Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Borders Toys and Games Giveaway

November 19, 2009 by  
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This holiday, as you search for toys & games, Borders has made finding the perfect toy or game easier for those looking for high-quality educational gifts. The bookseller recently expanded its toys & games selection in more than 500 stores.  Shelves are stocked with items from leading brands like Creativity for Kids, Thinkfun, Scientific Explorer, ALEX and Blue Orange Games. These brands are known for products that foster creativity and help to build cognitive skills in children.

I have recently been given the opportunity to shop at Borders newly expanded toy section at one of their locations here in Orlando. I was very impressed with the new layout. Awhile back their toy section was just put in a little corner that seemed cramped while all the books had a wider area for display, which is fine because as most of us know Borders is a book store. But I will say that on this trip the way I saw Borders changed. I can actually say that they have a very good selection of toys, some that we haven’t been able to find in other toy stores.

My daughter found Webkinz that she hasn’t been able to find any where else. Two of which were retired. For my youngest daughter I found Melissa & Doug toys which I absolutely love, and my son found a few magic kits that he wanted to get. I am shocked by the amount of toys and games they have in their store and will no longer view them as just a book store.

My kids were so excited to be let loose in the toy area, but I made them promise me one thing. They could each get something as long as we bought one toy for a less fortunate child. I was so proud of them. We ended up getting Webkinz, Big Trucks for my Nephew, a play Pizza set for my Niece as well as some Ni Hao Kai-Lan stuff for her birthday. And Color-forms…I freaked out and had my kids (and a few shoppers) looking at me funny when I found these. I haven’t seen a set since I was a kid and it brought back so many memories. So I bought a Yo Gabba Gabba set for my toddler. We had so much fun walking through the department and the staff was so friendly. And my favorite part was this shopping trip has finally got me excited about the upcoming holidays. It was a fun trip.

Special thanks to Borders who provided me with a gift card to shop their toys and games area for the holidays.

Borders has been so wonderful to not only offer me a gift card to shop for the holidays but they have generously donated two $100 Gift Cards for two lucky Dirty Shirt readers to win. Please see and follow the rules below to enter to win one today!

Giveaway

  • MAIN RULE – Visit a Borders store and come back and comment with the toy or game you find there that you remembered playing with and why it’s still a good choice for kids today.  (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
  • 1 Extra Entry – Subscribe to my RSS feed or by email (or let me know if you already are) in a separate comment.
  • 1 Extra Entry – Add my Christmas button to your site and let me know you did in a separate comment (code is at the top of blog)
  • 1 Extra Entry – Follow me on Twitter (button in subscribe section on the right sidebar) and let me know your Twitter name in a separate comment.
  • 1 Extra Entry – Tweet this giveaway. Copy and paste – Merry Christmas! @Jentifa is giving away 2 $100 Borders Gift Cards! Check it out here http://bit.ly/3pWCG0. Then come back and leave the direct link to your tweet (go to your twitter account, click on the words when your tweet was sent (ie. 5 seconds ago) and copy and paste that link in comments.
  • 1 Extra Entry – Follow Borders on Twitter and leave a separate comment that you have.
  • 2 Extra Entries – Write a post on your blog linking to my blog and to Borders website.

This giveaway will run through midnight on December 3, with winner being announced the morning of December 4. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

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778 Responses to “Borders Toys and Games Giveaway”
  1. Michele says:

    I like the Good Time Crafts toy, I remember as a kid l loved making things and eing crafty, I think my grandaughter would LOVE this!
    Thanks!

  2. Karil Whetstone says:

    I love board games out family plays games on the weekends together

  3. Lynn Matthews
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    My baby girl would love the Tub Tunes Water Piano because she loves music and cant get enoufgh of it.
    As a little girl i was pretty loyl to my glow worm. He was green and I took him everywhere with me. I lost the glow stick that goes inside of him that is to be filled with batterys to make him glo, but still have the little guy

  4. Jill L says:

    My daughter would love the Make Your Own Hand Puppet Kit. Very cute. I remember playing bingo a lot growing up. I love the Hello Kitty Big Roll Bingo. This would be great for my daughter because it is something she can do along with the rest of the family.

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  6. Margaret Smith says:

    What a great selection of toys. My kids would love the Make Your Own Sock Puppet.
    A toy that I remember playing was CandyLand. I think that this would be great for my kids to play today to help teach them how to play with good sportsmanship.
    Thanks so much.

  7. Margaret Smith says:

    I’m a subscriber
    thanks again

  8. Abby says:

    Make your own sock puppet looks like a fun crafty project!

  9. mickeyfan says:

    My First Backyard Explorer Kit would be fun, but it’d be even better if it were an actual “kit” and not a dvd. We had things that required imagination and doing, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, etc. My 3yo niece loves to come and play with my kids’ Legos…and no electricity required.

  10. Adrienne Gordon says:

    They’d love the Make Your Own Hand Puppet Kit.

  11. Selene M. says:

    My children are grown but I would get the Magic Science Wizard’s Kit for my grandchildren.

    I remember playing Dominos for hours on end. It’s a great child’s game because it’s simple, educational, and has variations to make it exciting. Unfortunately, there is no Dominos game on the list of toys for sell.

  12. Selene M. says:

    I’m subscribed via Google Reader.

  13. Jennifer B. says:

    I love their “Dora the Explorer: My First Crystal & Fizz Kit” It reminds me of when I was a kid. I grew lots of crystals when I was a kid. Fishbowls full of ‘em!

  14. Jessie C. says:

    I loved LEGOs and had several sets in my childhood. I think they are timeless and would still make great toys for kids today. Playing LEGO needs creativity, imagination and patience, definitely a great choice for parents while picking toys.

  15. Jessie C. says:

    I’m a subscriber.

  16. Christine
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    We always played Monopoly on New Year’s Eve growing up as a child and we continued with my son and we all loved it. Thank you!

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  20. Christine
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    I love Border’s and would love to win and I tweeted http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/5866162246

    thank you!

  21. Jessie C. says:

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  23. jennifer says:

    “Where the wild things are” book was awesome when I was younger, now it is back with the movie and all! I also see that Borders has a ton of Dr. Seuss books, which I loved as a kid! My kids love Dr. Suess as well!

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  25. Carol Wolf says:

    I think Uno is a great game. I played it when I was a kid, and I think children today would have fun, too. All those games help develop thinking skills and decision-making.

