Elephant on Bike

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The circus is in town! The fact that this elephant rides a tricycle isn’t impressive enough; he also balances and spins a tassled ball on the tip of his trunk! You try doing that. Wind him up and watch him … Continue reading

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Robots

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Little did we know how popular robots would be when we ordered our first assortment of tin toys. And now we can plainly see why. They all walk (or lurch, more accurately). Some have gears that spins, some shoot sparks, … Continue reading

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Kaleidoscope

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You’re neither too old nor too young to enjoy the brilliant light show found inside a classic kaleidoscope. Unlike most made of cardboard, this is made of tin, so it’ll continue to dazzle for years and years. These are almost … Continue reading

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Stacking Robots

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These are a remake of another classic stacking figure. Made of wood, these colorful robots interlock so you can stack them into all sorts of shapes. Virtually indestructible, even for adults. $20.

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Juggling Balls

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Another classic throwback to an era when video games and techno toys didn’t rule the roost. Colorfully striped and made of leather. Instructions included. $9.

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You Can Quote Me

Today’s small town is often noted – if not praised – for its diversity of constituents, its variety of thought, its tolerance for debate and discourse. But that’s just my opinion. My neighbors probably don’t see it that way.

-from Small Wonders by John Frazier

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