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Creative Building Kit, 650 pieces 5749 by LEGO
Creative Building Kit, 650 pieces 5749 by LEGO

With 650 elements in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes, the LEGO Creative Building Kit is the perfect supplement to any LEGO collection - includes building instructions. 12/11/2012 (Price: $47.99)

GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine by GOLDIEBLOX INC
GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine by GOLDIEBLOX INC

This is the first book & construction toy in the GoldieBlox series. Meet Goldie, her beloved dog, Nacho, Benjamin Cranklin (the cat with an attitude), Katinka (the dolphin ballerina), Phil (the sloth) and Flavio (the bear from Brazil). Help Goldie figure out how to build a belt drive to spin everybody. Includes: (1) storybook, (1) pegboard, (5) wheels, (10) axles, (5) blocks, (1) crank, (1) ribbon, (5) washers. Launch date: April 2013.
— In a May 2014 survey Suzi McMullen, manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Falls Church, Va., told TDmonthly that Goldieblox was a best-selling construction toy in their store. "When we had it, we sold out all 24," she said.
— In a September 2014 survey, LyndaBlankenship from Smart Toys & Books in Knoxville, Tenn., told TDmonthly that Goldie Blox are one of the store's best-selling science & nature toys. 12/10/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

nanoblock U.S.S. Enterprise Aircraft by OHIO ART CO.
nanoblock U.S.S. Enterprise Aircraft by OHIO ART CO.

The USS Enterprise is the longest aircraft carrier in the US and the oldest. It has recently taken its final voyage after more than 50 years. With over 900+ assorted size and colored pieces kids can create a 3D image of the USS Enterprise down to the tiniest detail. It is the end of an era for the US Navy, making it the perfect gift for any Navy buff or construction enthusiast. With a finished size of 3.25” x 15.25” d x 3.25” h , it would make a nice addition to any den. 12/5/2012 (Price: $149.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LEGO The Hobbit The Goblin King Battle by LEGO
LEGO The Hobbit The Goblin King Battle by LEGO

Save The Company of Dwarves. The goblins have captured the heroic Dwarves and imprisoned them deep inside their filthy caves. Help Gandalf the Grey sneak past The Goblin King and set them free. Discover the cave's functions, secrets and hidden treasures as you fight your way to freedom by firing the catapult, collapsing the rope bridge, lifting the bucket crane, tipping the ladder and finding the map. Defeat The Goblin King in an epic underworld battle! And beware The Goblin King throne's trapping function. Includes Gandalf the Grey and 7 minifigures exclusive to this building set: Dori the Dwarf, Nori the Dwarf, Ori the Dwarf, Goblin Scribe, 2 Goblin Soldiers and The Goblin King. Launch date: 2012. 12/5/2012 (Price: $99.99)

LEGO The Hobbit Escape from Mirkwood Spiders by LEGO
LEGO The Hobbit Escape from Mirkwood Spiders by LEGO

Follow Fili the Dwarf and Kili the Dwarf deep into the dark and scary Mirkwood Forest on The Quest for The Lonely Mountain. Attack the heroes with 3 small spiders and 2 giant spiders with glow-in-the-dark eyes and trap them inside cocoon elements high up in the buildable tree. Use Legolas Greenleaf and Tauriel to save the day by battling the spiders and freeing the Dwarves with the tipping function before it's too late. Includes 4 minifigures: Fili the Dwarf, Kili the Dwarf, Legolas Greenleaf and Tauriel, all with assorted weapons. Launch date: 2012. 12/5/2012 (Price: $29.99)

LEGO The Hobbit An Unexpected Gathering by LEGO
LEGO The Hobbit An Unexpected Gathering by LEGO

Gandalf the Grey has invited the Dwarves to Bag End - the Hobbit home of Bilbo Baggins. Uncover the Hobbit hole to entertain the Dwarves with food and drink accessories. Then invite Bilbo Baggins on a great journey to The Lonely Mountain and begin the epic LEGO The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey adventure. Includes Gandalf the Grey and 5 exclusive minifigures featured only in this set: Bilbo Baggins in his Shire outfit, Balin the Dwarf, Dwalin the Dwarf, Bombur the Dwarf and Bofur the Dwarf, all with assorted weapons. Launch date: 2012. 12/5/2012 (Price: $69.99)

LEGO The Hobbit Riddles for The Ring by LEGO
LEGO The Hobbit Riddles for The Ring by LEGO

On the shores of an underground lake beneath the Misty Mountains, Bilbo Baggins, armed with Sting, discovers a magic ring that was recently lost by the creature Gollum. Use the reveal function to take the golden Ring! But beware - only Gollum, aboard his boat of Goblin skin and bones, knows the way out. Can our Hobbit hero solve the riddles asked by Gollum and escape to freedom with the Ring before Gollum realizes it's gone? Kids decide as they build and recreate this famous scene from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Includes 2 minifigures: Bilbo Baggins and Gollum. Launch date: 2012. 12/5/2012 (Price: $11.99)

