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Nowadays, good and high-quality toys are quite expensive, and some collectibles of modern toy masters or rare items created many years ago by well-known manufacturers can cost more than a decent car or even a house. Collectors are willing to pay millions of dollars for unique dolls, teddy bears and toy cars.
This selection presents to your attention the top 10 most expensive toys in the world.

10th place: Toy train from Märklin... Price: $ 179 140

The toy train, manufactured by Märklin in 1906, was sold at Christie's in South Kensington for $ 179,140. The three-meter steam locomotive, from the chimney of which real smoke used to flow, includes a 1st class carriage, a restaurant car with a veranda, and a smoking car with a luggage compartment. It was originally intended to decorate the window of a toy store to attract shoppers. The first owner of the hand-crafted and hand-painted train was one of America's most respected families, the Gardiner, who acquired it before World War I. Almost a hundred years later, in 2001, a family member decided to part with the heirloom and sent it to auction in London, where it attracted a lot of interest from European collectors.

9th place: The original G.I. Joe... Price: $ 200,000

The original G.I. The Joe is 30cm tall and hand-embroidered, the first in a line of toy soldiers released in 1964 by the renowned Hasbro company. The new line of toys consisted of realistic-looking soldier figures that could move their arms and legs. Initially, four types of figurines were produced, depicting the various branches of the United States forces: the Navy, the Army, the Marine Corps, and the Air Force. Unexpectedly for everyone, they gained immense popularity among children and even became heroes of cartoons and comics. Soon the demand for original toy soldiers grew greatly and already in 2003 the first toy from the G.I. Joe, which once cost only $ 4, was auctioned for $ 200,000 to comic book dealer Stephen Geppie.

8th place: Porcelain doll by Albert Marquet... Price: $ 263,000

The porcelain doll, created by the world famous French puppeteer Albert Marquet in the early 20th century, was sold at Theriault's in Atlanta in 2009 for $ 263,000. It was first presented to the general public in 1915 at a doll exhibition in Paris, which consisted of hundreds of unique porcelain creations by Albert Marquet, most of which were sold in a matter of minutes. Experts say that only two dozen dolls have survived to this day, and many wealthy connoisseurs of antique toys are ready to pay tens, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, just to get one of them in their collection.

7th place: Barbie by Stefano Canturi... Price: $ 302,500

The most expensive Barbie doll in the world was created in 2007 by the famous toy manufacturer Mattel, together with Australian designer Stefano Canturi. Dressed in an elegant black dress, the doll wears an exclusive Canturi diamond necklace with a unique pink diamond from the world famous Argyle mine in Australia, and a diamond ring sparkles on Barbie's right hand. Stefano Canturi also worked on the makeup and hair of the toy style icon. Immediately after the official presentation in Sydney, the doll was taken to New York, where it was put up for auction at Christie’s. The organizers assumed that it would go under the hammer for 600 thousand dollars, but the real amount turned out to be much more modest - 302 500 dollars. All proceeds from the auction were donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

6th place: Colleen Moore's fairytale castle... Price: $ 500,000

The three-meter fairytale puppet castle was commissioned by the famous American silent film actress Colleen Moore in 1930. About 700 masters worked diligently to create this masterpiece - artists, jewelers, woodcarvers, glass blowers. The fairytale castle, which is disassembled into 12 parts, has a luxurious princess room, a huge hall and a charming garden courtyard. The house is adorned with many tiny treasures: paintings and murals by Walt Disney, chandeliers encrusted with real diamonds, pearls and emeralds, miniature Bibles, ancient statues and antique vases. In 1949, it was transferred to the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, where it is preserved to this day. The last time the cost of the toy castle was estimated was in 1947 and, most likely, since then it has increased significantly.

