Build Your Own Racing Rabbit Wind-Up Toy - $15.55 [ Link ]
Build your own rabbit, then race it around with your friends. This is a perfect gift to keep kids occupied on a slow winter vacation day.
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Copernicus Toys Glowing Putty, Gels & Slime Kit - $18.00 [ Link ]
Sometimes I secretly make these ideabooks just for me. I can't wait until my daughter is old enough to play with wacky science kits like this glowing putty and slime set.
by Black Wagon
Credit Card Lightbulb - $4.99 [ Link ]
This may be meant for your adult geek's wallet, but all the kids I know would be just as fascinated with this credit card lightbulb. I may want one for my own bag.
by ThinkGeek
Wooden Child-Sized Real Tools - $34.99 [ Link ]
This is such a fabulous and timeless gift for the crafty kids in your life. The real tools will get them started on some great make-your-own adventures.
by CP Toys
Anime Projector - $9.98 [ Link ]
If you know a kid who loves cartoons, movies and do-it-yourself explorations, then this projector is the perfect (and affordable) gift. I admit that I'm curious to try it myself.
by Artec Educational
Secret Decoder Ring - $15.99 [ Link ]
If I were in high school again, and my husband was my boyfriend, we would use these decoder rings to pass all of our notes. Or would we text them now?
by ThinkGeek
Spinny Speller - $9.00 [ Link ]
For the younger "geeks" in training, this first words spinner has tons of word and letter combinations. I can see some great guessing games coming out of this simple toy.
by Maple Landmark
Super Sunprint Kit, Blue - $18.00 [ Link ]
Did you ever make these as a kid? UV-sensitive paper, some intriguing objects and a little sunlight create some amazing silhouette art.
by Design Within Reach
Red Tool Box Racing Car - $12.95 [ Link ]
I may have my daughter give this to my husband for Christmas — then they can have fun building it together.
by Amazon
Paper Punk 3-D Paper Folding Toy, Robot - $18.99 [ Link ]
These are beautiful DIY paper toys. Build several blocks, then mix and match them to create your new animals. They have gorgeous patterns and colors.
by Amazon
Perplexus - $24.95 [ Link ]
My three nephews are all in love with the Perplexus toys, and there are now four different models. I hear they're highly addictive. Perhaps I'll take a moment to play with one of theirs this Christmas.
by Fat Brain Toys
Elenco OWI T-Rex Aluminum Kit - $12.72 [ Link ]
Forget the old-school model car kits (and the plastic bits), and upgrade to these high-tech-looking aluminum dinosaur models. I can see the kids polishing them up now.
by Amazon
Build Your Own Telescope - $11.99 [ Link ]
The low price on this make-your-own telescope kit is killing me. The craftier kids can go ahead and decorate it too.
by Artec Educational
Cyco Cycle Cycle - $78.99 [ Link ]
Stunts, tricks and general coolness will follow the older kids who take on this cycle. Part unicycle and part coolest tricycle ever, the boys in my neighborhood will go crazy riding this down the street.
by Amazon
Melissa & Doug Suspend - $12.87 [ Link ]
This looks like a super fun family game night choice. I imagine lots of laughter as it falls down — just keep it away from the bowl of popcorn!
by Amazon
Ridley's Magic Trick Cards - $7.00 [ Link ]
Perfect for the tricksters in your household, this little card deck will help your tikes appear smarter than you — well, more often than they already do.
by Alex and Alexa
Pocket Microscope - $15.00 [ Link ]
This is perfect for backyard adventures, hikes at the park or general geek mayhem anywhere (bathroom stalls — OK, maybe not). This portable microscope is the ultimate in geek cool.
by Black Wagon
Wood Toy Shop Catapult - $22.00 [ Link ]
Explore the wonders of physics with a real world example: the catapult. The wood construction and timeless look just add to its charm.
by Black Wagon
Thames & Kosmos Remote Control Machines - $69.95 [ Link ]
For the tech-obsessed kids in your life, this set creates some truly awesome remote control machines. A gift like this will keep their brains' gears moving and growing too.
by Amazon
EcoSphere Closed Aquatic Ecosystem, Small Sphere - $59.99 [ Link ]
A self-contained ecosystem (with little mini organisms) that requires no upkeep? Now that's a first pet even I could keep alive. Well, I hope so!
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newmouse At your suggestion, I ordered the Perplexus for my nephew. On Amazon it was only $16.00. Thanks!
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bslagel LED card avaliable @ www.bensoutlet.com for $.99 ea. w/free shipping!
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okredo1 Sunprints are awesome!
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Anita Roll Murals Fun ideas Mari!
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lynnth Thank you for your post! Some very good ideas...and I didn't think I needed any.
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astraea Gee .. I'd love to have some of those myself, like the racing rabbit! And the glowing putty & slime kit appeals to the engineer in me (LOL)!
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kittygirlhasadog Lots of great ideas!
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ggdrive Great gifts, but it would be helpful to add the age ranges for each toy. Thanks!
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Rachel Burchard I think I just increased my christmas list!
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Tile-Stones Great ideas! Refreshing to see something other than video games and ipods on a kids gift ideas list.
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eztia Just to clarify, the last item, the ecosystem, is not really a TOY. Do not shake it, roll it around, or toss and catch it. There are LIVE organisms in the sphere.
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wimahmah oh if only these appeared a week or two earlier
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lynnth I bought two of these as stocking stuffers! Thanks for the great ideas. We can't wait to use them!
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