Looking for the best toys to keep kids entertained all summer long? Toy Insider Editor-In-Chief Jackie Breyer stopped by Fox 5 in Las Vegas to show off the best toys to keep kids active and having fun while the sun shines. For more on the products featured in this segment, check out the notes below, and for more on the hottest new toys of the season be sure to view our Spring and Summer Toy Guide.
Thomas Tracks Ride On (Jakks Pacific)
- This innovative ride-on looks just like Thomas and features 360 degrees of sculpt featuring a fold out seat that becomes an interactive train track where a child can race the included toys – Thomas and Percy smaller engines.
- This unique ride-on also features six train wheels, Thomas sculpted face, storage on the dash to nestle the Thomas and Percy toy trains as the child rides, and Thomas phrases and feature song at the touch of the buttons on the handle bars.
- Age: 1-3
- MSRP: $39.99
- Available: Target, Toys R US
Y Glider To Go (Yvolution)
- Multi-use for Travel to: School, Sports, Holidays
- Removable Bag hangs on the front
- Lean to Steer guiding for kids
- Foldable and compact
- Ages 3-5 and 5-8;
- MSRP $79.99 and $99.99
- Available yvolution.com
Color Wonder on the Go Mess Free Coloring Books (Crayola)
- Take your mess-free coloring with you with Color Wonder Color on the Go books. Books include 15 coloring pages and three Color Wonder markers in a durable case that keeps you organized and ready to go. Color Wonder markers won’t color on skin, furniture or fabric and only color on the special Color Wonder paper.
- Available in fun themes like Paw Patrol, PJ Masks, Disney Princess, and Shimmer and Shine.
- Ages 3+.
- MSRP $4.99.
- Available Amazon, Walmart, Target
Barbie Dreamtopia Bubbletastic Fairy Doll (Mattel)
- These fairy dolls from Barbie Dreamtopia’s Sweetville Kingdom are even sweeter with bubble-making wings!
- Pour bubble solution (a bottle is included) into the butterfly-shaped tray, and dip Barbie doll’s wings into the solution.
- Pull the yellow bow on her belt, and watch as the fan connected to the wings spins.
- Ages: 3+
- MSRP: $19.99
- Available: Target, Toys “R” Us, Walmart
Ice Cream Truck- Grab a sweet treat from the Ice Cream Truck! Step up to the truck window to order one scoop or two and chat with friends while you enjoy your ice cream. This tasty frozen dessert is available in a dish or cone.
- When the day is over, the owner can close up shop but lower the window door and driving off to a new destination.
- Set includes one adult figure, three child figures, ice cream truck, table, ice cream, cones, dishes, ice cream scoop, beverages, and other accessories.
- Age: 4+
- MSRP: $24.99
- Available: Amazon, Walmart, Toys R Us, Target
John Deere Lawn and Garden Set (TOMY)
- Kids love to role-play right alongside mom and dad. With the John Deere power weed trimmer and garden tools, everyone can pitch in on the yardwork. Simply pull on the trimmer’s retractable cord a few times to power up, then press the button for weed clipping action.
- No batteries required. This set also includes a bonus garden rake and shovel, perfectly sized for little ones to beautify the flowers or help in the family garden
- Age: 2+
- MSRP: $19.99
- Available: Amazon
Disney•Pixar’s Cars 3 Mack’s Mobile Tool Center (Just Play)
- The new Mack’s Mobile Tool Center is based on the highly-anticipated Disney•Pixar’s Cars 3 film!
- This set features Lightning McQueen’s trusty teammate Mack as a full-service mobile race-station, complete with tools and a light-up diagnostic screen! Open Mack’s trailer to reveal a Lightning McQueen vehicle featuring fun sounds and phrases from the film!
- The trailer also holds a workshop full of custom parts and tool storage. Drive Lightning McQueen up the ramp and onto the working lift for servicing.
- The interactive light-up screen shows what needs to be fixed! Kids can pretend to check McQueen’s engine, change a spare tire, and fill up his tank with gas. McQueen will be fixed up and back to the race in no time!
- Ages 3+
- SRP $59.99
- Available: Amazon, Walmart, Toys “R” Us, Kmart
NERF Rival Khaos MXVI-4000 Blaster (Hasbro)
- Experience intense head-to-head competition with the ultimate precision and power of the Nerf Rival Khaos MXVI-4000 blaster.
- Choose a blaster color and go into battle as the Red Team or the Blue Team. Unleash rapid-fire blasting with this fully motorized Nerf Rival blaster that fires 40 high-impact rounds at a velocity up to 100 fps (30 mps).
- The Khaos MXVI-4000 comes with 40 rounds and has a trigger lock, tactical rails, ambidextrous magazine release, easy-load magazine, and flip-up front and rear sights.
- Age: 14+
- MSRP: $69.99
- Available: Toys “R” Us, Target, Walmart, Amazon