5th place: Gold Rocking Horse by Ginza Tanaka... Price: $ 1.28 million

The precious horse was created by jewelry designer Ginza Tanaka in 24-karat gold as a tribute to the birth of Prince Hisahito of Japan from the Akishino line. A toy made from 30 kg. gold and stylized as an ordinary wooden rocking horse, turned out to be not very convenient to use: the boy could not independently transfer it from one place to another. But the manufacturer assured that, due to the large weight, the horse is more stable and sways much softer than similar wooden toys. Such an unusual gift did not arouse much enthusiasm among the imperial family, since modesty and moderation are instilled in the young prince from an early age.

4th place: Rubik's Cube "Masterpiece Cube"... Price: $ 1.5 million

To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Rubik's Cube in the US, in 1995, jeweler Fred Cuellar of Diamond Cutters International made a fully working life-size cube, plated with 18 carat gold and inlaid with 185 carats of diamonds, amethysts, rubies and emeralds. Soon after its production, the unique Rubik's cube, decorated with 1350 precious stones, was entered into the Guinness Book of Records. This precious intellectual toy is estimated at $ 1.5 million.

3rd place: Teddy Bear by Steiff at Louis Vuitton... Price: $ 2.1 million

The most expensive Teddy bear in the world was created in 2000 by the German company Steiff. There is an assumption that it was this manufacturer who sewed the first teddy bear in the world at the beginning of the 20th century. Soon, these cute cubs received the name "Teddy" and gained great popularity, and the reason for this was the appearance in the American newspapers that President Theodore Roosevelt, while on the hunt, refused to kill the driven bear. Since then, a large number of a wide variety of Teddy bears have been made, but the most expensive one turned out to be the clubfoot, whose outfit was designed by the designers of the famous Louis Vuitton brand. Soon after its release, the unique bear was put up for a charity auction in Monaco, where it was acquired by the Korean entrepreneur Jesse Kim. Today the expensive toy takes pride of place in the Teddy Bear Museum in Jeju, Korea.

2nd place: Toy Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4... Price: $ 4.7 million

An exact replica of the real Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 was hand-made by designer Robert Galpen in 2011. This 1: 8 scale toy car model was valued at $ 4.7 million, 12 times the cost of the original Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4. The body of the miniature supercar is made of modern carbon fiber material with gold flecks. The rims are made of platinum and gold, and its headlights, steering wheel, wheels and seats are adorned with diamonds. The work took about 500 hours, and the cost of all the materials spent is $ 2 million.

1st place: Mechanical doll "L'oiseleur" or "Birdman"... Price: $ 6.25 million

“Birdcatcher” is the name of the most expensive toy in the world, assembled from 2340 polished steel parts by the Swiss Christian Bain. The master spent 15 thousand hours on its creation. Elite mechanical doll weighing 55 kg. and is 120 cm tall. She is dressed in rich embroidered Renaissance robes of silk, satin and velvet, and her face, legs and arms are made of porcelain. The mechanical youth knows how to play the flute, from the sounds of which the birds sitting on the left hand begin to turn their heads. When the flute stops talking, the birds become more active: they sing and flap their wings. While playing the flute, the "bird-catcher" barely bows to his audience, and the movements of the mouth and eyelids look very realistic. Interestingly, there is no electricity or magic here - this entire complex mechanism is started by one light movement of the golden key. You can see the luxurious mechanical doll in the workshop of its creator, Christian Bain, in Switzerland, and to get it into your collection, you will have to pay $ 6.2 million.

We live in a time when it becomes difficult to delight a child with some kind of toy by the age of three or four. The Internet is replete with parental forums where mothers ask what to give their daughter / son for their birthday or for the new year.

I tried to find for you the most popular toys of 2017. It will be something really very cool and unusual. And surely your child DOESN'T YET. Let's take a look at them, at toys that can really surprise both adults and children! I guarantee they will save more than one children's holiday!

