Toys are a huge part of any kid's life. Their imagination and fascination is boosted when they see toys of different types. These toys act as great teachers for kids. Children learn many things from toys. Kids are introduced to colours, shapes, sizes and names through the medium of toys. Toys are best pals of the kids. Toys are always with the kids since their early ages. The choice of the toys, most often, is in their parent's hands. The toys are the factors that play a major role in a child's growth.



Toys, in general, are classified as per a child's age. Toys for toddlers are different, than the toys for older children. The complexity and innovation increases along with the increasing age. It's safe to say that toys grow with kids. Toys come in many forms. These can be miniature figures of bigger objects like airplane and cars. Some may be fictional figures like Barbie and robot. Even the animals and birds become the toys for the kids.

Some of the most famous toys are Barbie dolls, various types of dolls, robots, action figures, airplanes and cars. Generally, Barbie dolls and other dolls, are loved by little girls. On the other hand, boys love cars, airplanes and robots. Action figures can be found in a boy's room rather than a girl's room.

A Barbie doll, is a cute little doll, which comes with all the girly factors. The slightly older girls, love this pretty and ramp, model like doll. These dolls are given fashionable clothes. One can see the latest fashions in clothing on Barbie dolls. They are given new hairstyles and accessories. Some of the accessories are large enough, so that they can be used by the girls also. For example, some of the Barbie dolls are provided with hair brushes, hair colour sprays, beads, clips and jewellery. These accessories can be worn by a little girl. Barbie dolls often represent a fairy tale character. So, one can find characters like Cinderella, Snow- white, Thumbelina, little mermaid, Red riding hood and sleeping beauty. Other than these, Barbie's come as the miniatures of fashion models.

Robots are one of the most innovative toys found. Robots are the combination of intelligent design and innovation. Robots toys are different than the normal action figures. Most robots are battery driven. Robots comprise of moving parts like hands, legs, head, weapons and antenna. There are lots of types of robots. These are inclusive of flying robots, rolling or simply responsive to the touch. Some of the robots listen to the voice commands. These robots react according to the command, like dogs.

Airplanes can be categorised as flying toys. There are airplanes which are miniature figures of bigger planes. Few types of the airplanes are battery driven, while others are remote controlled.

Whatever the toy may be, kids love and appreciate different types of toys. Most girls love dolls, and generally speaking boys prefer toys such as cars, bikes, robots, planes etc. So make sure you buy the right gift for the right child.