The Masters Kit by HANZ TOYS
The Masters Kit by HANZ TOYS

This kit provides hours of fun creating amazing innovations ranging from the ridiculous to the very practical. This system is designed to teach the power of interactive innovation, creative problem solving and social innovation. Compete online with other kids or post your idea and have it rated by the Hänz innovation community. This is a very fun construction set that is simply addictive. Made in the USA with fair trade and the environment in mind. 12/3/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Genius Kit by HANZ TOYS
The Genius Kit by HANZ TOYS

This smaller kit is an affordable way to get started with Hänz construction sets. You can create gravity race cars, interesting structures and even practical items such as smart phone holders and picture frames. This kit can create dozen of unique innovative structures and provides hours of fun and learning. Made in the USA with fair trade and the environment in mind. 12/3/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LEGO Ninjago 9448 Samurai Mech by LEGO
LEGO Ninjago 9448 Samurai Mech by LEGO

Samurai X is on board the mighty Samurai Mech when she locates the Constrictai fang blade and closes in to claim it. Can scout Snike and warrior Bytar stop it with a catapult ambush? Or will the Samurai Mech's massive blade, shoulder cannon shooter and bladed grabbers overcome the Constrictai snakes? Includes 3 minifigures: Samurai X, Snike and Bytar, Samurai Mech, catapult, Constrictai fang blade with orange anti-venom capsule and weapon. 11/30/2012 (Price: $39.99)

Super Fun Marble Run by FAT BRAIN TOY CO.
Super Fun Marble Run by FAT BRAIN TOY CO.

This gigantic marble run features 103 pieces with 12 marbles. Kids can build their structure any way they like, then drop the marbles and watch them race through the run.
— In a May 2013 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that marble runs were one of their best-selling construction toys. 11/20/2012 (Price: $29.95)

Red Sox Collector Series by OYO SPORTSTOYS
Red Sox Collector Series by OYO SPORTSTOYS

Figure comes in his own storage case with a special package design made to fit in your pocket. Each figure comes with a Boston cap, bat, glove, ball, stand, and unique OYO DNA number. OYO minifigures are athletic figures that are compatible with popular building-block systems. These figures include MLB and NFL licensed minifigures. OYOs are designed with eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and other facial characteristics that best represent their real life counterparts. Figures are articulated to better mimic real athletic positions and movements. 11/19/2012 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Warrior Pack by BRICKWARRIORS
Warrior Pack by BRICKWARRIORS

Each BrickWarriors Warrior Pack includes between 7 and 9 premium minifigure accessories, ranging from swords and medieval armor all the way to sci-fi guns and space armor. The accessories all fit perfectly onto LEGO® and other building-toy minifigures. The packs are sold in cases of 20 and the cases double as a retail POP display. Launch date: October 2012. 11/16/2012 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Educational Builders Set by TEGU INC.
Educational Builders Set by TEGU INC.

Designed for both the classroom and the playroom, this magnetic wooden block set includes 106 blocks in 8 shapes: 12 cubes, 8 large columns, 16 mega planks, 26 long planks, 8 medium columns, 8 small trapezoids, 8 large trapezoids, and 20 short planks. During Tegu’s design process, we observe students in their natural environments and create educational tools that encourage active, inquisitive, and resourceful minds at all grade levels. Powered by magnets, Tegu Blocks offer puzzle-like constructive possibilities that challenge students to develop and problem solve their way to gravity-defying breakthroughs—improving hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills in the process. Launch date: February 2013. 11/16/2012 (Price: $265.00)

Xyloba Orchestra by ETA TOYS
Xyloba Orchestra by ETA TOYS

Orchestra is the Advanced Level Xyloba with 96 parts. Xyloba is a creative marble run for building and composing at the same time. Xyloba develops motor function and spatial imagination, and facilitates a creative approach to music. 11/15/2012 (Price: $299.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Xyloba Piccolino by ETA TOYS
Xyloba Piccolino by ETA TOYS

The Basic Level Xyloba with 25 parts. Xyloba is a creative marble run for building and composing at the same time. Xyloba develops motor function and spatial imagination, and facilitates a creative approach to music. 11/15/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LEGO Creator Sopwith Camel by LEGO
LEGO Creator Sopwith Camel by LEGO

Users can recreate their very own piece of aviation history with the historic Sopwith Camel. This detailed replica of one of the most recognizable British single-seat biplanes ever to have graced the skies. Features include a realistic rotating propeller and engine cylinders, hinged tail rudder, realistic tension wires, functioning wing ailerons and tail flaps that can be controlled from the cockpit – just like the real plane. The detail doesn't stop there; this authentic model has over 880 bricks, including rare dark green, dark tan and metallic silver elements. 11/15/2012 (Price: $99.99)

Lego Architecture: Villa Savoye 21014 by LEGO
Lego Architecture: Villa Savoye 21014 by LEGO

