Also from Mega Bloks, the ProBuilder® Air Force Warthog is a highly detailed air support fighter that comes with removable armaments, an opening cockpit canopy, and twin tail and double rear engine supports; the ProBuilder® Military Army Chopper, a toy inspired by authentic Army Choppers, includes turning rotor blades, removable machine weaponry, landing skids, and special matt finished blocks.

New in 2004 from Educational Insights, MagStruction features four separate colorful magnetic construction system sets. A series of multiple geometric shapes and a veritable rainbow of colors makes young builders imaginations run wild.

Parents pondering how to mix physics with fun will like the 310-piece Skyrail Suspension set by Torino, Italy-based Quercetti Intelligent Toys. Built to suit the imaginations of kids ages 8 and up, this crowd-pleaser sends marbles down winding curves and friction-free slopes, inching up inclines and over suspenseful plateaus. The glow-in-the-dark marble rails measure 36 feet end to end, which makes the Skyrail Suspension the longest such toy on Earth.
— This outsells other marble runs at Timeless Toys Ltd. in Chicago, according to floor manager Lance Sundermeyer, because it’s “more involved” than the rest and looks like a rollercoaster. He thinks it glows in the dark as well.
— The medium-sized, medium-priced $45.00 version of this product sells the best for Tom Levin, owner of Tom’s Toys Inc. in Great Barrington, Mass., because it’s not too expensive but has more features than the smaller version.
— “Quercetti makes phenomenal marble runs … they’re beautiful to look at,” according to Sallie Kashiwa, owner of Timbuk Toys Inc. in Denver.

LEGO Wild Pod, part of their X-Pod Creatures toy line, lets kids quickly build seven different tiny creatures. After a creature is built, kids can pop it back in its case and carry it around in their backpacks or pockets.

WJ Fantasy produces a variety of children’s toys, from building blocks to books to advent calendars.  Their “My Busy Day Touch and & Feel Building Blocks” was named Toys of the Year by Parenting Magazine in 2003.  WJ Fantasy introduces their newest addition, Simon Says Building Blocks.  These building blocks are great accompaniments to the favorite childhood game of Simon Says.  Each block has a variety of commands with friendly animal characters on them.  Children follow the commands in a fun game of Simon Says or “the bears” and “the turtle says” depending on the animal characters.  Children learn basic concepts while acting out each call.  10 6” x 6” x 6” blocks with carrying case.  For ages 2 and up, $9.

CoolBlox ™ are:

CoolBlox ™ mini comes in 4 different packages. A 30 piece Travel Set, a 51 piece Large Travel Set, a 102 piece Large Storage Container, and a 204 piece Extra Large Storage container.

Environmentally friendly:

CoolBlox ™ mini is ; Great for little hands. Easy to use. Soft, Safe, Quiet and lots of Fun. All sets come with stickers so that kids can make their creations come to life. Same great COOLBLOX(TM) in a mini size and price.

1 800 microbeams

It was in 1849 that the American Gold Rush began. During the next few years, this movement resulted in the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad in 1861, the first TransAmerican railroad. Hundreds of thousands of new immigrants poured into California in a long and arduous journey by train across the desert and the Rocky Mountains.

Dimensions:
(9"/23 cm x 21"/ 54 cm)

1, 150 microbeams

Gustave Eiffel´s famous tower, dominating the Parisian skyline.

Dimensions:
(28"/ 71 cm x 10"/ 25 cm)

1500 micromadriers

The tallest self-suppoting structure in the world.

Dimensions: 44" height

The Huggy Smart activity toy line is made from natural flocked foam rubber creating a distinct textured feel that encourages children to use their fingers and hands to explore. The Huggy Smart ABCs & 123s are a set of magnetic letters and numbers that make learning fun. Each letter and number is one-inch thick and four inches high and is brightly colored. In addition, the vowels are colored red for easy recognition. The Huggy Smart ABCs were honored with a toy award because not only are the letters an excellent learning tool but the fuzzy flocking stimulates sensory awareness. In addition, the bold colors offer color recognition and visual stimulation. THIS COMPANY IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS 12-16-06.

