Spring is finally here! Toy Insider Parent Charlene DeLoach stopped by CT Live to show off some of the best new toys for kids to get outside and play. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best toys of the spring and summer, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Spring and Summer Gift Guide.
MY VERY OWN MARKET CART (AMERICAN PLASTIC TOYS)
- Another classic for the open-ended play that taps into kids’ imaginations.
- Just like the real thing, this kid-sized Market Cart features a colorful awning positioned over display shelving for all the tasty fruits and vegetables included as well as storage bins for all.
- There’s even a cash register to complete the sales.
- The push handle and rugged wheels make it easy to move into place at the corner station or down the street.
- The 21-piece Market Cart comes complete with the Market Cart, an assortment of pretend fruits and vegetables, a credit card and coins.
- Ages: 2+
- MSRP: $25
- Available: Walmart
- Deceptively simple, elegantly shaped and magically attractive, the Bilibo inspires creative, imaginative, limitless play for boys and girls
- The iconic shell shape and bright colors are immediately appealing, arousing curiosity, intrigue and commanding immediate attention
- The award winning Bilibo was designed in Switzerland in conjunction with child development experts
- Made from nontoxic, shatterproof polyethylene it is incredibly durable and appropriate for both indoor and outdoor play
- Ages: 2+
- MSRP: $29.99
- Available: Amazon, Target, specialty retailers
FAR OUT SQUAIRE (FAR OUT TOYS)
- Created for the YouTube generation, FAR OUT SQUAIRE is the unique and addictive mastery game that tests kids’ skills at controlling a floating cube with a specially designed fan to perform stunts off walls and household objects, or create team-based challenges like transferring the cube between players!
- The fun begins as kids invent and create signature moves and compete in challenges.
- Who will be the first to complete the behind the back challenge? Or who can spin around the quickest and still catch the cube?
- Players are encouraged to upload their challenges online and find new ones, too! The possibilities are endless with FAR OUT SQUAIRE!
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $14.99
- Available: Amazon
GAZILLION BUBBLECYCLE (FUNRISE)
- Take the Bubblecycle out for a spin!
- As kids push the GAZILLION Bubblecycle over the grass, sidewalk or driveway, the motor spins and the engine rolls just like a real motorcycle.
- With its lightweight design, the Bubblecycle is easy to push and the no-leak bubble chamber helps prevent those messy spillovers.
- This is the perfect role-play toy for preschoolers!
- No batteries required.
- Includes an 8 oz. bottle of GAZILLION Premium Bubbles solution.
- Ages: 3+
- MSRP: $19.99
- Available: Amazon, Walmart
PLAY DAY KAOS 360 (IMPERIAL TOY)
- Let’s play Kaos 360! A game of skill and speed for all ages.
- Slam the ball on the net play surface, once it bounces the other team can catch or return the ball. If you drop or miss the ball… you lose a point!
- First team to collect two Score Markers wins.
- Includes Carry Bag, Slam Balls, Net, Connector Tubes and Rule Book.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $19.99
- Available: Walmart
VIRO RIDES VEGA TRANSFORMING 2-IN-1 ELECTRIC SCOOTER AND MINI BIKE (MGA ENTERTAINMENT)
- Easily transforms from electric scooter to mini bike. Or fold up for easy travel
- Height-adjustable handlebar with Thumb-control throttle
- Lever-activated disc Brake for optimum braking performance
- 100W DC motor with chain drive that speeds up to 10 mph
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $299.99
- Available: Amazon, specialty retailers