The most popular toys in 2017. Top-4

1. Interactive game "Crazy Bucket"

"Crazy Bucket" is a non-standard toy for growing fidgets and their parents. The rules of the game are as follows: try to throw a crumpled piece of paper into the trash can. True, for this you will have to try, because the bucket that has gone crazy "bounces" around the room and randomly knocks the lid. The winner will be the one who throws more of their pieces of paper into the bucket. I am sure that the competition for throwing lumps into this crazy bucket will attract the whole holiday company. Even parents will get carried away! The recommendation is for ages from 6 years old, but I believe that you can safely start with four.

The Crazy Bucket can be purchased at many online children's stores. I found it, for example, at Toy.ru, on Ozon, and also MyToys, Obstetrics.

2. Freezing bubbles

Stack-A-Bubble is something new from the world of everyone's favorite soap bubbles. Due to their unique composition, they freeze on contact with air and retain their shape for some time. That is why you can not only hold them in your hands, but also mold them together, like a designer. Who will build the tallest bubble tower? You can have an entire competition with friends or family to see which design will last the longest! You can play with freezing bubbles not only on the street, but also at home: traces of burst bubbles can be easily washed off with plain water.

Recommended from three years. You can see smart bubbles in Toy.ru, MyToys, Toyway, etc. stores.

3. Board game "Pie in the face"

Hasbro's addictive pie-in-the-face game is sure to entertain the kids' company. From the parts included in the kit, a catapult is assembled with a "hand" for launching and a mask with an oval hole for the face. You can spread whipped cream or a soft sponge on the palm of your hand. Players take turns spinning the numbered roulette wheel to determine the number of rotations of the lever on the catapult. The participant places his face in the frame and turns the mechanism in anticipation of a spanking. The interest is that the spring can be triggered at any time. If this does not happen, the drawn number is credited to the lucky player's account. Uncomplicated, but very funny, the game will amuse any company. All parts are made of high quality plastic with non-toxic dyes. Recommended for children from 8 years old.

Check out some hilarious pie duel videos on Youtube :)

Want to buy? Then search for this fun board game on Ozon, Mosigr, Rosette, Top-shop, Mytoys, and even (probably the cheapest) on Aliexpress.

4. Constructor - Velcro Bunchems

The mega popular toy nowadays among children is the Banchems Velcro constructor. This soft Velcro construction set consists of multi-colored balls that stick to each other like a burdock and turn into many different funny and funny figures. Any child will be delighted with how quickly and easily he can assemble a monkey, a car, a dog and everything that his imagination tells (and the attached instructions) from the stickies. At the same time, while playing, the child develops fine motor skills, imagination and perseverance. To create figures from the parts of the Bunchems constructor, no additional devices and tools are needed - everything you need is already in the set.

You can order such a designer on this website. You can also watch a video on how to build there. And by the way, right now there is a 30% discount on the set on the site. And judging by the reviews, the designer really will appeal to all children, without exception.

Fancy toys for kids cost good money. I don't mind paying extra for quality and durability! And, of course, for the safety of my child while playing. At the same time, saving is my passion. It is very reckless for me to find a new way to buy a cheaper thing every time. Therefore, I always try to buy at discounts, promotions. Looking for coupons and bonuses. I compare and choose the store with the lowest price. Of course, I don't forget to connect the cashback service to all my online purchases. And especially to the big ones. After all, the more I spend, the more I get and return. If you still don’t know how the cashback service works, but would like to know, then you should go to this article.

When choosing gifts for a boy, you need to take into account his age, hobbies and personality traits. Of course, the best gifts for a boy are a wide variety of toys.
It is good if they help develop concentration, attention, and teach you to make quick decisions in difficult situations.
The best gifts for a boy can be toys that help him to better understand this wonderful world, contribute to his intellectual development, and just toys that are fun and interesting to play with.
If you choose toys for a boy that can help him quickly adapt in a complex modern world, then it would be good to present a children's educational computer "Luntik". The kid sees that dad spends hours at the computer, and he will be interested. And PC skills will come in handy in the future.
Boys love adventure, they like to play the heroes of their favorite books, cartoons and films. Does the kid love to play superhero? You can give him equipment for this game. A large set of "Super Agent" will allow him to completely immerse himself in the process of revealing the secrets and insidious plans of enemies.
Children love to watch the kite flying. A beautiful kite is a good gift. Kite flying is a great hobby. This is both a fun and exciting outdoor activity, and an opportunity to get away from the daily hustle and bustle, and a good way to learn to see the beauty in the simplest phenomena of life.
The main thing in a gift for a boy is the development with his help of strength, courage and creativity, and what exactly this will be up to you.

