We’re thrilled to share that Timeless Toys, your neighborhood toy store in Chicago’s Lincoln Square, was recently featured on WGN TV’s Daytime Chicago! The segment spotlighted some of this year’s most meaningful, educational, and imagination-boosting holiday gifts—perfect for kids, families, and even playful adults.
👉 Watch the full WGN Daytime Chicago feature here.
As families become more intentional about their holiday purchases—focusing on toys that last longer, support learning, and deliver real value—Timeless Toys remains committed to offering high-quality, developmentally appropriate play for every child.
Below are all the toys highlighted in the segment, along with expert insight from our team.
🚗 Air Hogs Wall Climber: A Remote-Control Car That Drives on Walls
Kicking off the segment was the fan-favorite Air Hogs Wall Climber, a remote-control car that works on the floor and climbs the wall or ceiling using suction power. It’s simple, exciting, and delivers hours of entertainment for kids (and adults who “test it out”).
Why it’s a standout:
- Defies gravity and sticks to smooth surfaces
- Easy for kids to operate
- Offers nonstop fun without complicated setup
A perfect wow-moment gift that never gets old.
🪼 Cosmo Robotic Jellyfish Nightlight: Hands-On STEM Learning
For budding builders and curious minds around age 10, this Robotic Jellyfish Nightlight is a showstopper. The kit teaches kids about motors, electricity, and engineering as they assemble their own glowing jellyfish with waving tentacles.
Once it’s built, the nightlight shifts colors, making it a beautiful addition to any child’s room.
Why parents love it:
- Encourages STEM skills
- A satisfying, immersive build
- A functional nightlight they’ll be proud of
Even younger kids who enjoy building (with a little grown-up help) will love this one.
🧲 Stump Park: Creative Magnetic Stunt Challenges
Next up was Stump Park, a customizable magnetic stunt course perfect for problem-solving and creative play. Kids build obstacle paths using ramps, tunnel pieces, and magnetic components, then use the launcher to shoot their way through challenge cards—or invent their own.
What makes it great:
- Encourages creativity and critical thinking
- Fun for solo or sibling play
- Pieces stick to a table to stay secure during action
It’s the kind of game that sparks hours of “try again!” enthusiasm.
📦 Cardboard Construction Kit: The Ultimate Creativity Tool
One of this year’s most exciting picks is the Cardboard Construction Kit, which transforms everyday delivery boxes into airplanes, armor, garages, and gigantic imaginative structures.
The kit includes:
- Child-safe cardboard saw
- Screws
- Punch tool
- Screwdriver
- Crimper
Kids can build anything—one customer even created a full Iron Man suit, and our team recently built a giant cardboard fireplace for a festival booth.
Bonus: Buy it at Timeless Toys and we’ll give you free cardboard boxes to get started.
Why families adore it:
- Endless open-ended creativity
- Sustainable and screen-free
- Safe tools for big ideas
There’s no limit to what kids can dream up.
🎯 Pop Darts (Rookie Edition): A Family Game for All Ages
Closing out the WGN feature was Pop Darts, a wildly fun suction-dart game now popular enough to have its own professional league on ESPN.
Play indoors or outdoors—just stick the target marker to any smooth surface and try to land your darts closest to it.
Scoring:
- Closest dart = 3 points
- Any additional sticking darts = 1 point
- Non-sticking darts = 0 points
From 4-year-olds to teens to adults, this game delivers full-family fun.
❤️ Why Chicago Families Trust Timeless Toys
At Timeless Toys, we don’t just stock shelves—we curate meaningful toys that support learning, imagination, and joyful play. Our staff comes from backgrounds in early childhood development and psychology, and many of us are certified experts through ASTRA, the specialty toy association.
Our goal is to help families make thoughtful decisions and choose gifts that truly match the developmental needs and interests of each child.
🛍️ Visit Us in Lincoln Square
Timeless Toys
📍 4749 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Stop in to explore the toys from our WGN Daytime Chicago feature in person—and let us help you find the perfect gifts for the season. Whether you’re shopping for new babies, energetic toddlers, curious school-age kids, or playful adults, we’re here to help you make the holidays magical.