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Popsicles are always fun in the summer, but when they come in fun shapes it's exponentially more appealing. Each mold is entirely reusable and comes with a drip guard.

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Sticking for a minute with the slightly bizarre theme of Icelandic kids playing with bones, this Fishbone Model kit is designed for figure creation out of fish bones. Sounds like a comedy sketch, right? Still awesome, especially as it's called Something Fishy.

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Everything is OK Activist Kit

Updated Jun 26, 2008

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Simply because yellow precautionary tape can often be a sign of bad news, this Everything is OK tape sends off a more positive message. The very same tape was once exhibited at both the Pasadena Museum of California Art and the Hiroshima Museum of Contemporary Art. There you are.

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Ooms Milkmaid

Updated Jun 26, 2008

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Blending a traditional Dutch aesthetic with a more modern conception of what goes on in The Netherlands, The Milkmaid is a ceramic dildo with which you might have fun trying blend into your grandmother's china cabinet. Playing further on Amsterdam stereotypes, the piece is hollowed out so you can fit your gear inside. Kind of tasteful, right?

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Swigg Ricky Rhino

Updated Jun 26, 2008

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Swigg Critters offer a unique take on the stuffed animal. The vinyl exterior is stuffed with poly-fill, and the whole comes off like something directly between a plush doll and urban vinyl.

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Dieter Stein Balloon Racer

Updated Jun 25, 2008

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A variation on the traditional balloon-powered boat, this Dieter Stein Balloon Racer, designed by Andreas Harlin, brings the magic of physics to any surface. Hollow and made from polypropylene, the car is also light enough to actually race.

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Balloon Powered Boat

Updated Jun 20, 2008

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There has been a sustained effort in trendy parenting circles over the last few years to make this kind of thing interesting to American kids (in the way that it hasn't been in 50 years). You might be surprised how fun a natural wood boat powered by the air from a balloon can be for a little kid.

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Holztiger Tree Colony Set

Updated Jun 19, 2008

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Wooden toys can be an exercise in bland playtime, but this Holztiger Tree Colony set has the kind of fun, handcrafted feel that kids enjoyed for centuries prior to Playskool. Made from hardwood painted with non-toxic water-based acrylic, this is nearly as safe as it gets.

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Hearts Beat Stronger In an Electrical Storm.

Updated May 12, 2008

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Nesting dolls are a pretty fun platform for hand-painted customization. These fully-functional piece by Trish Grantham are painted in acrylic, watercolor, and ink on wooden Russian nesting dolls. (via KidHaus)

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Rainbow Stacking Tower

Updated May 12, 2008

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The perfect alternative to that classic and plastic Playschool donut tower for parents wary of exposing toddlers to plastic, this Rainbow Stacking Tower adds even more fun. 11 stacking rings are colored in all-natural, water-based stains.

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Zoo Pops

Updated May 12, 2008

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Popsicles are a little more fun when they look like wild beasts. This zoo pops set comes with four animal molds, each four inches in height.

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Tori Rocking Horse

Updated May 2, 2008

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A cool, understated rocking horse, this Tori Rocking Horse is also green, utilizing end-of-life rubber wood that might otherwise uselessly be disposed of. The piece also folds compactly for storage.

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Modern Lighting, Furniture and Home Accessories at Generate

Updated Apr 30, 2008

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For those who cant' decide between the kid and the dog, Nido is a nice compromise. The wee nesting space is also suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

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Wooden Grasshopper

Updated Apr 30, 2008

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Pulling a wheeled toy around is more fun for a new walker than you could imagine. Built for durability, this Wooden Grasshopper, with moving legs, is simple, safe, and fun.

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Wood Elephant Rocker

Updated Apr 30, 2008

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Simple and to the point, this rocking elephant offers a fun variation on your standard horse.

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Brio Shape Sorting Box

Updated Apr 29, 2008

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A stylish, safe and totally contemporary take on the sorting box, this version by Brio is made entirely of wood. The sleek black box features two green circles, two pink triangles and two red squares.

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Moov Trike

Updated Apr 23, 2008

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A bit of a Euro exclusive at the moment, the Moov Trike is already the recipient of a Red Dot honorable mention. This thing looks like the hog of the trike world, but it also has the feel of a sophisticated big wheel. It could seriously use a pair of pedals, but the design is cool.

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Plan Toys Wooden Trike

Updated Apr 23, 2008

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This beautifully designed tricycle is made completely from wood. Non-toxicity and eco-sensitivity aside, its visual appeal can't be matched by plastic. (via Babygaget)

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Wooden Hedgehog Walker

Updated Apr 17, 2008

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Magic and engineering meet with this Hedgehog Walker. When placed at the top of the included ramp, the wooden toy walks down by itself. (via Babyccino)

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Motosolino, by Peter Wuthrich

Updated Apr 16, 2008

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Motosolino is a handcrafted toy that teaches a neat lesson. The wood-carved bicycle and sidecar is equipped with solar-powered mobility, and it runs on its own.

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bauhaus hampelmann

Updated Apr 16, 2008

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A fun toy, artfully rendered, Bauhaus Hampelmann, designed by Margaretha Reichardt in 1926-1930 for the Bauhaus, features a handcrafted figure that dances at the pull of chord.

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Racer F1

Updated Apr 15, 2008

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An exceptionally pretty wooden racecar, the Racer F1 is designed to visually bend with the speed of play. The solid wood design makes it as contemporary and safe as it is fun to play with and look at.

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the beautiful game

Updated Apr 15, 2008

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The most beautiful foosball table in existence is about to be shown off at Milan Design Week 2008. This collaboration between GRO Design and Tim modelmakers finds an ironic pairing between sophisticated and lowbrow.

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Wooden Toy Cell Phone Pink

Updated Apr 15, 2008

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Your child is totally going to be fooled by this. This handcut phone has cool, understated detail and is covered with non-toxic paint to help you put the safe back in fun (even if it looks like it doesn't fit). (via Ohdeedoh)

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Pippocampus

Updated Apr 15, 2008

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Doesn't this thing look fun to ride? It's a postmodern rocking horse, tested to ensure it won't tip over with vigorous use.

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