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Plush Block Building Sets by ArtrevelationsKids.com
Plush Block Building Sets by ArtrevelationsKids.com

Made of fleece covered foam, these plush blocks provide children with a safe construction toy. Children can make tables, towers, bridges and forts. 3/8/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

"Make Your Own Barn" Kit by ArtrevelationsKids.com
"Make Your Own Barn" Kit by ArtrevelationsKids.com

Child can learn about construction with this fabric covered foam product. Easy assembly using color-coded Velcro. Children 2 and up can enjoy learning to build this barn and play farm games with it. There are 15 sections to put in place with picture steps provided. A self-confidence building product with creative play value. (Watch the "Make Your Own Barn" Kit Video Watch Video) 3/8/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Teifoc Brick and Mortar Construction Sets by EITECH AMERICA
Teifoc Brick and Mortar Construction Sets by EITECH AMERICA

Teifoc allows kids to build with real bricks made from high-quality materials. The mortar is made from a mixture of fine sand and a corn-extract, easy to create by just adding water. Teifoc offers many sets that include all materials needed to build housing structures. The bricks are reusable after immersion in water for a few hours. After the cement is dissolved, the bricks are easy to clean with fresh water. Launch date: June 2010 (U.S.). 3/4/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Inchimals™ by FAT BRAIN TOY CO.
Inchimals™ by FAT BRAIN TOY CO.

Inchimals is a set of 12 wooden blocks with animal images that measure from 1” in height (ladybug) to 12” high (giraffe).  They can be combined with the 100 write on/wipe off math puzzles for kids to practice counting, number values and recognition, fine motor skills, language and more. Launch date: Spring 2010. 2/26/2010 (Price: $29.95)

Magformers XL Cruisers Construction Vehicle Set by MAGFORMERS LLC
Magformers XL Cruisers Construction Vehicle Set by MAGFORMERS LLC

This collection is designed for Magformers to transform into hundreds of creative construction vehicles. Each set includes emergency lights and engine sound, plus an attachable, poseable figurine. Launch date: June 2010. 2/26/2010 (Price: $50.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SepToys by SEPTOYS INC.
SepToys by SEPTOYS INC.

This set includes 32 seven-sided design blocks in various shapes and colors that are designed to allow for nearly unlimited constructions. (Watch the SepToys Video Watch Video) 2/25/2010 (Price: $32.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Building Blocks Sakrada by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.
Building Blocks Sakrada by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

These beechwood blocks in a pastel palette are made in Germany and come in a 10-piece set.
— Two of 38 specialty retailers named HABA blocks as a best-selling wooden toy in February 2010. 2/25/2010 (Price: $25.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

28 Clown Blocks by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.
28 Clown Blocks by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

This bright block set features 28 pieces colored with water-based, non-toxic stains.
— Two of 38 specialty retailers referenced HABA blocks when discussing best-selling wooden toys in February 2010. 2/24/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Unit Blocks on Wheels by MELISSA & DOUG
Unit Blocks on Wheels by MELISSA & DOUG

This colorful collection of 36 wooden blocks comes in a red-wheeled wagon with a rope for transport. It measures 13" x 11" x 3."
— Five of 38 specialty retailers named Melissa & Doug's blocks as a best-selling wooden toy in February 2010. 2/24/2010 (Price: $16.99)

Automoblox T900 Truck by AUTOMOBLOX
Automoblox T900 Truck by AUTOMOBLOX

Complete with interchangeable parts like the rest of the Automoblox collection, the T900 features a chrome grill and bumpers, all-terrain tires on chrome wheels, and an overall sleek, sporty design.
— Four of 38 specialty retailers named Automoblox as a top-selling wooden toy in February 2010. "Automoblox do really well," said Stacy Solie of Leapin' Lizards Toy Co. in Bend, Ore., citing sales of about 2 dozen per month. 2/22/2010 (Price: $45.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

KEVA Contraptions 200-Plank Set by MINDWARE
KEVA Contraptions 200-Plank Set by MINDWARE

This kit gives some structure to free-form building with planks, including an idea book with instructions for building ball-track structures, ramps, funnels and more. It allows for scientific experimentation as kids test rolling the two included lightweight balls to see if they move as anticipated.
— "A new concept kit will help kids build bigger and better — simple, open-ended and smart," said John MacDougall, owner of Golden Apple Learning Store in Pleasanton, Calif., at Toy Fair 2010.
— It was also a top-two favorite at ASTRA's Share the Fair event during Toy Fair 2010.
— In an April 2012 survey, Elmer Carranza, manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Springfield, Va., told TDmonthly that KEVA blocks are their best selling construction toy. (Watch the KEVA Contraptions 200-Plank Set Video Watch Video) 2/19/2010 (Price: $49.95)