Interesting gifts for boys

What, what are our boys made of? ...

It is clear that when choosing gifts for boys, it is necessary to take into account the age of the child.
Kids can be presented with soft constructors or sounded cars, for example.
For older boys, radio-controlled cars and magnetic constructors are already suitable. And someone for a long time will not be able to tear themselves away from the Megapolis parking lot.
For young astronomers, an interesting gift will be a telescope that allows you to explore such a mysterious sky.
Interesting gifts for teenage boys are educational and developmental toys, which, in fact, can hardly be called toys. A children's educational computer, an overhead projector or a home cartoon studio will not only delight your boy, but may also help him decide on a further occupation in life.
However, interesting gifts for boys are not only material gifts, they are also gifts of adventure. Races in the children's karting club or a tour of the Soyuzmultfilm studio will leave an indelible impression on the soul of a happy boy.
Surprise and delight with original and most unusual gifts for both the smallest boys and teenagers who are always not averse to play and frolic

Modern toys are strikingly different from those cute dolls that the parents of today's kids played with.

Color is especially popular among girls. pony unicorns MyLittlepony- heroes of the cartoon “My little ponies. Friendship is the miracle". In addition to the horses themselves, the manufacturer offers all kinds of houses, locks, carriages and other accessories. Depending on the size of the toy, the price varies from 150 to 2,000 rubles.

By the way, a line of dolls appeared under the same brand. "Equestria girls"... They are created in the image and likeness of horses, and therefore they look quite peculiar - purple or pink hair, horns, wings behind the back. Such a doll costs about 800 rubles.

Much more sinister looking monster dolls from the Monster High series... When creating them, the authors were inspired by horror films and stories of monsters. This is how the daughters of Frankenstein, Dracula, Werewolf, Zombies and other "beauties" appeared. They cost from 1,000 to 2,000 rubles. In addition to dolls, there are toy houses, furniture and clothing in the same style on sale.

Apparently, in continuation of the "related" theme, a series of dolls appeared Ever After High... According to legend, these glamorous beauties are the daughters of the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and other famous fairy-tale heroes. The price of such dolls is about 2,500 rubles.

After the screens came out animated series about magical creaturesPixiefamiliar to children from the adventures of fairies Winx , small dolls with huge eyes appeared on the shelves of children's stores. As expected, there are several heroines in the series, and little girls certainly want to collect the entire collection. One such doll costs the parents about 500 rubles.

Against the background of all these monsters and fairies, they look very cute and childish. dolls Lalalupsiwith button eyes and spring hair. Hair can be curled, twisted into a variety of hairstyles and straightened again. Combs and hairpins included. Such dolls cost from 350 rubles. for a mini-version up to 2,000 rubles.

At all times, girls loved to play mothers and daughters. Modern dolls Babyborn, strikingly similar to real babies, make role-playing games very realistic. Such dolls can drink water from a bottle, cry and even go to the potty. For dolls, you can buy all kinds of accessories - from strollers to diapers and baby food. The cost of the dolls is from 1,000 to 3,000 rubles.

Boys are less prone to "fashion trends" in the field of toys. They always hold in high esteem all kinds of cars, transformers, robots, weapons and constructors.

It is not the first year that young boys are addicted to "Cars"... Popular cartoon characters - Lightning McQueen, Luigi , Mac, Mater and others - are embodied in a variety of forms, there are also prefabricated models and radio-controlled cars. Accordingly, the price of toys is different - from 300 rubles. for small models up to 3,000 - 4,000 rubles. for radio-controlled.

