The 5 Best Toys of All Time
Contents
1. E eee We called them toot tooters 3 days ago in reply to Jo Like Reply _ We got it from the ex husband of a friend 1 day ago in reply to pcahn Like Reply E ae called them the same thing as a kid 3 days ago in reply to Jo Like Reply Dc Hoooooo rhymes with Row because of the sound that my toddler shouts through all of them 4 days ago in reply to Jo Like Reply S aes Like a Thundercat 4 days ago in reply to Suzanne 9 Likes Like Reply p J ohn F Bramfeld This is a pretty good compendium of what would call Category 1 supertoys When kids get a http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com little older category two supertoys are important This consists of two separate items First the aforementioned box filled with broken stuff This broken stuff is a function of your lifestyle but should include at a minimum broken dial phones broken mechanical items broken computer items no big capacitors broken appliances broken toys The important thing they have in common is that they are held together with removable or destroyable fasteners and there are other things inside these things The other item they need and this depends on your own incliniation is a tool box yours or better yet theirs With these items things can be disassembled destroyed reconfigured and on extremely rar2. on These to Purchase Yes have kids because cloning is not yet a viable option EPISODE Iv COMES FIRST IT S JUST GOOD PARENTING My kids will NOT fix your computer A WEBCOMIC OF SORTS BY JOHN ROVALIC FAMILY GAMER IV Editor amp Publisher Ken Denmead E mail Twitter G Managing Editor Matt Blum E mail Twitter Senior Editor Jonathan Liu E mail Twitter Associate Editor Z E mail Twitter Editor Emeritus Chris Anderson E mail Twitter Core Contributors John Baichtal E mail Twitter Dave Banks E mail Twitter Natania Barron E mail Twitter Nathan Barry E mail Twitter ohn Booth E mail Twitter Kathy Ceceri E mail Daniel Donahoo E mail Twitter Dave Giancaspro E mail Twitter Andy Robertson E mail Twitter Michael Harrison E mail Twitter Corrina Lawson E mail Twitter Chuck Lawton E mail Twitter Drad NOON cE mal The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com It came from the mail room by Flickr user last mariner Used under Creative Commons License 2 Box Another toy that is quite versatile Box also comes in a variety of shapes and sizes Need proof Depending on the number and size you have Boxes can be turned into furniture or a kitchen playset You can turn your kids into cardboard robots or create elaborate Star Wars costumes A large Box can be used as a fort or house and the smaller Box can be used to hide away
3. s hardly the same thing and probably shouldn t be considered a toy My kids have nicknamed the Cardboard Tube the Spyer for its most common use in our house as a telescope Or tape two of them together for use as binoculars But if you happen to be lucky enough to get a large size the best use is probably whacking things Granted Stick is also great for whacking but the nice thing about Cardboard Tube is that it generally won t do any permanent damage It s sort of a Nerf Stick if you will If that sounds up your alley look up the Cardboard Tube Fighting League currently there are only official events in Seattle San Francisco and Sydney but you could probably get something started up in your own neighborhood if you wanted Or if you re more of a loner perhaps the way of the Cardboard Tube Samurai is a better path Obviously if your own kids are younger you ll want to exercise discretion about these more organized activities but it probably wouldn t hurt to provide them with a Cardboard Tube or two just so they ll get used to the feel of it You never know if your kid will be the Wayne Gretzky or Tiger Woods of Cardboard Tube Fighting right Best to give them the opportunity so that if they show some particular aptitudes they ll have that early advantage And if not well there are still plenty of people who enjoy playing with Cardboard Tubes casually without all that pressure Wired Comes free with purchase of toil
4. 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com 4 days ago in reply to JoFlemings 50 Likes Like Reply f georgefamily5 When my younger brother was three he came inside and asked how to spell danger we asked him why he needed to spell it He said want to make a sign to put up next to the hole I m digging in the backyard 1 day ago in reply to Txmom2many_ 15 Likes Like Reply Love it 21 hours ago in reply to georgefamily5 Like Reply oa Sonita CowsDontMoo com Homeschooling mama of 2 boys A special relationship with dirt LOVE IT Our yard is full of holes Because my 2 had to have more dirt 4 days ago in reply to Txmom2many 7 Likes Like Reply Le Just add water and you have a whole new amazing toy 3 days ago in reply to Sonita CowsDontMoo com 26 Likes Like Reply Biever Mine own DS still believes he could find dinosaur bones in our yard given time 2 days ago in reply to Txmom2many 1 Like Like Reply f October7prairie The BEST TOY is a roll of scotch tape One of the smartest things did as a young parent was to give my preschool boys an allowance expressly so that they could buy their own scotch tape to use misuse as they pleased This took me entirely out of the annoyance equation and they enjoyed themselves immensely whether they folded up sheets of scratch paper and completely taped them up or unwound yards of it into a nice big sticky ball My inspiration was