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  28. Jackie says:

    I love the Paper Bag Puppet Kit. We use to make paper bag puppets a lot as kids, and then we would put on puppet shows. What a great way for kids to use their imagination!

  29. Jackie says:

    I subscribe via email

  30. angie says:

    I know that the book twilight would go over for sure
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  31. Wendi P
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    Borders has a “my first science kit” that I remember playing with as a kid. It had potions and the like. Kids these days have way better science kits to select from!

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  34. angie says:

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  35. Sharon B says:

    I loved word games, particularly Scrabble, as a child and still love them today. I believe I did better throughout my career because I was good with words, a great habit for children then and now to cultivate.

  36. jjean says:

    I loved Monster at the End of the Book with Sesame Street’s Grover. It is still such fun for kids because it appeals to a child’s anticipation and love of surprises.

  37. jjean says:

    I am already an e-mail subscriber. Thanks!

  38. Mami2jcn
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    I played Memory and Bingo as a child, and those are still classic games that never go out of style.

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  41. Amanda Starr says:

    Well they don’t really have I game that I played but they have a panda and I always carried around a panda. :)

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  46. Sylvia says:

    I like the Rush Hour game. I remember playing it wiht my brother and what fun it was but it took alot of thinking. This is a good choice as it foster thiking and planning skills

  47. Sylvia says:

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  48. Clarissa says:

    Growing up I loved playing Scrabble. This is a game I love playing with my daughter cause it can teach her to spell and keep up with her vocabulary.

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  49. Clarissa says:

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  50. Meg T says:

    I love both of the puppet (sock/paper bag) kits. I remember as a kid my mom getting old socks and helping us sew on buttons and add scraps of fabric to create the cutest puppets. I can’t wait to do this with my kids, thanks!
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  52. Mimi
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    I think the Lisa Frank stuff is what I probably played with as a kid. It was fun when my girls started playing with them, too!

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  54. Carol says:

    It would have to be Monopoly and all the versions of it available. It is timeless, I enjoyed it now and loved it growing up, and now my kids love it.

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  58. Chacoy says:

    I remember having a Journal with a lock:)
    I loved writing in it everyday( I found it in storge & laughed when I had seen some of the things that were written and that I had drawn in it:) I think that kids these day’s would benefit from a lot of the toys that we had when we were little, not like all of the electronics and things that they have now:( We grew up to be just fine without the xbox, wii, nintendo ds, out black and green computer screens, our bikes, and roller racers. Maybe that is what my son needs, is a big reality check without all of these things!

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  64. sandra says:

    i found the Blokus® Trigon. i remeber playing with the original blokus, which is great for spatial learning and stratgey even today

  65. sandra says:

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  66. Nadine L
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    Legos, great when I was a kid, great now. It let’s kids use their imagination.
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  68. amy p says:

    I like the Paper Bag Puppets. I remeber making our own growin up cause money was tight and we had so much fun doing it. I think it would help my daughter with her imagination.

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  73. amy p says:

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  74. CathyH says:

    I remember my older brother having a chemistry set in a make shift closet in the basement. I looked up to him and thought he was a genius!

  75. CathyH says:

    i subscribe via email

  76. Brian says:

    We’ve got our sights on a Melissa and Doug magic set for one of our daughters this Xmas. It’s not exactly the same as the one I got as a kid, but we love the classic, durable construction of M&D toys. I’m waiting for the next 40% off one item coupon I get from Borders Rewards to use on it (or maybe we’ll just get it with the gift card we win!)

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  79. Brian says:

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  81. Brandy
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    I use to love to play bingo, and I would love to introduce my children to it with the Hello Kitty big roll bingo game

  82. Belinda says:

    I loved Scrabble when I was a kid and still do. It’s a great learning tool for any age.

  83. dawn0124 says:

    At my local Borders I saw Dinosaur Match game. I remember playing card matching games as a kid. This game is good for kids today because it builds their skills of memorization, taking turns, and teaches them the names of dinosaurs.

  84. karen M
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    I don’t remember playing any of the games, a few are similar like the S-match, we played Memory. I like all the Science Kits and the Spa Kits, kids are alway curious about how something is made and from the kits they learn a little about science while make something

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  89. Ellen C. says:

    I like the rainbow color cones because they would be a great vehicle to teach colors. I loved playing with my pretend food in my little kitchen. Thanks for the chance.

  90. Ellen C. says:

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  91. judy brittle says:

    We grew up with memory games and I see they have a really nice one called Dinosaurs Matching Game. Those will never go out of style because they are fun yet educational. They really help remembering. Thank you!

  92. judy brittle says:

    I’m a subscriber.

  93. judy brittle says:

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  95. Tia says:

    I didn’t see any of the games that I used to play however, my oldest son loves playing Rush Hour Jr. and I know he would love to have Rush Hour. It is a sequential game that helps them improve thinking skills.
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  96. Linda Kish says:

    I don’t recognize the toys and games from my youth a few lifetimes ago but my son and I used to play Rush Hour a lot. I still have the game.

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  98. Erica says:

    i am going to have to go with the make your own sock puppet (even though back in my day it was a little more basic old sock, black marker wahla)

    but my kids have tons of imagination and i know they would have hours of fun putting on shows for each other

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  99. Stephanie V says:

    didn’t play with any of those toys as a kid but did read Green Eggs and Ham which is a great book for kids
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  102. Stephanie says:

    I can’t remember now if it was Alex or Creativity for Kids, but they had potholder kits!!!! I made sooooo many of those as a kid with my “weaving loom.” I was always bugging my mom to buy me more of the loops so I’d have enough of the right colors to make cool patterns.

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  105. nicole says:

    I used to love making hand puppets as a child. So I think the Make your own hand puppet kid is such a fun and creative gift for a child.

  106. Stephanie says:

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  107. Maggie
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    I loved Green Eggs and Ham when I was a kid and I use it now to convince my son to eat things he doesn’t want to try. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  110. Sandy says:

    The paper bag puppet kit reminds me of making things out of paper bags when I was a kid. We used to color them and cut them a part and make things. It’s a great choice for kids today because they can reuse old paper bags and their creativity to have some fun. Thank you for the awesome giveaway.

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  113. Margaret says:

    The Make Your Own Hand Puppet Kit would be great. I used to make puppets with my mom and both the creating process and the playtime with them were fun. Imagination toys are timeless.

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  116. Shelley B says:

    I like the Dinosaurs Matching Game – I loved my Memory game as a child!

