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Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions
37.9 USD
Complete an ordinary task in an extraordinary way. Learn to build 10 LEGO machines that can swing, pivot, roll, lift, and drop. Then connect, rearrange, and experiment with the machines to create a chain reaction. With this book in hand and a handful of basic bricks from your LEGO collection, all you'll need is a little imagination. Includes 80-page book of instructions, 33 LEGO pieces, instructions for 10 machines, 6 plastic balls, string, paper ramps, and other components.
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Just Dutch Miffy and Friends Boris Van Gogh Sunflower Plush Toy
47.95 USD
Meet Boris, a cuddly character from Dutch author and illustrator Dick Bruna's beloved book series about a little rabbit named Miffy and her friends. This adorable crocheted bear wears overalls with a yellow flower on the pocket, reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh's (Dutch, 1853-1890) celebrated sunflowers. Each 100% cotton Boris toy from Just Dutch is handcrafted by workers with disabilities in Vietnam, where profits help disadvantaged women maintain a stable income. Read our blog post
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Just Dutch Miffy and Friends Melanie Degas Dancer Plush Toy
52.95 USD
Gifts for young art lovers. Meet Melanie, a cuddly character from Dutch author and illustrator Dick Bruna's beloved children's book series. This adorable crocheted bunny wears a tutu and dance shoes like Edgar Degas's (French, 1834-1917) graceful ballerinas in The Dance Class (1874), a highlight of The Met collection. Each 100% cotton Miffy toy from Just Dutch is handcrafted by workers with disabilities in Vietnam, where profits help disadvantaged women maintain a stable income.
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Just Dutch Miffy and Friends Melanie Van Gogh Sunflowers Plush Toy
47.95 USD
Meet Melanie, a cuddly character from Dutch author and illustrator Dick Bruna's beloved book series about a little rabbit named Miffy and her friends. This adorable crocheted bunny wears a dress decorated with yellow blooms, reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh's (Dutch, 1853-1890) celebrated sunflower paintings. Each 100% cotton Melanie toy from Just Dutch is handcrafted by workers with disabilities in Vietnam, where profits help disadvantaged women maintain a stable income.
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Just Dutch Miffy Van Gogh Sunflowers Plush Toy
47.95 USD
Meet Miffy, the adorable little rabbit who stars in Dutch author and illustrator Dick Bruna's beloved children's book series. This cuddly crocheted bunny wears a dress decorated with yellow blooms, reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh's (Dutch, 1853-1890) celebrated sunflower paintings. Each 100% cotton Miffy toy from Just Dutch is handcrafted by workers with disabilities in Vietnam, where profits help disadvantaged women maintain a stable income.
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YTC Summit Anubis Plush - White - Large
32.9 USD
Anubis, god of mummification and gatekeeper of the underworld, was often depicted as a jackal or a human with a jackal head. It was believed that he determined the fate of the dead by weighing their hearts. Light hearts without sin were sent on to meet Osiris, god of the afterlife. This charming plush toy represents Anubis in his canine form.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Ballerina Plush Doll, Marie
32.9 USD
Our charming little cotton ballerina dressed in a tulle tutu is named for Marie van Goethem, the 14-year-old subject of the famous Little Dancer sculpture in The Met collection by Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917). Degas's interest in ballet dancers intensified in the 1870s, and eventually he produced approximately 1,500 works on the subject.
Just Dutch Miffy and Friends Boris Monet Water Lily Plush Toy
47.95 USD
Meet Boris, a cuddly character from Dutch author and illustrator Dick Bruna's beloved book series about a little rabbit named Miffy and her friends. The flower decorating Boris's adorable crocheted overalls is reminiscent of Claude Monet's (French, 1840-1926) celebrated water-lily paintings. Each 100% cotton Boris toy from Just Dutch is handcrafted by workers with disabilities in Vietnam, where profits help disadvantaged women maintain a stable income.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art William Hippo Plush
32.9 USD
This huggable hippopotamus references the famous "William®," an ancient Egyptian statuette in The Met collection. The beloved blue-glazed figurine was molded in faience, a ceramic material made from ground quartz, and forged circa 1961-1878 B. C. in Egypt's Middle Kingdom. Like the original William, our plush toy is decorated with lotus blossoms and marsh plants, which remind us of his habitat along the shallow banks of the Nile River. Click here to learn more about the Museum object that inspired this plush.