Jaw Bones – The Buildable Art System™ by BE GOOD COMPANY
Jaw Bones – The Buildable Art System™ by BE GOOD COMPANY

JAWBONES® is The Buildable Art System™ with construction pieces that swivel, ratchet and snap together in countless ways. The precision pieces in the four Jawbones sets will provide many hours of enjoyment for any budding artist, architect, sculpter, designer engineer or builder.
— "We liked that most of the sets include a storage jar for the pieces," Joe Mitchell, owner of YoYo Joe's Toys & Fun, told TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010. 2/17/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WEEbabu Wedgits Flocked Blocks by Rubbabu by IMAGABILITY
WEEbabu Wedgits Flocked Blocks by Rubbabu by IMAGABILITY

This set comes with five blocks and a rolling car that are made of natural rubber with nylon flocking. Watch Weebabu WEDGiTS: Top-5 Video, Toy Fair 2010 2/17/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Space Chips by MONKEY BUSINESS SPORTS
Space Chips by MONKEY BUSINESS SPORTS

Each set consists of soft, flexible pieces in various colors that slide together and lock to create an endless number of different shapes or random creations. Watch Space Chips: Top-5 Video, Toy Fair 2010
Awards: TDmonthly Top Toy Award, June 2011
— Why it won: The pieces are small, flat and flexible, so they won't break if Mom or Dad accidentally steps on them. Kids can play with the toys they make with the Space Chips— balls are both throwable and kickable. And though they were designed to create traditional building structures, kids have used their imaginations and turned the flat clips into suits of armor and costumes. (Watch the Space Chips Video Watch Video) 2/17/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

OgoBild Small Set by OGOSPORT, LLC
OgoBild Small Set by OGOSPORT, LLC

This set combines a fun construction toy with active play. It includes colorful interchangeable pieces to create sculptures that can then be tossed around and thrown on the ground both indoors and out. Watch OgoBild: Top-5 Video, Toy Fair 2010 (Watch the OgoBild Small Set Video Watch Video) 2/17/2010 (Price: $15.00)

LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 by LEGO
LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 by LEGO

The intelligent 612-piece NXT Lego brick features 32-bit microprocessor, a large matrix display, 4 input and 3 output ports, and Bluetooth and USB communication link; batteries not included. This set includes interactive servo motors and four sensors (Ultrasonic Sensor, 2 Touch Sensors and the all-new Color Sensor). The Color Sensor has triple functionality; it distinguishes colors and light settings, and functions as a lamp. This product comes with easy-to-use software (PC and Mac) with icon-based drag-and-drop programming and 16 fun building and programming challenges, along with building instructions for 4 new amazing robots. Awards: 2010 TOTY Award
— As of 7.27.2010, this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 46 reviews on Amazon.com, and was listed No. 44 in the top 100 best-selling toys and games. PROS: Teaches simple programming with well-designed, easy-to-use software. Encourages creative play. CONS: Not innovative enough; doesn't allow for open-ended play; one customer received two defective sets before receiving one that worked.
— In late Spring 2011, 25% of retailers surveyed said LEGO was their best-selling brand of construction toys. 2/15/2010 (Price: $279.99)

Organeco Blocks by HAPE
Organeco Blocks by HAPE

Bright and colourful building blocks made from lightweight bamboo. The blocks are printed with various abstract designs which encourage creativity and imaginative play. Particularly suited for child hands, they can be very easily built on top of each other.
— "Fresh off winning the Toy Innovation Award at the 2010 Nuremberg Toy Fair, Hape has introduced these really big colorful hollow, bamboo construction blocks. Painted with water based paint, the blocks are big and easy for little hands to manipulate," Joe Mitchell, owner of YoYo Joe's Toys & Fun, told TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010. (Watch the Organeco Blocks Video Watch Video) 2/15/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

TOOBEEZ by TOOBEEZ LLC
TOOBEEZ by TOOBEEZ LLC

Used as a toy, create playhouses, soccer goals, spaceships and so much more with this high quality building toy.  Just connect, twist and create with our patented locking mechanism. 2/10/2010 (Price: $129.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Project Connect by TOOBEEZ LLC
Project Connect by TOOBEEZ LLC

TOOBEEZ is a teambuilding prop, an educational tool, and can serve as a health / therpeutic aid for teens and adults. With 7 activity books and over 300 fun group games, "these activities were designed with Brain Based Research, Multiple Intelligence Theories, Differentiated Instructions, Problem Solving, and are Character Education Focused. It's all about connecting with others," Joe Donahue of TOOBEEZ, LLC, told TDmonthly. 2/10/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wall Coaster by ACTIVE PRODUCTS INC.
Wall Coaster by ACTIVE PRODUCTS INC.

