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Building and construction -- many of us have more likely than not built one thing or another at some point in our lives, which is why building and construction toys make such great Christmas gifts. For most of us the best building that we've ever done was done as a child. It is in these years that our creativity seems to be the strongest. Here are some of the best wooden building gifts around for the little builder in your life.

The Classic Alphabet ABC Blocks by Uncle Goose

At some point in our childhood, most of us have received a set of wood blocks. These simple squares of wood were the beginning of our journey into creativity. That is why they make such great gifts. For around $30 The Classic Alphabet ABC Blocks by Uncle Goose are one of those time honored building blocks that are easy to afford. They feature patterns from the turn of the century and are sure to bring a smile to any child.

Lincoln Logs Commemorative Edition

Do you remember building your first Lincoln Log fort? If so you already know the joy of these classical wood building logs. Not only will they stimulate creativity but they will also spark imagination about the old west. At around $40 the Lincoln Logs Commemorative Edition can give that special child you know a jump start in pretend building and play, and they make wonderful Christmas gifts.

B.C. BONES Skin Dinosaur 3D Wooden Puzzle - Set of 4 Assortment

Aside from building things out of wood, what kid on your list does not like dinosaurs? That is why B.C. BONES Skin Dinosaur 3D Wooden Puzzle Set makes great Christmas gifts. At around $33 this set includes four of the most favorite dinosaurs of all time and allows the kids you know to build life-like replicas of these amazing creatures from eons ago.

With a dash of creativity and a pinch of imagination there are many ways that a child you know can express their ingenuity. These wooden toys are sure to bring the imagination in any child's head for years to come, and they're Christmas gifts that will be remembered fondly.

Parents, it's still a digital age out there, but 2008's Christmas gifts for boys seem to focus on the notion that everything old is new again, some new brainy games, and of course, the Wii.

We all want to find the hottest Christmas toys, but unless you happen to be a five-year-old, the market trends can be difficult to predict. Besides, the hottest Christmas toys this week might not be the hottest Christmas toys in a month. If you really want to find the hottest Christmas toys this season, your best bet is to look for exciting, original toys that will make any kid go WOW!

Remember the good old days, when coal in the stocking was the ultimate Christmas statement, and a hand-carved wooden toy was enough to make a kid happy? Ah, nostalgia.

Okay, so those days probably never existed outside of Hallmark Christmas specials, but it's a fact that Christmas shopping for kids isn't as simple as it used to be. It's a commercial jungle out there, and there are about a million different toys to choose from.