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Top 7 Toy Tools for Kids

From , former About.com Guide

Role-playing toys can provide hours of fun for children and they teach kids important life skills. These are some of my favorite toy tools and workbench accessories.

1. Bob The Builder Talking Toolbelt Set

This talking toolbelt comes with four plastic tools, a folding ruler and a yellow hardhat. The toolbelt requires batteries.
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2. My First Craftsman: Toy Power Tool Set

This realistic 2-piece tool set includes a working light and a drill that moves and makes sounds. This toy does require batteries.
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3. Gund My First Tools

This cute tool set is for babies or very young children. This colorful set comes with a soft tool box and tools that squeek and rattle.
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4. Little Tikes: 3-in-1 Hand Tools Gift Set

This fun role-playing set includes a wrench, hammer, pliers and a screwdriver. Each tool handle opens to reveal two more tools inside.
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5. 13-Piece Tool Set

From Pretend and Play, this tool set comes with a plastic carrying case as well as plastic tools including a hammer, drill, level and much more.
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6. Big Rig Tool Box

From My First Craftsman Toys, this fun toolbox/truck combination features a removable, red plastic tool box with a universal tool.
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7. Pretend and Play: 20-Piece Tool Set

From Learning Resources, this tool set comes with a carrying case and plenty of pretend tools including a hammer and saw. This kit also includes a battery-powered drill and nuts and bolts.

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