5. The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com SUBSCRIBE TO SUBSCRIBE RENEW GIVE A GIFT INTERNATIONAL w I R E D SUBSCHIBE SECTIONS REVIEWS 1 VIDEO HOW TOS TET Fai ie ee tes _go GEEKDAD RAISING GEEK GENERATION 2 0 Ny PREVIOUS POST NEXT POST The 5 Best Toys of All Time By Jonathan Liu EJ G January 31 2011 8 00 am Categories Armchair Geek Toys and Technology Follow _ jonathanhliu 1 440 followers SUBSCRIBE TO WIRED MAGAZINE subscribe to IPAD ACCESS INCLUDED Subscribe to WIRED Renew Give a Gift International Orders Available Now BOOK FOR ASPIRING MAD SCIENTISTS The Coolest Experiments and Projects Treasure Box photo by Flickr user Evelyn Giggles Used under Creative Commons License for Science Fairs and Family Fun Here at GeekDad we review a lot of products books toys gadgets software and know it s S wit a N o W N impossible for most parents to actually afford all of the cool stuff that gets written up Heck most of us Roa De ARAL cant afford it either and we re envious of the person who scored a review copy of a cool board game or New York Times Besseling Author of Geek Dad and awesome gizmo Disclosure that person is probably me So while we love telling you about all the cool stuff that s out there understand that as parents we all have limited budgets and we sometimes need help narrowing down our wishlists Ama
6. a special treasure Got a Stick Use it as an oar and Box becomes a boat One particularly famous kid has used the Box as a key component of a time machine a duplicator and a transmogrifier among other things Still stuck for ideas Check out this Box user manual by Antoinette Portis for a few more ideas The Box may be the most expensive item on my list available from many retailers and shipping companies but they can often be had cheaper if you know where to look Amazon is one of my main sources of the small to medium sized Box include one with virtually every order place there If you don t mind second hand toys the grocery store bookstores and recycling centers are also great sources for Boxes Oh and the best place for the extra large version is an appliance store though sometimes they ll try to sell you an appliance along with it which could get pricey Note If you re in a pinch Laundry Basket is a similar item and can often be substituted for Box in some instances though it s generally not as great for costumes other than a turtle And if you re thinking of using Box for your next building project Mr McGroovy s Box Rivets make a great optional accessory Wired Best celebrity endorsement Calvin amp Hobbes Tired Paradox what do you put Box in when you re done playing with it http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM Anton Olsen E mail Twitter Cu
7. an your children will probably need usually my kids are happy with roughly two or three feet of it actually have no idea where it comes from because don t remember buying them any so it must be pretty easy to come by Wired It really ties everything together Tired There s a reason no strings attached is a benefit http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com A Series of Tubes by Flickr user Orin Zebest Used under Creative Commons license 4 Cardboard Tube Ah the Cardboard Tube These are kind of like the toy at the bottom of a box of Cracker Jacks they come free with a roll of paper towels and other products but you have to wait until you get to the end of the roll before you can finally claim the toy Perhaps this explains why my kids who love the small size go through toilet paper so quickly The small and medium sized are most common but the large versions that come with wrapping paper can be more difficult to obtain had a roll of Christmas wrapping paper that lasted about three years before my kids finally got the Tube There s also an extra large size that is sometimes sold with posters and a super sized industrial version which you ll generally only find from carpet suppliers Of course carpet stores aren t toy stores and while their product also goes by the name Cardboard Tube it
