As proud members of the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA), we are excited to unveil the 2012 Best Toys for Kids Award Winners! We are proud to place them with the previous years' winners in the ever-expanding ASTRA Best Toys for Kids Gallery.

Over 500 of America's top independent and neighborhood toy retailers have selected the Best Toys for Kids. Drawing upon our expertise, experience, and commitment to fulfilling play, ASTRA members hand-picked the most engaging, unique, open-ended, fun, and safe toys for your children. The 2012 Best Toys for Kids list features toys that deliver exceptional value and expand a child's imagination, toys that invite discovery and exploration, toys that get kids moving, toys that build creativity, toys that fascinate babies, and even toys that delight hard-to-shop-for pre-teens.