Skill Builders
By Karyn M. Peterson -- Playthings, 7/1/2007
Skill-building toys—active playthings that boost kids' confidence and promote hand-eye coordination, agility and strength—have typically been a staple category for specialty retailers who have both the time and dedication to demonstrate these eclectic offerings to kids. But mass marketers hoping to expand in this area will also have lots to choose from in the coming months, with plenty of indoor and outdoor products that kids can't wait to get their hands (and feet) on. Here are just a few of our upcoming favorites.
