Perfect Recipients: any child age 1-1/2 to 5 years old

Perfect Occasions: birthday, Christmas, new big brother, just because

Description: This friction-based toy is completely battery-free. The propellers rotate when the trigger is pumped at the base of the helicopter. There is a magnet on the copter's chin that picks up the magnetic animals. This set comes with a medic, a panda, a lion, an alligator, and the helicopter.

Price: $36.95

Buy It: www.LouLousCorner.com

Review: Read it here

Perfect Recipients: Anyone ages 6 to adult

Perfect Occasions: birthday, Christmas, family vacation, just because

Description: This two player game allows the codemaker and the codebreaker to face off. The object of the game is for one player to create a secret code with the colored pegs, while the other player tries to guess the correct color and correct order of the pegs.

Price: $15.00

Buy It: Shop.PressmanToy.com

Review: Read it here

Perfect Recipients: gamers ages 10 to adult

Perfect Occasions: birthday, Christmas, report card reward, just because

Description: Available for Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, and Sony Playstation 3, this console game simulates live action skateboarding.

Price: $119.99 (Further discounts may be offered by retailers)

Buy It: www.THRide.com

Review: Read it here (for Wii)

Perfect Recipients: children ages 3 to 9

Perfect Occasions: birthday, Valentine's Day, Easter, Christmas, stocking stuffer, reward, just because

Description: Accompanied by the free online interactive website about endangered species www.YoohooAndFriends.com, these unique plush animals are available in a keychain all the way up to a 24" plush. The selection includes a wide variety of endangered species from around the globe. Some sizes make lovable sounds when their tummies are pressed.

Price: $7.00 to $110.00

Buy It: www.AuroraGift.com

Review: Read it here