The world's tiniest, most adorable, collectible, hand crafted clay animals. Hundreds of different figures from which to choose - each brings a smile to your face, a smile to a friend's face. Create a family and experience their magic.

Beautiful wooden collectible houses available too.

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Looking to challenge yourself on the road this summer?

THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE IS HERE!

"People have always loved to connect the dots. (From earliest times, man looked at the stars and saw constellations). These books take a fresh approach to the classic dot-to-dot puzzles. Numbers go higher than other versions with the tantalizing result that it is impossible to look at the unconnected dots and predict the image that will emerge. Innovative variations such as Sets and Odd/Even make this a fun way for children to practice number sequencing, math skills, and dexterity."
– From Readers Catalog Description

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It's CRAZY AARON'S THINKING PUTTY!!

YAAAAAAAAAAY!!

It's the perfect amount of putty - it's the coolest color changing putty - it makes the greatest crackly-poppy sounds - come check it out!

It makes a great stress ball.

It is also excellent as a therapy putty for stiffness or as an exercise putty for hand strengthening.

Kids and adult alike - you won't be able to put it down.

And ... Thinking Putty is Made in the USA!

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Now that we have all our ducks in a row ... let us introduce you to kid O!

Made from 100% European beech wood, the kid O progressive collection of blocks will keep your children exploring and creating for years. Step 1 includes basic shapes and primary colored cubes - a perfect introduction. Step 2 provides more complex shapes and secondary color cubes for their next step. Step 3 includes a variety of triangles and curved blocks, along with a new palette of color cubes, increasing the challenge and inspiring more creativity.

Visit The TOY BOX - play with our demo set - you will LOVE these blocks!

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Hexbug Nano: Putting the "micro" in Micro Robotic Creatures. The Hexbug Nano is a robotic creature that behaves like a real bug...

How small can you go?

Using common locomotion principles, the folks at Innovation First set out to make a really small HEXBUG that gave the appearance of being smart. How will it react when it encounters an obstacle? What happens if it gets turned over? The first Hexbugs prototypes of the Nano were inspired by the old vibrating football games. Thirty some iterations, a few years, and dozens of designs later the Nano was born.

How it works:

The motor inside the Nano rotates a counterweight that causes forces up and down. The down force causes the legs to bend and the Nano moves forward. The up force causes the creature to hop lifting the front legs off the ground and allowing the legs to unbend. The up and down movement repeats several hundred times per second causing the Nano to move forward. The Nano creature's ability to flip over by itself is due to the rotating forces caused by the motor and the unique internal and external chassis design (and a little magic).

You'll love the Nano so much - it'll make you BUGGY!

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LIFEFACTORY Glass Baby Bottles
What are the benefits of glass? Why should you buy a glass bottle over a plastic or metal one?
Glass has been a trusted material for centuries. It is one of the greenest materials on the planet and is 100% recyclable. And it is safe: You don’t have to worry about BPA or other chemicals that can leach into liquids from plastic bottles. Moreover, water and beverages will taste better coming out of a glass bottle because glass is taste neutral--no unpleasant plastic or metallic taste.
Why should you buy Lifefactory Glass Baby Bottles?
Life Factory bottles are custom made in France, the silicone sleeves are made in the United States, and the polypropylene plastic caps are made in Poland. All components are FDA-approved and are compliant with US, Canadian, and European safety standards. The glass and plastic parts are recyclable, and the silicone can be sent back to the company where it can be re-ground to make outdoor playground mats or mats for barn animals. The patent-pending silicone sleeves were designed not only to look stylish but also to protect the bottles and help prevent them from breaking. The material and design combine to improve the bottle's tactile quality and grip, which prevents bottles from becoming slick with condensation (or sweat, for athletes) and reduces the potential for breakage.

You and your baby will LOVE Lifefactory. Come by the The TOY BOX to check out all the beautiful colors available.
You will also love the Lifefactory teethers - BPA, phthalate, PVC, and latex free.
Can be worn as a bracelet so it is always close by.
Can be refrigerated or frozen to soothe aching gums.
Various ribs and nubs are fun for baby to explore and help to develop oral motor skills.
Soft, lightweight and easy for little fingers to hold.
Dishwasher safe.
Made in the USA of medical grade silicone.
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BUBBER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MY NEW FAVORITE TOY!