Build a LEGO® brick model of this famous modernist-style country house residence. Situated on the outskirts of Paris, France, Villa Savoye was designed by Le Corbusier in the 1920s as the perfect embodiment of Le Corbusier’s 'Five Points' construction principles. This fusion of modern architecture and nature was intended to create harmony with Villa Savoye’s woodland surroundings. Just like the real thing, this set features columns/pillars, functional roof space, open floor planning, long horizontal windows, and a free façade. This LEGO Architecture series interpretation of Villa Savoye was designed by German architect Michael Hepp in collaboration with the LEGO design team. 11/15/2012 (Price: $134.99)

LEGO City Off Road Fire Rescue by LEGO
LEGO City Off Road Fire Rescue by LEGO

No matter where the emergency is, the fire chief is ready to speed to the scene and save the day. Set includes fire chief's off-road fire rescue truck, trailer and lots of great firefighting equipment, plus an authentic fire chief mini-figure to take command of your rescue team. 131 pieces. 11/15/2012 (Price: $10.99)

LEGO Ninjago Ultra Sonic Raider Set 9449 by LEGO
LEGO Ninjago Ultra Sonic Raider Set 9449 by LEGO

In the amazing Ultra Sonic Raider, the Spinjitzu masters spot supreme leader Pythor and his protector Spitta, soldier of the Venomari tribe, taking off with the Fangpyre fang blade. Chase them across everything with the all-terrain tracks or detach the flying vehicle, extend the golden blade wings and take the battle to the skies. If all else fails, crank up the huge speaker cannons and tame the snakes with some ancient snake music. Don't let them get away. Includes 6 minifigures: Cole ZX, Jay ZX, Kai ZX, Zane ZX, Pythor and Spitta. Set includes Ultra Sonic Raider, Fangpyre fang blade with red anti-venom capsule, 4 golden weapons and 5 regular weapons.
— As of 11/15/2012 this product had 4.3 out of 5 stars from 16 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Comes with 6 detailed minifigs; Instructions were easy to understand; Lots of fun details once built. Cons: Some reviewers said that once the set is built, it is too fragile to be played with. 11/15/2012 (Price: $79.99)

Creator 3 by ZOMETOOL, INC.
Creator 3 by ZOMETOOL, INC.

This kit allows users to increase the size, complexity and richness of their models. The number of interesting things one can build increases exponentially when one has more parts. This kit is perfect for those who have already caught the Zometool bug or families and groups who want to build together. Total parts: 738.
— As of 11/15/2012 this product had 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: A great educational tool; can be used to teach geometry, or just for fun. Cons: Rods have to be pushed really hard into the balls in order for the creations not to fall apart. 11/15/2012 (Price: $149.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SmartMax Set - BASIC 25 by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC
SmartMax Set - BASIC 25 by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

SmartMax Set - BASIC 25 allows children ages three and up to experience the wonders of magnetism and the fascinating world of construction in a safe way. Towers, bridges, and houses are just a few building options that take advantage of the large pieces to engage even the youngest builder.
— Diane Gervais from Amato's Toy & Hobby in Middletown, Conn., told TDmonthly in a November 2014 survey that Smartmax sets are one of their store's best-selling educational toys. "Smartmax is pretty popular right now in preschool," she told us.

Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval
 11/14/2012 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LEGO Friends Advent Calendar by LEGO
LEGO Friends Advent Calendar by LEGO

The holiday season has arrived in Heartlake City. Head outside with Olivia, Christina and their dog Coco. Build a snowman or go skiing, then warm up by the fire with cookies and milk. Help Olivia and Christina writing a holiday card, delivering gifts on their snowmobile and decorate the Christmas tree. Set includes 24 individual gifts, including 2 mini dolls, a dog and accessories. Celebrate the holiday season with the LEGO Friends. 11/9/2012 (Price: $25.99)

Mega Bloks Skylanders Crusher's Pirate Quest by MEGA BRANDS
Mega Bloks Skylanders Crusher's Pirate Quest by MEGA BRANDS

Set sail on an adventure to defeat the evil minions of Kaos with the buildable Crusher’s Pirate Quest by Mega Bloks Skylanders Giants. The colossal Crusher swings his stone hammer in a clash with the deadly Axecutioner. Meanwhile, Cynder leaps into action to take down the remaining Chompy. Rebuild the set into a dock inspired by the Cutthroat Carnival in Skylanders Giants and discover all of the action features in this 2-in-1 play set. 11/9/2012 (Price: $49.99)

Lego Monster Fighters: the Zombies by LEGO
Lego Monster Fighters: the Zombies by LEGO

Through the mist, Jack McHammer catches sight of the zombie graveyard. He's on a mission to recover the zombie moonstone, but as he reaches for it, the zombies rise from their coffins and attack. Can he make it back to his car and battle the zombies with the giant hammer? Includes 4 minifigures: Jack McHammer and 3 zombies. 11/9/2012 (Price: $51.99)

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