In this video, Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht stops by WGN Chicago to show off this summer’s hottest new toys with Larry Potash and Paul Konrad. rabbids.plungerblasterRabbids Plunger Blaster (McFarlane)

  • Command your wacky army of Rabbids with the Rabbids Plunger Blaster.
  • Has 15 unique Rabbids sounds from Bwaaahs to farts that allow kids to pull funny pranks on family members and friends.
  • Burp, flush, laugh, and scream your way into the unpredictable Rabbids world.
  • Ages: 5+
  • MSRP: $12.97

Mattel.HotWheelAirHawkHot Wheels RC Street Hawk (Mattel)

  • Watch this R/C car take to the skies!
  • This R/C features the on-ground performance of a car and the aerial performance of a plane.
  • Durable and lightweight, this R/C can perform impressive aerial maneuvers and fly up to 150 feet in the air.
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $59.99

Maisto.ExtremeBeastMaisto Tech Extreme Beast (Maisto)

  • Race this exciting R/C off-roader on any terrain.
  • Its hobby-grade proportional steering and throttle give kids precise control and with 2.4 Ghz, 16 players can drive one at the same time and place.
  • Features a 229-foot control range and spring suspension.
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $59.99

Zing.x6ZoomRocketX6 Zoom Rocket (Zing)

  • This auto-rotating multi-launching rocket features six soft-foam rockets, an air-powered auto-rotation system, and a stomp pad.
  • Offers non-stop fun as the rockets zoom into flight over 100 feet in the air.
  • The harder kids stomp, the higher the rockets fly.
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $24.99

Roseart.Sidewalk Chalk PaintWashable Sidewalk Chalk Paint (RoseArt)

  • Kids can create BIG art outdoors.
  • Simply add water, stir, and then paint away.
  • Colors become brighter as they dry.
  • Washes away easily with water.
  • Ages: 3+
  • MSRP: 2-pack sets are $3.99; Value Pack is $7.99; Club Pack is $19.99

maui.wavehoopsWave Hoops (Maui Toys)

  • Kids can catch the wave with the Wave Hoops.
  • Its liquid core makes hooping easier than with a regular hoop.
  • Comes in cool holographic colors.
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $4.99 each

DigginActive.LazerPitchMaxSport Lazer Pitch Baseball (Diggin Active)

  • Step up to the plate with this easy-to-use pitching machine.
  • Set includes the pitching machine, a bat, and five balls.
  • Kids press the button on the bat’s handle to activate the pitch when they’re ready.
  • The balls shoot up to 25 feet.
  • On “auto mode” a red light signals when the pitch is coming and will continue to pitch a ball every eight seconds.
  • With an adjustable height and pitching angle, kids can set the right level depending on their skill level.
  • Ages: 5+
  • MSRP: $53.99

hasbro.barrageNerf Super Soaker Barrage Water Blaster (Hasbro)

  • Outlast and intimidate the competition with this super soaker that can hold up to 84 ounces of water.
  • Allows players to use the adjustable nozzle to soak opponents.
  • Three firing modes include Distance (over 35 feet), Flood mode (creates a colossal splash), and Scatter mode (widens target).
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $19.99

Razor.PowerRider360PowerRider 360 (Razor)

  • Kids can travel up to 9mph on this cool ride-on.
  • Its chain-driven motor allows up to 40 minutes of continuous use.
  • Features a hi-impact pneumatic front wheel and rear, dual-inclined casters for drifting and spinning, and a push-button throttle.
  • Ages: 8+
  •  MSRP: $179.99

About the author

Deanna Atkins

Deanna Atkins

Deanna Atkins is the editorial assistant at Adventure Publishing Group. She helps the editorial team on leading trade magazines The Toy Book and The Licensing Book, and contributes online at toybook.com, licensingbook.com, and thebigtoybook.com. When she’s not trying to keep up with Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht, she can be found reviewing kids’ CDs, DVDs, and books while daydreaming about the upcoming How to Train Your Dragon sequel and reading the dictionary. Follow her on Twitter @Deeeannuh and keep up with her bi-weekly, sometimes funny commentaries on toybook.com.

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