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One of the worst parts of growing up; we all go through a phase where we think we’re a little too cool and grown up for the toys we loved just one birthday ago. Around the age of nine or ten, we go around saying “I don’t watch Sesame Street anymore, that dumb ol’ show is for kids!” Then, of course, fifteen years later we watch an episode with our own kids and laugh our butts off (if you haven’t yet, get on Youtube or something and find some Cookie Monster clips, it’s even funnier for grownups than it is for kids), but during our teen years, and especially our pre-teen years, we’re looking for something more sophisticated, something more “cool”.

Unfortunately, it’s easier to indulge this phase than it is to talk some sense into a twelve year old. Still, there are some pretty neat toys on the market for the not-quite-adults out there. The trick is giving them the kind of toys where they can convince themselves that they’re not toys, they’re action figures, or they’re R/C cars, but they’re not toys.

STAR WARS

The great thing about Star Wars toys and even Lego Star Wars is that when you put them on a shelf, they’re not toys anymore, they’re collectibles (you don’t have to tell anyone that you take them down and re-enact the final scenes of Return of the Jedi when nobody’s looking), and you can tell your friends you’re just saving them until they’re worth a lot of money on eBay, knowing full well that you’d never dream of parting with your Jango Fett.

BUILDING SETS

A lot of kids tend to hide their old Legoes in a dark closet somewhere. The basic Legoes traditionally come with bright and cheery little guys and bricks designed to build quaint houses and flower beds and so on. Once you hit eleven years old, most boys are looking for something a little edgier. And so, Lego has a few lines geared towards older kids, such as the LEGO Agents line, and LEGO City. Both are designed to have that hip, cool edge that older kids are into. And then, of course, there’s the Mega Bloks customizable Plasma Dragons, mixing dinosaurs with medieval fantasy to create edgy (sometimes literally) warrior reptiles.

It’s interesting to note that there aren’t, actually, a whole lot of toys out there being marketed towards teenage girls. It could be as they say, that girls simply mature faster, or perhaps they tend to just be less insecure about getting caught playing with kiddie stuff. It’s hard to say, but the fact is that there are a lot more boy-centric than girl-centric toys for young teenagers. However, there are a few good toys on the market for young teen girls.

ROSE ART MEMORIES SCRAPBOOK KIT

This kit is kind of gender neutral, to be honest. Anybody can make a scrapbook. Still, scrapbooking seems to be bigger with girls than with boys. Rose Art really is an excellent company for creative kids. Their products combine practical, useful art tools with a sense of fun and ease. When you first hand an artsy kid a bottle of oil paint, they’re not going to know what to do with it. Rose Art kits are a lot more accessible, allowing sharp kids to pick up the basics in one sitting.

How Old is too Old?

You’re probably not going to know the crossover point from your kid being, well, a kid, to being a kid who wants to be an adult, until that point hits. Adolescence is awkward. Think back to your own early teens. Puberty, middle school, hormones going crazy, your first armpit hair, dealing with the opposite gender, it’s not an easy time. The best thing a pre-teen kid can hope for is an understanding parent.

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Sesame Street: Cookie Monster In The Library

Sesame Street Snuffleupagus 17 Plush Doll $9.97 The Gund Sesame Street Snuffleupagus is a definite character that you should have in your house. The Sesame Street Snuffleupagus will have your child laughing with joy as he cuddles with this lovely animal. The soft touch of the Gund Snuffleupagu’s material is warming with its beautiful big eyes and redish lips. Allow your child to experience the same great memories you have from Sesame Street wi…

Sesame Street Big Dot Self-Stick Room Appliques $14.39 Sesame Street Large Peel & Stick Wall Stickers. 33 quality licensed decals. This set of stickers features Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch from Sesame Street. This sale is only for the items described. Any other items pictured are for illustration only. Use these large pre-cut wall appliques to create that unique accent for your room or car in minutes! They are instantly removab…

Sesame Street Construction Zone 4 Piece Toddler Set $34.50 Decorate your room with this colorful sesame street 4 piece bedding set….

Sesame Street – Cookie Monster’s Best Bites $5.98 Cookie Monster learns lessons while chasing after cookies….

Sesame Street – Cookie Monster’s Best Bites [VHS] $3.99 America’s favorite slave to baked goods, Cookie Monster, is the star of this very funny collection of comic sketches culled from the insatiable Muppet’s tenure on Sesame Street. From the opening scene–in which the wild-eyed Cookie yields to pure impulse and devours a cookbook (rather than wait for a pastry recipe to be fully realized in his kitchen)–the longtime Children’s Television Workshop ch…

C is For Cookie: SESAME STREET Cookie Monster Original 1974 Sesame Street Record: Title song, Magic Cookie, Ballad of Casey McPhee, Me and Yo, MMM Monsters Meal, more…

A Golden Book Video Classic Collection: Merry Mother Goose, the Ugly Duckling, Poky Little Puppy, Sesame Street, Paul Bunyan & John Henry and Others $49.99 In Merry Mother Goose you will be entertained with nursery rhymes like Jack & Jill and others, Mrs. Mooley cow tries to jump over the moon. That’s a laugh! and There’s No Such Thing As A Dragon. Billy Bixbee awakens t find a tiny dragon on his bed. So fun! The Ugly Ducking VHS also has Thumbelina and The Emporers new Clothes. Paul Bunyan VHS also contains The Legend of John Henry. Not Shown: And t…

Golden Book Video Collection (3 Pack) Beauty & the Beast/golden Pony; the Legend Paul Bunyan/john Henry and 3 Sesame Street Stories $44.97 This set of vhs tapes contains Beauty and the Beast, the Silver Pony, The Legend of Paul Bunyan, The Legend of John Henry, 3 Sesame Street Stories: Everyone makes a Mistake, The City Worn & the Country Worm, Wanted! The Great Cookie Thief….

SESAME STREET COOKIE MONSTER JUMBO MYLAR PARTY BALLOON SUPER SHAPE $3.19 This Balloon features Cookie Monster with his hands full of cookies and a huge smile on his face. This balloon would look GREAT as a single party decoration or added into a balloon bouquet…

Sesame Street Mylar Super Shape Balloon $3.99 This balloon features Grover, Ernie, Bert, Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Big Bird all riding on a school bus. This balloon would look GREAT as a single decoration or added into a balloon bouquet….

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