Lincoln Logs Gold Mine Express
Made by K'NEX
Age Group: 5 - 11 years
Amazon base price: $24.99
List price: $39.99 (that's 38% off!)
The Gold Mine Express--packed with railroad accessories and three small action figures--will keep kids occupied for hours. They can place Engineer Bob in harm's way, then have Sheriff Sam save the day by capturing Bad Bart and saving the train from an explosion. With all of the Lincoln Logs and structures that come in the set, the story is likely to pan out in several ways. A faux explosives detonator, bank building, corral, and mountain tunnel are included, for role-playing details. There's even a lever on a piece of track that makes Bad Bart's horse buck him off, and a mountain rock that opens for Bart to stash his gold in. The included three-car train--the set's centerpiece--features an engine, car, and caboose. When playtime is over, everything goes back into the kit's red container--itself shaped like a train engine--which also transforms into a station stop on the railroad. The toy includes small parts; not for children under 3 years. --Diane Beall
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All Aboard for the Lincoln Log Express!
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A great, easy to use train set for young engineers!
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My three-year-old is thrilled with this.
Remote Control Power Sweeper
Made by Rokenbok
Amazon base price: $64.99
This is one of Rokenbok's cooler wireless-controlled trucks. Equipped with a foam roller up front, it can suck up Rokenbok balls, depositing them in its rear compartment for later dumping. (Powered control requires a command deck and one control pad, sold separately.) The Power Sweeper includes a driver and 20 balls. The Rokenbok construction system, of which this set is a part, incorporates a vast array of snap-together construction modules, as well as radio-controlled vehicles and other snazzy motorized widgets. With a central control module, it's possible to remotely command up to eight different machines using either one or multiple handsets. Cleverly designed radio controls steer and move a very responsive vehicle and are quickly interchangeable between vehicles. Detailed building plans are included, though they are not as easy to follow as you might hope. The constructed sets are probably too fragile for use around younger siblings but are endlessly expandable. --Richard Farr
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The best Rokenbok Vehicle
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Kidtainment
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Happy six year old boy
Thomas & Friends Edward the Blue Engine
Made by Learning Curve
Age Group: 24 months - 6 years
Amazon base price: $17.99
Edward is a cheerful blue worker train. Hauling coal, helping the big guys, hanging out in the train yard--this friendly fellow's goal in life is to be a really useful engine. This 3-inch sturdy wood engine and the accompanying 2-inch cargo car will surely get the job done every time. Based on the popular Thomas the Tank Engine series by Reverend W. Awdry and the PBS television show Shining Time Station, the wooden railway system is compatible with other magnetic train sets. You can reenact all the exciting stories in the series or make up new ones. Thomas fans won't want to miss out on any of these fun, well-built railway characters. --Emilie Coulter
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Kind old Edward still works perfectly
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This one's for the kids- all the kids!
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A Fun, Durable Toy
Bratz Stylin Rides Motorcycle with Exclusive Cade Doll
Made by MGA Entertainment
Age Group: 6 - 9 years
Amazon base price: $39.99
Cade is one of the first of the new line of Bratz Boyz, united with the young ladies of Bratz by their common love of fashion, blasé facial expressions, and an apparent hatred of the letter "S". In this set, Cade is ready to take to the road on his motorcycle. He wears a bomber jacket, black bandana on his head, black boots with silver flames, and a pair of dreamily soulful brown eyes. He's also brought along an extra helmet and jacket in case one of the Bratz girls (or any like-sized doll or action figure, really) wants to ride on the back. The motorcycle, which also features room for two is actually pretty impressive. It sports an extended front wheel, stands on its own, actually rolls, and comes in a sleek blue and silver design. Each motorcycle issued features a unique number on its license plate. --John Moe
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The Coolest Bratz thing yet
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Vroom vroom
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This is soooo cool!!!
Lil' Bratz Mini Coup with Exclusive Dana Doll
Made by MGA Entertainment
Age Group: 5 - 8 years
Amazon base price: $15.99
At 7 inches, this miniaturized Mini Cooper--perfectly sized for the Lil' Bratz and their fashion accessories--is just big enough to fit into the glove compartment of a real Mini. It doesn't have a motor (unfortunately), but all four wheels turn, all three doors open and close, and its bucket seats have seat belts. "Dana," in a fur-trimmed coat and high boots--is included, but at least one more of the Lil Bratz dolls can ride shot-gun on some rip-roaring cross-country adventure, say, through the South of France. In the back of the Mini can be tossed Dana's 15 included accessories, which include extra boots, cell phone, camera, compact, clothes hangers, styling brush, and sunglasses. Just remind her to observe the proper etiquette: flashing headlights at other Minis, and letting crowds touch and gawk as much as they'd like. --Diane Beall
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The Best Toy Yet!
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Bratz Review
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Bratz stylin coup
Thomas & Friends Ben the Engine
Made by Learning Curve
Age Group: 24 months - 6 years
Amazon base price: $9.99
Wearing a perpetually quizzical, happy expression, yellow locomotive Ben is not too surprised by anything that happens on the Thomas Wooden Railway System. He's just one of the many train-car characters popularized in the Thomas the Tank Engine book, television, and video series. He's also part of this creative system of sturdy toy train characters, wooden tracks, and scenery available from Learning Curve. Measuring 3.25 inches long, Ben attaches to other cars via heavy-duty magnets. Like all parts of the system, he carries a lifetime warranty. --Joan DeClaire
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You need Bill and Ben!
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Ben has survived for almost 10 years
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Ben has talen damage pretty well over the years
Armored Core
Made by Sony Computer Entertainment
Amazon base price: $49.99
Used price: $9.49
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Aromered Core..

The Original!

Great!!!
Bratz FM Cruiser: Silver
Made by MGA Entertainment
Age Group: 6 - 9 years
Amazon base price: $39.99
List price: $44.99 (that's 11% off!)
There are plenty of toy cars that emphasize fast speeds, thrilling chases, and horrifying collisions. No such high-pressure motoring comes to mind when encountering this snazzy ride. It's built for cruising. Its working radio, located in the dashboard, operates by scanning for stations in much the same way a standard car radio does. While it features no digital readout of stations, the music was not hard to find when we tested it. The doors and trunk open and close and the lights and horn both work well. The car comes equipped with stickers, a pretend cell phone, and even a disco ball for added glam. --John Moe

Very Cool!

possibly the BEST fashion doll car ever

Cool!
Thomas & Friends Battery Powered Percy Engine
Made by Learning Curve
Age Group: 36 months - 5 years
Amazon base price: $19.99
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Beware: it's die-cast outside but cheap plastic inside!
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Compatible with wood Thomas sets; More durable than plastic
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Very solid little train
Thomas the Tank & Friends: Douglas the Scottish Steamer
Made by Learning Curve
Age Group: 24 months - 6 years
Amazon base price: $17.99
From the popular Thomas the Tank Engine book series and television's Shining Time Station, based on the Railway Series by Rev. W. Awdry, comes Douglas, one of the Scottish Twin steam engines. With a hardwood body, shiny black and maroon paint, a three-dimensional face, and a magnetically coupled 3-inch coal car, Douglas is ready to transport cargo. Six-wheeled Douglas can pull several freight cars along with his own coal car. Wheel axles measure 1 inch across and fit standard Brio wooden train tracks, and similar 1- to 1.5-inch grooved train tracks. Train buffs young and old will enjoy recreating authentic railway scenes as they collect these wonderfully crafted, classic train cars, bridges, ramps, tunnels, stations, and more from the Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Wooden Railway System. --Kathryn Gustafson
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Go Douglas
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Cool!
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Direct From Merry Ol' Scotland!