Hot Toy: Tegu Magnetic Building Blocks

Hooray for Toys Jeanne McCabe talks about these cool magnetic building blocks.

Below is the "The Hot List" at Hooray For Toys"compiled by Patch reporter Linda Condrillo.

-- Milk trucks (and other vehicles) made from recycled milk jugs; play food.   Made in California by Green Toys.    

-- Magnetic Wooden Blocks from Tegu.com.  Made with beautiful Honduran hardwoods and safe water-based finishes.  (Featured Video) 

-- The Elf on the Shelf – A new tradition all kids seem to want to start thems’elves.   

-- Air Swimmers – a big, sturdy balloon with a remote control that “swims through the air.”   Two choices: Shark or Clown Fish.  Be not afraid, go with the shark.   About $50, not including helium.  (Featured Video)

-- Free Style Spooner Board – riders of all abilities can pretend they are catching a wave, riding the slopes or burning up the asphalt without leaving the comfort of the family living room.  Under $50.  

-- Hardcover books at prices well below the big box booksellers.  “Classic Starts” condensed version of the classics at $5.99 are a smart buy.  Books by Matt Christopher, and for older kids, “The Encyclopedia of Immaturity” from Klutz are no-brainers. 

-- Angry Birds Tiny Topper Collectable Pencil Toppers (3 for $18). 

-- Naked Bee Line Products – Candles with yummy scents like orange blossom honey and Chai Tea.  Soothing hand and body lotions; lip balm, triple milled bar soaps.  $2.95 and up. 

-- Candy Maker Factory and Remote Control Machines Construction Kit from Thames & Kosmos – High end, award winning quality toys from Germany.  

-- Spot It!  Trigger, and Analyze Me! – mind games for all ages, great for family gatherings.    

-- Pot holder Loom –  just like you remember weaving in the’ 60s.  The loom is made of metal.  The yarn is durable cotton, and once crafted, the potholder won’t melt.  Made in New Hampshire from Harrisville Designs. Under $20.