Most long lasting, most played with toy? For 1 year +

[Fourleaf]

DS's first birthday (and Christmas) is approaching, and we're planning to buy him a present or two... plus others are asking what to buy.
What are the best value toys that you have bought for your older baby/toddler? I want to get something that he'll really play with and enjoy, preferably for longer than a few months. Obviously all children are different but it would be good to see what others have found to be worth getting. TIA! :)

tea set
wooden train set
wooden pirate ship from le toy van

wooden blocks - 6mo likes 'chasing' them and my 2yo and nearly 5yo love making huge towers with them, at 1 they used to spend ages knocking over the towers I made.

duplo - still used now.

stacking cups - have loads of different uses, nearly 5yo likes to draw around them and 2yo likes to take them in the bath.

Wooden garage
Musical instruments
Duplo
Bricks

DS got the Bubble Go Ride on for his 1st birthday.

I don't think these are available anymore, but there's bound to be a lot of similar things around now.

My DC both loved the push along things - one a Golden Labrador Dog on wheels and the other a trolley filled with alphabet building bricks. Used for years and still much loved.

Would also go with the building blocks. We had/have a tub of 100 wooden blocks which DS' aged nearly 7 and 4 still play with!

duplo
aquadraw

Pop up tents and tunnels. Dcs played with them for over 10 years

Sorry meant to reply AGES ago and say a huge thank you for all of these brilliant tips. I will buy some of these now, save others for later and pass them on to friends. Ta very much