Fun and Unusual Toys Powered by the Imagination and Energy of Children

I have been scouring the net for some fun toys that are powered by the creativity and energy of kids (no batteries or plugs).  These a good old fashioned child powered toys.  Kazoo Toys in particular had a nice selection, and currently has a sale going on.

These 2 coupon codes are good through November 23rd.
$10 off 50 with coupon code: 10502009
$25 off 100 with coupon code: 251002009

If you are planning a larger purchase this code would be better:
Save 20% on your purchase of $200 or more with Coupon Code: CJ0920 Expires 11/20/09.

Here are my picks:

The Original Rody Horse is sort of a cross between a hippity hop ball and a rocking horse. This toy is wonderful for building core strength and sensory integration.  I just got one for my own daughter, for Christmas.  It is recommended for children age 2-5 years.  There is a larger “Rody Max” also available, which can accommodate age 5 to adult.  Rody is made in Italy, so it meets the higher European toy standards.

Rody Ride On Horse

Pictured here is Groovy Girl Libbi & Louie by Manhattan Toy (yes the dog comes with her ).  If you are tired of the suggestive clothing on several popular doll lines, perhaps you would like the “Groovy Girls”.  Their bodies are velour with embroidered features.  Each reasonably priced doll, comes with a complete outfit, and more fashions are available.

The Quercetti Super Saxoflute is another Italian made toy that I’ve purchased for my daughter this year. It is made of unbreakable ABS plastic and includes 24 pieces (2 mouthpieces, 2 trumpet ends and 20 twisting tubes). Quercetti also makes several other sets that can combine with this. I feel much more comfortable with toys produced in the EU, over those made in China. Europe is actually stricter about the safety of toys and plastics, than the U.S.

The Treehouse Playset by Melissa & Doug looks like tons of fun. This wood multi-level treehouse, comes with 2 play figures, a relaxing hammock, porch swing, table with two chairs, playful trap door and pulley-operated systems.

I also love the Deluxe Magic Set by Melissa & Doug.  This one is far beyond my daughter.  It is recommended for ages 8 and up, but seems like a quality set.

I also like the Educo kitchen set offered here, but it can be purchased  for less elsewhere.  All the items above are competetively priced, prior to factoring in the coupon codes, but can of course be found elsewhere as well.  The selection at Kazoo Toys is certainly worth checking out, no matter where you end out making your purchases.