Bubber is an amazing new product imported from Sweden. Contrary to its goofy name, Bubber is destined to become a workhorse as an educational toy. Bubber is an excellent source for tactile stimulation, improving gross- and fine-motor skills in a satisfyingly gentle way. Startlingly light, it feels like a cross between marshmallows and silky Styrofoam. It leaves clean, sharp edges when cut and precise impressions when imprinted. Bubber and your cookie cutters are all your young aspiring baker needs to create dozens of light-as-air cookies. Then use Bubber to create castles when studying the Middle Ages; your child will retain so much more when it is reinforced by building. Children enjoy working with Bubber because it is not sticky or gritty; it actually feels warm in their hands. And because it is so very soft, even the tiniest or weakest hands can shape this compound. Bubber never leaves a residue, never dries out, and it cleans up quickly and easily. BUBBER IS SO MUCH FUN TO PLAY WITH YOU TRULY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN - and if you can, and you do, and it makes a mess, the mess can be cleaned up completely - WHY?, Bubber ONLY sticks to itself, not to the rugs, not to the floors, not to the walls, not to the dog, not to your favorite piece of furniture. YOU WILL ADORE BUBBER!

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MOMIJI DOLLS - A GREAT GIFT for your GREAT FRIEND!

Momiji is inspired by friendship and little kindnesses. It's about filling life with memories and messages. Inspired by the Japanese art of Kokeshi, Momiji Dolls will delight both the gifter and the recipient. Inside each beautifully created doll is a small piece of paper ideal for sending your dear friend a secret message. You will be tickled by the Momiji Doll!

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The MACLAREN DOLL STROLLER - like yours, only mini.
They get the most mileage of anything in the store ...

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The GREATEST Thing!

Not ONLY Game of the Year (awarded at Toy Fair) but NOW ... TOY OF THE YEAR!!

BANANAGRAMS: Bananagrams is the best game around! A fast-paced, addictive word game, Bananagram's simple, simultaneous play lets each member of the family play at their own level, using their tiles to form individual crosswords. The resulting race to grab more tiles and rearrange already-laid letters into new words is fun and addictive. A bright yellow banana bag holds the tiles and rules, making it perfect for building vocabulary and practicing spelling skills at a restaurant, camping or at the kitchen table during impromptu marathon sessions. 2 to 8 players. Ages 7 to adult. NOW available in Spanish and the party sized Double Bananagrams! Check out The Boston Globe's fabulous write-up about the founding of Bananagrams ... www.boston.com/ae/games/articles/2009/12/05/ri_grandfathers_bananagrams_is_the_game_of_the_year/

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AMAZING NEW CRAFT KITS! Made in USA (Wisconsin to be exact), these Artterro kits contain the most beautiful materials and clear instructions for learning about storycrafting to wire beading to felt painting techniques. You MUST see these exceptional kits!

Paint With Wool Portrait Kit - Needle felting is so cool! Very satisfying and easy to do, simply poke colorful roving wool into the base shape with a felting needle to paint pictures of anything you can imagine. No glue or sewing required. Create four 4-inch masterpieces!

Bookmaking Kit - Make four small single-signature books with luxurious handmade paper. Use as journals, portfolios or scrapbooks. A customer favorite! Includes needles and craft thread.

Wire and Bead Art Kit - Twist colorful wire into large mobiles adorned with glass beads, make many small ornaments or even construct a unique sculpture. Includes a large variety of beautiful beads, marbles, thin and thick jewelry wire.

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AND .. there's more!

CREATIVE THINGS FOR CHILDREN TO MAKE AND DO! Stitch it! Knit it! Create it! Build it! These beautifully designed kits allow your children to learn the basics AND some creative more advanced details of sewing, knitting, and building. The materials are fine - the designs are artistic - the product is magical! And, when you're finished creating the center stage item, use the detailed directions to transform the box - make a bird mobile from the Bird Cafe box - make a sheep pen from the Knit-a-Sheep box. NICELY DONE!!

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THEY'RE ALL HERE AND THEY'RE AMAZING!!!

Collect them ALL!

