Christmas 2021 is almost here! If you are still struggling to find a fun, unique gift for kids, let us give you some ideas.
The gifts we’re featuring in this blog are from 3 specific toy lines; Magna-Tiles, New York Puzzle Company, and Squishables. These product lines are perfect for children–you know, children young enough to still want toys and not gift cards. The puzzles, of course, are great for all ages.
Let’s get to it!
Magna-Tiles
Magna-Tiles are a perfect gift to inspire creativity in any child. Magna tiles were invented by a Japanese mathematics professor in 1997 in order to give children a more hands-on experience with geometric shapes and concepts.
Magna-Tile blocks snap together easily, allowing any child to quickly assemble whatever they can dream up. The use of Magna-Tiles doesn’t stop at simply being able to build things; using Magna-Tiles to trace shapes or combine with other blocks are other ways to enjoy them.
Here are some of our favorite Magna-Tiles sets for the holidays:
Magna-Tiles Stardust 15-Piece Set
The Magna-Tiles Stardust set is a perfect starter set for any aspiring builder who also wants a bit of pizazz in their creations. Each piece in the Magna-Tiles Stardust line is colored like standard Magna-Tiles… but with sparkles!
The 15 Stardust tiles are totally compatible with other Magna-Tiles sets, so don’t sleep on these as an addition to your child’s existing Magna-Tile collection!
Magna-Tiles House 28-Piece Set
Create a house inspired by imagination and built with creativity using the Magna-Tiles House set. This 28-piece set is a great place to start a Magna-Tiles collection. The set can give kids a place to start thinking about how to build a house, but the tiles can be used to create just about anything!
This set also includes Magna-Tiles stairs, which are great for aspiring architects looking to build taller structures. The stairs can also be used as building pieces to make creative shapes and more.
The 28 pieces in this set are compatible with all other Magna-Tiles sets. This set is also a great compliment to an existing collection… 28 new pieces add a lot of possibilities!
Magna-Tiles Cars 2-Piece Expansion Set
Note: This Magna-Tiles set is meant for a child that already has other Magna-Tiles to build with.
The Magna-Tiles Cars Expansion Set adds wheels to the Magna-Tile equation. The set contains two base ‘cars’ that can be used to create whatever vehicle a kid can dream up. A firetruck, an ambulance, a lunar lander… the possibilities are almost endless.
This set only contains the 2 car bases and requires other Magna-Tiles to build vehicles. The set works with all other Magna-Tile pieces.
New York Puzzle Company
The New York Puzzle Company (NYPC) prides itself on making quality puzzles from 100% recycled materials. Each puzzle piece is 20% thicker than a standard piece, making the puzzles more durable and easier to snap together.
Each NYPC puzzle is pre-shaken before being packaged–you don’t have to deal with breaking pieces apart. Outside of making quality jigsaw puzzles, NYPC donates 1% of each sale to environmental non-profits.
Here are 2 of our favorite New York Puzzle company gift ideas:
The World and its Flags 300pc Puzzle
Put together a National Geographic puzzle containing the countries of the world and their flags! The countries and continents are all different colors, making the finished puzzle easy to navigate. The flags of countries adorn the top and bottom borders.
- 300 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
- Linen-Style pieces reduce glare
- Finished Puzzle Size: 24″x18″
Harry Potter Pesky Pixies 300pc Puzzle
A perfect gift for any Harry Potter or jigsaw puzzle fan! This 300 piece puzzle depicts Harry Potter and friends dealing with a swarm of pesky pixies. The background of the finished puzzle is the famous Defense of the Dark Arts classroom.
- 300 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
- Linen-Style pieces reduce glare
- Finished Puzzle Size: 19″x13″
Squishables
Squishables are the most creative, adorable (and squishiest!) plush toys available! Each Squishable is modeled after an object; food, technology, fantasy… anything goes. What makes Squishables so adorable are the faces and expressions on each piece. Have you ever seen an adorable avocado? Squishables has one!
The variety of Squishables is growing every month–meaning you can find something for people (not just children) of all ages. Aside from being great, soft stuffed animals for children, Squishables can fit into any themed decorative scheme, from specific foods to holiday themes.
Here are two of our favorites for Christmas 2021:
Squishable Comfort Food Unicorn Cake
Talk about a creative mash-up… this Squishable is a cake and a unicorn all wrapped together into an adorable piece of plush!
The unicorn cake is part of a line of other adorable baked goods. Plush cupcakes, cake slices, and more are all available in these cute, squishy toys.
15” size… squishing makes it easy to fit into any box for shipping!
Mini Squishable UFO
Want a smaller squishable that’s great for both boys and girls? Look no further than this extraterrestrial plush toy!
The Mini Squishable UFO is cute enough for any child to appreciate while still maintaining a cool factor (being an alien and such).
7” size… squishing makes it easy to fit into any box for shipping!
More Holiday Gifts at Oswald’s Pharmacy
Need more gift ideas? Stop by the store when you have time and check out our great toy and gift sections. We’re open 7 days a week, so you don’t have to worry about making it in at a specific time.
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Happy Holidays everyone!