Kids from 9 to 99 can build their own roller coaster with the “RollerCoaster Tycoon” Roller Coaster Construction Set (RCCS). The RCCS was named Best of Show at the Western Toy and Hobby Show. The RCCS is challenging and fosters creativity because there are limitless possibilities in design variations and improvements. As the RCCS is easy to assemble, alter and disassemble, friends can combine individual models to make one gigantic floor-to-ceiling coaster. Physically accurate to look and perform just like a real steel roller coaster, the RCCS is bound to give hours of imaginative fun. A full line of accessories is available, sold separately.

The possibilities are limitless with the traditional MAGZ bar, so just imagine the boundless capabilities of an adjustable MAGZ bar! SKROOZ is a revolution in magnetic construction toys and in the MAGZ family itself. The bars come in two different sizes: 1" and 1 1/4" that can be adjusted to 1 1/2" and 2", respectively, by a simple twist of the bar. Perfect for beginners or advanced sculptors, the adjustment ability of the bar makes it easy to create intricate bends, curves, accents or just broad angles and structures. SKROOZ comes in three primary color sizes (42, 84, and 168 pieces) and in a metallic set with 84 pieces.

Integrating the standard MAGZ bar with an innovative magnet-infused plate design, the new WEBZ is a construction piece that enables models of versatility and beauty. True to its name, WEBZ is a webbed bar with four different types of "arms." Each package contains regular straight bars, 3-armed, 4-armed, and 5-armed plates that allow builders to have much more flexibility with curves, angles, and overall structure stability. Each piece is crafted in transparent jewel-tones, the "webbed" design giving the pieces visual appeal as well as tactile. The contrast between the smooth and brushed surfaces of each WEBZ piece makes it as addictive to build with as to handle. WEBZ makes it possible to construct filled structures, making structures seem bigger, fuller & more realistic. WEBZ comes in 54- and 108- piece set.

Glow Magz-X is the only fluorescent, glow-in-the-dark magnetic construction set featuring the exclusive x-shapes. Build it, then shut off the lights and admire your creation! "Charge" their colors up in the sun for best effect. Available in two sizes.

Progressive Trading Inc. introduces a colorful addition to their award-winning MAGZ-X magnetic construction sets. Now, the popular MAGZ-X comes in an array of fluorescent glow-in-the-dark colors. MAGZ-X is a construction toy with innovative X-shaped pieces that expand the variation in the types of geometric shapes it can construct. Each set comes with magnetic bars, steel balls, and X-shaped pieces that either repel or attract each other depending on the positioning of the balls. They can also be used in the classroom as educational aids for chemistry and geometry. Prices vary depending on package size, ranging from 42 to 108 piece sets.

Superstructs™ Starter Set – features 96 durable plastic and EVA pieces and is designed to build just about anything with big rolling wheels. The colorful ‘put-it-together’ construction guide illustrates kid-friendly plans to build a working tractor, dune buggy, monster truck and dragster. The set also includes compatible pieces to build a charming character (someone has to drive!) to join in the fun.

Superstructs™ Castle Set – features 156 durable plastic and EVA pieces and is designed to build a jolly old castle with two towers, parapets, and a fully functional drawbridge. The colorful ‘put-it-together’ construction guide illustrates kid-friendly plans to build a castle with four brave knight characters complete with swords, shields and helmets that would make King Arthur proud!

Superstructs™ Flight Set – features 130 durable plastic and EVA pieces and is designed to build four flight-related vehicles spanning four different eras of flight for your little Wright brother or Amelia Earhart. The set also includes two pilot characters to take little space travelers as far as their imagination can go!

Imagine the fun kids can have with construction blocks that are flexible enough to squeeze, bend, twist - even chew. These toys are made of a special non-toxic polyethylene for hours of worry-free fun. Poly-M toys won a prestigious Dr. Toy Smart Play Smart Toy Award for 2005.

Super mega fun! This set stimulates children to develop new ideas and engage in exciting activities. 188 pieces including figures, animals and a building instruction leaflet.

This assortment is an all-new concept for 2004. This assortment features 4 unique dragons - each with full articulation and each rendered in a smaller scale that encourages collectibility. The eggs also serve as storage cases for the dragon components and building parts. (Ages: 8 and up; Suggested retail price: $7.99)