Frugal? Yes. Fun? Absolutely! These fantastic buys will please every kid.
8+, RP Toys
Micro-sized building sets create a super-detailed model that fits in your hand.
$10 – $20, Contact your local Scholar’s Choice for availability
6+, Crayola
Use the tool to apply “dots” of mess-free clay to the figure frame. Many models have movable parts.
$12, Contact your local Toys “R” Us for availability
3+, PPW Toys
Foot-high versions of Foofa, Muno (pictured), Brobee and other fave characters from the TV show.
$15, ppwtoys.com
8+, Crayola
Snap on fabric patches to create different looks, over and over again.
$15, toysrus.ca
7+, International Playthings
Use the play piping bag to decorate yummy-looking treats to keep or give as gifts.
$23, toysrus.ca
8+, Klutz
Each of these three kits includes easy how-tos and craft supplies.
$19 each, chapters.indigo.ca
5+, Kroeger
Slide the coloured squares to match the challenge pattern faster than your opponent.
$20, mastermindtoys.com
4+, PlaSmart
An easier version of the popular labyrinth game – great for kids who get frustrated by difficult puzzles.
$23, mastermindtoys.com
4+, Hasbro
The perennially popular mini-menagerie now walks! (2 SR44 batteries included.)
$15, toysrus.ca
2+, P’kolino
These non-toxic crayons last way longer than others – and they don’t roll away.
$10, qhousekids.com
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