Travel with Trunki

Arguably the best travel innovation since the wheelie bag, Trunki allows children to ride their luggage through the airport, train station or any place along the way. This lightweight, durable, carry-on sized suitcase serves as luggage, riding toy, and transport for kids on the go!

Features include a tow strap, carry handles, secure catches, integrated wheels and stabilizers that prevent toppling over. Trunki weighs just under 4 lbs and holds up to 100 lbs, making it the perfect companion for any little traveler.

Trunki is built to last. Made from durable BPA & PVC free plastic they provide children with an entertaining and safe outlet to channel all the bottled up energy from waiting in line at the security checkpoint or sitting in the car. Trunki is carry-on luggage approved and fits in both overhead compartments as well as underseat storage.

Purchase a Trunki between now and June 15th and receive your choice of a FREE tote or saddle bag in addition to some fun stickers to customize your kids travel buddy.

Trunki Tote Bag

Trunki Saddle Bag

Whether you are headed to the beach for a family vacation or just a short car trip away to Grandma and Grandpa’s, this MADE IN THE USA travel toy will quickly become an essential companion for every getaway.

From the Archives: Every Kid Needs an EarthBall!

We are SO excited about EarthBalls. They are exactly the kind of toy we love to carry at aMuse. Fun, educational and beautiful to boot.

EarthBalls are the most visually authentic replicas of our planet available anywhere and they are a TON of fun. EarthBalls are a great way to add another dimension of learning to any ball game.

Another really cool feature is that each EarthBall displays NightGlow Cities, allowing you to see the world's cities glowing brightly at night!

If you still aren't sold on EarthBalls, in 2009 the NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis was launched into orbit with seven astronauts & one inflatable EarthBall onboard! There's nothing like a seal of approval from NASA!

Game University: Screwball Scramble

 

We are pretty sure a version of Screwball Scramble by Tomy has been around in one form or another for a few decades. In a race against the clock, players try to navigate a metal marble through a series of challenging obstacles. Just getting past the first bridge can be a huge hurdle for even the most adept players. If you manage to conquer that task, several more await!

Fun to play alone, or compete against others to see who can get the lowest time, Screwball Scramble will test the limits of your hand-eye coordination. Looking like a cross between the game Mousetrap and a Rube Goldberg contraption, the game board features 7 tests of dexterity, skill and patience.

Screwball Scramble appeals to all ages (even adults in the store find themselves sliding the kids out of the way to try their hand). Fun for ages 5 to 105, make sure the parents give the kids a chance to play too!

Moments in Childhood: Testing the Water

We only get one shot at childhood. As parents, we hope to be mindful of the many beautiful moments we find along the way. Every Monday, we will honor one of these moments in our series, Moments in Childhood. If you have a Moment in Childhood you would like to share, please email us at blog@amusetoys.com!

Moments in Childhood is sponsored by theWAIREHOUSE

From the Archives "Made by US: Name Trains"

It's our goal to provide our customers with the world's most beautiful, purposeful playthings. Many of our award-winning toys are designed and manufactured right here in the US. For the next few weeks, we will feature American-made toys in a series entitled, "Made by US."

Every child needs a NameTrain by Maple Landmark. They make a beautiful keepsake, a unique gift or a playful room decoration. Each piece is artfully crafted in Vermont by the dedicated employees of Maple Landmark.

NameTrains are a colorful, personalised, multi-piece train that are cherished throughout childhood. They are fully compatible with all the other major train sets including, Melissa & Doug, Thomas the Tank Engine & Brio. Children learn color & letter recognition when they pretend play with their NameTrains.

They are beautifully crafted from solid Rock Maple wood, which is responsibly harvested from locally sourced trees. Maple Landmark makes it a point to do business with other local companies, such as Lathrop's Maple Supply of Bristol, Vermont. Lathrop's Maple Supply provides all wood for Maple Landmark's products, and their family has been in the timber business in their community for 125 years. Both companies are careful to assure that no resources go to waste in the creation of their products. This effort is recognized by Dr. Toy with the Green Toy Company Award.

Maple Landmark is a family-owned business run by husand and wife team, Mike & Jill Rainville. Their two sons help out with the business when they are not away at school. The company provides many long-term, well-paying jobs to members of their community. They are committed to manufacturing the highest quality, safest toys on the market.