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THE BIG THINGS:

Green Doll House with Furniture by Plan Toys
The Green Dollhouse's energy efficient design includes a wind turbine, a solar cell panel and electric inverter for generating electricity, a rain barrel for collecting rain, a biofacade, which uses the natural cycle of plant growth to provide shading, and a blind that can adjust the amount of sunlight and air circulation. Recycling bins are also constructed on the side of the house. Includes a set of Plan Toys' Green Furniture.

The Green Dollhouse is designed to help children learn how to live in harmony with nature. Children will learn how appliances in the Green Dollhouse assist their daily life without damaging the environment. They will also learn how electricity can be generated from alternative natural sources such as the sun and wind. The dollhouse is divided into several rooms which children can customize with furniture and accessories. Children can act out stories about a family living in the Green Dollhouse. Through role playing, they can show the important roles and relationships of each family member.

The Green Furniture Set is made of eco-friendly rubberwood and vetiver grass board. The set consists of 5 rooms: Living Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Children's Bedroom, and Master Bedroom.

- Dollhouse Measures: 21.6 x 17.3 x 24.2 inches
- Furniture Included
- Ages 3 Years +
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Chalet Dollhouse by Plan Toys
The Chalet dollhouse is made up of 2 units that can be arranged together in various ways. The large unit features 3 spacious levels while the small unit has 2 levels. This magnificent dollhouse has house skylight roofing and comes with 2 movable staircases. It is designed to be accessible from every side.
- Ages: 3+ years
- Furniture sold separately
- 30.7 in. x 14.2 in. x 23.6 in.

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THE LITTLE THINGS:

WHAT'ZIT: This wooden multi-colored fidget is strung together with elastic. Just twist or turn to create multiple shapes.
POP TOOB: This addictive, funny-sounding, accordian-folding toob expands from 8" - 32" and is great for auditory and tactile stimulation as well as bilateral coordination. Pulling a Pop Toob apart helps to strengthen finger, hand, arm, and shoulder muscles, and compressing a Pop Toob helps to strengthen fine motor skills. Connect more than one together for even more fun!
WIKKI STIX: Made from a unique patented wax formula and yarn, Wikki Stix provide creative hands-on fun alone or with other materials. Non-toxic Wikki Stix adhere to almost any smooth surface with just fingertip pressure and can be easily lifted off and re-used again and again. No right or wrong way to play.
WIND UPS:
Besides being great for building fine motor skills, their mouths open and close, they flip over, they spin around, they even swim in the tub! Choose from dozens of different kinds. The most durable, long lasting, best quality plastic wind-up toys that we have ever found. Cannot be over-wound!
HI BOUNCE GLITTER BALL: The 2" Glitter Ball is filled with glitter and water. Set the ball down and watch the glitter settle at the bottom, bounce it and watch the glitter swirl around.

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Qwirkle is the HIT OF THE YEAR!! While Qwirkle is as simple as matching colors and shapes, it is a game that also requires tactical maneuvers and well-planned strategy. The game consists of 108 wooden blocks with six different shapes in six colors. Using the blocks, players attempt to score the most points by building lines that share a common attribute - either color or shape. Qwirkle is a quick game to learn, but you'll soon discover that you'll need to think strategically in order to score the most points.

Try to SHUT THE DOUBLE BOX!
Double Shutter is an enticing and irresistible game that combines tactical choices, luck and fun for the whole family. Roll two dice, add the dots and find the best combination of numbers to shut two rows of nine tiles. This game is very addictive, always remember to play in moderation!

They're BIG, they're GREAT BIG, they're GORGEOUS GREAT BIG, they're GUND! These are the Oversized Stuffed Animals that the rest of them try to copy, only these are made by Gund - they're the BEST!

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Please call us at: 413-256-TOYS (8697) to enjoy Personal Shopping

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We will help you choose the perfect toy, game, dress-up, whatever ...

we will wrap it for you ... and have it ready awaiting your pick up!

As always, we enjoy your comments and welcome any product suggestions. We are only a part of the community, you are the whole. Please bring your ideas to any of our team at The TOY BOX. We'll be more that happy to do the necessary research to find what you're looking for.

Please check out our products page - but remember, it's only a very small sampling of the great selection in the store - we are PACKED to the gills with toys and games and challenges for all age children and adults alike. The best way to shop is to walk in our door. Our toy experts are incredibly helpful and knowledgable - enjoy yourself at The TOY BOX!

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