Beka Blocks
My all time favorite toy would be a set of Beka hardwood maple building blocks. They are locally produced and because they are made from maple they are perfectly balanced, so that you can build tall structures. This open ended toy builds logic skills while providing years of imaginative play.
--Margaret (Topeka and Lawrence)
Mexican Train Dominoes
Mexican Train is a great game to play with 1-8 players. There are many different ways to play this great game, and you can add the Mexican Chicken Accessory to add bonus games and fun! If you travel a lot, try the Mexican Train To-Go. It takes up much less space and is perfect for a long car or plane trip. I personally play this game at least one or two times a week with family and friends.
--Mel (Topeka)
Funtime Tractor
This toy is awesome! It has a tractor/trailer that moves as it carries This toy is awesome! It has a tractor/trailer that moves as it carries the farmer and his four animal friends. The farmer sings as he drives the tractor and the animals speak when pressed down. The animals and the farmer can all be removed and played with separately. Your child will have hours of fun while developing sound identification and hand-eye coordination skills!
--Dennis (Topeka)
Adora Doll Collection
The collection are some of my favorite toys. The durable vinyl doll can withstand years of play! Included in the collection are boy and girl dolls with pleasing features and beautifully detailed clothing. Additional clothing is available!
--Janet (Topeka)
Legos, Plasma Car, Bananagrams Game and Bilibo
MY name is Phil, and I am a KU student who enjoys music, visual arts, and toys! My favorites are Legos, Plasma Car, and the Bananagram Game! I especially LOVE the Bilibo, but can't justify purchasing one for myself because of my age! That doesn't stop me from wanting it though....Shhh......don't tell anyone!
--Phil (Lawrence)
Bilibo
I love the Bilibo becaue it's so open ended. The toy takes kids as far as their imaginations will let them go. Bilibo is the new cardboard box!
--Jenny (Lawrence)
Snap Circuits
Award winning toy, Snap Circuits, teaches kids about electricity. Learn while having fun at the same time! There are over 15 projects to build in this kit, such as a project to learn how electricity works in your home with a flip of a switch!
--Nancy (Topeka)
Square Up
Square Up is a race against time and a challenge for your mind! First, shake up the cube. The object of the game is to form the pattern displayed in the cube on your puzzle by sliding the tiles. The first of the two players to complete the puzzle is the winner. I like this game because it's challenging and doesn't take long to play. Square up can also help develop logic and reasoning skills.
--Hayley (Topeka)
See-Thru Stories
This product includes four transparent nesting blocks decorated on each side with a different brightly colored picture. By mixing and matching the scenes, See-Tru Stories allows a cow to be a whale's neighbor, and a dog to live in the jungle. The fun continues as your child makes up stories to go along with the scenes they've created. This Little Hands toy by Alex encourages creativity to develop at a young age and last a lifetime!
--Tiffany (Topeka)
Flashy and Fun Glamour Dollhouse
This dollhouse is everything a child could want and more! It comes with 19 pieces of furniture that make realistic sounds; a flushing toilet, sizzling stove, a piano melody, and real working lights! This dollhouse accomodates various dolls such as Groovy Girls, Only Hearts Club, and Barbies!
--Angie (Topeka)