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Hands on puzzles
Our hands on puzzles improve visual spatial skills and build critical thinking. Choose from favorites including the classic Rubik’s Cube, realistic and detailed animal puzzles ranging from pets to safari animals, the popular Rush Hour sequential brainteaser and the 3-D labyrinth puzzle Perplexus.
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Pattern Play
Build the Foundations of Mathematics Knowledge
Parents' Choice Gold Award
Parents' Choice Gold Award
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Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's books, toys, music and more. The Parents' Choice Award seals are recognized throughout the country as the premier mark of achievement in the children's media industry. The Parents' Choice Gold Awards are given to those products that are judged as the highest quality and most appealing in their genre. Criteria for judgments include the highest production standards, universal human values and a unique, individual quality that pushes the product a notch above others.
Pattern Play
Ages 3 and up
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$29.95
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Perplexus Puzzles
A Mind-Boggling Labyrinth-in-a-Ball
Epic Perplexus
Perplexus
Perplexus - Rookie
Ages 6 and up
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$29.95
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Colorku
It’s Sudoku, in Color!
ColorKu
ColorKu Expansion Card Set: Advanced
Ages 6 and up
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$36.95
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Square Up!
Challenging Slider Puzzles—Now Played Head-to-Head
Parents' Choice Gold Award
Parents' Choice Gold Award
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Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's books, toys, music and more. The Parents' Choice Award seals are recognized throughout the country as the premier mark of achievement in the children's media industry. The Parents' Choice Gold Awards are given to those products that are judged as the highest quality and most appealing in their genre. Criteria for judgments include the highest production standards, universal human values and a unique, individual quality that pushes the product a notch above others.
iParenting Media Award
iParenting Media Award
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The iParenting Media Awards Program provides a credible and objective method of determining the best products in the marketplace and then honors them with the most prestigious consumer award. Our reviewers are a diverse set of parents, experts, licensed childcare centers and schools nationwide.
Square Up!
Ages 6 and up
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$19.95
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Solitaire Chess
A Strategic Twist on a Timeless Classic
Toy Industry Association's Toy of the Year
Toy Industry Association's Toy of the Year
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Toy of the Year Awards are bestowed by those in the toy industry to toys in 12 product categories plus an overall "Toy of the Year" designation recognizing North America's top choice for the single best product to deliver fun and excitement to young consumers.
Solitaire Chess
Ages 8 and up
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$19.95
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Puzzle-Making Machine
A Puzzling Array of Creative Possibilities!
Puzzle Maker
Puzzle Maker Refill Pack
Puzzle Maker and Refill Pack
Ages 5 and up
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$24.95
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Connect-the-Pairs Puzzles
Mind-Bending Maze Puzzles
Parents' Choice Silver Award
Parents' Choice Silver Award
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Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's books, toys, music and more. The Parents' Choice Award seals are recognized throughout the country as the premier mark of achievement in the children's media industry. The Parents' Choice Silver Honors are given to excellent products that are designed to entertain and help children develop universally ethical attitudes, and rigorous standards and skills.
Lab Mice Puzzles
Find Your Way Gnome
Lab Mice and Find Your Way Gnome: Set of 2
Ages 8 and up
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$17.95
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Rush Hour Puzzle
MindWare's Most Popular Puzzle
Mensa Select Award
Mensa Select Award
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Annually, Mensans judge and critique games released in the past year and award the coveted Mensa Select® seal to the top five. Games are judged on aesthetics, instructions, originality, play appeal and play value.
Parents' Choice Gold Award
Parents' Choice Gold Award
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Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's books, toys, music and more. The Parents' Choice Award seals are recognized throughout the country as the premier mark of achievement in the children's media industry. The Parents' Choice Gold Awards are given to those products that are judged as the highest quality and most appealing in their genre. Criteria for judgments include the highest production standards, universal human values and a unique, individual quality that pushes the product a notch above others.
Learning Magazine Teachers' Choice Award
Learning Magazine Teachers' Choice Award
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The Teachers' Choice Awards honor products of exceptional quality and outstanding performance in the classroom and at home. Our panel of teacher evaluators use each product in their classrooms and homes to find the best products for teachers and parents.
Rush Hour
Rush Hour Cards: Set of 3
Rush Hour Junior
Ages 8 and up
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$19.95
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4D Cityscape Puzzles
Build Famous City Skylines and Timelines
4D Cityscape Time Puzzle: Washington D.C.
4D Cityscape Time Puzzle: New York City
Ages 8 and up
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$39.95
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Tangoes Jr.
Classic Tangram Puzzles for Beginners
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
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The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio was founded in 1989 as the only independent consumer review of children's media. The organization does not charge entry fees or accept ads from manufacturers. Award-winning products are selected by a noted expert in child development, children's literature, and education, and further tested by an objective panel of kid judges. Judging criteria include kid-testers' responses along with expert assessment of educational and play value, safety, age appropriateness and other factors.
Dr. Toy Smart Toy Award
Dr. Toy Smart Toy Award
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For nearly twenty-five years, Dr. Toy has been awarding children's products her seals of approval. These items have distinguished themselves over other products in quality and excellence, providing both lasting value and lasting learning. And, of course, providing lasting fun.
