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Top 6 Toy Workbenches

From Barbara Whiting, for About.com

I have three sons, and they loved to pretend to build things when they were younger. Toy workbenches are great for role playing for both boys and girls. Here are my top picks for toy workbenches for kids.

1. My First Tool Bench

This basic toy workbench is made of snap-together plastic and comes with a pegboard for holding tools (sold separately).
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2. Swirlin Sawdust Workshop

From Little Tikes, this toy workbench features a pretend table saw with swirling sawdust, a drill and wood grain-look legs and uprights. This workbench also has a 2-piece magnetic board that your child can cut in half over and over again. This toy workbench stands about 38 inches high.
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3. My First Craftsman Toy Workbench

This workbench from Little Tikes features play power tool that sound realistic and 30 accessories including a plastic hammer and other hand tools. This workbench does require 5 AA batteries.
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4. Discover Sounds Workshop

This is a fun toy workshop for younger children. This workbench has three different colorful shapes that make noises when your child pounds them with the toy hammer. Also includes a shape sorter and a click ruler for number counting.
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5. Little Tikes HandiWorker Workhorse

This workbench for younger children comes with a pretend screwdriver, wrench and hammer and includes a bench for pounding plastic nails and screws.
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6. Build and Discover Workshop

From VTech, this workbench for preschoolers teaches letters, colors and shape recognition. This workbench also comes with a toy screwdriver, hammer and wrench.
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