'Going Marbles?' – as seen in LMNOP magazine, Issue 2. Photo: © 2011 Ian MacPherson.

Now that the countdown to Christmas has officially begun, we thought we’d take a trip down memory lane and dig up a few of our all-time favourite gift ideas for kids.

Over the next 24 days we’ll showcase them here on the LMNOP blog, and if you’re looking for even more fresh present ideas, you’ll find them in our Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide archive:

– LMNOP’s 2008 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
– LMNOP’s 2009 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
– LMNOP’s 2010 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

You’re bound to find something unique for everyone on your list!

Here’s today’s gift idea …

Gift Idea #24. THE WORLD’S BEST MARBLE RUN
Back in 2008, LMNOP voted the Quadrilla marble run Toy of the Year! Amazingly easy to construct, the brilliant coloured wood pieces send marbles out in different directions. Most Quadrilla sets come with curved and straight rails, connecting blocks, accelerators, plugs and great action pieces that create fast moving effects. The whole family will enjoy creating infinite marble runs – and if everyone really starts to ‘go marbles’, you can purchase extension sets and pieces for additional fun.

Quadrilla Twist Set, Hape, available online at Fat Brain Toys