‘Tried & True’ Toys & Games Receive NETS Gold Star Award
Neighbourhood Toy Stores of Canada (NETS) has named its top ten, ‘tried and true’ toys and games of 2009, awarding each a ‘Gold Star’ for being top of their class and representing exceptional play value.Independent toy stores reveal their best bets (Toronto Star - Aug 17/09):
- Cover Story (PDF)
- Online Article
The 2009 Gold Star winners are:
- Amphibian Rover (Playwell Enterprises)
Hours of imaginative, ‘recycled’ fun!
Age 8+ - Artz+Craftz4Kidz Kit (Roylco)
50 crafts and 1000 possibilities in one kit! Age 4-10+ - Bananagrams (Everest Wholesale)
A fast and fun word game that requires no pencil, paper or board; great for travel!
Age 7+ - Crazy Forts (Everest Wholesale)
25 balls and 44 sticks that along with a bed sheet can be used to create any structure kids can dream up!
Age 5+ - Green Toys’ Recycling Truck (Stortz & Associates)
Educates kids about the benefits of recycling and provides hours of imaginative play!
Age 3+ - Settlers of Catan (Outset Media)
A trading and building game set in the mythical world of Catan. A different game every time!
Age 10+ - Tall Stacker Building Set (Outset Media)
Colourful, three dimensional stacking set makes learning fun!
Age 3+ - Teaching Cash Register (Learning Resources)
Pairs imaginative play with learning using interactive lights, sounds, voice messages and games!
Age 3+ - Travel the World Set (Fire the Imagination)
Geography is all fund and games! Travel the world and be its caretaker! - Yookidoo Discovery Playhouse (International Playthings)
Hours of stimulating play and a perfect hide-away!
Age 12+ months
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