  117. Sara says:

    I have always loved the Dinosaurs! Matching Game. It is a game I loved to play as a kid and still love to play with my niece and nephew, not just a game I sit through bored!

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  121. Farrah
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    I remember playing with a chemistry kit as a kid and would love to get one for my son. It was always fascinating seeing something magnified so much under the scope!

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  123. Rebecca Graham says:

    I had a My First Chemistry Set and learned a lot about science and had fun in the process.

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  126. hollowsins
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    The only thing familiar to me is Lisa Frank..I still like Lisa Frank items and think they are great for any little girl..colors,neat designs..what more does a princess need?

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  130. Tari Lawson says:

    I remember spending hours playing with Lego. They are still great for kids. They foster imagination and are good for manual dexterity.

  131. Sabrita says:

    Well I am pretty old and didn’t find anything I had played with except dolls in general . I loved dolls and still have a collection. So I picked the American Girl mini Elizabeth Doll. She is dressed in an Elizabthan costume which reminds me of my beloved Bride Doll all decked out in her beautiful long dress. I believe dolls are still a good choice for kids as long as they are age appropriate ( as far as parts that detatch and could be swallowed by toddlers). Thank you.
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  133. Kristi C says:

    I remember playing with Legos as a child. They still last because they allow people to use his/her imagination to create things.

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  137. Brett says:

    Chutes and Ladders, what a great and easy game for the little ones.

  138. Brett says:

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  139. Rebecca Orr
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    I saw the Make Your Own Sock Puppets Kit. We had a set kind of like it as little girls. I loved it. It’s is great for the imagination. You can’t do it wrong either…it is just for fun and there are no winners or losers…so it’s a great confidence boost. bekki1820cb@gmail.com

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  142. Laura says:

    I remember making paper bag puppets as a kid, but we only had lunch bags and crayons to work with. The Paper Bag Puppets kit at Borders looks awesome and would really encourage creativity.

  143. carol says:

    Lego sets are one of my favorites…always played with my kids with them and now I play with my grandkids

  144. Deedles says:

    I like the Paper Bag Puppet Kit. We made puppets out of paper bags when I was a child. We also make paper doll cut-outs.

  145. Jessica
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  147. Joy F says:

    S’match memory game. It was named differnt when I was a kid but it really helped with my memory. Children need more ways to have a good memory since the schools are not doing a very good job.

  148. Sarah G says:

    I remember playing with my American Girl doll, Samantha. I read all her books, and it piqued my interest in history. I wanted to find out more about the events that were touched on in the books – and, many years later, I even became a history major. :)

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  152. cheryl c. says:

    I loved the memory matching games as a child, and the children I teach now really like them, too. It is a great mental exercise to match cards from memory. It helps children learn to focus and pay attention to details.

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  154. Celia says:

    I remember having such fun with paper bag puppets – and Borders sells them! My dad used to grab one and we’d talk back and forth (and then he’d chase me and my puppet around the house!). I can’t believe they still have them, but I think kids everywhere love the simple things as well as the complex, newer toys.

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  157. cathiem says:

    I still like Candyland and
    Chutes and Ladders.

  158. Michelle C
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    I see they have Lisa Frank items, which was a favorite of mine! My kids would love the artsy goodies. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  164. They have a cute pink diary with lock which just makes me think of all the times I wrote in them when I was little. A fun stocking stuffer for any little girl.

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  167. Honey Mommy says:

    I remember playing Memory when I was younger and I think that is still a good game for kids.

    My brother had model airplanes like these:
    http://www.borders.com/online/store/TitleDetail?sku=781968002441
    and I think my sons would love them!

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  169. Jeffrey Beckett says:

    Monopoly is still a good game for kids on a rainy day.

  170. Raelena says:

    I remember playing with American Girl dolls when I was a kid so I think the mini versions would be great for a young girl to play with.

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  174. momznite
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    Borders sells books that are bundled with craft supplies such as “Potholders and Other Loopy Projects” by Klutz. When I was a girl I had a blast making potholders, with colorful cotton loops woven on a square metal frame, and giving them for presents to my mom and grandmothers. Crafts allow kids to be creative and feel pride in accomplishment.

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  176. JakeLsewhere says:

    I didn’t see anything that i had played as a kid, though I like the looks of the mythbusters game. I remember playing games like dominoes and chess from a young age..

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
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  178. Serge B says:

    I saw Scrabble, reminds me a lot of playing it as a kid! Maybe I’ll go back and get it if I win!

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  183. Bethie says:

    I just love the Bingo game. As a child, I just loved Bingo. I would get so excited and scream BINGO!!

  184. Shelly T. says:

    I loved Color-forms also as a child! They were so much fun. I especially loved when I could dress up the characters and change their outfits. My children have had several sets and they allow them to use their imagination and creativity. So fun!

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  186. Monique Rizzo says:

    My nephew would LOVE the dinosaurs matching game. Thanks for the chance.
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  187. Vicki Andrew says:

    they have a great selection of Monopoly games in all sorts of new themes like planets and Ecology, Love to play one of the new versions

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  188. Vicki Wurgler says:

    they have a Hello Kitty Big Roll Bing (Game) that my granddaughter would enjoy-my brothers and I played Bingo when we were growing up-loved that game

  189. Carol G says:

    They still have Old Maid cards, which we played a lot as children. They are still good because not only are they fun, but they encourage such things as memory skills.

  190. Jeff says:

    I remember playing the game operational. I can see it still being a fun game today to test your patience.

  191. Cynthia C says:

    I remember playing Memory with plain playing cards when I was young. I think the Dinosaurs! Matching Game is still a good way for kids to exercise their minds.

  192. Patti Hess says:

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  194. Suzanne Denys says:

    I’d get my daughter the Children’s Travel Journal, a Webkinz and bookmarkers.

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  199. Linda Lansford says:

    I remember playing with sock puppets and would think all kids like tehm. Make Your Own Sock Puppets (Toy)

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    Well, I’m so old that the Borders site didn’t have anything I actually remember playing with, but this comes close: Dora’s My First Crystal and Fizz Adventure Kit. Of course there was no Dora, but it has the same principles as my old crystal growing kit.

    I think this is good for kids today for several reasons. One, it is great to be able to watch your crystals grow, and this is a good lead-in to making homemade sugar crystal candy. Two, it is a great way to combat the wrong idea that science is hard or boring, this shows how fun science can be. Three, it’s geared toward girls and I consider that a plus because so many science-related activities that are sold to kids are more geared for boys. Four, it’s one of those “look what I did” things for kids, gives them a sense of pride and accomplishment.

