Reviews

After 12 builds of the 230-piece Deep Sea Creatures set across three different LEGO fans, the 3-in-1 design and tight piece tolerances make this our top.

The Ravensburger 1000-piece classic has been our living room go-to for months, and the precision die cut and linen finish make it the reference puzzle other.

After completing the build, the LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron 42083 is the 3,599-piece LEGO Technic set that builds a functioning Bugatti scale model.

A year in the Thermoball Eco. Synthetic insulation that stays warm when soaked, recycled materials, and a fit that earns the price price.

After 8 months of display use, the LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower 10307 is the 10,001-piece 59-inch tall Eiffel Tower display.

Six months of shoulder-season testing across rain, drizzle, and packed-down stuff sack abuse confirm why the Nano Puff stays in our top picks.

After 11 months of classroom and home use, the Sphero BOLT is the programmable STEM robot ball at this price.

After 10 months of after-dinner solo play, ThinkFun Gravity Maze is the 60-challenge marble-run logic game at this price.

After 11 months of daily play with two test kids ages 4 and 7, the original Magna-Tiles 32-piece clear set justifies its premium price through magnet.

After 10 months of daily use, the Osmo Genius Starter Kit is the 5-game iPad STEAM learning set at this price.