January 2026 Notable Toys — Wooden Toys

Melissa & Doug Blockables are solid wood building blocks that connect, stack, and invite open-ended play. Designed for children ages 2 and up, the smooth, colorful blocks feature special connectors that snap together easily, letting kids build the dinosaurs shown in the illustrated instructions or mix and match pieces to create their own unique characters and creations. This dinosaur play set comes with 33 blocks, 29 connectors, 5 felt pieces with built-in connectors, 2 arm connectors, and instructions to build a T-rex, apatosaurus, pterodactyl, plesiosaurus, triceratops, stegosaurus, a volcano, and more. The set is compatible with all other Blockables play sets, and the packaging folds out into a play space—the sturdy box with a handle makes cleanup and carrying easy. Blockables are designed to support fine motor skills, problem-solving, matching, and storytelling, helping kids build confidence as they create their own toys. This set makes a thoughtful gift for preschool and older children, ages 2 to 7, offering hands-on, screen-free play. The product is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC C156584), with certification applying to new inventory.