Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined Canada’s Cityline to show off some of this summer’s hottest new toys. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and be sure to check out The Toy Insider’s 2020 Spring & Summer Gift Guide.


SCOOP & LEARN ICE CREAM CART

Kids can build their customers’ ice cream treats in the correct order with this play set to help build memory and sequencing skills, and then ring up the orders on the cash register.

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SMART SIZZLIN’ BBQ GRILL

Kids can pretend to be a grill master with temperature controls, a rotisserie, and 16 play pieces, including food and utensils.The smart grill recognizes each piece and includes kid-activated lights and sounds.

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: LEAPFROG
  • MSRP: 39.99; $49.99 CAD

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ICE HOPPER

Available in four colors, the Ice Hopper is a glitter-filled take on a classic hoop toy. As the Ice Hopper spins around, it sparkles with liquid glitter, providing a colorful play experience with a fun shine effect.

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  • Ages: 6+
  • Manufacturer: KESS
  • MSRP: $14.99

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DROP DOTS JUMP ROPE

Drop Dots Jump Rope's funky grip handles bring a new dimension to jump roping, featuring sensory handles that use the same design as Drop Dot Balls. As the Ice Hopper spins around, it sparkles with liquid glitter — providing colorful play with a shine effect. Available in four colors.

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  • Ages: 6+
  • Manufacturer: KESS
  • MSRP: $9.99 CAD

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THE AEROBIE ORBITER BOOMERANG

The Aerobie Orbiter Boomerang flies through the air up to 90 feet before it comes back! The boomerang's soft edges and triangle shape provide a secure grip for easier throws and catches. The open center allows kids to personalize their throwing and catching style. The Aerobie Orbiter can be tuned to adjust the flight path. Gently bend the soft rubber wingtips up for higher flights and bend the wingtips down for lower flights. Experiment with your launch angles and height to perfect the exact flight arc back to you!

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  • Ages: 13+
  • Manufacturer: AEROBIE
  • MSRP: $27.99 CAD

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LITTLE TIKES TRIPLE PLAY SPLASH T-BALL SET

This set features three different ways for kids to play baseball. Stage one features an adjustable tee for beginners, stage two features a pop-up launcher, and stage three features splash T-ball, in which the baseball floats on a stream of water.

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LITTLE TIKES ROCKY MOUNTAIN RIVER RACE

An inflatable water slide with two slides and a climbing wall! With the Little Tikes Rocky Mountain River Race kids can climb the center wall to the top of this enormous water slide bounce house and race down the two slides into the splash pool. Outside inflatable water bouncer includes two slides with spray hoods that keep the sliding surface slippery. Slides lead to a wide splash pool. A surprise dump bucket pours water on kids climbing up the center inflatable rock wall.

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SCHWINN ELM 20-INCH WHEEL

Smart Start design features a durable steel frame and kid-specific proportions for easier pedaling and handling. Includes both rear coaster break and front caliper brake; easing the transition to a bigger, hand-brake-only bike when they’re ready. Full coverage chain guard to protect little hands, feet, and clothing. Fits children who are 48-60 inches tall. Adjustable saddle and a slack seat-tube angle allow the bike to grow with your child.

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SCHWINN KOEN 20-INCH WHEEL

Smart Start design features a durable steel frame and kid-specific proportions for easier pedaling and handling. Includes both rear coaster break and front caliper brake; easing the transition to a bigger, hand-brake-only bike when they’re ready. Full coverage chain guard to protect little hands, feet, and clothing.

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