Creative Child Magazine Educational Toy of The Year Award
Creative Child Magazine Educational Toy of The Year Award
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Creative Child Magazine's Toy Awards Program is unique in that all products submitted are reviewed by many people, including moms, music educators and early education professionals. Only one product per category can win a Toy of the Year award, Book of the Year Award or Game of the Year Award. The remaining finalists receive a prestigious Preferred Choice award. The Seal of Excellence is another prestigious award that is given to those products that are not finalists but do exceed expectations based on the criteria for nurturing creativity and education in children.
Tangoes Jr.
Tangoes Jr. Animals Puzzle Pack
Tangoes Jr. with Animals Puzzle Pack
Ages 3 and up
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$24.95
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Rubik's Twist
There Are No Wrong Answers!
Rubik's Twist Puzzle
Ages 8 and up
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$14.95
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4-D Animal Puzzles
EXCLUSIVE! The Perfectly Puzzling Pet Project!
Dog 4D Puzzles: Set of 4
Ages 6 and up
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$19.95
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Rubik's Puzzle Collection
Over 300 Million Stumped
Parents' Choice Classic Award
Parents' Choice Classic Award
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Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's books, toys, music and more. The Parents' Choice Award seals are recognized throughout the country as the premier mark of achievement in the children's media industry. The Parents' Choice Classic Award is given to material that meets the criteria for our Gold Award and that, for at least five years, has maintained its original excellence. The Classic Award indicates the product, program or experience has stood the test of time.
Rubik's Cube
Ages 8 and up
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$14.95
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Wooden Vehicle Construction Kits
Was $19.95, Save 35%
Gas Up Before Attempting These Puzzlers!
Wooden Car Building Kit
Wooden Scooter Building Kit
Wooden Vehicle Construction Kits: Set of 2
Ages 8 and up
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$19.95
$12.95
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Cart Before the Horse
EXCLUSIVE! Give Their Logic Skills a Giddy-up
Cart Before the Horse
Ages 8 and Up
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$17.95
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Gordian's Knot
Puzzles That Perplex the Brightest Minds
Parents' Choice Recommended Award
Parents' Choice Recommended Award
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Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's books, toys, music and more. The Parents' Choice Award seals are recognized throughout the country as the premier mark of achievement in the children's media industry. The Parents' Choice Recommended Seal indicates that our committees found the product distinguished enough to give it a notch above our "Approval" rating. In other words, this commendation implies our approval and, even beyond that, our thorough recommendation for reasons of production, appeal and fulfillment of its clear intent.
Gordian's Knot
Zig-Zag Knot
Ages 8 and up
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$12.95
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Earth Puzzleball
A Whole New World of Puzzles
The Earth 540-piece Puzzleball
Ages 9 and up
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$39.95
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Optical Illusions Squzzles Puzzle
Thousands of Possibilities, Only One Right Solution!
Squzzle Puzzle: Optical Illusions
Ages 6 and up
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$8.95
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Animal Babies Squzzle Puzzle
Thousands of Possibilities, Only One Right Solution!
Parents' Choice Recommended Award
Parents' Choice Recommended Award
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Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's books, toys, music and more. The Parents' Choice Award seals are recognized throughout the country as the premier mark of achievement in the children's media industry. The Parents' Choice Recommended Seal indicates that our committees found the product distinguished enough to give it a notch above our "Approval" rating. In other words, this commendation implies our approval and, even beyond that, our thorough recommendation for reasons of production, appeal and fulfillment of its clear intent.
Squzzle Puzzle: Animal Babies
Ages 6 and up
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$8.95
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Wings & Wheels Squzzle Puzzle
Thousands of Possibilities, Only One Right Solution!
Squzzle Puzzle: Wings & Wheels
Ages 6 and up
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$8.95
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3D Scramblers Squzzle Puzzle
Thousands of Possibilities, Only One Right Solution!
Squzzle Puzzle: 3D Scramblers
Ages 6 and up
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$8.95
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Botanicals Squzzle Puzzle
Three Designs in Each Squzzle Puzzle Pack
Squzzle Puzzle: Botanicals
Ages 6 and up
Quantity
$8.95
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3-D Slide Puzzles
The Perfect Take-Anywhere Puzzles!
3-D Slide Puzzle: Sea Otter
3-D Slide Puzzle: Tarantula
Ages 5 and up
Quantity
$7.95
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Squzzle Puzzles
Thousands of Possibilities, Only One Right Solution!
Squzzle Puzzle: Nocturnal Animals
Squzzle Puzzle: Creature Kingdom
Squzzle Puzzle Packs: Set of 9
Ages 6 and up
Quantity
$8.95
AnimaLogic
Solve the Puzzle to Stop the Stampede!
Parents' Choice Gold Award
Parents' Choice Gold Award
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Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's books, toys, music and more. The Parents' Choice Award seals are recognized throughout the country as the premier mark of achievement in the children's media industry. The Parents' Choice Gold Awards are given to those products that are judged as the highest quality and most appealing in their genre. Criteria for judgments include the highest production standards, universal human values and a unique, individual quality that pushes the product a notch above others.
AnimaLogic
Ages 5 and up
Quantity
$24.95
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