The Best Toys, Games & Collectibles 2024

1. Melissa & Doug - Beginner Pattern Blocks - Multi

Pattern blocks puzzle; 30 pieces; 2-sided boards; wooden storage box; for ages 2 to 4

Help with child mental development using this Melissa & Doug beginner pattern blocks learning kit. Five two-sided boards and 30 geometric pieces ensure plenty of possibilities to create template designs or unique inventions. This Melissa & Doug beginner pattern blocks learning kit has 10 recessed design templates, including animals and objects, so kids can work on pattern recognition.

2. Melissa & Doug - Band-in-a-Box Musical Instrument Set

10-piece musical instrument set; various instruments; wooden crate; suitable for children aged 3 and older

Enhance learning with this Melissa & Doug musical instrument toy set. Its 10 pieces let children start their own percussion band, and the wide variety of sounds introduces them to the basics of music theory. The wooden storage crate of this Melissa & Doug musical instrument toy set helps kids keep their items organized.

3. Melissa & Doug Wooden Sandwich-Making Pretend Play Food Set

It's sandwich time! This Melissa & Doug Wooden Sandwich Making set is ready for playtime with all the "fixins". Stack your sandwich any way you like it with the 16 wooden ingredients including a burger, tomato, cheese, bread, and more. The wooden pieces are held together with self-stick tabs, so the food makes a fresh and satisfying "crunch" sound when sliced. The set is made from high-quality wood, is painted with realistic details, and comes in a durable wooden storage tray that's perfect for keeping everything organized between meals. Kids can have hours of pretend play as they imagine setting up their own deli, or being busy little chefs in the kitchen. While kids have fun serving up sandwiches, they'll also be practicing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and early math skills. The pretend food playset makes a great gift for preschoolers, ages three and older for hands-on, screen-free play.

16 wooden sandwich ingredients to stack your sandwich any way you like it Makes a satisfying "crunch" sound when the included wooden knife slices the pieces apart Wooden storage tray High-quality materials ensure durability and safety Makes a great gift for preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, for hands-on, screen-free play

4. Melissa & Doug Giant Golden Retriever - Lifelike Stuffed Animal Dog (over 2 feet tall)

This loyal golden retriever features lifelike details such as bright eyes, a pink tongue and a furry ruff. Attention to detail and superior quality make this gorgeous dog worthy of display; super-soft fabrics and charm galore make him irresistibly huggable!

Lifelike plush toy with beautiful markings and realistic details Crafted with huggable and durable materials and realistic details Soft polyester fabric 36" x 12" x 31" Makes a great gift for dog lovers, ages 3 to 103, for hands-on, screen-free play

5. Melissa & Doug - Swivel Bridge Train Set

Drives around for action play; wood material; for ages 3 and up

Choo choo! Here comes one head-turning wooden railway set. Young engineers will take delight in the special features of this 47+ piece train system. It includes ascending and descending track, track supports, a three-car train, a covered bridge and a swivel bridge. The traffic gates automatically open and close when the swivel bridge moves into position. Compatible with popular wooden railway systems.

6. Melissa & Doug - Shape Sorting Cube Classic Toy - Multi

Shape sorting toy; wooden construction; 12 shapes; suitable for children 2 to 4 years old

Teach kids shapes and colors with this Melissa & Doug shape sorting cube toy. The 12 chunky pieces fit comfortably into a child's hand, and the durable wood construction withstands vigorous grabbing, throwing and banging. This Melissa & Doug shape sorting cube toy has three holes on each side to help kids learn problem-solving through play.

7. Melissa & Doug Classic ABC Wooden Block Cart Educational Toy With 30 1-Inch Solid Wood Blocks

Hours of enriching block play await your toddler! This sturdy, wooden block cart features 30 solid wood traditionally styled one-inch cube blocks that fit neatly into the durable wooden cart. This Melissa & Doug Classic Toy is perfect for little ones to engage in pretend play while they identify pictures, letters, and numbers, and engage in simple recognition, matching, stacking and sorting activities. The cart features bright red wheels and a pull rope so kids can take their ABCs and their 1-2-3s all around the house. The colorful block cart set is constructed of durable high-quality wood and is designed for longevity and reliability. This playroom staple is a tremendous value that will last for years. It makes a great gift for toddlers and preschoolers ages two and older for hands-on, screen-free play. For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called the gold standard in early childhood play.

A classic set that will last for years Includes 30 1-inch blocks and rolling cart Features numbers, letters and pictures to identify for vocabulary-building. A timeless classic and playroom staple Makes a great gift for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2 to 5, for hands-on, screen-free play

8. Melissa & Doug Play Money Set - Educational Toy With Paper Bills and Plastic Coins (50 of Each Denomination) and Wooden Cash Drawer for Storage

Never be short of (pretend) cash again! Introduce your kids to different kinds of currency with this Melissa & Doug Play Money set. It features familiar-looking paper bills from one dollar to 100 dollars, and plastic coins including pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. There are 50 pieces for each denomination. Kids can keep their stash of cash organized in the sturdy wooden "cash drawer" storage box. Each compartment within the box is printed with a different denomination to make cleanup fun and easy. Kids can imagine owning their own store while they practice early math and money skills such as counting, sorting, and giving change. The toy money set makes an exceptional gift for kids three and older for hands-on, screen-free play. We make well-crafted toys that are developed with care to be passed down from generation to generation or shared family to family. When kids pretend with Melissa & Doug, anything is possible!

Includes familiar-looking paper bills and plastic coins - 50 of each denomination Wooden "cash drawer" box is included for convenient storage Each compartment is printed with a different denomination to make cleanup fun and easy Great for counting, sorting, and developing early math and money skills Makes a great gift for 3- to 10-year-olds, for hands-on, screen-free play

9. Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden ABC/123 1-Inch Blocks Set With Storage Pouch (50 pcs)

Hours of timeless block play await your toddler! This wonderful set of 50 traditionally styled one-inch alphabet blocks features charming hand-painted artwork. Solid wood blocks with a colorful collection of pictures, letters and numbers encourage matching, stacking, sequencing and sorting. A tremendous value that will last for years! Conveniently stores in an included pouch.

50 traditionally styled one-inch wooden alphabet blocks Colorful collection of pictures, letters, and numbers Perfect for word recognition, matching, stacking, and sorting Exceptional quality Makes a great gift for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2 to 5, for hands-on, screen-free play

10. Melissa & Doug - Grand Piano

Mini keyboard with 30 hand-tuned keys; non-tipping bench; safety-hinged lid; easy-to-play songbook; suitable for children aged 4 to 6

Introduce a child to musical play with this Melissa & Doug Learn to Play classic grand piano toy. Thirty hand-tuned keys and a color-coded instruction book help your child learn notes and hand positions. This Melissa & Doug Learn to Play classic grand piano toy comes with a non-tipping bench for comfortable practice sessions and concerts.