Children's toys have come a long way from the days when Lincoln Logs were one of the only quality construction toys available on the toy market. Today, a wide assortment of Mega Bloks construction toys are available for children ranging in age from 1 year to 8+ years.

Man O'War (ages 8+) is a ship comprised of 250 pieces. This fantasy toy is over 30 inches long and includes highly detailed warriors, a detachable attack raft, a working harpoon launcher, a working canon, and real cloth sails to raise and lower. Also included is a dragon with flapping wings, flexible tail and a poseable head and neck. $49.99. Available at fine toy stores or click here.

Harley-Davidson® Softail® (ages 7+) is an authentic replica of this classic motorcycle. There are 1,140 pieces, including chrome front forks, headlamp assembly, handlebars, exhaust pipes, taillights, oversize gas tank, twin "leather" saddlebags, and a Twin Cam 88B V-twin engine. $39.99. Available at fine toy stores or click here.

Alien Agency D.N.A. Lab (ages 6+) allow kids to create their own aliens using molds and alien bioplasm. 330 pieces include an alien stasis capsule, bioplasm recycling unit, smokestacks, scientists, and, of course, aliens. $40-50. Available at fine toy stores or click here.

Build with Pooh (ages 2+) contains a large plush toy of everyone's favorite bear packaged with a rainbow assortment of 15 blocks. $16.99. Available at fine toy stores or click here.

My Teaching Piano (ages 2-5) includes a selection of 12 children's classics to learn and play - 8 on the illuminated "follow me" keyboard, and 4 using more challenging note blocks. There are three modes: demo, teaching and free play - and, perhaps most importantly from an adult's perspective, the volume is adjustable. $25-35. Available at fine toy stores or click here.

Block Buddies Jungle Assortment (ages 1-5) contains 15 easy to assemble blocks. $9.99. Available at fine toy stores or click here.

Sports 2-Go (ages 5+) contains 75 pieces. Three hoop sizes allow changes in difficulty. Transformable play by changing the construction. Easy to build. $10-15. Available at fine toy stores or click here.