In approximately the same vein, little trains Chuggington... In addition to them, you can purchase a railway or a depot. Cost - from 300 rubles. for a simple plastic toy up to 4,500 rubles. for a large play set.

The older guys are passionate about bakuganami... These play sets are based on the anime series of the same name. To play, you need plastic balls that can be expanded into monster figures, and two types of cards - metal gate cards and cardboard ability cards. They are played on the floor, on a table or in a special play arena. There are many types of Bakugan and cards, they are sold in sets and separately. A starter kit costs about 500 rubles.

Transformers, although they have a rather frightening appearance, are generally approved by psychologists. This is essentially the same constructor. They develop spatial thinking and logic. Price - from 300 to 3,000 rubles.

Children of the 21st century are showing an increased interest in high-tech toys. Robots- from this category. They talk, walk, dance, shoot, perform hundreds of programmable functions. But their prices reach up to 10,000 rubles.

Modern radio controlled helicopters can not only fly, but also take photos and videos, shoot water or "rockets". Price - from 700 to 5000 rubles.

In the meantime, children are fascinated by all kinds of technical innovations, parents are trying to instill in them a love of natural, safe and environmentally friendly toys. Fortunately, now there is a large selection wooden toys for children of different ages: all kinds of wheelchairs, puzzles, constructors, lacing. Prices for them are quite reasonable and start at 100 rubles.

Natalia Brovina, doll shop owner, notes :

- As a mother, I am against "fashion trends". I try to buy for my sons not fashionable, but useful toys that contribute to harmonious development. For the younger, developmental toys are now relevant, and the older one has never had robots and transformers, but at the same time the child did not feel slighted.

I also have a niece, so I also pay attention to toys for girls. I think that monsters can hardly teach something beautiful. By the way, that is why the idea of ​​the “Darling” store came about - in it we sell kind dolls with the correct proportions, similar to children.

Valentine Juice , assistant director of a toy store Dzhussy:

Many of the advertised toys I consider to be useless expensive purchases. Dolls, in my opinion, should be beautiful - Barbie, Moxie, Lalaloopsy fit well into this category. LEGO constructors are a wonderful and useful toy. I am glad that our customers are trying to diversify the childhood of their kids with wooden toys, construction sets, educational board games, kits for creativity or role-playing games.

I buy different toys for my son. We have cars, wooden toys, loto, railroad, and even dishes and washing machine.

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Dear friends!

2016 is drawing to a close, the New Year and the big winter holidays are approaching, which means that it's time to take stock. Throughout the year, we have told you about the most interesting and useful toys, board and interactive games, sets for children's creativity and other novelties in the world of children's toys. We analyzed your orders, reviews and suggestions and now we can say with complete confidence which toys were the most demanded and desired for our children this year. We present to your attention the first review from the cycle "TOP-10 toys of 2016" - 10 of the most popular toys of the outgoing year for boys.

Interactive toy shooting range Johnny the Skull Projector Johnny Skull with two blasters

Interactive shooting toys are always popular with boys. A unique toy in the form of a charming skeleton named Johnny turns his head and projects light images of ghosts onto the walls and ceiling of a darkened room. Pick up blasters and start a real ghost hunt! Shooting at targets that appear and disappear perfectly develops attentiveness, responsiveness and dexterity, and the ability to play together, firing simultaneously from two blasters, will add to the game the spirit of competition and a touch of excitement.

Transformers Robots-in-Disguise MEGA Optimus Prime

Toys created according to the most popular among the boys of the whole world of the Transformers universe are the constant leader of the TOP-3 most desirable gifts for young representatives of the strong half of humanity. After all, these are not only figures of your favorite characters from films and animated series Transformers, but also functional toys that can be transformed in a few steps from a robot into a car, plane, dinosaur or any animal. And, undoubtedly, the most demanded of the Transformers heroes is the noble, indestructible and ruthless leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime.

