Dr. Toy's Best Classic Toys - 1998
Dr. Toy always talks about the value of Classic Toys. They have lasted over time and continue to prove their value to children's play experiences. Classic Toys provide durability and fun. They have style and have qualities that make them all time favorites. These toys are often used by adults as well as children as Yo Yo's, kites, Hula Hoops, Chess and Checkers. You may even find that a train enthusiast began as a boy setting up a layout for his first Lionel train. Or the avid doll collector started learning more about dolls when given a special one from her grandmother. Children are influenced by these early experiences and will grow to enjoy lifetime hobbies if given the opportunity.
Encourage your child to learn more by visiting your public library and seeking resources about toys, trains and dolls. Help them to learn to care for these assets so that they understand they are special and must be treated well.
Remember to look for Classic Toys throughout the year at your favorite specialty store. Here are some great ones that Dr. Toy recommends this year.
| Company | Item | Type(s) | Ages | Price | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company | Item | Type(s) | Ages | Price | Phone |
| Aaron's Balloon Animals | How to Make Balloon Animals | b cp | 6-12 | $14.00 | 800-755-2972 |
| BRIO | Figure-8 set | t esp | 3-7 | $39.95 | 888-274-6869 |
| BRIO | Knock-Out Bench | t esp | 2-4 | $29.00 | 888-274-6869 |
| Chicco USA | Gazoobo | t esp | 18 mos-4 yrs | $14.95 | 877-424-4226 |
| Discovery Toys | Measure UP! Cups | t esp | 12 mos-2 yrs | $9.98 | 800-426-4777 |
| Discovery Toys | Super Marbleworks | t cons t esp | 5-12 | $34.98 | 800-426-4777 |
| Educational Insights | GeoSafari | esp | 8-12 | $99.95 | 800-933-3277 |
| Irwin Toy | Erector Evolution II | t cons | 8-12 | $34.95 | 800-268-1733 |
| Learning Materials Workshop | Arco Baleno | t esp | 3-8 | $49.50 | 800-693-7164 |
| LEGO | FreeStyle XLg Bucket | t cp | 5-10 | $19.99 | 800-822-4534 |
| Lionel LLC | Lionel Santa Fe Special Freight Set | t h esp | 8-12 | $269.95 | 810-949-4100 |
| a=Active | ac=Arts & Crafts | ap=Activity Product |
| at=Audio Tape | b=Book | bg=Board Game |
| c=Computer-related | cd=CD-ROM | cons=Construction Toy |
| cp=Creative Product | d=Doll | dh=Dollhouse |
| e=Equipment | esp=Educational Skills Product | g=Game |
| h=Hobby | mm=Multimedia | m=Musical |
| nov=Novelty | pl=Plush Toy | pup=Puppet |
| puz=Puzzle | sc=Science | sw=Software |
| t=Toy | trv=Travel | trans=Transportation |
| u=Unique Product | vg=Video Game | vt=Video Tape |
| Barbie | Blocks | Bubble Pipes | Candy Land | Checkers |
| Chess | Cootie | Dollhouses | Erector Set | Etch a Sketch |
| Frisbee | G.I Joe | Gyroscopes | Hula Hoop | Jacks and Ball |
| Jump Ropes | Kaleidoscopes | Kites | LEGO | MagnaDoodle |
| Marbles | Monopoly | Mr. Potato Head | Play Doh | Radio Flyers |
| Slinky | Tops | Yo Yos |
What is your favorite classic toy? Nominate your favorite for the next "Classic Hit Parade!"
