Fantasy Play helps children begin to explore who they are.  They play the role of various adults, try on occupations and imitate super heroes.  Fantasy Play develops imagination, language skills, and a sense of humor.  Fantasy play often includes group play and promotes the development social skills.  Dress-up materials, doctor kits, kitchen sets, action figures, cars & trucks, trains, construction equipment, dolls and puppets are but a few of the items that can encourage Fantasy Play.

Toy Box Recommendations:

   Action Figures:  6y - 9y
   Cars & Trucks:  18m-36m   3y - 5y 
   Dolls:  18m-36m   3y - 5y    6y - 9y    10y - 14y
   Dress-Up:  3y - 5y
   Play Sets:   18m-36m   3y - 5y 
   Pretend Play:   18m-36m   3y - 5y 
   Puppets:  3y - 5y  6y - 9y
   Stuffed Animals:  Birth-18m  18m-36m  3y - 5y    6y - 9y   
 

Fantasy Toys Browsing Guide

Action Figures	Accessories  Animals  Collectibles  Military Figures  Playsets  Police, Fire & Rescue Figures  Political Figures  Robots  Science Fiction & Fantasy Figures  Sports Figures  Statues, Maquettes & Busts
Beauty & Fashion	Hair & Nails  Jewelry  Jewelry & Music Boxes  Makeup  Purses  Vanities
Costume	Accessories  Animals  Ballerinas & Princesses  Fantasy & Mythology  Historical Figures  Masks & Hats  Movie & TV  Occupations  Sports Figures  Superheroes  Wigs  Witches, Vampires & Mummies
Dolls	Accessories  Baby Dolls  Dollhouses  Ethnic Dolls  Fashion Dolls  Interactive Dolls  Playsets  Porcelain Dolls  Rag Dolls  Toddler Dolls
Play Vehicles	Boats  Buses  Cars & Playsets  Construction & Farm Vehicles  Emergency Vehicles  Military Vehicles  Motorcycles  Planes & Helicopters  Radio & Remote Control  Spacecraft  Trains & Railway Sets  Trucks & SUV's  Vehicle Playsets  Wood Vehicles
Puppets	Finger  Hand  Marionette  Plush  Theaters  Ventriloquist  Wraparound
Sets	Construction Tools  Cooking & Housekeeping  Gardening Tools  Magic Kits & Accessories  Magnet & Felt Playboards  Money & Banking  Police, Fire, Medical & Rescue   Pretend Electronics  Spy Gear
Stuffed Animals & Toys	Animals  Backpacks & Accessories  Interactive  More Stuffed Toys  Movie & TV  Plush Puppets  Seasonal  Teddy Bears
Toy Figures & Playsets	Animals  Bendable Figures  Bobble Head Figures  Construction  Fantasy & Adventure  Figure Accessories  Military & Rescue  Miniature Figures  Movie & TV  Playsets  Vehicles