Just Dutch Miffy Degas Dancer Plush Toy
52.95 USD
Gifts for young art lovers. Meet Miffy, the adorable little rabbit who stars in Dutch author and illustrator Dick Bruna's beloved children's book series. This cuddly crocheted bunny wears a tutu and dance shoes like Edgar Degas's (French, 1834-1917) graceful ballerinas in The Dance Class (1874), a highlight of The Met collection. Each 100% cotton Miffy toy from Just Dutch is handcrafted by workers with disabilities in Vietnam, where profits help disadvantaged women maintain a stable income.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Rabbit Netsuke Plush
32.9 USD
This adorable plush resembles a little rabbit netsuke in The Met collection. Carved out of wood in the 19th century during Japan's Edo (1615-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912), this practical figurine would have been used to attach inrō-pouches or cases for small items including tobacco and medicine-to the sash of one's kimono. While netsuke were utilitarian objects, they were carefully crafted by highly skilled artisans. Zodiac animals such as the rabbit were commonly depicted. Click here to learn more about the Museum object that inspired this plush.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Ballerina Plush Doll, Charlotte
32.9 USD
Sure to be a favorite with aspiring young dancers, "Charlotte," our soft cotton ballerina in a tulle tutu, is named after the younger sister of Marie van Goethem, the subject of the famous Little Dancer sculpture in The Met collection by Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917). The artist's interest in ballet dancers intensified in the 1870s, and eventually he produced approximately 1,500 works on the subject.
Just Dutch Miffy Klimt Mäda Primavesi Plush Toy
52.95 USD
Gifts for young art lovers. Meet Miffy, the adorable little rabbit who stars in Dutch author and illustrator Dick Bruna's beloved children's book series. This cuddly crocheted bunny dons a pretty floral dress like the one worn by Mäda Primavesi, the willful nine-year-old girl painted in 1912-13 by Gustav Klimt (Austrian, 1862-1918). Each 100% cotton Miffy toy from Just Dutch is handcrafted by workers with disabilities in Vietnam, where profits help disadvantaged women maintain a stable income.
Just Dutch Miffy and Friends Melanie Monet Water Lilies Plush Toy
47.95 USD
Meet Melanie, a cuddly character from Dutch author and illustrator Dick Bruna's beloved book series about a little rabbit named Miffy and her friends. The flowers decorating Melanie's adorable crocheted dress are reminiscent of Claude Monet's (French, 1840-1926) celebrated water lilies. Each 100% cotton Melanie toy from Just Dutch is handcrafted by workers with disabilities in Vietnam, where profits help disadvantaged women maintain a stable income.
National Geographic Kids My First Atlas of the World and Hugg-A-Planet Globe Set
57.9 USD
The simple, colorful maps, bold pictures, and accessible text in this atlas present basic geography, continent by continent, to spark kids' curiosity about our planet. They can learn elementary mapping skills and concepts such as the difference between a globe and a map. Reviewed by geography and early-childhood consultants, this delightful atlas makes the world accessible to junior explorers. Designed to be fun, hugged, and used as a educational resource, Hugg-A-Planet Earth is an ideal hands-on globe for children. Perfect for classrooms, dorm rooms or nurseries, this beautiful, simple reference globe is meant to inspire geo-learning.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc Build-A-Bear Mondrian Composition Bear Plush
44.9 USD
Gifts for art lovers. We're delighted to partner with Build-A-Bear Workshop, a brand beloved for their cuddly plush bears since 1997, on this limited-edition bear inspired by The Met collection. This adorable bear is inspired by Composition(1921), an early example of the geometric mode of painting that Piet Mondrian (Dutch, 1872-1944) called Neo-Plasticism. For Mondrian, Neo-Plasticism was a universal style because its emphasis on planar relationships could be extended to design and architecture.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Ballet Studio Suitcase Playset
62.9 USD
The perfect art gift for kids. This adorable suitcase opens to reveal a two-story dance studio, much like the ones depicted by Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917). The artist repeatedly portrayed the ballet dancers of the Paris Opéra, and today, The Met houses a number of his paintings and works on paper illustrating dancers in the studio and on stage. Like Degas, little ones can enjoy hours of inspiration with this eco-friendly playset, complete with colorful wooden characters.
Creative Labs Princess Color-a-Cape Kit
31.9 USD
Princesses of the realm can customize their costumes while exercising their artistry. One side of the cape can be colored as they wish, while the other is shiny solid satin.
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High View Design Lingo Met Bingo
37.95 USD
Gifts for art lovers. A classic game of chance, Met-style. We've partnered with Lingo on this one-of-a-kind bingo game inspired by the Museum's collection. Match cards illustrated with Met artworks to images on the board for a fun and educational pastime.
Just Dutch Miffy Monet Water Lilies Plush Toy
47.95 USD
Meet Miffy, the adorable little rabbit who stars in Dutch author and illustrator Dick Bruna's beloved children's book series. This cuddly crocheted bunny wears a dress decorated with flowers, reminiscent of Claude Monet's (French, 1840-1926) celebrated water-lily paintings. Each 100% cotton Miffy toy from Just Dutch is handcrafted by workers with disabilities in Vietnam, where profits help disadvantaged women maintain a stable income.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc Build-A-Bear Cézanne Apples and Primroses Bear Plush
44.9 USD
Art-inspired gifts for kids. We're delighted to partner with Build-A-Bear Workshop, a brand beloved for their cuddly plush bears since 1997, on this limited-edition bear inspired by The Met collection. The design on this adorable plush bear comes from Paul Cézanne's (French, 1839-1906) Still Life with Apples and a Pot of Primroses(ca. 1890). This celebrated artwork-formerly in the personal collection of the Impressionist painter and passionate gardener, Claude Monet (French, 1840-1926)-is regarded as one of Cézanne's finest still lifes of the 1890s. It was rare for the artist to depict flowering plants as he does here, which were susceptible to wilting during his careful process.
