4 More Great Christmas Toys…

Welcome back.  We’re continuing to scour the web and highlight some of the best Christmas Toys.  Here are three more to add to the list:

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Have you ever played the game “20 Questions”?  You know it, right?  It’s the game where you think of something, and other people have to figure out what it is by asking only 20 “yes” “no” questions.  “Is it bigger than a breadbox?”  “Is it in this room?”  Stuff like that.  Well, this little device, the innovative Electronic Handheld 20 Questions Game (which the New York Times calls ‘Amazing!’) captures this classic game in a hand held, portable format.  It’s equipped for single or multi-level play.

This is just one of the great offerings we have found in the “Discovery Channel Store”.  We’ll highlight some of the others in subsequent posts, but this one really caught our eye.

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Why not introduce that special boy or girl on your list to the exciting world of a brand new hobby…like coin and stamp collecting.  We have found just the thing to get them started.  The 40th Anniversary Moon Landing Commemorative Cover.  This is an official commemorative cover celebrating the 40th anniversary of the historic Moon Landing of Apollo 11.  Were you among the estimated 600 million people watching their television to witness one of the greatest achievements of mankind?  If so, here’s one way to pass this memory on to that “special little man” on your gift list.

The original envelope with full-color artwork and quote from President John F. Kennedy features the following four items:

a)  Mint condition U.S. stamp from 1969.
b)  1964 vintage Kennedy stamp.
c)  Brilliant uncirculated half-dollar coin with 24K gold and color image in tribute to Apollo 11.
d)  Once-in-a-lifetime postmark of July 20 from Houston, Texas – site of NASA’s mission control.

The First Day Cover arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity with the signature mark of astronaut Buzz Aldrin. There is a “Limited Edition” of 25,000 worldwide – So be sure to order early!

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The Perfume Science Kit is the perfect way to introduce the science of scent.  By utilizing this kit they will not only learn the history, art, and science of perfumery, they will become a master perfumer in the process by combining the various fragrances.  They will gain insights into how their sense of taste and smell are regulated by their brain (and learn a bit about chemistry and biology in the process).  The kit itself contains 8 different perfume oils, decorative falcons, essential tools of the perfume trade, and a 48 page manual of instructions.

Take the time to browse the “Discovery Channel Store” and see all of the other gift ideas.  Your Xmas list will be glad that you did.

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With all the perfume your little princess has created (see the previous entry), along with her rings, friendship bracelets, necklaces, and hair clips, she will need a place to put them.  Why just buy her a jewelry box when you can add a bit of “excitement and wonder” by making one instead?  With this kit she will have the opportunity to create her own bejeweled and bedecked masterpiece…a charming little keepsake that she will cherish forever.  The basic jewelry box is made from solid wood, and the kit also includes fun and decorative accessories such as stickers, glitter glue, ribbons, and much much more.  The box is lined with a plush velvet interior, and has a storage drawer, vanity mirror and ring holder (all that’s needed to store her cherished jeweled possessions).  This kit is meant for children ages 6 and up.  An Xmas craft that she will love.

Kazootoys.com (the seller of this kit) was awarded the honor of top toy site by Playthings Magazine.  Kazoo & Company was awarded the “Toy Store of the Year” by the Toy Industry Association.  They have the world’s largest variety of educational and specialty toys (over 5,000 unique toys for kids of all ages).  Take a few moments to visit their site and browse around.   Xmas online shopping is here folks!