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    I remember playing with one when I was a kid and I think it is a good choice for kids today so they can learn about science first hand and remember it better!

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  210. Pat says:

    Making sock puppets at home was a favorite childhood activity. As
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  211. ron says:

    classic monopoly has been great throughout my life

  212. Borders has lots of amazing educational toys and games. For my older son Rush Hour Jr and my little guy any of the wonderful Melissa and Doug items that they have. Thanks for the fun!

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    monopoly and legos are two old games i used to play with

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  219. Kate says:

    My son would love the Dinosaurs! Matching Game. I played matching games as a child – great for memory and language skills

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  223. Cindy Merrill says:

    The sock puppet kit is really nice- I remember having sock puppets to play with when i was little.

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  232. Gina says:

    They have the American Girl dolls which I’m glad to see are still being made! I used to read the books when I was younger.

  233. Alicia says:

    S’match is the closest thing they have that I remember from when I was a kid. Memory games are always good.

    Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

  234. Cindy says:

    I LOVED Monster at the End of the Book from Sesame Street when I was a kid. It always made me laugh. It’s still a good choice for kids today because Grover is timeless, and it reads aloud well.

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  238. Tamara B. says:

    I like their Paper Bag Puppets. I remember when I was little, my brother and I use to make paper bag puppets and lay for hours. I think it is a good choice for children because it stimulates a child imagination.

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  240. Katherine C.
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  241. Vicky H. says:

    I had a robot toy called Alphie II. He came with interactive cards to slide into his chest, and they were educational and fun. I think many educational games today are still very similar, just more advanced.

  242. JONI says:

    I like the sock puppet kit. I made these as a kid and this is still a great plaything for the child’s imagination.
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  243. Mike C says:

    I loved Monopoly and I think it’s still useful today as a tool to teach kids about money and responsibility.

  244. Steven W says:

    Legos are timeless; they offer so much creative play.

  245. Danielle says:

    I see that legos are a featured brand there and I remember playing with my brothers legos when I was younger. I think legos are still good for kids today because they teach you to use your imagination and be creative.

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    I had an American Girl Kit doll as a child and I see they still sell her. This (to me) is positive dollie play and much better than a Barbie.

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  249. Peggy Lott says:

    Love Borders! Love the books! Love the other stuff! Love the cafe! My family still loves and plays with LEGOS and MONOPOLY! We love the classic games with a new spin! Love all the Dr Seuss books still to this day!

  250. merle says:

    Legos, i loved as a child, and my kids do too.

  251. Catherine says:

    I loved my microscope as a kid. I think it would help a kid today spark a fascination with science and discovery!

  252. Jacob
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  256. mindy says:

    mad libs was a lot of fun thanks

  257. Suzanne K says:

    I loved Legos – the kind that just came in a big box with an assortment of blocks and things… not the kits of today. I had to use my imagination to build something! And then, it was fun to take it apart and make something else. Having to use their imagination would be good for kids today instead of just blindly following the instructions to build the ‘kit of the day’ and done…

  258. Sharon Harmon says:

    Make Your Own Sock Puppets! My gramma and I used to make them! I think they’re great for kids because not only do they learn a craft and accomplish something, puppets help kids communicate!
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  259. Steven Cohen says:

    I loved Legos. Not the kit. Great for imagination – and should be used today too

  260. ali says:

    I didn’t find any games I played on the site, but I loved speak and spell, and it’s great for kids today — especially because of the effect of texting on spelling!

  261. Sharon
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    Zingo–like Bingo but with simple words and pictures. I played Bingo a lot when I was a kid and also with my boys when they were little. I remember using pennies or dried beans as markers!

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  265. Denise B. says:

    Online, they don’t have very much listed for toys and games; and there was nothing there that I had as a child. So, I’m not able to properly answer the question. Our daughter would enjoy the “Good Times Crafts” though.

  266. PatZ says:

    I loved books as a child so all the children on my list are getting books this Christmas.

  267. Hurshel says:

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  268. I remember playing with matching games as a child and they are still great for kids today because they help develop the memmory skills that they will need in school.
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  272. amber says:

    I played with the American Girl dolls when I was a kid, loved those! Way better than Barbie’s ;) Thanks

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  276. I love the sock monkey kit because I had a sock monkey when I was little and believe that even today it is a fantastic toy

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  278. Jean D. says:

    Borders has the Melody Express train! Yay! Maybe it’s because I’ve played musical instruments throughout my life–I’m nutso for Melody Express. You can “compose music” with the train as it rolls along the track. Next question: If I bought one, would I give it to my nephew, or would I keep it and play with it when nobody was around?

    Fun giveaway. Thanks!

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  282. Jamie says:

    I remember playing go fish with my grandpa. Hours were spent, just the two of us and a deck of cards.

  283. Aura says:

    I remember making sock puppets and I’m sure my son would love making them too

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  285. Kalani says:

    My husband & I were just talking about the ‘My First Chemistry Set’- I remember having a microscope as a kid & he had some science toys too!
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  286. Lisa says:

    I love that Color Forms are back. My son liked the Spongebob one. These are a good car toy.

  287. luvtosave says:

    The Julius! Matching Game is a good choice for kids today. I remembered playing memory/matching game when I was young it’s fun and it’s educational.

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  290. Donald says:

    I liked my first scince kit when I was a little kid.

  291. joanmurraycefalu says:

    I am an avid reader and was as a kid, but one of the best gift I recieved was a pink diary w/a lock. It not only helped with my technical writing skills, but helped me w/ organizing my thoughts. My favorite game to play with slightly older kids is Racko and Scrabble.

  292. Heidi Gail says:

    I used to play with paper bag puppets- of course they didn’t come in a kit like they do now at Borders. I had a lot of fun playing with the puppets as a kid, so did my kids, and now some of my grandkids do.

  293. Jennifer Lleras says:

    they offer a my first plane model set, I used to make models with my dad liek that all the time! its still a fun activity today, because building things like that never grow outdated!

  294. The Jacobsen Family says:

    They have many matching games (which we loved as kids!). Not only is it a fun game, but great for their memory too! =)

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  297. heather hines says:

    I liked playing with legos as a kid. Borders had some fun lego sets.

  298. Brad says:

    I loved playing Monopoly and it is still a fun game to spend time playing with my kids.

