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Cool Modern Dollhouse for the Tikes

The unique curved roofing features in this dollhouse, complete with skylight, are innovative both in terms of design and production. This futuristic dollhouse has two open levels allowing for free access to the interior which comes with transparent paneling that can slide from side to side and its own staircase which can be moved to any part of the house.

And yes, they have equally cool furnishings for this house!

$120 [+shipping] @ ModernTots.Com

Environmentally Safe Plastic Sand Toys

For the kids who are looking to leave a light carbon footprint when going to play at the beach! Green Toys, Inc. has a good but limited number of toys available that are lead-free, and phthalate free.

Green Toys products are tested by nationally recognized, independent, third-party labs (located, yes, in the USA.) They contain no traceable amounts of Phthalates or BPA. They are also designed without any external coatings, eliminating the fear of lead paint.” ~ Green Toys, Inc.

All Green Toys products are packaged in recycled corrugated boxes with no plastics, cellophane or twist-ties, and are 100% recyclable. They make their toys from recycled plastic milk jugs, smart!

(Via GreenToys.Com)

PlaySam Airliner

Oh, how wonderful to fly this beautiful flying machine!

Made of solid wood, Playsam’s sleek Jetliner has earned the prestigious mark of Excellent Swedish Design. An original and exclusive birthday or holiday gift, the Jetliner captures the imagination of old and young alike.

Playsam creates innovative and timeless wooden toys for the young and young at heart.

With each and every toy, Playsam strives for physical functionality, but also for an art form that challenges pre-existing artistic concepts and conventions.

$59 bucks @ Moolka.Com

Honey, I Shrunk the Foosball Table

This tabletop foosball set folds in half for easy transport. So now you’ll be able to play “foos” upstairs, downstairs or even at Grandma’s house [*dimensions: 25.25"w x 13.75"h x 6.5"h].

Who knows, maybe it will get their mind off that video game they’ve been “jonezing” to play or kill an afternoon when a rainstorm hits.

Check out their air hockey game, too.

($59 bucks @ Land of Nod)

Kid Sized Aston Martin

Move over kids, Dad’s gonna be on the floor playing cars if one of these beauties is part of the mix. I’m really not even a “car” guy but his car is truly a thing of beauty. Looking at the level of detail and finish put into these automobiles is unprecedented.

So I will consider the next best thing, a 1:18 or 1:43 scale die-cast model version of their full line of cars (between $42-$50 U.S. dollars). It’s guaranteed to bring smiles to the lil’ James Bond in your life.

You may want to curb them from playing “smash’um” with this one though.

(Via AstonMartin.Com)

Retro Rocket from Radio Flyer

The Retro Rocket by Radio Flyer brings nostalgia back. This thing is so cool and fun to watch your child play in.

• 3-2-1 Blast Off feature puts kids “in the driver seat”
• Vibrating motor action for take off simulation
• Working lights
• Realistic astronaut and space sounds
• Rolling wheels activate lights and sounds
• Light up after burner
• Fun storage under seat
• Clicking nose cone
• Cool retro styling

(Via Kazoo Toys)