The Toy Retailers Association Top 12 Construction Toys for Christmas 2009 includes some familiar names along with a few new ones. Traditional toys such as LEGO, Tomy and Meccano are featured as usual; alongside a few names that might be new to you.
K’Nex Amusement Park
If they have ever wondered how a Ferris wheel is constructed then this kit will give them a good idea. Made from a total of over 400 individual components this model Ferris wheel will make a great long term project and, when completed, hours of fun play. From a collection of thrill ride construction kits which also includes a a super-swing, octopus whirl and speed coaster.
- Amazon – £27.49
LEGO CITY Garage
This isn’t just any old toy garage; this is a heavy duty garage with its own tow-truck, lifting platform and keen workforce. The workshop even has a handy lifting winch for those really big repair jobs.
- Amazon – £56.69 – John Lewis – £59.95
LEGO Power Miners Titanium Command Rig
Deep mining is a rough and hazardous occupation at the best of times but even more so with the LEGO Power Miners who also have to deal with rock monsters. This heavy-duty drilling rig can quickly transformed from a vertical or horizontal drilling platform into a powerful escape vehicle. The set comes complete with mini-action figures.
- Amazon – £59.99 – John Lewis – £59.95
LEGO Star Wars Darth Vadar’s TIE Fighter
The LEGO star wars collection is now celebrating its tenth anniversary and, to celebrate have released a special edition collection of action figures and vehicles. The TIE Fighter is an equal match for the x-wing star fighters used by the rebel alliance with its unique shape, deadly missiles and the dark Lord himself as master pilot.
- Amazon – £24.99 – John Lewis – £29.35
LEGO Star Wars Echo Base
This collection of figures and weapons from The Empire Strikes Back features an Imperial repeating blaster, 5 mini action figures, including the first Taun Taun and Han Solo.
- Amazon – £19.99 – John Lewis – £19.95
MagNext System Deluxe
A complex and imaginative magnetic construction system – providing over a hundred possible configuration opportunities. The MagNext system allows the opportunity to create structures which can be quickly transformed and are ideal for kids with creative minds.
- Amazon – £14.99
MEGA Bloks Play N Go Table
Ideal for young children this colourful and creative building set will provide hours of fun and imaginative play. The set includes 20 building blocks, building plates, a toy car and small boy figure. The set can be easily stored away inside the folding table when not in use.
- Amazon – £24.99
Playmobil Police Seaplane
Not just any plane, this toy sea plane is at home on water as it is in the air and will provide an endless array of play opportunities. With a wide wing-span and functional propellers the plane comes with a police pilot and passenger.
- Amazon – £23.59 – John Lewis – £19.95
Playmobil Pyramid
An original play idea this Pyramid from Playmobil includes 6 hidden chambers, 4 individual figures and a host of accessories. The pyramid also incorporates trap stairs, a scorpion trap and burial chamber. Figures include an emperor and his empress, security and, of course, an evil bandit.
- Amazon – £57.99 – John Lewis – £59.95
LEGO DUPLO Feeding Zoo
A fun and colourful collection of animals including a giraffe, lion, crocodile and elephant as well as a quad bike and some cute characters which allow toddlers to creat their own zoo and imaginative storylines.
- Amazon – £34.49 – John Lewis – £39.5
Spykee Micro by Meccano
An innovative toy robot made from 20 individual part, Spykee can be operated by infra red remote control and has swift movement with exciting light and sound effects.
Control the robots swift movements by IR remote control.
- Amazon – £19.99 – John Lewis – £19.95
Tuning RC Carbon Style Car by Meccano Toys
Radio controlled cars are great ideas for Christmas but a kit they can build themselves is even better. Once built in one of three alternative styles, this rugged rally car includes some great sound effects including music, a roaring engine and screeching tyres. Made from 190 parts the kit comes complete with tools, instructions and a selection of accessories.
- Amazon – £42.99
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