  299. Cathy R says:

    Color forms rock!! I played with them as a kid and I bought some for my daughter for Christmas this year!

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  305. joan says:

    Legos were the toy we all played with and never tired of.

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    Me and my friends used to put on puppet shows for our parents.
    It was so cheesy–But so creative
    So i want to get this one for my little sister~for sure.
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  308. Jennifer says:

    Mind Blowing Science is fun, and so good for kids these days as they teach them hands on how things work, and gives them the chance to be creative!

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  315. Jacob LaFountaine says:

    I remember playing with something similar to Place a Face when I was younger

  316. angie says:

    I loved Legos and they still hold up as a great toy today.

  317. Nicole says:

    We played so many games growing up! Legos would have to be a top choice as it helps kids be more creative in their play.

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  321. Jenn H says:

    I don’t remember any of those when I was a kid. However the Paper Bag Puppets look like fun.

  322. Shilo Beedy says:

    I remember playing monopoly as a kid and think it would be a good game for kids today. It teaches you math and how to handle money.

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  338. Shawna OBrien says:

    I like the Dinosaurs! Matching Game. I used to play matching games when I was a kid. Matching games are good because they help to develop cognitive skills.

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  342. Judith says:

    I’ve spent hours at Borders over the past 3 weeks and I always end up in the board games section. It was my favorite past time as a child and now my own children love to play with my husband and I. Borders has become so good at offering the best board games today. My “go-to” game of my past is now the same today with my kids – “Yahtzee” and there is a new spin on it (as there always is) that has proven very fun called “Yahtzee Free for All,” which is the best spin yet. I also loved playing Win, Lose or Draw and Pictionary. Today there is one called “Luck of the Draw” that has quickly made it to our family’s favorite. There’s been no funner version of a drawing game in my 44 years of living.

    Our family really enjoys fast paced, creative thinking games like Taboo (my fav) and Scattegories as well as card games. So I would immediately add to our collection the following board games we have been wanting: Pictureka; Quiddler; Beat the Parents; Catch Phrase; Buzz Words; Blokus and Flinch. I would also purchase the Lego Avent Calendar.

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  344. Nicole says:

    My local Borders has the neatest animal puppets. I remember having puppets as a kid and making up stories with my brother.

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  347. mommy2alex16 says:

    I remember playing dominos with my grandma

  348. Tarah says:

    I use to play with American dolls – I still think they are a great toy because it helps teach girls about history as well!

  349. I liked Lite Brite. I think it’s still great because it promotes creativity.

  350. Sandra k321 says:

    My mom and I used to play Monopoly on Sunday afternoons.

  351. Kathryn says:

    I played with so many legos as a child and my children always ask for them today! Love the new selection at the borders store!

  352. Marie says:

    Borders carries Breyer horses now and those were my favorite as a kid and my daughter loves them as well — so they have great long lasting value :-)

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  355. Kelly Ann T. says:

    None of the games they had on their website were around when I was a kid. I loved the game Clue and it is still fun today because people of all ages can play.

  356. Leslie Price says:

    The one game I saw that I remember and would recommend is Scrabble… lots of fun and teaches good spelling and vocabulary skills.

  357. Rosey says:

    I saw paper bag puppets on their site, and I think they would be good for today’s kids because they spark hands-on creativity. We had a blast with those when I was a kid.

    My computer crashed when I initially posted this, so if it is a duplicate, please delete this post. Thank you!

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  363. Aimee W. says:

    I used to have a science kit very similar to the Magic Science Wizard’s Kit that I absolutely loved! Science-type toys are timeless — all kids are curious.
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  368. Claire says:

    Monopoly – it made me very careful with my money as a child!

  369. Dave says:

    I am happy to see Borders carries Lego building blocks. I used to play with Legos often as a child, spending countless hours building vehicles, ships and buildings. The best toys are the ones that inspire creativity in a child, and Lego’s limitless possibilities fire the imagination like few other toys. Thank you for the chance to win.

  370. Carrie says:

    I played with my friend’s American Girl dolls like Molly and Kirsten when I was a kid. They are a great way to teach history.

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  372. Alain says:

    The mythbusters weird world of water kit includes stuff to make a water tornado. That was an awesome thing I did as a kid. It’s just nifty to see the world spin like that.

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  373. alice correnti says:

    I visited a Borders Book Store and the game I chose was legos. Always had fun as a child building things. Relevant to children today to get their imaginations going and for hand/eye coordination.

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  375. I love the different crayon and marker sets. I always loved coloring as a kid and kids still do!

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  377. Erica C. says:

    The closest toy on the site to something I remember playing is the Sock Puppet kit. We would make puppets out of anything in the house!

  378. Jana H says:

    I remember playing with and loving my first chemistry set. This is still a good choice for kids today – we need more mathematicians and scientists, and play is the beginning of passions. janainmontana(at)yahoo(dot)com

  379. Sarah says:

    scrabble! it’s a great way to expand a child’s vocabulary!

  380. Patricia says:

    Scrabble is the only game I saw at Borders that I played with as a child. I always loved words and I still do. Of course now, I do cross word puzzles instead of playing scrabble.

    Scrabble can help children learn to spell and to love reading.

  381. Claudia says:

    the Memory game def. brings back Memories :)

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  385. Lisa K says:

    I loved playing with Tangrams when I was younger. It really builds on pattern and shape recognition and is a great brain teaser.

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  388. Justin Gall says:

    Malarky. Love that game

  389. Leslie Rathbun says:

    Lego- It teaches you to think

  390. Colleen N says:

    I loved playing scrabble when I was younger (still do) and I would love to get Scrabble Jr for my son. I think it is a great way to broaden your vocabulary and spelling skills.

  391. Karen Gonyea says:

    Love the make your own sock puppet kit :)

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  397. Ellen Ring says:

    Checkers is the perfect game. It keeps everybody interested & makes them think. Even the 3 yr old can play.

  398. Janna Johnson says:

    I used to play Yahtzee with my Mom when I was younger. It was her favorite game. It’s good for kids because it uses critial thinking skills!

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  400. I don’t remember playing with any of Borders toys or games, but I think the My First Chemistry Kit would be very educational :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!

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  402. Sarah says:

    Chutes and Ladders will always be my favorite!

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    Scrabble Jr. It is a really good game for learning new vocabulary words and would definately be good for kids that text and do IM’s

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  408. Snowflake07 (Audra) says:

    I remember playing the Mad Lib word game when I was younger. I think that’s still an excellent choice since it helps to teach sentence structure and diagramming. It’s also just a bunch of giggly fun!

