Instead Of A Teddy Ruxpin...(01 of30)
Open Image ModalRemember this guy?! (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="34" data-vars-position-in-unit="38">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/39160147@N03/7620684358" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="JeepersMedia" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/39160147@N03/7620684358" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="35" data-vars-position-in-unit="39">JeepersMedia</a>)
Try A Despicable Me 2 Talking Minion(02 of30)
Open Image ModalSo cute. So yellow. Must have. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="32" data-vars-position-in-unit="36">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/39160147@N03/9514199438" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="JeepersMedia" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/39160147@N03/9514199438" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="33" data-vars-position-in-unit="37">JeepersMedia</a>)
Instead Of An Etch-A-Sketch...(03 of30)
Open Image ModalMany an artist got their start with one of these babies. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="30" data-vars-position-in-unit="34">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22798667@N00/8956143736" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="telepathicparanoia" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22798667@N00/8956143736" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="31" data-vars-position-in-unit="35">telepathicparanoia</a>)
Try A Tablet(04 of30)
Open Image ModalEducational games, sketching programs and more can bring out the best in your child. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="28" data-vars-position-in-unit="32">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/76301767@N02/10434877744" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="teknoeric" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/76301767@N02/10434877744" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="29" data-vars-position-in-unit="33">teknoeric</a>)
Instead Of A Radio Flyer...(05 of30)
Open Image ModalDid anything feel better than flying down a hill in one of these? (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="26" data-vars-position-in-unit="30">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/61270912@N07/7178848246" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Teri Lynne Underwood" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/61270912@N07/7178848246" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="27" data-vars-position-in-unit="31">Teri Lynne Underwood</a>)
Try A Scooter(06 of30)
Open Image ModalInstead Of A Barbie...(07 of30)
Open Image ModalA girly girl's ultimate plaything. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="23" data-vars-position-in-unit="27">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29233640@N07/8264240157" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Robert Couse-Baker" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29233640@N07/8264240157" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="24" data-vars-position-in-unit="28">Robert Couse-Baker</a>)
Try Bratz Dolls(08 of30)
Open Image ModalInstead Of Pogs...(09 of30)
Open Image ModalWho didn't love the snap and pop game? (credit:WikiMedia:)
Try Beyblades(10 of30)
Open Image ModalWatching these fly through the air is pretty thrilling! (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="18" data-vars-position-in-unit="22">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10600686@N06/5318621755" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="cristinabe" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10600686@N06/5318621755" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="19" data-vars-position-in-unit="23">cristinabe</a>)
Instead Of GI Joe...(11 of30)
Open Image ModalA hunk in plastic. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="16" data-vars-position-in-unit="20">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15066420@N00/4874971393" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Lunchbox Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15066420@N00/4874971393" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="17" data-vars-position-in-unit="21">Lunchbox Photography</a>)
Try A Robosapien(12 of30)
Open Image ModalG.I. Joe's technologically-advanced cousin. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="14" data-vars-position-in-unit="18">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/64918212@N00/9565901397" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="bmoon" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/64918212@N00/9565901397" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="15" data-vars-position-in-unit="19">bmoon</a>)
Instead Of A Gameboy...(13 of30)
Open Image Modali.e. the ultimate tool for a pleasant family road trip. (credit:WikiMedia:)
Try A Nintendo Wii U(14 of30)
Open Image ModalThis takes gaming to a whole new level. (credit:AP)
Instead Of A Tamagotchi...(15 of30)
Open Image ModalNothing screams responsibility like forgetting to feed a virtual pet. (credit:WikiMedia:)
Try A Zhu Zhu Pet(16 of30)
Open Image ModalAll the positives of having a virtual pet, except with the softest fur EVER. (credit:AP)
Instead Of An Easy Bake Oven...(17 of30)
Open Image ModalLight bulb baked brownies, anyone? (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="12" data-vars-position-in-unit="16">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/81316471@N00/343303570" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="mia3mom" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/81316471@N00/343303570" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="13" data-vars-position-in-unit="17">mia3mom</a>)
Try An ULTIMATE Easy Bake Oven(18 of30)
Open Image ModalThe light bulb is gone. In it's place are tons of delicious recipes and mixes. Red velvet cupcakes, here we come! (credit:AP)
Instead Of A Pocket Rocker...(19 of30)
Open Image ModalDon't pretend like rocking out to "Manic Monday" wasn't the best part of your week. (credit:WikiMedia:)
Try An iPod Shuffle(20 of30)
Open Image ModalSlightly less jazzy, sure, but a great way to load up parent-approved tunes for your kids. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="10" data-vars-position-in-unit="14">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/60886372@N00/8830574364" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="jfingas" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/60886372@N00/8830574364" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="11" data-vars-position-in-unit="15">jfingas</a>)
Instead Of A Furby...(21 of30)
Open Image ModalWho could say no to those beautiful eyes? (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="8" data-vars-position-in-unit="12">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/39160147@N03/7618618636" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="JeepersMedia" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/39160147@N03/7618618636" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="9" data-vars-position-in-unit="13">JeepersMedia</a>)
Try A Furby Boom(22 of30)
Open Image ModalNow, Furby is no longer just a physical, plushy friend. Bring your Furby into the digital world with this awesome new version. (credit:Hasbro)
Instead Of A Cabbage Patch Doll...(23 of30)
Open Image ModalA face only a mother could love. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="6" data-vars-position-in-unit="10">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28833944@N00/328158467" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="lisaschafferphoto" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28833944@N00/328158467" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="7" data-vars-position-in-unit="11">lisaschafferphoto</a>)
Try A Flutterbye Fairy(24 of30)
Open Image ModalThese beautiful fairies bring a whole new level of magic to your doll-playing needs. (credit:AP)
Instead Of A Care Bear...(25 of30)
Open Image ModalCuddly, cute, and completely unnatural looking! (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="4" data-vars-position-in-unit="8">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/39160147@N03/7608269066" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="JeepersMedia" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/39160147@N03/7608269066" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="5" data-vars-position-in-unit="9">JeepersMedia</a>)
Try A Furreal Friends Cuddles(26 of30)
Open Image ModalLOOK AT THAT FACE! (credit:AP)
Instead Of A Tickle Me Elmo...(27 of30)
Open Image ModalNo need to even explain why this made the list. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="2" data-vars-position-in-unit="6">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/80515716@N00/442933583" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="c e c" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/80515716@N00/442933583" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="3" data-vars-position-in-unit="7">c e c</a>)
Try A Big Hugs Elmo(28 of30)
Open Image ModalI think we can all agree that hugs are even better than tickles. (credit:AP)
Instead Of A Polaroid I-Zone Camera...(29 of30)
Open Image ModalInstant pictures as stickers? Revolutionary. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="0" data-vars-position-in-unit="4">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/79818573@N04/7322581424" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Free Photo Fun" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="55c8add0e4b0f1cbf1e582d8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/79818573@N04/7322581424" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="1" data-vars-position-in-unit="5">Free Photo Fun</a>)
Try A Showcam(30 of30)
Open Image ModalDon't let the simple design fool you. This digital camera is not just a toy, but in fact the perfect segue into the world of Instagram for your child. (credit:Hasbro)