The summer’s hottest toys are here. Toy Insider Editorial Director Jackie Breyer stopped by CNBC to show off some of the best new toys of the season. 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.
LICK-A-BUBBLE LICKITY BUBBLE BLOWER (IMPERIAL TOY)
- It’s the ultimate handheld bubble toy!
- Simply dip the blower into the tray and watch as hundreds of edible bubbles start flowing out!
- Simply add your favorite drink, stir right side up and down for 10 seconds, pour the solution into the tray, dip the blower, press the blower button and lick tasty Bubbles!
- Age: 5+
- MSRP: $12
- Available: Amazon, HEB, Academy, CAMP
- Think like a fox, move like a cheetah, and strike like a cobra. Do you have what it takes to become a true Ribbon Ninja master?
- Each player has three colorful ribbons attached to his or her wristband.
- The goal is simple: snatch your opponents’ ribbons before they snatch yours.
- Lunge, grab, and dodge as quickly and cleverly as possible – The last ninja standing with at least one ribbon left wins the game!
- Includes 6 wristbands, 18 ribbons in 6 colors, detailed game rules and instructions and is designed for 2 to 6 players.
- Age: 6+
- MSRP: $19.95
- Available: fatbraintoys.com, Amazon
SCRIBBLE SCRUBBIE VET SET AND SCRIBBLE SCRUBBIE SALON SET (CRAYOLA)
- Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Salon Set and Vet Set includes adorable, colorable, and washable pet figures that kids can customize with color, wash in the tub, and color again.
- Kids can color customize with the six included Scribble Scrubbie Ultra Clean Washable Markers.
- When they are ready for a color change, they can brush their new pets clean in the tub, dry them off, and start over.
- Two pets are included in each set, but there are additional expansion packs sold separately for a total of 12 adorable animals that kids can collect and customize again and again.
- Age: 3+
- MSRP: $14.99
- Available: Retailers nationwide and Crayola.com
DISNEY∙PIXAR TOY STORY BLAST-OFF BUZZ LIGHTYEAR FIGURE (MATTEL)
- This Buzz Lightyear figure features lights, sounds, and action for authentic adventure play.
- Squeeze his legs to make his wings pop out, ready to blast off.
- Age: 3+
- MSRP: $19.99
- Available: Amazon, Target, Walmart
5 SECOND RULE UNCENSORED (PLAYMONSTER)
- You might think it’s easy to name three options, but can you do it in five seconds?
- Avoid getting flustered or tongue-tied while you’re short on time with this hilarious party game not suitable for children.
- This wacky card game for three or more players comes with 150 2-sided cards and a twisted timer.
- Age: 17+
- MSRP: $24.99
- Available: Amazon, Walmart, Target, Barnes & Noble, PlayMonster.com
