Spy Toys For Super Sleuths In Training

Spy toys are so intriguing because kids can pretend to be the world's best super sleuths! Hidden clues, mysterious scenarios, and small-time "criminal" activities are no match for miniature detectives with a case full of investigative bobbles. Upon further examination into the mystery of toys with a spying theme, I've discovered a few spy toys for kids that are top-rank to many a miniature Sherlock Holmes or Nancy Drew.

For example:

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Spy Gear Lie Detector Kit

Ultra-inquisitive kids will love the idea of this lie detector! Sensors are attached to their suspect's fingers, leading to a flashing light that reveals the truth. When a "criminal" lies, they'll know! A handbook is included, and parents might want to ban the use of this in times of gift-giving. Wink wink! To gain the most accurate readings, children are encouraged to ask soothing questions at first, luring their suspects into a false sense of security. All before pouncing with hardcore questions to uncover clues as their case!

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Alex Toys Super Sleuth Kit/Detective Activity Kit

Surprisingly, this kit can be used as an educational tool (unbeknownst to pint-size investigators) because it teaches observation skills and creative reasoning. Your adventurous agent will learn to create IDs of possible perpetrators, take fingerprints for forensic examination, learn codes to crack a burglar's secrets, and gain knowledge of unique interview techniques. They'll also feel special with an agent's ID, marker pens with invisible ink for UV bulbs, and a small, investigative flash light.

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Spy Gear Voice Scrambler

For junior private-eyes on a secret mission, this voice scrambler will help hide their identity! Children can combine this distortion machine with special clothing and make-up to conceal their true selves, tricking bad guys and solving cases. The spy device is palm-size for the utmost privacy, and has the ability to play back regular recordings in a twisted, disguised manner.

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Spy Gear For Kids - Keep it Secret

Wild Planet Lazer Tripwire

Sometimes the kids I babysit are so mischievous that I wonder if they'll be spies in their adult careers. This got me thinking... Are there any decent spy toys for kids? Or should I not encourage their stealthy, secretive ways? Against better judgment, I've decided to grace my sneaky charges with every nanny's worst nightmare... Spy gear! Below are a few of the toys I've been considering...

Wild Planet Lazer Tripwire

Sometimes the hardest part of my job is getting the twin 6 year olds to go to sleep when their parents are out for the night. They hate bedtimes and complain of boogeymen hiding under their bed, in their closet, and wherever else a boogeyman could squeeze. These devices act as sensors around their room - kind of like their own high-tech security system for all those things that go bump in the night. The 3 lazers can be moved to any point in the room as long as the sensors are facing each other, forming a tripwire line that will emit a siren-like sound (tolerable!).

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Ultimate Spy Watch

Spygear Ultimate Spy Watch

I will, of course, be buying two of these because the twins aren't big on sharing. These watches have 8 high-tech functions that include message capsules and spy paper. There are also motion detectors on each watch for them to wear when they fall asleep and still need to keep those pesky boogeymen at bay. To protect against intruders (and each other), there's a locking mechanism on each watch that can only be opened by a secret code that the wearer has set. I figure this will also be a great way for them to bond as brothers, rather than fight in that eternal sibling rivalry. Or it could go the other way with a Spy Vs. Spy sort of thing.