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  410. Jason Lawless says:

    Disgusting Science looks cool!

    I remember playing Triple Yahtzee a lot when I was a kid and it is still great for my kids – helps develop decision-making and math skills.

  411. Alex K says:

    I played Sock Puppets when I was a kid and it is great because it is all based on imagination and there are no limits

  412. Pamela S says:

    I love the Spot plush that goes with the Spot baby books. I loved my books for my small children. Thanks.

  413. Karen says:

    I loved doing Ravensburger puzzles as a child, and my children love doing puzzles as well. I love the assortment of educational toys and games available now at Borders!

  414. Denise says:

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  417. Denise says:

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  419. Darcie K says:

    I remember as a child, my favorite game was Memory. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  423. Jennifer Tilson says:

    Well, I didn’t have the exact game, Dinosaurs! Matching Game, but I had a similar memory game. I think kids (and adults alike) enjoy the competition with themselves as well as each other to make pairs.

  424. Mellissa C says:

    Monopoly will always be a great game to play generation to generation.

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  426. Linda F says:

    I also remember playing with Colorforms. It’s a great toy because it enables children to be creative and expressive.

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  429. michelle robbins says:

    Madlibs!! Fun and a learning game.

  430. julieh says:

    I love the Sock Puppet kit. As kids we would make our own sock puppets and play for hours putting on plays with them!

  431. Anna says:

    I remember reading Dr. Seuss books, especially Green Eggs and Ham. Thanks for the contest!

  432. Ashley says:

    i remember making pot holders and i saw they still sell those potholder making kits. i think its good for kids because it encourages creativity and not just sitting watching tv, playing video games and and being on computers.

  433. Renski says:

    What a great selection of toys. My kids would love the Make Your Own Sock Puppet. A toy that I remember playing with was dolls who we’d dress up and play with. The sock puppet is similar as it requires the child’s imagination.

  434. Heidi B. says:

    I remember playing memory games, similar to the ones offered at Borders. I think that these memory games are very good for kids of today because they enhance a child’s memorization skills and eye and hand coordination. My daughter loves playing memory with her Backyardigans and Dora memory games, as well as the regular cards. Thanks for the giveaway. Such an awesome gift!

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  436. ky2here says:

    It’s gotta be monopoly. Sad but true.

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  438. Jen V says:

    I loved connect 4. It is still a good choice for kids today because it encourages kids to think about the consequences of their choices.

  439. Marjorie Whitney says:

    I rmember seeing the make your own hand puppet kit whenI was there last week buying Christmas gifts.

  440. Autumn B. says:

    guess who – i loved playing it as a child & although its not thought of often – such a great game!

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  445. Molly says:

    It would have to be chess, maybe not because it was my favorite, but because it is great for kids today! It’s not hard to learn but keeps their interest and keeps them on their toes!

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    S’Match – updated Memory game. loved playing memory as y0u had the traditional cad games, but you could use a regular deck of cards, or as we did, we made matching pictures when I was little. It’s a great learning game and stretches the mind.

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  449. Jennifer Barr says:

    A charlie brown christmas book. I can remember reading this as a kid and last year I bought a copy for my son. He loves it! It’s a great book w/ NO violance, etc. & that’s what makes it great

  450. Jennifer Barr says:

    Ok…so i had a blonde moment…i wrote about a book instead of a toy or game :)
    I went back to check out their games and was surprised to see the variety of matching games. I loved playing the matching game as a kid but only remember one “plain jane” version and definately not the variety they have available at borders!

  451. denyse says:

    Pirates of the Tub looks like fun. I remeber when I was young, I had a dew duscks and a boat to play with in the tub.

  452. Theresa D says:

    I remember playing with colorforms as a kid. I think these are still great for my kids today because they use their imagination.

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  455. Laura Woods says:

    I used to play with my brother’s blocks all the time. It’s still a great thing for kids to play with today because simple, creative toys like that are always the best.

  456. Daniel M says:

    had lots of fun with legos when i was a kid

  457. Julie D says:

    I loved LEGO sets when I was a kid. Now the sets are even better with kits that make moving roller coasters and spaceships. My kids will be able to create anything they can imagine.

  458. April J says:

    We always played monopoly as a family and now I play with my husband and kids

  459. Christie
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    Borders has Scrabble on DVD. I played and loved Scrabble as a kid and it’s still a great game for kids for the obvious reasons… it makes you think and teaches you words.

  460. JRG says:

    Monopoloy is a current game for today.

  461. Erma says:

    My kids would love the Make Your Own Sock Puppet. I remember making one when I was little.

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    paper bag puppets is something we all did while young.

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  466. damon says:

    The Farm Finger Crayons look like fun. When I was younger I colored all the time. It was so fun!

  467. damon says:

    I used to love Pick Up Sticks and Chutes and Ladders. Borders tous are really great too.

  468. Cathy R says:

    I remember making my own sock puppet as a kid, and the kit would be great fun today. Definitely helps when they get to use their imagination and make something on their own

  469. karen says:

    I still remember my first chemistry set. It’s what got me interested in a career in science. Perhaps it will inspire others as well.

  470. Jaime P says:

    They have a microscope set that I remember having, or something very similar. What a great way to open the minds of children to even the smallest of wonders

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  474. Talitha Lee says:

    The make your own sock puppet kit. I used to love to make sock puppets and both my kids love making them too. Great way to bring their imaginations to life. Thanks for the contest!

  475. camille says:

    I remember playing Triple Yahtzee when I was a child and it is still great for kids. I believe that it helps develop decision making and math skills.

  476. rachel says:

    i would like jenga

  477. Ellie W says:

    I don’t think I had any of the toys and games from Borders when I was a child, but I see lots there my grandsons would love. One toy I played with countless hours was Lite Brite. I love how it sparked my imagination and creativity.

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  480. Anne G says:

    They have Clue, which I remember playing as a kid. It is a great game for teaching logical thinking.

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  485. shawna says:

    We used to do Paperbag puppets when I was a child, it’s still good because it helps with creativity and imagination.

  486. Adele says:

    We always had fun playing Scrabble. It is a great way to increase vocabulary and learn spelling. Thanks for this offer.

  487. Sarah says:

    Candyland – good for learning colors and counting.

  488. kelly wakefield says:

    I loved LEGOs and had tons of sets when I was a kid – helps express creativity.