Blaster NERF Elite Retaliator

Hasbro's Nerf Toy Gun is one of the most coveted gifts for any kid. Children prefer this weapon because of its spectacular appearance and carefully designed, close to realistic, firing mechanism, and parents value it for its quality and safety. Toy weapon Nerf is a great alternative to electronic gadgets and computer games, allowing you to transfer your favorite shooting games from virtual space to real space and spend your leisure time actively, in the fresh air, in the company of friends!

Hatchimals - an interactive pet that hatches from an egg

Hatchimals penguins and dragons, hatching from an egg, first appeared on the market in autumn 2016, can rightfully be considered the best innovative development in the field of interactive toys over the past few years! For the first time, children can observe the full development cycle of their ward - from the hatching of the baby from the egg to the final stage of the formation of the pet's "personality", when you can communicate with the matured chick and play various games. Outwardly, the toy does not change, however, each stage of development has its own characteristic features, and the pet's capabilities increase with each new stage of maturation! Each developmental stage of the Hatchimal penguin or dragon is interesting in its own way and teaches the child to take care of a small interactive pet. An adorable baby with expressive eyes and a funny voice will become for a child not only a funny toy or a pet that requires attention and care, but also a real friend with whom you can have fun playing exciting games!

Lego Nexo Jestro's Lair

Lego sets from the Nexo Knights series are a real hit of 2016, instantly loved by all Lego fans. The Nexo Knights universe is a unique, distinctive techno-fantasy world in which science and advanced technology coexist with magic and magic. These are fearless knights, hordes of lava monsters and an evil Book of Monsters, exciting battles, dangerous adventures and heroic missions. Jestro's Lair is the diamond crown in this series' fan collection. A huge fortress, concealing many traps, built on the throat of a fire-breathing volcano - a real test for the Nexo Knights! And for young fans of Lego constructors - this is a few hours of fascinating assembly and many different role-playing games.

Creativity kit Qixels 3D figurine maker

Who Said Art Kits are a girly theme? With Quixels sets, boys can discover the magical world of creativity, in which the wildest fantasies of young creators will come to life - volumetric figures of animals and insects, fantastic monsters or space aliens, in a word, everything that tells the boy his imagination. Quixels constructors are assembled from miniature, pixel-like elements to form a three-dimensional figurine. The most common water is used to fasten the parts together! Sprinkle the finished craft with water, place it in the "3D Printer" from the kit and after 30 minutes you can play with your homemade toy!

Hot Wheels Track Builder: Dead Loop

Hot Wheels is a legendary series of collectible cars and car tracks produced by one of the most famous manufacturers of toys for children - the American company Mattel. The Hot Wheels brand has been known to toy car enthusiasts and collectors for nearly 50 years. Over the entire existence of the brand, more than 800 different car models have been created in 11.000 variations! Hot Wheels cars are currently the best-selling toy in the world. Hot Wheels Auto Track Loop is not a simple race track, but a complex structure consisting of two launchers for cars, two intersecting tracks and a steep climb to perform a dangerous stunt. Only one car will reach its goal and loop! Stunning stunts, dizzying speeds and spectacular crashes are what attracts boys to Hot Wheels! Hot Wheels car parts are particularly durable, so they are not afraid of falls from great heights and collisions with hard surfaces at high speeds.

Paw Patrol Large Play Set Office Rescue

Every fan of the cartoon Paw Patrol dreams of visiting the famous rescue office that is mentioned in every episode! That is why Paw Patrol toys have been so popular with boys for several years now. Sound and light effects, as well as a real functional periscope make the Rescue Office playset a permanent hit on the list of the most coveted gifts for fans of adventures of brave Tailed Patrol Rescuer Puppies!

Looking at this small selection, it is easy to conclude that modern children prefer not only toys with complex or unusual play functionality, but also games that stimulate the imagination, encourage creativity and force the use of ingenuity. And if you have not yet had time to decide on a New Year's gift for your boy, we hope that a selection of TOP-10 toys from the online store site will help you make the right choice!