9 Toys You've Never Seen Before

Tired of the same old, same old? These gifts will surprise kids of all ages.

by Brett Singer

Magic Gertie Ball Price: $9.99 This ball changes color when your tot touches it. It's also a little sticky, making it easier to catch. And it deflates for travel. Magic! Buy now »	Joust Tag Price: $19.99 En garde! All the fun of medieval jousting, without the severed limbs. The vests have built-in scoring systems to eliminate any who-hit-who-first arguments. Buy now »	Snap Together Stable Price: $12.99 You and the kids will have a blast assembling this home for horses. Bonus: No glue required. Extra bonus: It smells much better than a real stable. Buy now »
Mermaid & Seahorse Rainbow Brush Price: $19.99 What do little girls love? Mermaids? Check. Seahorses? Check. Rainbows? Got it. Brushing hair? Yup. And now someone has gone and put all these things together in one clever toy. Buy now »	Solar Space Mobile Price: $16.49 This solar and hand-crank-powered toy car is bright red, but it's also green, as in eco-friendly. No batteries required, but it still zooms. Buy now »	Penny's Pooch & Ride Price: $29.99 A pink car, a happy little girl, and a basket of puppies. Ladies and gentlemen, it gets no cuter than this. Buy now »
Hungry Shark Puzzle Price: $19.99 Make every week Shark Week: With 1,000 pieces, this puzzle will keep visiting big kids busy until next summer. Buy now »	Mom's on the Phone Price: $21.99 Sure, you've seen toy phones for toddlers before. But this time, Mom is literally ON the phone. Get it? ON the phone? Buy now »	DIY Eco House Price: $26.95 Children can assemble this funky and educational house by themselves. Once it's built, they can see how it operates on natural sunlight (or on battery power indoors). Buy now »