8. attest to the expert analysis presented here by Mr Liu about classic playthings How refreshing to find a true expert in the field still faithful to the timeless ideals of mothering and fathering translated into the modern age Thank you so much for testifying to the wisdom of the ages in your fearless geeky recommendation on the five all time best toys Looking forward to following you for insight into the need for independence in children to maximize creative activity with said toys and the value of bumps bruises scrapes and small cuts in building character and perseverance in youth becoming all too soft in the digital and virtual milieu 5 days ago 59 Likes Like Reply beee There s someone with more boys than have Woo hoooo have 7 and you d think by the comments get that having boys is worse than having a deadly disease think they re wonderful as is my lone girl Boys have a special relationship with dirt that knew nothing about until had them We had a sandbox in the garage one in the backyard a digging place in the front and several individual sandboxes plastic boxes with sand from outside in them kept in the kitchen The more respected their need for dirt play the better they behaved think people believe boys are hard to raise because they don t let them be boys If being who you are is not allowed there s really no option but misbehavior http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all
9. e but joyous occasions fixed As an aside started down this road with a broken Mickey Mouse watch Later on actually removed jewels from grownup watches When got older realized that the reason my Mickey watch wasn t working was that was winding it backwards So the lesson is the item does not really need to be broken 3 days ago 6 Likes Like Reply Scott J amieson would have put water on the list Dirt got in but not water Hmmm suppose air and fire would want to be on the list too And I can t really endorse fire as a good toy 4 days ago 7 Likes Like Reply Annlittlewood3 Under supervision Fire is awesome Well fire is always awesome Those of us who weren t fascinated with it didn t make it this far 3 days ago in reply to Scott Jamieson 3 Likes Like Reply wondermama maybe not natural fire but what about working hard for it like with a magnifying glass then maybe they can make glue from sap too 4 days ago in reply to Scott Jamieson 1 Like Like Reply M Subscribe by email S RSS Load more comments Reactions Show more reactions 2R LA Ea Trackback URL http www wired com geekdad 201 1 01 the 5 best Cond Nast Web Sites Subscribe to a magazine Cond Nast web sites International Sites http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com Registration on or use of this site consti
10. et paper paper towels and wrapping paper Tired Doesn t hold up to enthusiastic play http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com Most exciting things ever photo by Flickr user pfly Used under Creative Commons License 5 Dirt When was a kid one of my favorite things to play with was Dirt At some point picked up an interest in cleanliness and have to admit that I m personally not such a fan of Dirt anymore many parents particularly indoor people like me aren t so fond if it either But you can t argue with success Dirt has been around longer than any of the other toys on this list and shows no signs of going away There s just no getting rid of it so you might as well learn to live with it First off playing with Dirt is actually good for you It s even sort of edible in the way that Play doh and crayons are edible But some studies have shown that kids who play with Dirt have stronger immune systems than those who don t So even if it means doing some more laundry Dirt is notorious for the stains it causes it might be worth getting your kids some Dirt So what can you do with Dirt Well it s great for digging and piling and making piles We ve got a number of outdoor toys in our backyard but my kids spend most of their time outside just playing with Dirt Use it with Stick as a large format ephemeral ar
11. he list 3 days ago in reply to Seetryfly 2 Likes Like Reply J ns Is this C Hahahah if it is b c this is my first time here had the EXACT thought And my daughter s favorite is to combine water with dirt to make the infamous fav mud 3 days ago in reply to Seetryfly 1 Like Like Reply Leer Yes Indeed all the gifts of mother Earth support a healthy child but earth and water especially are tops for joy and healing 12 hours ago in reply to Seetryfly Like Reply f Kellyann One long stick one cat s cradle string bow lots of small sticks arrows you Robin Hood 5 days ago 21 Likes Like Reply Bake the mudpies water and dirt for your kids This is an awesome learning science experience My daughters now ages 27 and 29 still talk about me being the only mom in the neighborhood who would bake mudpies consider that high praise 3 days ago 11 Likes Like Reply DC as kids we would add leaves pine needle cones and other stuff we could find to add to our mud pies sometimes it more resembled soup 2 days ago in reply to Avon Like Reply Le Piece of fabric Piece of fabric House Mommy long haired princess magical cape carry the cat Darn boys http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com 5 days ago 16 Likes Like Reply Lee My dad had a few large canvases my God they were my favouritest
