Gallery: 36 Playtime Products That'll Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
Justin Fantl01cover
When the work week is done, be prepared for some maximum relaxment. These products will get you there.
02d-sip1
__Monster Mashup__ Every kid deserves a chance to play Dr. Frankenstein, but a scary monster shouldn't be scary hard to put together. This kit comes with an assortment of heads, hands, feet, and patterns, and the countless combinations are easy to assemble with the included dowels. [__Uncommon Goods Stack and Scare Blocks | $48__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GW3HK4I?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
03d-sip2
__Field of Dreams__ Lytro's latest shooter looks like a high-end mirrorless—and snaps a photo like the best of them—but it's actually a light-field camera. It records the entire depth of field within a scene, allowing you to refocus the picture, make a 3-D image, or create perspective effects in post-production. [__Lytro Illum | $1,599__](https://preorder.lytro.com/lytro-illum-pre-order)
04d-sip3
__Self Construct__ This Kickstarted toy uses flexible silicone connectors—think of the material in the head of a rubber spatula—to join wooden sticks together, letting you bend and wriggle your constructions into cubes, domes, double dodecahedrons, or models of methane molecules. No more forcing your K'Nex into weird shapes. [__Joinks | $45__](https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/fat_brain_toy_co/joinks.cfm)
05d-sip8
__Tour de Sofa__ Fitted with spheres instead of wheels, this bulbous, futuristic, foot-powered vehicle simplifies cycling to the point where 10-month-olds can toddle around the living room safely. It's perfect for tykes who have just learned to walk but already want to get on a bike. Also for parents who idolize Elroy Jetson. [__Sperovelo Rider | $99__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009VU4A9W?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
06d-sip4
__Available Light__ Film is precious, so don't waste it. Plug this dome-shaped dongle into your iPhone's audio jack, load the companion app, and your handset transforms into a light meter. Dial in the recommended aperture, shutter speed, and ISO settings on your old-school camera to snap a more perfect picture. [__Lumu iPhone Light Meter | $149__](http://shop-us.lu.mu/)
07d-sip5
__Mental Blocks__ Your kid's not going to be the next Andre Agassi, but they could be the next Alvar Aalto. Start training those brain muscles now with this collection of 60 hardwood building blocks in a variety of shapes, from basic cubes to arches and columns. [__Melissa & Doug Standard Unit Building Blocks | $70__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GFZMYS?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
08d-sip14
__Clay Power Play__ Give Gumby a good jolt with this home electronics kit, which has all the ingredients for making conductive dough. From there, kids can pimp out their clay creations with Arduinos, LEDs, crocodile clips, and buzzers. Safer—and more fun—than hacking your light switches. (Pictured here: Not a working circuit.) [__DIY Electro-Dough Kit by Technology Will Save Us | $25__](http://www.techwillsaveus.com/shops/diy-kits/)
09d-sip6
__Prance Party__ Is your daughter's birthday celebration a “costume required” affair? Sure, you could spend a month assembling the perfect Petyr Baelish ensemble. Or you could spend exactly five seconds pulling on this latex unicorn head. You can't really see all that well through the mouth hole, but who cares? You're magically radiant! [__Unicorn Critter Mask | $32__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E1AEEPC?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
10d-sip7
__Movie Vehicle__ An onboard 1080p camera makes this whirlybird more than just a toy for buzzing the mailman. The drone streams HD video to your phone or tablet as it flies, and you can program its path to create sweeping, cinematic shots of your street, your neighborhood, or your whole city. [__Parrot Bebop Drone | Price TBD__](http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/bebop-drone/)
11d-sip9
__Aperture Rapture__ With a 16.5-megapixel sensor, intelligent software, and the ability to utilize any of Leica's exemplary T- and M-system lenses, this superminimalist camera captures images as sharp and beautiful as its own silhouette. Even the accessories are smart; the strap simply snaps into the camera's shell. [__Leica T | $1,850__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K0R53PU?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
12d-sip10
__Hammer Time__ Unlike a traditional carrier with removable trays, this box lets you store larger tools easily. The front flap falls open, revealing a large main compartment. Smaller hand tools can still be stashed beneath the lid. [__Best Made Front Loading Toolbox | $94__](http://www.bestmadeco.com/products/front-loading-tool-box)
13d-sip13
__Top Trimmer__ Slicing your way through the unwanted limbs of your backyard plum tree shouldn't be a workout. Fiskars' slick shears have a handle that rotates slightly as you squeeze. The dollop of torque adds more leverage to every cut you make. Snipping branches up to half an inch thick is a breeze. [__Fiskars PowerGear Softgrip Pruner $30__](http://amzn.com/B007HZCR2A)
14d-sip11
__Turn of the Screw__ This set of matching screwdrivers is handmade in England from beechwood and brass. The six standard-size bits in the set are replaceable, so the tools will last for generations, darkening with age until they look like they were passed down from Geppetto himself. [__Hand-Eye Supply Elemen'tary Design No. 1 and No. 2 Screwdriver Set | $56__](http://www.handeyesupply.com/products/elementary-design-no-1-screw-driver-with-interchangeable-bits)
