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Hot Wheels 10-Car Pack
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A repeat-use station for organizing an experiment session
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Adult supervision, household extras and cleanup are still needed; read each experiment before setup. Read the activity instructions first and gather their listed power supplies or household extras.
A robot whose display can make a program's result visible
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A compatible device and Sphero Edu app are required; check current compatibility before purchasing. Read the activity instructions first and gather their listed power supplies or household extras.
A short slide for a routine a toddler wants to repeat
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Maximum stated weight is 60 pounds; supervise use and allow a clear landing area. Check the assembly, surface and clearances required by the current instruction manual before each session.
A little coaster that needs more than nine feet of planning
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Maximum stated weight is 50 pounds; measure the track area plus clear run-out space and supervise. Check the assembly, surface and clearances required by the current instruction manual before each session.
A place for pretend visitors, shops, and home routines
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Requires assembly and substantial floor or garden space; check the current dimensions before buying. Check the photographed contents against toys already owned so the gift adds a useful play option.
A ride-on car that gives the journey little routines
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Maximum stated weight is 50 pounds; assembly and supervised use in a clear area are required. Check the assembly, surface and clearances required by the current instruction manual before each session.
A modest teddy-bear size for taking into a story
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Follow the sewn-in care label; retailer wording about age and washing varies across colors. Check the photographed contents against toys already owned so the gift adds a useful play option.
A companion for stories, with no script to finish
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They want a moving or responding robotic pet.
A floppy bear for holding, rather than packing light
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It takes more bag space than a small plush; follow the label's surface-cleaning directions. Check the photographed contents against toys already owned so the gift adds a useful play option.
A Sonic adventure that can include the siblings on the sofa
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Requires a compatible console and enough controllers; fast movement can be challenging for beginners. Check the exact game edition, content descriptors and controller support before gifting.
Two Mario adventures with a particular kind of shared help
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Check for overlap with games already owned; console hardware is separate and new players may need Assist Mode. Check the exact game edition, content descriptors and controller support before gifting.
A character-story game rather than a race to the next level
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Read the ESRB descriptors and expect social and relationship humor; this is not a local multiplayer party game. Check the exact game edition, content descriptors and controller support before gifting.