12. ister Sign Out How long is a piece of string by Flickr user izzie_whizzie Used under Creative Commons License Newsletter RSS Feeds Tech Jobs Wired Mobile FAQ Site Map 3 String My kids absolutely love String and when they can t find it sometimes they substitute other things for it such as scarves or blankets but what they re really after is String Now should start off by saying that String is not intended for toddlers and babies it is a strangulation hazard and your kids must be old enough to know not to put it around their necks However when used properly your kids can really have a ball with String The most obvious use of String is tying things together which my kids love to do You can use it to hang things from doorknobs or tie little siblings to chairs or make leashes for your stuffed animals Use String with two Cans for a telephone and teach your kids about sound waves or with Stick to make a fishing pole You ll need String for certain games like Cat s Cradle there s even an International String Figure Association for lots more information String is a huge part of what makes some toys so fun try using a yo yo or a kite without String and you ll see what mean Try the heavy duty version of String commonly branded Rope for skipping climbing swinging from trees or just for dragging things around Although you can buy String at a store it s generally sold in much larger quantities th
13. lescence But at least the classic wooden version is biodegradable so you don t have to feel so bad about pitching them into your yard waste or just using them for kindling Larger multi tipped Sticks are particularly useful as snowman arms Note requires Snow which is not included and may not be available in Florida As with most things these days there are higher end models of Sticks if you re a big spender from the smoothly sanded wooden models which are more uniformly straight than the classic model to more durable materials such as plastic or even metal But for most kids the classic model should do fine My own kids have several Sticks but are always eager to pick up a couple more when we find them One warning the Stick can also be used as a sword or club so parents who avoid toy weapons might want to steer clear of the larger models On the other hand many experts agree that creative children will just find something else to substitute for Stick so this may be somewhat unavoidable Although she is not generally known as a toy expert Antoinette Portis has written this helpful user manual for those needing some assistance in using their Stick Wired Finally something that does grow on trees Tired You could put someone s eye out Disclosure have received several samples of Sticks from one manufacturer for review http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM Click
14. ly would you put that much effort into a teacher you didn t like 2 days ago in reply to Agustin Amenabar Like Reply have to agree on the scotch tape only dole it out in small amounts which makes it THAT MUCH MORE SPECIAL to my four year old son 4 days ago in reply to October7prairie 4 Likes Like Reply Bic Oh this is so great nice story nice comments nice replys Thank you thank you thank you 4 hours ago 1 Like Like Reply ase Mijay Pavon Ha This article wins at life 5 days ago 40 Likes Like Reply 2 think you should remove Tube and replace it with Water Though it may be considered a summer toy it also comes in a winter Snow and Ice version and a nightly Bath version It is quite versatile and can be used for things as wide ranging as science experiments cleaning or practical joking It can be taken along in a flask for hydration plunged into the depths if kept in a pool used to make Jello shot from a gun watering the garden sprinkler play ice hockey or even a shaved treat Addendum water Remove the tubes Water is too good to be off the list 4 days ago 26 Likes Like Reply 2 Yes Water At the age of 5 invented perpetual motion by accidently creating a siphon out of my round plastic swimming pool with a garden hose visioned myself rich until ran into the house and announced my discovery to my mother Oh that s a siphon she said Endless fun with water although at times extra expen
