(Mattel $24.99 each) Both of these dolls are more collector’s items than play dolls. That said, we think some tweens will like adding...

(Fisher-Price $15.00) It took our experienced builder to put this 30-piece set together. She liked the flexible Bulbasaur play figure ...

(Kinetic Sand $29.99) Our adult tester found this very satisfying. The kit is made to look like a zen garden, and comes with a scoop for...

(eeBoo $21.99) Putting a round puzzle together is different, and in some ways a lot more challenging. Our tester loved the cheerful folk...

(Mindware $19.95) Create your own whimsical, hand-painted stone décor, perfect for porches, patios and decks. No cement mixing or messy...

(Fisher-Price $79.99) WIth 832 pieces, this is no snap to put together. That said, our Pokemon obsessed builder put this together in...

(eeBoo $21.99 each ) Short of a dive in the deep, the whole family can dive into putting this 1000 piece puzzle together. Like so many of...

(Word Witt $26.95) We really enjoyed this innovative word play game with or without the timer. It’s not Boggle and it’s not Scrabble...it...

(Mindware $17.95) Kids can hand paint their own special unicorn with the two brushes and 12 paint pots provides. There's no right or...

(Mindware $15.95) Dino lovers will like saving their allowance (do kids still get an allowance?) in this dinosaur bank. It comes out of...