The Wall Coaster is NOT an ordinary marble run. Kids can just stick it to the wall and let their imaginations soar. The Wall Coaster uses the basic laws of physics and gravity to enable hours of fun and imaginative play. Plus, it is super easy to use. What makes the Wall Coaster different? The Wall Coaster can be applied to almost any vertical or horizontal surface. The new add on parts allow the user to build all kinds of crazy contraptions.
— Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J. told TDmonthly in late Spring 2011 that he sells between eight and 10 Wall Coasters each month.
— Want this? As of 05/10/2011, this product was available for purchase at JaZams (Watch the Wall Coaster Video Watch Video) 2/9/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Be Blocks by BELLY PRODUCTIONS
Be Blocks by BELLY PRODUCTIONS

These blocks were created for parents as concerned as their child's development as the environment they will inherit. They are made from 100-percent renewable bamboo, as is the storage box. They can be decorated by kids using non-toxic Be Block markers. The stencils are made from partially recycled polyester. All the paper and packaging is partially or completely recycled. The set comes with 18 blocks, eight markers, more than 100 stencils and an idea booklet. They're perfect for “people who want to design everything,” Founder Leah Hamilton told TDmonthly. A percentage of the proceeds funds arts education. Watch Be Blocks: Top-5 Video, Toy Fair 2010.

  2/9/2010 (Price: $50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lauri® Locktagons™ by PATCH PRODUCTS INC.
Lauri® Locktagons™ by PATCH PRODUCTS INC.

This construction toy designed for little hands allows children to explore their imagination with freeform creations and unlimited possibilities. The three shapes (rectangle, square and octagon) have several slots that lock together to build three-dimensional structures in multiple ways that are simple, challenging and fun. "Locktagons is an excellent introduction into building and is a great way to develop imagination, stimulate logic, develop spatial reasoning skills, and encourage creativity. The magic of these toys is unlocked with a child’s imagination. An activity guide is also included that will give parents suggestions on educational ways to build and interact with their child," Jessica Wineke, Public Relations Coordinator, Patch Products, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $25.00)

VentureView Science Kits by PERISPHERE & TRYLON INC.
VentureView Science Kits by PERISPHERE & TRYLON INC.

These science construction kits are designed to allow young minds to build and understand Solar, Water, Elastic, Dynamo and Wind power sources while building kinetic models and vehicles. They are "well-conceived and comprehensive kits with many variations and high value," a representative of Perisphere & Trylon, Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2010.
— John MacDougall, owner of Golden Apple Learning Store in Pleasanton, Calif., was impressed with the Wind Energy kit with giant turbine blades at Toy Fair 2010. "We love renewable energy education kits," he said.
— ''Science kits do well overall,'' Cheryl Richmond owner Punkin Doodles Havre, Mont., shared with TDmonthly. 2/4/2010 (Price: $39)

Classic Art Caddy by ORGANIZED KIDS
Classic Art Caddy by ORGANIZED KIDS

This is a classic old-school wood caddy made to help kids keep their art supplies organized. Each caddy can be customized with the name of the child in the color of their choosing. It is offered in a clear finish or stained Mahogany and comes fully stocked with crayons, markers, pencils, finger paints, scissors, glue, water color paints, modeling clay, construction paper and a doodle pad. A tool box version is also offered, and includes a hammer, pliers, screwdrivers and more. Launch date: February 14, 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $55.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Geemo by BROOKLYN JUNIOR
Geemo by BROOKLYN JUNIOR

Designed by Cas Holman (born 1974), Geemo is a grabby, stretchy, quirky companion designed to occupy a child's mind as much as his hands. This playful building block for the imagination was sold in Geemanisms (sets) of five. Geemo's flexible, magnetic limbs grab and repel each other in unpredictable ways. As Geemo comes to life in one's hands, she can build, discover, create and imagine with freedom. Awards: Conduit Brave New Design 2005. Launch date: October 2006. Geemo was invented while Holman was pursuing her MFA at Cranbrook, and launched at the NY MoMA Design Store in 2007. It has since won numerous awards and shown in design and toy fairs in Moscow, Tokyo,Seoul, New York, Hamburg and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.   She is a professor of industrial design at  Rhode Island School of Design. Previously she was a professor at Syracuse University. Holman also invented Rigamajig, a 263-piece building kit for classrooms. (Amazon) Holman was the subject of an episode of the Netflix series Abstract: The Art of Design titled "Cas Holman: Design for Play," focusing on her design philosophies.


 2/4/2010 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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