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Gifts to get your kids building

April 16, 2007 by GreatDad Writers Leave a Comment

Mega Blok Wagon - 2001

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Mega Blok Wagon – 2001

Build a large wagon or fire truck. Includes one set–your choice of Maxi Wagon (670) or Fire Truck (674). Maxi Wagon: Designed for your pint-sized pre-school builder, this pull-along wagon contains 50 Maxi Mega Bloks® pieces.

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Magneatos (36 Piece Set)

3 years & up. Children can create structures, build on imagination skills and experience the fun and mystery of magnetic construction. These jumbo sized pieces are magnetized and connect together easily. Designed for small hands and huge imaginations. Includes 36 pieces.

LEGO Deep Sea Treasure Hunter

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LEGO Deep Sea Treasure Hunter

Adventure is waiting beneath the waves for this deep-sea treasure hunter. Armed with a harpoon gun, he pilots his sub-scooter in search of a long-lost chest of gold. Just watch out for the sea snakes that stand guard! 75 pieces Includes diver minifigure.

Greek Block Set

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Greek Block Set

Table Top Greek Blocks by Guidecraft: Rebuild great structures from ancient history, or challenge your kids to create new Architectural works of art with these tabletop block sets. The 40-piece set contains several different shapes for building fun. Material: Hardwood, Plastic Bucket.

Erector 20 Model set - 3V Mtr

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Erector 20 Model set – 3V Mtr

Designed for slightly older kids who have already mastered the basic principals of assembly, this Erector set fuses plastic and metal to generate more than 20 different models. Young builders can follow the illustrated instructions to create even more interesting projects by adding motion and real functionality.

LEGO Racers Ferrari F1 Fuel Stop

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LEGO Racers Ferrari F1 Fuel Stop

Time for a pit stop! The trusty Ferrari pit stop crew is always ready to fuel up the famous race car! Four crew members jump into action to change tires, check air pressure, refuel and get the driver back in the action!

LEGO City Fire Truck

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LEGO City Fire Truck

There’s a fire in LEGO City but never fear, because the fire truck is on its way! The brave firefighters use all their gear to battle the flames and save the day. Raise and lower the ladder to fight the fire! Includes 3 firefighters.

Lego Star Wars Special Edition X-Wing Fighter

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Lego Star Wars Special Edition X-Wing Fighter

Lego Star Wars Special Edition X-Wing Fighter. Includes: Luke Skywalker , Wedge Antiles , R2-D2 , Princess Leia , Han Solo and Chewbacca Mini Figures.

Messerschmitt Me-262A1 Jet Interceptor

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Messerschmitt Me-262A1 Jet Interceptor Plastic Model Kit by Revell Germany


1-72 Scale. Skill level 2 Highly detailed kit that features recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, landing gear and nice decal sheet.

LEGO Mindstorms NXT

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LEGO Mindstorms NXT

Sure, Mindstorms NXT is a toy, but it is an important toy, like a piano or a chemistry set. It’s one of those items that engages an imagination and possibly opens doors to new interests. he main part of the kit is the NXT itself. It’s about the size of an iPod (though a bit thicker) with a a loudspeaker, a monochrome LCD, and navigation keys on the front. This is the controller for the robot–it’s brain, if you will. It has three ports on top for connecting to the servo motors and four ports on the bottom for connecting to four different sensors: Touch, Light, Sound, and Ultrasonic

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