12-18 mo toy--I still need a great one

[BeachBum]

My twins turn a year in January. They have a big brother, so we have most of the basic toys for that age group (balls, instruments, playsilks, L&L Home, Leapfrog table etc)
In looking at their Christmas loot, I don't feel that I've gotten that one great thing I know they are going to love.

Can you guys suggest something specific? I'll throw two out to start--Frog in a Box
http://www.amazon.com/Galt-Frog-in-a-Box/dp/B000ORC2XM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1260367184&sr=8-1

We also really love Viking Toys trucks, sometimes called Chubbies. They come in several different sizes. http://www.amazon.com/Super-Chubbies-Dump-Truck-Colors/dp/B000F4CX7Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1260367422&sr=1-2

[misshollygolightly]

We love our wiggly giggly ball: http://www.kazootoys.com/toysmith-wiggly-giggly-ball.html?utm_source=toysmith-wiggly-giggly-ball&utm_medium=shopping%2Bengine&utm_campaign=googlebaseaffiliate

How about some felt play food from etsy?

Seems like stuffed animals start to be a big hit around that age.

Do you already have a small play kitchen or workbench?

It may be out of your price range, but wheelie bugs are lots of fun with the 12-18 month set! Hope that helps!

[lchang25000]

How about mega bloks and the mega bloks wagon?

[happymom]

Do you have walking/riding toys for them? What about mega bloks?
ETA: oops cross-posted!

[Momof3Labs]

Trikes? Trike with pushbar (I guess you'd need two pushers, though)? Some of them are made with seatbelts and such to start using this spring for your guys - I know that DS2 was on a trike pretty early (not pedaling on his own) and loved it!

[carolinamama]

DS2 is in the same boat - we just don't NEED anything but I wanted him to have something fun. We got him this Step2 cottage although I hadn't planned to get it (found it for $89):

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&source=hp&q=step+2+cottage&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=7669416134185675986&ei=DdgfS9OoLsiUtge2mOmxCg&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CC8Q8wIwAQ#ps-sellers

Other options :

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00167TP6G/ref=asc_df_B00167TP6G980481?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=googlecom09c9-20&linkCode=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B00167TP6G

Walker wagon or push cart

Balls

Vacuum cleaner

Hope that helps!

[JBaxter]

crawl through tunnel ( Jack just discovered ours) We have something similar to this and its a big hit http://www.amazon.com/I-Play-Super-Spiral-Play-Tower/dp/B0006N8YU4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1260378902&sr=1-2

Jack got one of these for his birthday and grins when it says his name http://www.amazon.com/LeapFrog-19156-My-Pal-Scout/dp/B001W30D2O/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1260379058&sr=1-4

Shake n Go makes animals ( walmart seems to have the best price) B&M http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P81XAW/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000LT4KX8&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0A7FFXN2CSW8P3PA54D7

This is the has been a hit with both Nathan and Jack http://www.megabrands.com/Shop/Brands/Tiny_n_Tuff/Race_n_Go_Rig_885/


OH if you can find this...
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2233968 its a nice toy ( can be sat on and scooted!)


FYI I have 4 boys and NONE of them have ever paid attention to mega blocks. I have a huge heaped wagon full that actually has dust on it.

[kristac]

crawl through tunnel ( Jack just discovered ours) We have something similar to this and its a big hit http://www.amazon.com/I-Play-Super-Spiral-Play-Tower/dp/B0006N8YU4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1260378902&sr=1-2


OH if you can find this...
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2233968 its a nice toy ( can be sat on and scooted!)


Tunnels are a big hit here too. We also have the truck above- you might be able to find it on ebay. It is definately in our top 10 toys.

How about a ball run? We have Discovery Toys Castle Marbleworks since DS2 was 1 and it has gotten daily play. My almost 5 year old enjoys it as well. If you would prefer wood I've been drooling over this one:
http://www.hearthsong.com/product.asp?section_id=0&department=0&search_type=normal&search_value=ball&cur_index=2&pcode=2609

[BeachBum]

Those were some really good suggestions! I'm off to google. Some of those trucks and things look great--and unlike ones we have.

[kristac]

Another idea- a bead maze- http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Multi-Activity-Bead-Maze/dp/B000NV7L1M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1260390808&sr=1-2

[KrisM]

DS2 is 17 months. He is getting a Discovery Toys Castle Marbleworks for his big gift. A friend has it and he plays with it for 20 minutes at a time.

http://www99.epinions.com/review/Castle_Marbleworks_Play_Tower/content_427074752132

[baileygirl]

Maybe Wow Toys trucks? Amazon and Target both sell them. They are friction powered. DS1 got Dexter the Digger after he turned 2 and still plays with it a year later. I am getting DS2 a few items (Flip 'n' Tip Fred, Ernie Fire Engine and baby one of the boats) for Christmas and then his first birthday.