Suggested retail price: Starter set $9.99; deluxeset $24.99
Maker: Jakks Pacific
Age group: 5 & up
It looks like real wood but this construction toy uses a foam material that that the company calls "Kid Wood".
It's very safe, easy to use and feels realistic, said Silver. Kids have the satisfaction of feeling like they're really sawing or nailing as they work with the materials, he said.
The starter tool set includes a hammer, saw, nails, Kid Wood material and an instructional project book featuring six different projects. The deluxe set includes more than 120 pieces and an instructional project book featuring two projects.
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Last updated October 20 2010: 1:41 PM ET