LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box
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LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box
The builder enjoys supplying the idea as well as assembling it.
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Slackers Ninjaline Intro Kit
A climbing enthusiast has a willing adult and a confirmed suitable site.
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Crayola Inspiration Art Case
The child already draws and would use several media.
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Gift ages 3–6
VTech Play Smart Preschool Laptop
Toy laptop with 30 activities covering letters, numbers, logic and music.
Est. $25–$50Uses techLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 3–6
VTech Write & Learn Creative Center
Magnetic drawing board, stylus and animated writing demonstrations.
Est. $25–$50Uses techLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 3–6
LeapFrog Prep for Preschool Activity Book
Six touch-sensitive pages, six marker pages and erasable pen.
Est. $25–$50Uses techLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 3–6
LeapFrog Mr. Pencil's Scribble Write & Read
Stylus-based writing unit with letter, number and name activities.
Est. $25–$50Uses techLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 2–5
VTech ABC Learning Apple
Apple-shaped unit with 26 letter buttons, clock hand and learning modes.
Est. under $25Uses techLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 2–5
LeapFrog 2-in-1 LeapTop Touch
Toy laptop with swiveling screen, letter keyboard and five learning modes.
Est. under $25Uses techLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 2–5
LeapFrog Preschool Game & Go
Handheld learning game with letter, number and shape mini-games.
Est. under $25Uses techLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 3–6
VTech Doodle & Draw Learning Center
Easy-erase board, eight stencils, three stamps and animated drawing guidance.
Est. $25–$50Uses techLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 2–5
VTech Touch & Learn Activity Desk Deluxe
Activity desk, stool and five activity pages; converts to easel and chalkboard.
Est. $50–$100Uses techSome setupLoud
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Gift ages 3–7
BRIO World Cargo Railway Deluxe
54-piece wooden railway with battery engine, cranes, bridge and truck.
Est. $100+Screen-freeMore setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 2–4
BRIO My First Railway Beginner Pack
18-piece beginner railway with rainbow bridge and rattle wagon.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeSome setupQuiet
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Gift ages 3–8
BRIO World Deluxe Railway Set
87-piece railway with passenger and freight trains, stations and scenery.
Est. $100+Screen-freeMore setupQuiet
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Gift ages 3–7
BRIO World Farm Railway Set
20-piece wooden railway with barn, crane, tractor and cow.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeSome setupQuiet
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Gift ages 2–6
BRIO Classic 65th Anniversary Train Set
32-piece wooden train set with trains, wagons, bridge and track.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeSome setupQuiet
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Gift ages 3–7
BRIO World Rail & Road Loading Set
32-piece set with track, trucks, loading crane and cargo.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeSome setupQuiet
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Gift ages 2–6
BRIO Classic Figure 8 Set
22-piece figure-eight railway with train, bridge, depot and trees.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeSome setupQuiet
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Gift ages 3–8
BRIO Intermediate Track Expansion Pack
16 wooden track pieces including switches.
Est. $25–$50Screen-freeLow setupQuiet
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Gift ages 1–3
Hape Pound & Tap Bench
Pounding bench, balls and removable xylophone.
Est. $25–$50Screen-freeNo setupLoud
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Gift ages 1–3
Hape Baby Drum
Rolling electronic drum with sound and light responses.
Est. under $25Screen-freeLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 3–6
Melissa & Doug Band-in-a-Box
Ten-piece percussion assortment with wooden storage crate.
Est. under $25Screen-freeNo setupLoud
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Gift ages 1–5
Hape Dynamic Pixel Piano
Interactive wooden piano toy with colored keys and LED pixel display.
Est. $50–$100Uses techLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 1–3
Baby Einstein & Hape Magic Touch Piano
Touch-sensitive wooden piano with three music sheets and six songs.
Est. $25–$50Screen-freeLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 4–8
Playmobil Ambulance
Ambulance with siren, opening rear doors, stretcher and three figures.
Est. under $25Screen-freeLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 4–8
Playmobil Fire Truck
Truck with rotating ladder, swiveling cannon, two figures and rescue tools.
Est. $25–$50Screen-freeLow setupQuiet
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