' x 3' puzzle (35 pieces sized just right for small hands) is made from recycled materials and comes in a carrying case. Green Start, $15. Ages 3 and up.
2. Perplexus Maze Game
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A 3-D obstacle course encased in an 8" see-through globe challenges players to maneuver a small marble through barrier-loaded mazes. Hones motor skills. Watch out: It’s addictive! PlaSmart, $25. Ages 6 and up.
3. 3-D Pyramid Puzzle
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Learn about the ancient pyramids as you build your own. When assembled, the 80 pieces reveal fun facts and mysteries about these remarkable Egyptian structures. The final form measures 7" x 7" x 3." MasterPieces, $20. Ages 7 and up.
4. Curvy Swervy
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Part puzzle, part matching game, this versatile set of 28 chunky double-sided pieces can form a long curvy or multi-patterned snake. Alex Toys, $12. Ages 3 to 5.
5. Elmer Jigsaw Puzzle
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David McKee’s storybook classic Elmer is transformed here into a 40-piece patchwork delight. Kids Preferred, $25. Ages 3 to 5.
6. Reptangles
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Two dozen “turtles” snap, slide, turn, and connect in hundreds of ways, allowing young engineers to build infinite designs. Activity book of 80 puzzles included. Fat Brain Toys, $25. Ages 6 and up.
TOYS, TECH, CDs & DVDs, BOOKS, BEAUTY, GIFT GUIDE
