Dr Toy's 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 childrens 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 Yos, 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. These are wonderful products to introduce to your child when they best fit their age and readiness. Watch for these other great classic toys including:

Bubble pipe
Candy Land
Checkers
Chess
Dollhouse
Erector Set
Etch a Sketch

Frisbee
Gyroscope
Hula Hoop
Jacks and Ball
Jump Rope
Kaleidoscope
Kite

Marbles
Mr & Mrs Potato Head
Play Doh
Tinkertoy
Top
Yo Yo

What is your favorite classic toy? Write to nominate your favorite for the Classic Hit Parade for the next "Classic Round-up!"--268 Bush St., San Francisco, CA 94104.

Key to Type: 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; trav=Travel; trans=Transportation; u=Unique Product; vg=Video Game; vt=Video Tape

	Company	Product	Age	Price	800/888#
1.	Aaron's Balloon Animals	How to Make Balloon Animals, b cp	6-12	$14.00	800-755-2972
2.		Figure-8 set, t esp	3-7	$39.95	888-274-6869
3.		Knock-Out Bench, t esp	2-4	$29.00	888-274-6869
4.		Gazoobo, t esp	18 mos-4 yrs	$14.95	877-424-4226
5.		Measure UP! Cups, t esp	12 mos-2 yrs	$9.98	800-426-4777
6.		Super Marbleworks, t cons? t esp	5-12	$34.98	800-426-4777
7.		GeoSafari, esp	8-12	$99.95	800-933-3277
8.		Erector Evolution II, t cons	8-12	$34.95	800-268-1733
9.		Arco Baleno, t esp	3-8	$49.50	800-693-7164
10.		FreeStyle XLg Bucket, t cp	5-10	$19.99	800-822-4534
11.		Lionel Santa Fe Special Freight Set, t h esp	8-12	$269.95	810-949-4100