2007 Toy Countdown: BluTrack Takes Spot #47

At first glance, BluTrack looks a lot like other small car racing tracks that are out there. That's why you need to take a second look. For one thing, BluTrack has two tracks, not just one, so you can have real races. But what's truly outstanding about this innovative toy is that it's completely customizable. It's a cross between a racing system and a building system. Have you ever wish your track had more loops, or that it went that way instead of this? BluTrack is whatever you make it. Read more...

Top 50 Toys continues: Fortamajig named to spot #48

We all know that kids love making their own forts out of blankets, sheets, and other household items. But blankets and sheets slip, and they don't have windows. Fortamajig is as open-ended as they come - start with one Fortamajig, add a few kitchen chairs, and plenty of kid creativity, and the result is a blast.

PlayFair's Top 50 Toys of 2007 Countdown

It's November 2007, and PlayFair Toys is helping you launch into the holiday toy season. Every year we are asked what the "hot toys" are, and every year I reply that we focus on toys that are cool. Yes, we know that the big box stores put out that sparkly catalog filled with toys that are pushed heavily on TV. So here is our alternative. Starting today and continuing through December 23rd (and with an "extra credit" gift on the 24th!), we'll feature our picks of 50 fabulous toys, a combination of new and classics, that we know make terrific gifts.

Don't want to see them one at a time? No worries! You can jump straight to the entire list. However we are still only going to feature and describe one each day.

So without further ado, in spot #50 we have:

50. Roger Van Oech's Ball of Whacks It's a ball, it's a magnet, it's a…. Well technically it's a triacontahedron, and actually just as technically it's fascinating. Roger Van Oech's Ball of Whacks is 30 pyramids that fit together into a solid. One of those rare toys that holds the interest of almost any age. Read more...