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From the second school’s out, playtime is in, and this summer kids are going to love everything from toys that let them show off their creative side to toys that get them up and active. Our Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht joined Diane Macedo on CBS New York to share her favorite summer toys that your kids are going to love! Check out the video here and learn more about each product by scrolling down!

JustPlay.FozenChatterbacksDisney Frozen Fever Snowgie Chatterbacks (Just Play)

  • The mini snowmen from the Frozen Fever short film will delight kids with their playful antics!
  • These cute plush characters talk and repeat what you say in funny voices, as their heads and bodies bob up and down.
  • The Chatterbacks assortment includes three unique snowmen with different facial expressions, each standing about 6 inches tall.
  • Ages: 3+
  • MSRP: $16.99

hasbro playskool dinoPlayskool Heroes Jurassic World Tyrannosaurus Rex (Hasbro)

  • Kids can have non-stop prehistoric battles with his T-Rex figure!
  • T-Rex figure has an enormous chomping jaw
  • The figure’s lights and sounds make the action more intense
  • Comes with tracker figure and capture claw
  • Capture claw closes around T-Rex figure’s ankle
  • Includes T-Rex figure, tracker figure, accessory, and instructions.
  • Ages: 3-7
  • MSRP: $29.99

TheBridgeDirect.StrandBandsStrand Bands Designer Kit (The Bridge Direct)

  • Kids can make, wear, and share their own one-of-a-kind accessories with ease!
  • The Strand Bands Designer Kit includes everything fashionistas need to make fashion-inspired accessories with more than 180 feet of peel-apart Strand Bands.
  • The included Strand Styler features an open center for easy weaving, slits on the bottom to hold the bands in place, and can be used on a lap or tabletop.
  • There are so many styles to create: kids can fringe the ends, change the thickness, and create accessories that reflect their own individual styles.
  • The jewelry creations are so easy to take on and off, and are water-proof.
  • Kids can visit StrandBands.com for even moredesign inspiration and ideas.
  • Three collections to choose from: Purple, Pink and Teal.
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $17.99

TuckerToys.CrushItBatCrush-It! Bat (Tucker Toys)

  • This bat has high-tension strings to provide a spring-action barrel with a power-boost sweet spot for grand slam power.
  • An adjustable know allows kids to adjust the string tension for playing in a large field or a small backyard.
  • Features a contoured grip handle, a lightweight design, and a high-performance foam ball that is soft enough for kids to catch without a glove.
  • Ages: 5+
  • MSRP: $14.99

Imperial.BubbleFantasiaBubble Fantasia Party Blitz (Imperial Toy)

  • This amazing bubble machine pumps out an extreme volume of bubbles, and rotates 360 degrees.
  • There are three lights on the front that will illuminate the bubbles.
  • Includes a 35-ounce bottle of scented Bubble Blitz bubble solution.
  • Ages: 5+
  • MSRP: $19.99

Crayola.ColorFoamCrayola Outdoor Colorfoam (Crayola)

  • New Colorfoam Writers from Crayola allow kids to create with fun, frothy, colorful foam virtually anywhere!
  • Foam works on driveways, sidewalks, grass, dirt, walls, and even snow!
  • Colorful formula rubs away from skin, rinses from clothes with water, and disappears with a little time!
  • Available in 3 different colors including Puffy Purple, Foamy Yellow, and Fluffy Fuchsia.
  • Crayola Colorfoam is a fun new outdoor coloring medium that allows kids to create in 3D and color on more outdoor surfaces, including grass, dirt, exterior walls, sidewalks, and driveways!
  • Ages: 5+
  • MSRP: $3.99

Hasbro.NerfRebelleTriThreatCrossbowNerf Rebelle Super Soaker Tri Threat Crossbow (Hasbro)

  • Unleash a triple blast of water with this crossbow!
  • Fires three separate streams of water up to 35 feet for triple soakage action!
  • With a capacity of 25 ounces, girls can soak the competition and always be prepared for any water battle!
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $19.99

Razor.DeltaWingDeltaWing (Razor)

  • The DeltaWing steps up to the next level of three-wheel action.
  • The drop frame, large pneumatic front tire, and low-angle rear casters make this self-propelled scooter a powerful, yet smooth side-to-side ride.
  • Kids can shred sidewalks and carve up the pavement in style.
  • Max weight 143 pounds.
  • Additional features include a steel frame, high-tech polymer wings, 2-piece “Y” drop handlebars, a 16-inch front wheel, soft rubber grips, and a hand-operated front brake.
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $129.99

About the author

Deanna Atkins

Deanna Atkins

Deanna Atkins is the editorial assistant at Adventure Publishing Group. She helps the editorial team on leading trade magazines The Toy Book and The Licensing Book, and contributes online at toybook.com, licensingbook.com, and thebigtoybook.com. When she’s not trying to keep up with Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht, she can be found reviewing kids’ CDs, DVDs, and books while daydreaming about the upcoming How to Train Your Dragon sequel and reading the dictionary. Follow her on Twitter @Deeeannuh and keep up with her bi-weekly, sometimes funny commentaries on toybook.com.

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