  489. Susan Ledet says:

    I didn’t have any of their toys or games as a kid (which was a long time ago) but did make our own Hand Puppets which is fairly close to their Hand Puppet Kit. My nieces love hand puppets just as I did.

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  491. Happi Shopr
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    I loved my sock pupets as a kid and I know my kiddos would love the sock pupet kit too.

  492. Kimberly
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    I always loved UNO. It’s still a great rainy day game and there are many different versions to keep it current now.

  493. MelodicMom
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    Growing up, I always played Monopoly with my family and I loved it. I think it’s great for kids today because it teaches about money and also buying/selling.

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  496. Bambi M says:

    I’m so pleased to see that they sell sock puppet kits! I loved making sock puppets when I was small and I always had to steal daddy’s socks! It’s a great choice for kids today because it encourages them to create characters and then perform those characters for an audience.

  497. Bambi M says:

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  498. Pamela S says:

    My favorite was paper dolls. I loved them! They’re harder to find nowadays, but I’ve still found some for my daughter. Thanks.

  499. kristy says:

    monopoly is a fun game for all ages

  500. kristy says:

    Custom Sterling Bracelet w/ Heart Plaque and Keepsake Box with the Initial “A” and the May birthstone would be what I would design

  501. Laura L says:

    I loved legos as a child and they are still great gifts.

  502. Jennifer M says:

    Legos! They are creative and tactile.

  503. katie says:

    I loved my diary as a kid, so the Pink Diary with Lock would be perfect for kids today :)

  504. Nancy says:

    OK, I am showing my age, but they did not have any of the games we played as kids. We played games like Sorry, Trouble, Battleship, Clue and many others. These games teach kids to play together, follow rules, share and how to win or lose.

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  507. Julie Moe says:

    I played with Boggle; it’s still a great game because it makes kids think.

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    I like the make your own sock puppet. I remember when I was a kid we would do our own puppet shows. This teaches kids to use their imagination.

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  512. Tiffany S says:

    Julius! Touch-and-Feel Stroller Cards looks like a good one for kids today. I always remember playing with a sock monkey that looks just like Julius, not sure if that was his name or not. Thank you!

  513. Gayle Morgan says:

    We read a lot of Dr Suess books and loved it.

  514. Cristi says:

    I remember playing Clue, Memory and UNO which are still games my family plays today. We have a family game night every week , grandma and grandpa too1

  515. Annemarie says:

    I remember playing Monopoly. It teaches money mangement skills.

  516. katiea says:

    I remember playing and getting pretty good at “Don’t Break the Ice.” It teaches finese and tact and skill over speed and strength. Something that the yout’s of today are missing. Thanks for the giveaway! I totally want more books and games!!!

  517. Arla says:

    I chose Legos, so timeless and fun
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  518. Ken says:

    I always like to play Monopoly

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  523. Morgan says:

    My favorite game is Sorry. I still like to play it now.

  524. Terry C says:

    Honestly I don’t remember playing with any of those toys or games. I do remember playing Clue which is a good game because it involves thinking.

  525. Molly K says:

    I loved playing with Lego’s and think they are still great for kids because it makes them use their imagination.

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  528. Amanda says:

    Yahtzee has always been a good one. It’s cheap, fun and everyone can play that can roll dice out of a cup. It’s hard to find somehting everyone can enjoy that doens’t cost a bunch.

    Thank you!

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  534. Sonya says:

    We’ve always loved Scrabble, and my kids are starting to love it too!

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  537. Vicki Andrew says:

    I mostly played canasta and Gin with my mother but I looked at the Monolopy games, they have lots of new versions that look fun to play

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  538. Ravzie says:

    I loved Lego as a child! You can’t go wrong with a toy that if fueled by imagination. Simple things are best.

  539. chastidy says:

    I remember making sock puppets as a kid, this is a great thing for kids to do it puts their imagination to work :)

  540. crystal says:

    I liked Shrinky Dinks when i was a kid and am happy that they are still around!! I think that are make great gifts for children to make!

  541. vivian says:

    played lego ty

  542. Jennifer gersch says:

    I remember playing uno as a kis and thinks this is a good game for kids

  543. Sophie S. says:

    The boardgames, like Scrabble bring back a lot of memories and are a great toy for kids because you can use it for any level reader.

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  546. Jennifer says:

    I remember playing with musical toys like the melody express toy. I think this is a good type of toy for children to help them enjoy and learn about music.

  547. Pauline M
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    We didn’t have alot of money growing up (there were 6 of us kids) but we always had lots of board games to play with. I think one of our favorites was Yahtzee. This was the one game we could talk my Mom into playing with us…. she loved it.
    I just wanted to add another little note, Borders has some great science toy projects which I got for my kids the other day. I’ve always pushed this with my kids, and have found that they love building rockets, learning about space, or whatever subject I’ve chosen!

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  550. Sarah says:

    I remember how much I loved those American girl doll books. My parents could never buy me the doll(s), but I sure loved the books! Obviously these are still very popular today and who wouldn’t give their child books? :)

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    I remember playing Candyland as a kid, I think it’s great for kids now because it helps teach counting, and well it’s fun! Thanks for the chance!

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  563. Crystal F says:

    I don’t know if I’m not doing something right or what but I don’t see but a handful of toys on the site. I shop online all the time so I’m usually good at navigating a site but I just couldn’t find the toys.

    I didn’t see the lite brite on there but that’s a toy that I played with a lot as a kid. I think it’s a great toy for todays kids too. They can use their imagination to create tons of different pictures. I think it’s a toy that could be played with for hours at a time. thank you!

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  565. Kathy Scott says:

    We played a lot of Yahtzee especially while camping.

  566. Tanya Ramirez says:

    I saw the hello kitty bingo game. I think this game is good for younger kids to help teach them numbers. And also help them stay focused and listen. I liked playing bingo as a kid.

  567. Shelley Mitchell says:

    My son wants the magic kit!! Thanks for the great giveaway!

  568. scott
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    I could not find any toys on their site that I played with as a kid. I actually could hardly find any toys at all. I found the section but there was not much there. That said, I guess I would have to pick the Hello Kitty Big Roll Bing (Game) as its the closest to anything I played as a kid. I used to love to play bingo in the church basement with my grandmother and her friends when I was a kid! Good honest fun then and now!

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    I am glad to see that I was not the only one who had problems finding toys on their site. I found zip that I had as a kid. I did find the Magic Science Wizard’s Kit. I had a magic kit as a kid and just loved it. My dad got it for me on vacation in SC at a magic shop. I think these kits are harmless fun and help to increase self-confidence and the ability to perform in front of others too.

