Filling Easter Baskets With Classic Toys Instead of Candy

Kids and adults of all ages will want one of these Easter baskets filled with classic toys, not candy.

Classic toys provide non-battery operated good times. Classic toys also provide hands-on, creative wholesome fun. The best part of classic toys is that they can also be part of family fun or family together time.

These toys are classics for a reason. They are simple enough to last, and entertaining enough to be enjoyed by kids and the kid in all of us. For the classic toy lover, consider making up an Easter Basket filled with these items.

This also makes a nice Easter gift for a close friend or co-worker, who might need a little fun time relief at their desk.

Classic Toys for Easter Baskets: Silly Putty

Silly Putty is an obvious classic toy for Easter baskets. Its egg-shape goes perfectly with the Easter theme.

Classic Toys for Easter Baskets: Pocket Etch-a-Sketch

A Pocket Etch-a-Sketch is just as fun as its bigger brother. Make horizontal and vertical lines. Clever Pocket Etch-a-Sketch users will also figure out how to draw diagonal lines and make curved lines.

Classic Toys for Easter Baskets: Mr. Potato Head

Something about Mr. Potato Head just screams Easter. Mabye its the hat. Mr. Potato Head and his companion, Mrs. Potato Head are a classic toy that will be at home in the Easter basket.

Classic Toys for Easter Baskets: Willy Wonka DVD

The original Willy Wonka is the perfect DVD to round out an Easter basket. In the original Willy Wonka, the Wonka character as played by Gene Wilder is more satirical than creepy, like the Johnny Depp version. Willy Wonka is a film for the whole family that teaches some valuable lessons.

Classic Toys for Easter Baskets: Crayola Twistables

Crayola Twistables are a future classic toy. Crayola twistable take the best of colored pencils and remove the bad. Twistables are a little thick, and are best for middle school kids. The long Crayola twistable is a useful alternative to colored pencils. Best of all, they need no sharpening.

Classic Toys for Easter Baskets: Magic 8 Ball