Toys


1
Sep 10

Multi-Box Storage Cubes



These 3-in-1 cardboard cubes from Green Lullaby serve for seating, storage, and ABC learning. Eco-conscious and classically cute, they’re a perfect choice for style-conscious parents and discerning kids alike. You can buy them from Abe’s Market for $45.00 (shipping is free).


1
Oct 09

CubeDudes: Holy LEGO Batman!

LEGOs can be used to make just about anything! Angus MacLane, an animator at PIXAR, however, makes the awesomest pop-culture characters using a 3×3 scale and super-deformed (big head, small body) proportions. You can see his 100+ figures on Flickr, or read a behind-the-scenes interview here. (via The Coolist)


26
Aug 09

Kidrobot “Rollin’ Stock” Mini Figures

Kidrobot Rollin’ Stock Mini Figures Blind Box ($9.95 each)

Designed by DJ Kid Acne, this is one of those rare blind box assortments where you can’t go wrong – each graffiti-inspired vinyl figure is worth owning! And you pretty much have to get at least two.. how else will the animals-on-wheels party commence?


25
Aug 09

‘Where the Wild Things Are’ – Max PaperToy

Papercraft Max by Marshall Alexander

Papercraft Max by Marshall Alexander

Marshall Alexander (a paper engineer) made this awesome FREE Max toy you can download and build as a tribute to Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are.. also, check out more inspired art pieces at TerribleYellowEyes.com


23
Aug 09

FriendsWithYou Mimobot USB Flash Drives

4GB FriendsWithYou Mimobot USB Flash Drives ($35.00 each)

Not only are these Friends With You USB thumb drives replicas of Buddy Chub Rainbow and Mr. Phantom X, but they also come preloaded with character-related entertainment content.


8
Aug 09

Monkey Driving a Banana – Handcarved Wood Toys

Forest Derby Critters

Forest Derby Critters

Farm Derby Critters

Farm Derby Critters

Set of 6 for $39 at wisteria.com | Forest Critters | Farm Critters

Handcarved wood toys remind me of a time when kids weren’t chewing on lead-painted plastic. These whimsical animals in derby cars (which, btw, represent what the animal likes) are not throw-away-after-a-month trinkets. The toys are made from Chinese Linden wood and will perfectly suit mature kids (or adults!) that can appreciate quality.. and won’t destroy them in a self-directed six car pileup.


31
Jul 09

3 Free & Easy Designer Papercraft Toys

Tucky

NaniBird by mckibilloVisit Page / Download PDF

Elebea Paper Totem

Elebea Paper Totem

Paper Totem by ElebeaVisit Page / Download PDF: deer, ice cream, wafer.

Calling All Cars - Jimmy

Calling All Cars by Jack HankinsVisit Page / Download PDF


30
Jul 09

Adorable Tiny Knits from MochiMochi

Tiny Knit Things from MochiMochi

Tiny Knit Things from MochiMochi

These little knit toys are super cute! Visit mochimochiland.com for free patterns or get bigger (for-purchase) toy patterns from the shop.


28
Jul 09

3-Age ‘Little Iron Man’ Action Figure

Marvels 3 Age Iron Man Action Figure

Marvel's 3 Age Iron Man Action Figure

Standing at 12 inches, this soft vinyl 3 age Iron Man is menacingly cute and shiny (I assume also squishy & huggable for those so inclined). Unfortunately this little guy is impossible to find in the US and sells for 3,990¥ or about $40 on blister.jp


23
Jul 09

A Cat Scratcher You Can Put in the Living Room

Petlinks Curvy Two-Surface Scratcher

Petlinks Curvy Two-Surface Scratcher

$24.99 at amazon.com

Scratching posts are unsightly – which is why this curvy scratcher, with it’s unconventional looks, is perfect for the living room (we keep ours under a side table). This scratcher has become a play-thing, scratching-thing, and a laying-around at all hours of the day thing. And that’s really the only problem – since the kitties tear up every part of the scratching surface (not just the sisal), we’re on our second one after about a year of use. But hey, the curvy scratcher is cheap enough.. and being guaranteed that the cats will like it always makes it worth it!