Live from the Javits Center in New York City, it’s the Toy Insider at the North American International Toy Fair! In today’s segment, Toy Insider Senior Editors Marissa DiBartolo and Ali Mierzejewski look ahead to the summer and show off the best new outdoor toys for kids to play with once the weather warms up.
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ELMO AND ABBY WATERING CANS (GREEN TOYS)
- Get out in the garden with Elmo, Abby, and the Watering Can Outdoor Activity Set!
- Have fun planting and growing with this six piece set that includes a watering can, rake, shovel, and two seed packets, along with the Watering Can Activity Guide, featuring engaging activities that explore matching, patterns, coloring, and more!
- Age:
- MSRP $16.99
- Available Spring 2018
BREAKAWAY BALLZ (ALEX BRANDS)
- “Breakaway” from the ordinary with Breakaway Ballz Series 1. Catch ‘em, bounce ‘em, break ‘em!! Each ball consists of eight identically sized foam pieces that break apart when thrown against a hard surface, revealing a 2-inch bouncy ball surprise inside. The identically sized pieces allow you to easily piece back together.
- For added play, kids can hide something inside.
- Collect all six!
- Age: 5+
- MSRP: $9.99
- Available: February 2018
- Churn out oodles and oodles of BUBBLES with just the wave of your hand with Glove-A-Bubbles! Get ready to wave and play! Kids simply remove the bubble pouch from the glove and pour one of the two bubble solutions into the pouch. Dip the glove into the bubble pouch. Wave your glove back and forth and watch tons of delightful bubbles form instantly, right before your eyes. Never ending bubbles for never ending fun!
- Glove-A-Bubbles come with one glove and two packs of bubble solution. The pouch is also re-sealable and refillable.
- Glove-A-Bubbles come in eight different animal-themed gloves, including lion, alligator, hippopotamus, elephant, dinosaur, panda, bunny and monkey. There’s a Glove-A-Bubble for everyone!
- Age: 3+
- MSRP: US: $2.99 / CA: $3.99
- Available: January 2018
- US Retailers: Walmart, Target, Toys R Us, Sam’s Club
- Play catch in a powerful new way. Introducing the new Sling Stix from YULU!
- Catch the super bouncy ball with the sticky suction cup atop of the 11-inch long plastic Sling Stix. Then, use the Stix’ unique trigger to release the ball, and sling it distances up to 30 feet! Kids can challenge their friends and play together for even more fun!
- Each package includes one orange Sling Stix, one green Sling Stix and one ball. Play is designed for two players.
- Age: 6+
- MSRP: US: $14.99 / CA: $19.99
- Available: Now, Target
LASER X MICRO (NSI International)
- Laser X – the ultimate high-tech game of tag – just got a lot more portable! Introducing Laser X Micro Blasters – small 5-inch blasters that deliver big fun. Micro Blasters feature state-of-the-art lighting and sound effects that bring the excitement of a laser tag arena right to your own backyard. Strap a receiver onto your upper arm, and blast opponents up to 100 feet away. Reloading is easier than ever; Just press and hold the trigger.
- Micro Blasters are designed to work WITH all other Laser X equipment, not instead of other gear. They’re particularly great for playing games on-the-go.
- Blasters feature pinpoint accuracy up to 100 feet – and work both day and night.
- Blaster beams go through windows and strategically bounce off walls and mirrors to hit opponents.
- Games can include an unlimited number of players. Play one-on-one, in teams, or set your blaster to “rogue” and it’s every man for himself!
- Laser X works with invisible infrared beams; No real lasers are used. While the technology behind this new product is highly-advanced, the game equipment
- Age: 6+
- MSRPs: Laser X Micro Double Set for two players: $29.99. / Laser X Micro Single Set for one player: $14.99.
Available: www.GetLaserX.com, Walmart 3/15.
MORFBOARD SKATE/SCOOT COMBINATION (JAKKS PACIFIC)
- Morfboard is a new, exciting, and innovative brand. This high-performance deck and component system transforms in seconds and creates an entirely new play experience.
- The Morfboard ecosystem encompasses super simple Lock & Release Technology (LRT): simply drop Xtensions into the board and turn them 90-degrees. The flex trigger locks in so kids are ready to skate, ride, balance, or bounce. Morfboard is year-round fun – anywhere, anytime.
- Includes: A Morfboard, front and rear skate, scoot Xtensions and scoot T-Bar.
- Skate Xtensions feature 53mm Urethane wheels, durable cast aluminum trucks, and Performance ABEC 5 skate bearing.
- Scoot Xtensions feature lean to steer wishbone front truck and rear wheel with inset lever brake.
- Variable height T-Bar with rubber anti-slip grips.
- Available in a variety of color options to customize the board.
- Age: 8+
- MSRP: $99.99
- Available: Target
