Best Construction Toys 2011-2012

There are some really fun toy sets that are not only fun for the kiddies but also encourage good eye-hand development. The list of Best Construction Toys this 2011 Christmas holiday into 2012 all help in building these motor skills.

This list was put together based on general consumer popularity and also on recent top sales results for these types of toys. Featured here are the top 3 choices from this list of Best Construction Toys:

Black & Decker Power Tool Junior Workshop - for kids 3 years and up:

Everything for the junior builder. That's what you get with the Black & Decker Power Tool Junior Workshop - for kids 3 years and up. And the colors and Black & Decker logo will look just like the tools that Dad uses. An actual workbench is included in this kit of 50+ accessory pieces with authentic looking tools including a jigsaw. There are two shelves below the work bench worktop and a pegboard that attaches to the back. The pegboard encourages eye-hand coordination as a child hangs and stores "tools" where they are ready for the next project.

Toystate Caterpillar Construction Mini Machine 5-Pack - for kids 3 years and up:

Now for the BIG construction projects. The Toystate Caterpillar Construction Mini Machine 5-Pack - for kids 3 years and up has all the tough vehicles that your child has seen working along the roadway or at construction sites. Included are a dump truck, bulldozer, wheel loader, backhoe and a road compactor. These are small plastic versions about 3.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches but are very durable and all have moving parts including wheels that turn for easy maneuvering. Plus they are easy to stick in a pocket and carry along when it's time to run errands.

Fisher-Price Big Action Construction Site with Remote Control - for kids 3-7 years:

If you want to entertain your young aspiring construction manager for hours, the Fisher-Price Big Action Construction Site with Remote Control - for kids 3-7 years is the toy to do it. An RC controller designed for little hands, is easy for a child to operate and steer the dump truck in 4 directions. Construction Site ramps have EZ Guides to align the truck for successful 'driving' to different areas. This Construction Site set includes: remote control dump truck, color-coded remote controller, up elevator, down elevator, elevator crane, boulder crane, boulder hopper, and all parts to build the base, tower and ramps of the site. One really interactive play set for hours of construction fun.

If you have a youngster with a fix-it/build-it interest or aptitude, one of these sets from the list of Best Construction Toys 2011 into the 2012 gift giving season may be what you're looking for. Remember these are only the top 3 picks to get you started.

Resource: Top 10 Construction Toys 2011-2012 - Squidoo Hobbies and Toys