Best Toys — every ranking, by use case and budget
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In-depth toys reviews
Razor A5 Lux Kick Scooter
Independently reviewed as "Highly Recommended" with units "still working great" after 5–6 years of kid use
Read Razor A5 Lux Kick Scooter ReviewLEGO Classic Creative Happy Box
680 pieces for 10 quick-build toys that recombine into 12 more — LEGO's current-production Classic starter box
Read LEGO Classic Creative Happy Box ReviewMAGNA-TILES Classic 100-Piece Set
Food-grade MABS plastic, BPA/phthalate/latex-free, CPSIA-compliant, with ceramic ferrite magnets — rated for ages 3 to 99
Read MAGNA-TILES Classic 100-Piece Set ReviewLittle Tikes Cozy Coupe
America's best-selling ride-on vehicle since 1979, with working doors, horn and a clicking ignition
Read Little Tikes Cozy Coupe ReviewLittle Tikes 7ft. Trampoline with Safety Net Enclosure
360° safety net enclosure, 100 lb weight limit, ages 3–10
Read Little Tikes 7ft. Trampoline with Safety Net Enclosure ReviewK'NEX 70 Model Building Set
705 pieces that build up to 70 different models, made in a zero-waste facility
Read K'NEX 70 Model Building Set ReviewExploding Kittens
56-card game illustrated by webcomic artist The Oatmeal, with over 20 million copies sold
Read Exploding Kittens ReviewBarbie Dreamhouse
3 floors, 10 play areas and 75+ accessories, including a wheelchair-accessible elevator
Read Barbie Dreamhouse ReviewRavensburger Beautiful Ocean 100-Piece XXL Puzzle
100 extra-large pieces on an FSC-certified board
Read Ravensburger Beautiful Ocean 100-Piece XXL Puzzle ReviewTicket to Ride
The classic cross-country train route-building game, 2025 component/art refresh
Read Ticket to Ride Review