Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined The Morning Show on Canada’s Global News to show off the best new toys for kids during the summer of fun. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.  

LITTLE TIKES 2-IN-1 WATER SOCCER

When the ball hits the net or built-in target, a jet of water sprays out for an exciting surprise! The net attaches to a standard hose for fun in the sun or works without water as a regular soccer net for fun all year round. The built-in target is great for kids to practice their…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.99; $79.98 CAD
  • Age:
  • 3+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

X-SHOT EPIC FAST FILL

  This blaster holds more than 5 cups of water and is nearly 21 inches long. Kids can fill the blaster in 1 second and shoot water up to 34 feet using four different nozzles. This blaster holds more than 5 cups of water and is nearly 21 inches long. Kids can fill the blaster…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99; $24.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 3+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

X-SHOT MICRO FAST FILL

Kids can refill this 6-inch, revolver-style water blaster in less than 1 second by pulling down the hammer and fully dunking the blaster in water. Kids can refill this 6-inch, revolver-style water blaster in less than 1 second by pulling down the hammer and fully dunking the blaster in water.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

TOSS ACROSS

This game adds a twist to tic-tac-toe. Each player chooses to be an “X” or an “O” and gets three bean bags. Taking turns, kids toss the bean bags, trying to flip the targets to show three of their letters in a row. Players can try to undo their opponent's “X” or “O,” but must…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • 16.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

SOFTZONE 4-PIECE TREE LOG CLIMBER SET

Bring the magic of outdoor adventures inside! A safe way to encourage active play, these wood-style floor climbers are a fun addition to preschools, daycares and home playrooms. This four-piece set will help kids develop motor skills as they crawl over and around the soft but sturdy foam structure. Flip the logs over and they…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $249.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 9 MOS.+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

BLOCKAROO WINDMILL

Blockaroos were developed by teachers and are the easiest construction toy for preschoolers ever developed! Blockaroo Blocks are a new way to build. These soft foam magnetic blocks click together like magic, rotate 360-degrees, and always attract to each other, creating a multi-sensory experience. They also float which means that this unique construction toy doubles…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.99; $69.99 CAN
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS.+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

OSMO GENIUS STARTER KIT FOR IPAD

This interactive game combines physical pieces with digital apps. The Starter Kit includes five game appsthat promote visual problem-solving, puzzling, math, freehand drawing, and listening skills. Kids can learn physics, spelling, and vocabulary through a variety of levels that range in difficulty from beginner to expert. Real-time audio and visual feedback helps kids learn through…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $99.99; $119 CAD
  • Age:
  • 6+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

About the author

Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.

archivearrow-chevron-downarrow-chevron-left-greyarrow-chevron-leftarrow-chevron-rightarrow-fatarrow-left-blackarrow-left-whitearrow-right-blackarrow-rightarrow-roundedbookscalendarcaret-downclose-whiteclosedocumenteditorial-archiveeyefacebook-squarefacebookfilesgifthamburgerheadinghearthomeinstagram-squareinstagramlatestlinkedin-squarelinkedinmailmedia-inquiresmessagenewsopen-boxpagination-leftpagination-rightpauseplayprintproduct-archiverecent-productssearchsharesort-filterspotifysunteamtiktoktime_purpletimetrendingtvtwitter-squaretwitteryoutube