Our Toy Insider Mom, Laurie Schacht visited the Today Show with Hoda and Kathy Lee to give them the scoop on some of this seasons great out door toys!
Check out the clip and all toy info below, you may find just what the doctor ordered for a hot day of play like today!
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Graffiti
Scooter
(Razor)
Ages
6+
MSRP:
$59.99
• Colorful
lines ,
squiggly
twists,
crazy
designs
• Features
an
adjustable‐height
folding
handlebar,
patented
rear
fender
brake
and
smooth‐rolling
urethane
wheels
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Lazer
Stunt
Chasers
(Thinkway
Toys)
Ages
4+
MSRP:
Under
$45
• Perform
mind
boggling
flips
and
stunts
or
race
them!
• Chase
after
the
light
projected
from
the
remote
with
amazing
speed,
agility
and
control
using
new
patented
technology
in
light
control
• Adjust
the
speed
with
the
trigger,
hit
the
turbo
button
form
maximum
power
or
use
the
left/right
buttons
for
tight
turns
and
maneuvering
• Race
the
Chaser
on to
the
curved
ramp
included
and
they’ll
flip
over
and
keep
on
going
• Each
set
includes
Lazer
Stunt
Chaser
car,
with
built
-in
rechargeable
battery,
battery
deck
charger,
wireless
remote,
stunt
ramp
and
instruction
guide.
(Batteries
for
charger
and
remote
not
included).
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Backyard
Safari
Outfitters
(Summit
Toy)
Ages
5+
MSRP:
$
14.99—39.99
each
• Base
Camp
Field
Shelter
–
large
enough
for
several
kids
to
set
up
camp,
complete
with
storage
for
all
their
gear
• Camouflage
Netting
–
helps
kids
hide
in
plain
sight
• Lazer
Light
Bug
Vacuum
–
kids
can
capture
bugs,
identify
specimens,
and
look
at
them
up
close
using
the
built‐in
magnifying
glass
• Bird
Watcher’s
Field
Kit
–
includes
binoculars,
tripod
and
three
different
bird
callers
• Butterfly
Habitat
–
the
perfect
environment
for
raising
butterflies;
includes
a
mail‐in
coupon
to
receive
live
caterpillars
and
their
food
• Expedition
Two
–
includes
a
sturdy
hiking
stick
and
special
missions
to
complete
out
on
the
trail
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Lemonade
Stand
(ALEX
Toys)
Ages
3+
MSRP:
$139.99
• Chalkboard
front
panel
perfect
for
listing
the
day’s
specials
• Oversized
wheels
and
handle
for
easy
movement
• Includes
pitcher
and
four
cups
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Smash
Stix
(Wild
Planet)
Ages
8+
MSRP:
$29.99
• Soft
foam
batons
with
electronic
score
pad
• Sound
effects
let
you
know
when
you’ve
been
hit
• Game
automatically
declares
winner
after
10
hits
are
registered
against
one
player
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Nerf
Dart
Tag
Swarmfire Blaster
(Hasbro)
Ages
8+
MSRP:
$29.99;
Jersey
MSRP:
$15.99
• Players
can
launch
a
powerful
stream
of
up
to
20
darts,
keeping
opposing
teams
at
bay
• Competition
jerseys
are
available
in
orange
or
blue,
featuring
target
panels
on
the
front,
back,
and
sleeves,
as
well
as
mesh
side
panels
to
keep
teams
cool
in
the
heat
of
battle
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Sunny
Patch
Sand
Play
Sets
(Melissa
&
Doug)
Ages
3+
MSRP:
$14.99
each
• Kids
can
make
delicious
pretend
desserts
at
the
beach
or
in
the
sand box
with
these
Sunny
Patch
sand
play
sets
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Naturally
Playful®
Little
Dunes
Sandbox
(Step
2)
Ages
2+
MSRP:
$49.99
• Design
and
modern
styling
blends
in
with
traditional
landscapes
in
residential
outdoor
living
areas
• Molded‐in
seats
on
either
side
give
kids
a
place
to
sit
while
playing
• Holds
up
to
150
lbs
(68
kg)
of
sand
(sand
not
included)
• Included
colorful
lid
products
sand
from
weather
and
pets
• 8.5”
H
x
45.00”
x
W
x
29.25”
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Nerf
Super
Soaker
Thunderstorm
(Hasbro)
Ages
6+
MSRP:
$14.99
• Fully
automatic
for
maximum
speed
• Send
soaking
streams
up
to
25
feet
away!
• Requires
4
“AA”
batteries
(not
included)
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KAOS Nemesis
(Imperial
Toy)
Ages
8+
MSRP:
$
14.99
• KAOS
brings
out
the
insane
fun
of
an
extreme
water
balloon
fight
• Allows
users
to throw
a
water
balloon
over
100
feet
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Play
Up
Teeter
Totter
(Step
2)
Ages
3+
MSRP:
$49.99
• Two
side‐contoured
seats
• Easy
grip
handles
• Wipes
clean
easily
• Limit
2
children;
maximum
weight
limit:
162
lbs
• 14.5”
H
x
47.75”
W
x
15.25”
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