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  577. Terri L says:

    I didn’t see any toys or games that I remembered from my youth. I think my kids would enjoy Rush Hour, though.

  578. Heather G says:

    One game my family played a lot was UNO. Always loved it! Thanks for the chance to win!!

  579. Lisa says:

    When I was a kid I had an easel. It’s good for kids today because it encourages them to be creative.

  580. Lisa says:

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  582. Susan Smith says:

    I played Memory game when I was young and my daughter plays that game now.

  583. Brooke B says:

    I checked out the website and a great item is the book, “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” This book is a classic to read to your children every single year!

  584. Diane Baumes says:

    Remember playing the card game Old Maid

  585. Heather C says:

    I was excited to see that Borders had Shrinky Dinks! I had so much fun with those as a kid.

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  588. David Hollingsworth says:

    I remember playing Hungry Hungry Hippos. It was a great to develop good hand-to-eye coordination.

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  590. roseh2o19 says:

    you can’t beat legos – no batteries or electricity, only imagination

  591. Amy C says:

    Legos are my best memeries and my kids love them.

  592. shel
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    I remember making sock puppets when I was a kid so that Make Your Own Sock Puppets game would be fun & probably have a whole lot more accessories to design a sock puppet than I had when I was a kid.

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  597. Dan Smith says:

    I played Candyland as a child and now my daughter plays it. It’s her favorite game

  598. R Hicks says:

    I remember playing zingo. It was a lot of fun. It is a timeless game and kids will love it today just as I did

  599. R Hicks says:

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  600. Sue says:

    I remember having a chemistry set. It’s great for kids because they have fun doing experiments and learning about science.

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  604. Anna says:

    I remember playing with lego as a kid. We play with duplo with our son, and he loves it. The great thing about lego is you can be so creative!

  605. Anna says:

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  607. Amy DeLong says:

    I loved my chemistry set,it is great for disovering new things!

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  608. Priya says:

    I love Scrabble…I have played it as a kid and enjoy playing it even now…

  609. I played with Sock Puppets as a kid..their “Make Your Own Sock Puppets” kit is a great choice to fuel a child’s imagination.

  610. Mishia says:

    I love playing Monopoly with my family for hours!

  611. Mishia says:

    I follow on twitter (tornxnxfrayed).

  612. I am an email subscriber to your blog.

  613. kathy pease
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    the closest thing i found was Paper Bag Puppets i used to love making paper dolls when i was young :)

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    and i forgot to say its still great for kids because they can use their imagination :)

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  617. tanya says:

    I remember playing Memory as a kid, and it’s still good for kids to play because it helps form valuable brain connections. Good for adults too, to keep those brains working well!

  618. susan smoaks says:

    i remember playing monopoly as a child, it’s a great game then and now

  619. susan smoaks says:

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  620. Debra F says:

    I don’t remember having any of the toys from their site when I was a kid (oh, so many many years ago), but I see in your picture of the store that they have lego sets. I remember every year getting a new lego set from my aunt for Christmas. Now, she gets them for my little boys, and I think they are the most fabulous presents. They really awake the engineer in my boys, and I’m always so impressed that they are able to construct all the vehicles and buildings. I remember only being able to make towers and pyramids with my legos!! Would be great to win the gift card. Thanks for the giveaway.

  621. Aisling says:

    I think Monopoly is still a great game and I love all the new variations available. It teaches kids about money and helps develop patience and understanding about winning and losing.

  622. Aisling says:

    I’m an email subscriber.

  623. Mel W says:

    Candyland brings back many memories!

  624. Jay F. says:

    They had a few different memory games. I remember playing those when young. You could always practice by yourself.

  625. latisha depoortere says:

    I always played Monopoly when I was younger and do still its a game kids can play and keep busy with for a while and have fun.
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  626. latisha depoortere says:

    Im a subscriber too!
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  627. latisha depoortere says:

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  628. DanV says:

    I remember playing with legos all the time.

  629. DanV says:

    I subscribe to your RSS feed

  630. DanV says:

    I follow on twitter – dvice1

  631. Sandy S. says:

    I loved putting together puzzles. I think that kids enjoy puzzles today too. Puzzles help with spatial regonition and some puzzles help with ABC’s , shapes, or geography. Thanks for the chance to win!

  632. Sandy S. says:

    I am a email subscriber.

  633. Geoff K says:

    The one game I remember playing a lot as a kid is Memory, and the closest I could find at Borders is the game S’Match, which has much the same concept. I think it’s a timeless classic that really helps kids develop their abstract thinking – and of course their memory – skills. Thanks!

  634. Charity S. says:

    I played with Legos, and my son plays with them now. They teach him how to create and use his imagination. Thanks

  635. Geoff K says:

    I’m an email subscriber: gkaufmanss@yahoo.com

  636. Geoff K says:

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  637. Geoff K says:

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  638. Charity S. says:

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  641. melissa says:

    the toy that I remember playing with is the Paper Bag Puppets.
    it’s still a good choice for kids today because it makes them use their imagination and creative thinking skills.

  642. Auriette says:

    When I look under Toys and Games, I don’t see a single thing I recognize from my childhood. I did a search for Scrabble, and on the second page, I found a game, even though it’s classified as a DVD. Not sure why that is. Of course, I didn’t play Scrabble when I was really little, but I used to play by myself when I got older. I’ll still do that. I just draw out groups of seven tiles and keep making words and not even bother to keep score, just because it’s fun for me.

  643. Sand
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    Legos are the best toys and they last forever!

  644. Veronica Garrett says:

    I played Monopoly. It seemed everyone had a Monopoly game. I think it is still relevant today for children. It fosters learning and interaction with others.

  645. Charlene Kuser says:

    I remember the Tub Tunes Water Piano.I think this would be a
    good toy for kids now because it teaches you to learn the sounds
    of different notes in music while you are in the bathtub and
    it is quiet.Also loads of fun for bath time play

  646. Charlene Kuser says:

    Subscriber via email

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  649. I loved Clue. I think it is still a great game for kids to develop logic skills.

  650. I’m following you on Twitter. (My Twitter name is @ThriftyJinxy)

  651. I’m following Borders on Twitter. (My Twitter name is @ThriftyJinxy)

  652. Gianna says:

    Battleship because it’s fun and tests your skills :)

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