15. ments E p The other great thing about using a Tube instead of a Stick besides the decreased possibility of damage is that nice satisfying thonk sound you get when you hit your brother on the head with it You just don t get that with a Stick although tried 4daysago 157 Likes Like Reply Michael Klasmeier think it is hard to truly convey the beauty and satisfaction of thonk in comments 4 days ago in reply to Elizabeth 70 Likes Like Reply 2 No More of a thwack with the stick This know first hand having been the recipient as well the the beneficiary 3 days ago in reply to Elizabeth 19 Likes Like Reply Bie Yes agree with the thwack rather than the thonk As a rotten little sister can attest personally to this 3 days ago in reply to DanielD 9 Likes Like Reply 2 can t find any of these on Amazon 5days ago 111 Likes Like Reply E J onathan H Liu GeekDad senior editor Etch a Sketch artist book lover board game Well if you buy something else they ll usually include BOX for free 4 days ago in reply to garboon 81 Likes Like Reply Li Which also brings to mind another classic bubble wrap 4 days ago in reply to Jonathan H Liu 52 Likes Like Reply a7 J onathan H Liu GeekDad senior editor Etch a Sketch artist book lov Bubble Wrap was narrowly eliminated actually had started writing about it but then remembered Dirt 3 days ago in reply
16. one of the early Ramona Quimby books in which Ramona gives a three year old her own box of Kleenex for her birthday so that she could freely enjoy pulling the tissues out one by one and tossing them into the air and watching them float down 5 days ago 62 Likes Like Reply L Coupled with sticks my seven year old makes brilliant swords and blades with good old Scotch tape think this should be number 6 on the list 4 days ago in reply to October7prairie 8 Likes Like Reply E e My son s list in addition to the list above includes Scotch or masking tape and also toilet paper He tapes his trains together tapes the door handle to the frame tapes radndom objects to paper the frig the windows all big fun And TP is good for http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com impromptu long hair a cape and a multitude of spooky decorations including on the cat but proceed at your own risk with that one 5 days ago in reply to October7prairie 8 Likes Like Reply Le Before kids the only time had to buy scotch tape was at Christmas 1 day ago in reply to Ellisonjen 3 Likes Like Reply f Allysson McDonald used to use facial tissues and tape to make doll clothes 4 days ago in reply to Ellisonjen 8 Likes Like Reply Bie My sister and used to use toilet paper water to make casts for our dolls b
17. roken arms 3 days ago in reply to Allysson McDonald 6 Likes Like Reply J eS did that too It s amazing how kids come up with the same things 2 days ago in reply to sarah 2 Likes Like Reply Lee Sounds like a future engineer to me Watch out when he gets his hands on duct tape 4 days ago in reply to Ellisonjen 6 Likes Like Reply Agustin Amenabar 1 to the masking tape it s easier to handle 4 days ago in reply to Ellisonjen 1 Like Like Reply A eee Duct tape is the best ever gave my nephew a roll for his birthday when he was about 5 and he was so thrilled to get it When someone asked What do you do with duct tape he answered You can do ANYTHING with duct tape 3 days ago in reply to Agustin Amenabar 20 Likes Like Reply Best Christmas present ever for my tween boy now a teen was 6 rolls of duct tape in assorted colors his own utility knife a ruler and a cutting board Now he s outgrown it mostly and his tween sister is commandeering the duct tape 2 days ago in reply to Afeidt 5 Likes Like Reply ew am so busted Masking tape was the ultimate toy Even up into the teen http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com years when we used to tape cars no not literaly it was a roadway annoyance we just did and add layers of tape underneath one leg of our favorite teachers desk real
18. rtis Silver E mail Twitter Tony Sims E mail Twitter Jason Cranford Teague E mail Twitter Jenny Williams E mail Twitter Roy Wood E mail Twitter Occasional Contributors Russ Neumeier Doug Cornelius Ethan Gilsdorf James Floyd Kelly Edmund Williams Todd Sierer Jim MacQuarrie Tom Stillwell Matt Morgan Jason Roth Luke Bennett Adam Ford Evan Predavec Michael Venables Matt Forbeck Raymond Masters Kevin Makice John Madden Bill Day Garth Sundem Jonathan Knudsen John Anealio Brian McLaughlin Send us a tip GeekDad on Qt 1 SRM is9 LC gt r GeekDad on Facebook i ie We t age Ins Conii You lket Page Ins 5 409 people like GeekDad 5 408 people like GeekDad Facebook social plugin ADVERTISEMENT Childrens Toy Catalog Shop Our Catalog for Fun and Creative Toys for Kids www YoungExplorers com Educational Toys for Kids Learning Has No Limits with The Latest Educational Toys from VTech VIechKids com Little Tikes Official Get A Head Start On The Holidays Shop Online At Little Tikes amp Save www littletikes com 100 s of Rocking Horses The Top Rated Rocking Horses Site Low Prices 30 Off amp Fast S H www eRockingHorses com Ads by Google The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com SERVICES Subscription Subscribe Give a Gift Renew International Questions Change Address Quick Links Contact Us Sign In Reg
