I know it is discouraging that the list is so short, and it would be unrealistic not to admit that there no doubt are undocumented foreign workers employed at some of these U.S. companies. Nonetheless, in the spirit of a Holiday Season during which children remain a focus of attention, below is at least a partial listing of companies which still manufacture toys, games, playground, and sporting equipment in the United States. In ordering, you also could use that opportunity to ask whether that company uses "E-Verify"!

Toys Manufactured in the United States

1.625 toys from Fat Brain Toys that are manufactured in the United States:
http://www.fatbraintoys.com/specials/ma ... country=US

2.Quality Toys Made in the U.S.A. by the Step 2 Company
(wide variety - easels, children's kitchens, ride-on toys, outdoor playhouses and play (gym) sets)
http://www.step2.com/made-in-usa/toys/

3."Toys Made in the U.S.A."
http://www.toysmadeinamerica.com/

4.American Plastic Toy Company
http://www.americanplastictoys.com/

5.Kazoo Toys Made in the U.S.A.
http://www.kazootoys.com/usa-made-toys.html

6.Zoe toys Made in the U.S.A.
http://nicoandzoe.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=44

7. Down to Earth Toys Made in the U.S.A.
http://www.downtoearthtoys.com/All-Toys ... n-USA-c34/

8. Classic Handcrafted Toys Made in the U.S.A.
http://www.toysamerican.com/

From the Website of "RoyToy Manufacturing":

U.S.A. Toy Links
Makers of American-Made Toys and Information About Toy Safety

9. Holgate Toys
The cutest personalized step stools for young children. Our family bought two last Christmas and they were a big hit!

10. Whittle Shortline Railroad
Handcrafted wooden trains that are 100% kid-safe lead-free paint. Perfect for the child who loves trains.

11. Channel Craft
Wide variety of authentic American-made toys, games, and puzzles.

12. MaineToys.com
Frank Ridley's handcrafted, Maine-made toys. What child would not want these under their tree at Christmas?

Please click on this link to access individual links to companies 9-12:
http://www.roytoy.com/usa-toy-links.php

(Note: Mason Corporation, maker of playground equipment, is listed in a separate category below. A second playgound equipment maker listed by RoyToy does not specifiy the U.S.A. as the country of manufacture on its website that I could find.)


Specific Categories, INDOORS:

Blocks:

Wooden Blocks from Barclays
"American Hard Maple Blocks since 1943"
Makes special sets of blocks in Braille and American Sign Language
Alphabet block sets in a variety of foreign languages
Wooden cubes and craft parts
Website also features "Pictures of Children's Block Projects" and "Famous Buildings" sections for young builders to build, and a "Links for Young Architects" section
http://www.barclaywoods.com/

"Old Fashioned Blocks"
Wooden Blocks & Wooden Toys "Made in the U.S.A."
(includes 12 different "basic unit" wooden block sets (including castle), doll furniture, and rocking horses (some plush)
http://www.oldfashionedblocks.com/

(see also "Wooden Building Sets ('Lincoln Logs')" below)


Crafts:

American Made Yes
American Made Craft Kits, Craft Supplies, and Craft Ideas
http://americanmadeyes.com/crafts.html

(see also below)


Dolls & Stuffed Animals:

1. Cabbage Patch Kids, Cleveland, GA:
http://www.cabbagepatchkids.com/index.html

3. Stuffington Bear Factory (stuffed animals & bears), Phoenix, AZ:
http://www.stuffingtonbear.com/

2. Vermont Teddy Bear Company, Burlington VT:
http://www.vermontteddybear.com/Default.aspx


Rocking Horses:

Handcrafted:
1. http://www.a-rocking-horse-to-love.com/ ... php?cat=25
(includes other "rocking animals" in plush)

2. Shaw Creek Rocking Horses
http://www.shawcreekrockinghorses.com/

Little Tykes heavy plastic rocking horse, ages 1-3 ($25)
http://www.littletikes.com/toys/rocking-horse.aspx


Wooden Building Sets ("Lincoln Logs"):

The classic U.S. children's wooden building sets, "Lincoln Logs", no longer are made in this country. Fortunately, a Maine Company, RoyToy Manufacturing, produces similar building sets at their own factory here.

1. RoyToy Manufacturing
http://www.roytoy.com/


Specific Categories, OUTDOORS:

Riding Toys and Playsets:
(in addition to Step 2 Company already listed)

2. Mason Corporation
http://www.masoncorporation.com/


Bicycles, Tricycles, and Wagons:

1. Bicycles/Tricycles and/or bicycle products made in the U.S.A.
http://www.madeinusa.org/nav.cgi?data/bicy

2. California Scooters, Trikes, and Wagons
(for kids, adults, disabled persons, and dogs)
http://california-scootersandtrikes.stores.yahoo.net/

3. Dirt King kids and adults Trikes, trike trailers, and red wagons
http://www.usstuff.com/tricycle.htm


Baseball Bats, Gloves, and Other Sports Equipment:

1. Baseball/softball gloves
http://www.usstuff.com/basblglv.htm
(includes Nakona -

2. Minzuno Baseball Gloves
http://www.baseballgloves.com/mizuno/index.html

3. Other sports equipment (incl. baseball bats, pool cues, hockey and soccer goals):
http://www.madeinusaforever.com/speq.html


OTHER PRODUCTS Made in the U.S.A.:

"Made in U.S.A. Forever" - over 1600 products made in the U.S.A.
http://www.madeinusaforever.com/index.html

The above is the best overall site I have found. Offers Gift Certificates and a Newsletter.

Toys and Games:
http://www.madeinusaforever.com/toys.html

Later Additions:

More General Sites with specific links to "Kids Stuff"

1. American Made Yes
For their comprehensive list of "American Made" products by category:
http://americanmadeyes.com/home.html

2. Americans Working.com
http://www.americansworking.com/index.html

(American Made Toys Products Directory -
http://www.americansworking.com/toys.html )

3. Shop for America (general site; the link given is for kids)
http://www.shopforamerica.com/home.php? ... toreid=sfa

4. Still Made in the U.S.A. - American Made Products for Home and Family
http://www.stillmadeinusa.com/

(Toys and Games
http://www.stillmadeinusa.com/toysngames.html

Regional:

The Massachusetts Bay Trading Company
"Made in Masachusetts"
"A cross section of Boston and New England gifts...."
For Kids section:
http://www.massbaytrading.com/mm5/merch ... _Code=kids