cloutiedumpling
Sat 10-Nov-12 19:45:36
I read the other thread and realised that I'd bought most of the toys listed there, so I thought it'd be nice to have ideas from other mnetters about toys that'd be good to buy for the DCs. Ones that'd be played with every day and would last for years so I don't make any more expensive mistakes!
My first suggestion for other people is the duplo Thomas the Tank train set. We've had it for years and it has had a lot of play but is still in great condition. Also, the pieces are chunky enough that even kids aged 3 or so can put the tracks together without needing adult help.
mumtoaandj
Tue 13-Nov-12 09:42:15
imaginext- so robust, my boys have 3 years age gap and both play with it.(3 and 6)
Lego/duplo
micro scooter
make own playdough
happyland train set- both still play with this.
fuzzpig
Tue 13-Nov-12 09:56:57
Favourite toys in our house:
Happyland - they have absolutely loads of it, it lasts brilliantly and is very versatile.
Wooden train set - not brio as we can't afford it. I'd recommend getting starter sets from a few different brands as then you get a nice range of accessories and bridges.
Wooden bricks - obviously! Mine have loads including mine from childhood.
Duplo - excellent quality and hopefully a high resale value 
as mine are moving on to proper Lego this Xmas
Disney figures - we have loads, some new, some from eBay, all very much loved and good quality.
Toy dinosaurs, animals, cars, food etc - no particular brand, it's just great to have them.
GoldenHandshake
Tue 13-Nov-12 10:10:19
Toys DD has had over the last few years that are played with consistently:
Disney store figure sets, she has the tinkerbell fairies, nightmare before christmas, toy story 3 and disney princess sets and they are always played with, they often move into the ELC rosebud house she has.
Sylvanian families house and dalmatian family.
Moshi monsters, she has about 30 of the moshlings and adores them, we have the treehouse put away for Christmas.
Mini lalaloopsy dolls are played with very often.
Basically for DD anything that involves small character figures, and an assortment of houses she can fashion into a village.
my boys love
lego
nerf
remote helicopters
scalextric
wii
jigsaws
dd loves
lego
sylvanians
polly pocket
mini lala loopsy
ds
anything crafty such as aquabeads, make own bracelet sets
nothing else gets a look in, not cheap to buy in but many many hours of peace for me of enjoyable playing by all
jepa
Tue 13-Nov-12 11:18:31
mathanxiety
Wed 14-Nov-12 02:15:54
OMG -- we have this, but again, bought it years ago, and it wasn't a fraction of the Ebay price.
This was a lovely set. It had a secret key and secret teaspoon, towers that came apart and became teacups and saucers, the castle itself was a teapot, and there were tiny figures. It came with a tray. Constant vigilance required however, in order to keep it all from getting lost. It was one of those toys we hid when having friends over.
Can't believe that price..