19. s now when they confront a typical close ended toy one that is designed to be played w in a very specific way our kids almost immediately begin finding their own variations While we love rocks water snow bubble wrap LEGOs etc as others have mentioned we appreciate the spirit and theme of this list We too think you nailed it 4daysago 11 Likes Like Reply Ql We totally stumbled onto Rock and Stick which is surprising given that we re both geologists and had been carting rocks around with us for years When our oldest was not quite 2 we hauled him to France for a couple of weeks stuck him in a backpack gave him a Rock or Stick as the nearby environment provided and had a great time ourselves http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com because he was totally entertained the whole time Sometimes by knocking us on our heads with either the Rock or the Stick but nobody ever said parenting was painless He also improvised a Stick out of a baguette which was darn cute 2 days ago in reply tojon 4Likes Like Reply D ee Water you forgot water It s the ying to dirt s yang When I want to get my kids out from underfoot tell them to go play in the sink 3 days ago 6 Likes Like Reply Yep Water and for those of us in Hawaii the ocean Free and always available 2 days ago in reply to joanne briana gartner Like Repl
20. se was invovied for squirt guns balloons and other accoutriments built to take full advantage of this primal toy as a means of harrassing sisters 1 day ago in reply to Seetryfly 3 Likes Like Reply I Annlittlewood3 Combine Water with dish soap for a whole nuther experience compelling especially with a few plastic cups and plates Water is really tops and quite inexpensive if you buy in large quantities Just avoid additives which run up the cost for very little benefit 3 days ago in reply to Seetryfly 3 Likes Like Reply 2 run that through a blender and you have one of the great toys of all time really fine foam that provides hours of enjoyment i loved it more than anything a can of old school shaving cream is pretty fun too http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com 3 days ago in reply to Annlitttewood3 4 Likes Like Reply De Entire industries exist for people who play with water ice and snow Also Winter Olympics 3 days ago in reply to Seetryfly 3 Likes Like Reply E J onathan H Liu GeekDad senior editor Etch a Sketch artist book lover board game Thanks for the suggestions you and the other commenters should check out my 6 Best Toy post now http www wired com geekdad 2 2 days ago in reply to Seetryfly 2 Likes Like Reply ber o o Oh yes water definitely has to be on t
21. t form Didn t I tell you how versatile Stick was Dirt makes a great play surface for toy trucks and cars Need something a little gloopier Just add water and presto you ve got Mud Dirt is definitely an outdoor toy despite your kids frequent attempts to bring it indoors If they insist you ll probably want to get the optional accessories Broom and Dusipan But as long as it s kept in its proper place Dirt can be loads of fun Wired Cheap as dirt Tired Dirty Pages 12345 View All MORE RECENTLY Spreading the Wealth Everybody Wins elt http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com Get a Kid the 6th Best Toy of All Time GeekDad Weekly Rewind Sign of the Times A Tablet PC Wins TOADY Award for Worst Toy of 2011 m Wits amp Wagers Review and a Giveaway WAGERS Jonathan Liu is a stay at home dad Etch a Sketch artist community agitator board game geek and a voracious reader Follow jonathanhliu on Twitter Tags Toys Post Comment Permalink Ej Like Confirm 2 Tweet lt 1 679 7 lt 282 de Like gt cae Ey and 470 others liked this DISQUS Add New Comment Login http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com fe Type your comment here Showing 80 of 369 com
22. thing ever throw them over a frame or a bush and you have a cubby Hide under roll around in it on the ground or even better on the trampoline Get some obliging adults to shake it vigourously at the corners while you jump around in the middle Endless fun 2 days ago in reply to Rotunda 1 Like Like Reply LL Oh forgot it can also be used as a hammock swing which also requires a couple of obliging adults 2 days ago in reply to Gemfyre Like Reply Le OK don t know you But after reading this post and your short bio love you already 3 days ago 7 Likes Like Reply 7 What no bubble wrap 5days ago 14 Likes Like Reply E J onathan H Liu GeekDad senior editor Etch a Sketch artist book lover board game You know actually did start with Bubble Wrap on the list but then bumped it in favor of dirt It s up there though but bubble wrap is also more of a one time use item unlike the rest of the things on the list 5 days ago in reply to sage 15 Likes Like Reply Sand dirt s cousin is another favorite of my two boys And of course water which you do mention in combination with its friend Dirt Kids can play with water endlessly either at the sink in a tub from the hose in a creek or the high end version in the Pool 4 days ago in reply to Jonathan H Liu 5 Likes Like Reply DC My wife and are taking heart knowing we ve provided the top 5 toys for our children What s fun to see i