The Met Store Mozart Magic Cube
42.9 USD
Musical Toy, Baby Learning Toy An interactive intro to Mozart's genius and the world of orchestra. As little ones touch an instrument button on this bright cube, it lights up and plays a section of a Mozart work for that instrument. Mini maestros can press the orchestra button to hear all of the instruments at once.
Creative Labs Roger von Oech's Ball of Whacks
47.9 USD
The Ball of Whacks is the perfect creativity tool for innovators, artists, engineers, writers, and students. It consists of 30 magnetic design blocks that can be rearranged into endless different shapes-including the beautiful 30- sided rhombic triacontahedron. It's more versatile than a puzzle and lots more fun than a brain teaser.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc Build-A-Bear Monet Water Lilies Bear Plush
44.9 USD
Art gifts for kids, inspired by The Met collection. We're delighted to partner with Build-A-Bear Workshop, a brand beloved for their cuddly plush bears since 1997, on this limited-edition bear inspired by The Met collection. The beautiful blooms decorating this adorable plush bear come from Claude Monet's (French, 1840-1926) Water Lilies (1919) in The Met collection. Monet was a key figure in the Impressionist movement that transformed French painting in the second half of the 19th century. He was also a passionate horticulturist with ambitious plans for a garden at his home in Giverny. In 1893, he oversaw the creation of his now-famous pond planted with water lilies, and his subsequent paintings are among the world's most adored works of art.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Renoir Dog Plush
32.9 USD
This adorable friend is the perfect art gift for kids. This lovable plush pup comes from a charming family portrait painted in 1878 by the great Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919). Pictured with the beloved family dog is Marguérite-Louise Lemonnier-the wife of the well-connected publisher Georges Charpentier-and her children, Georgette-Berthe and Paul-Émile-Charles, in the Japanese-style sitting room of her Parisian townhouse. As the French novelist Marcel Proust observed, Renoir gave expression to "the poetry of an elegant home and the beautiful dresses of our time." The stylish Marguérite, who hosted elite literary salons attended by Flaubert and Zola, among others, used her sway to ensure that this painting enjoyed pride of place at the Salon of 1879.
BEYOND 123 Playable Art Ball
45.9 USD
Limitless creativity in the palm of your hand. Create your own art display with this ingenious take on the classic stress ball. This wooden Art Ball features 20 colorful interconnected spheres that can be turned, twisted, and scrunched into an endless array of configurations. In addition to stimulating your creative energy, the balls can be easily arranged to hold pens, notes, cell phones, and other odds and ends around your home or office.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Favorite Galleries of The Met Color & Learn Washable Kids' Pencil Case
30.9 USD
A creative childrens' gift for young artists Experience The Met like never before! This cotton pencil case lets little ones reimagine the Museum's world-famous collection their way. Kids can have endless fun bringing iconic artworks to life as they color in and personalize each design, from Katsushika Hokusai's (Japanese, 1760-1849) great wave (ca. 1830-32) to The Cloisters' fanciful unicorn (1495-1505) to "William©" (ca. 1961-1878 B. C.), the beloved blue hippo from ancient Egypt. When their masterpiece is complete, simply machine-wash in warm water-the colors will disappear, and they can start all over again.
BEYOND 123 Playable Art Helicone
79.95 USD
Instantly transform the Helicone with one quick twist, changing this intriguing kinetic sculpture from a helix into a pinecone, and then back again. The Helicone features 38 precise, laser-cut pieces assembled on a brass tube and attached to a solid wood base. The aesthetic structure of the Helicone is based on the same mathematical concepts found in nature, such as the golden angle and the Fibonacci numbers. A piece of expressive, playful tabletop art for both adults and kids.
Mukikim Rock and Roll It Drum
97.9 USD
Here's a portable, flexible, teachable set that's easy to live with. The pad features 10 sound spots, from bass and snare drums to crash and ride cymbals, and more. Plug-in high hat and bass drum pedals work like an acoustic drum kit. Rolls up when not in use. Includes drum pad, drum sticks, headphones, USB power cord, adapter cable, manual, and play-by-play color songbook, plus demo, record, and playback modes.
Safari Programs Inc Blue Ice Dragon
28.9 USD
The glacier-blue ice dragon is perfect for inspiring a young imagination or adding to a collection. It resides in the forbidding lands of the Arctic Circle. Several shades of blue and white allow the ice dragon to blend in with its cold, shimmering homeland. Instead of breathing fire, it can freeze its foes with a blast of super-cooled air before soaring off into the clear sky. Because of its remote home, it has seldom been seen by humans. The Blue Ice Dragon is part of the Dragons collection from Safari Ltd® and is nontoxic and BPA free.