Cool places secret spaces

Two of the most dreaded words that can spring from a child's mouth are: "I'm bored" Looking for a way to supercharge your child's imagination? Think back to the good old days before television and video games took over playtime, when children built forts using blankets, boxes, and boatloads of creativity. Recognizing the pure magic of that experience, Big Boing Toys, Inc., Emeryville, Calif., introduces Super Fort ($49.99), a dynamic, open-ended play system that allows kids to create cool places and secret spaces ... and climb inside a world of fantasy all their own.

Super Fort--the newest addition to Big Boing Toys' line of Right Brain playthings, all of which promote the development of creativity, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking--is an all-in-one solution that helps kids make the most out of unstructured playtime, without using mom's best sheets, supplying them with all the tools they need to build the foundations of a fertile imagination.

The fort's simplicity and ease of use allow kids to build anything they can dream of--from forts, submarines, and spaceships to castles, creatures, cars, and even puppet show theaters. Its bendable, pliable foam "noodles," which click together with ingenious magnetic connectors, make construction a breeze.

The lightweight Super Fort comes with a carrying case for easy storing and mobility. Families can take it on excursions to a relative or friend's house, the local park, on camping trips, or even the beach.

Visit www.bigboing.com for more information or to find the nearest retailer.

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