23. to Jrs7530 36 Likes Like Reply f Homeschoolingmy3sons Plus rocks are usually included in the dirt So you get an added http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com bonus My daughter spends hours moving the rocks and dirt from one place to another leaving her brothers lots of opportunities to use shovels and brooms toys for teens 2 days ago in reply to Jonathan H Liu 13 Likes Like Reply Bie And you can write on cement with those rocks It s semi permanent remember when we didn t have sidewalk chalk all packaged up for us and used rocks Grass was another great one to write on the sidewalks with but it usually stained so that could be trouble LOL 1 day ago in reply to Jonathan H Liu 1 Like Like Reply az Bubble wrap Yes My kids love bubble wrap and secretly so do i 3 days ago in reply to Jrs7530 11 Likes Like Reply p Cheryl jumping on the bubble wrap in particular 1day ago in reply to Damaris 2 Likes Like Reply pS Make that a modern classic 3 days ago in reply to Jrs7530 10 Likes Like Reply Ry Markus Nikolas http www thehottoyseom Markus Nikolas htip wwwthehottoyseom Nikolas htto www thehottoys com Good point simple and great toys are not available on the Amazon they are around us 19 hours ago in reply to garboon 2 Likes Like Reply As the mother of 13 9 of whom are boys can
24. tutes acceptance of our and Revised 08 01 2011 Wired com Cond Nast Digital All rights reserved The material on this site may not be reproduced distributed transmitted cached or otherwise used except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast Digital http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM
25. y beo Very good am happy to see that you young parents agree with me grandma 2 days ago 5 Likes Like Reply DC Around our house cardboard tubes are known as der ders The noise you make when you pretend they are horns 5 days ago 11 Likes Like Reply E ss Here is South Africa we call them Vuvuzelas 3 days ago in reply to Jo 7 Likes Like Reply Do da do s at my house growing up 4 days ago in reply to Jo 4 Likes Like Reply DC They are Do Da Do s at my house too 4 days ago in reply toterriann 2 Likes Like Reply R eee Ta do da do s in mine 4 days ago in reply to terriann 1 Like Like Reply class factotum They were called tooters at my house 5 days ago in reply to Jo 4 Likes Like Reply Q http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com Doo doo tubes at our house 4 days ago in reply to Jo 1 Like Like Reply Blew Oh wow We call them der ders too Small world 11 hours ago in reply to Jo Like Reply L Dur durs in our house also 1 day ago in reply to Jo Like Reply J verossa o O Same here fondly remember our holiday because of the wrapping paper tubes pastime of chasing the cat with the der der tube 1 day ago in reply to Jo Like Reply Ss Ahh yes der ders comes from Child s Garden Of Grass as recollect 2 days ago in reply to Jo Like Reply
26. zon B amp N Indiebound Powell s Books a Million iTunes So to help you out I ve worked really hard to narrow down this list to five items that no kid should be Other Books by GeekDad Writers without All five should fit easily within any budget and are appropriate for a wide age range so you get OBA WORLD the most play out of each one These are time tested and kid approved And as a bonus these five can be combined for extra super happy fun time Collect ALL 21 MEMOIRS http www wired com geekdad 2011 01 the 5 best toys of all time all 1 12 5 2011 11 27 56 AM The 5 Best Toys of All Time GeekDad Wired com A Gripping Scene from Flickr user chefranden Used under Creative Commons License 1 Stick What s brown and sticky A Stick This versatile toy is a real classic chances are your great great grandparents played with one and your kids have probably discovered it for themselves as well It s a required ingredient for Stickball of course but it s so much more Stick works really well as a poker digger and reach extender It can also be combined with many other toys both from this list and otherwise to perform even more functions Stick comes in an almost bewildering variety of sizes and shapes but you can amass a whole collection without too much of an investment You may want to avoid the smallest sizes I ve found that they break easily and are impossible to repair Talk about planned obso
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search