(Creativity for Kids $19.99) We love the positive message of this new kit from Creativity for Kids. The heart-shaped bank has an opening...

(Magformers $19.99) We've told you about big Magformers building sets for years. This little set has only six pieces but lots of playful...

(Moose Toys $15.99) We've told you about Banangrams many times and has become a Blue Chip favorite. This new heart-shaped edition is fun -- comes with the same 144 letter tiles as the original. You need this for your family game night. No board needed, players compete to use all their letters to create their own crossword grids. Early school kids in the upper grades will enjoy playing with a partner but we think this is a better bet for tweens and teens and family fun. The

( Hess $49.99) The latest from the classic line of holiday trucks and cars from Hess is sure to be a hit. It comes with a white and green stock car (with lights and sounds) AND a smaller green stock car that fits inside the larger car. The smaller racer has a pull back motor feature (our favorite!). 3 & up Sold exclusively on the company website. Ages: Older Preschoolers, Younger Early School Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2025

(FoxMind $29.99) A Canadian company brought this fast-paced game for school aged kids and family game fun a while back. It's new to us...

(Thames & Kosmos $50.00) Kids can make endless coding maps for Huey, a color sensing robot to travel on. The set comes with 81 puzzle...

(Thames & Kosmos $49.99) No need to build the robot, Andy comes out of the box ready for coding action. Kids use the arrow and go buttons...

(PlayMonster $19.99) A fun set for the holidays. There's a new activity for each of the 12 days or you can use this as a great go-to set ...

(eeBoo $24.99) An unusual game based on the color wheel with the colors numbered from 1-36. Players draw triangular playing pieces, each...

(Mindware $29.99) Our testers totally enjoyed Klondice; players roll a handful of dice to claim credits and collect gold rush profits....