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The Toy Insider Mom gave ABC World News Now a look at the hottest toys for the summer, ranging from bubbles to build-your-own blasters. Scroll down to see some of the toys your kids will want to play with all summer long!

Mattel.BubbleBarbieBarbie Bubble-tastic Mermaid (Mattel)

  • This magnificent mermaid not only makes a splash – she makes bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles!
  • Girls can easily create lots of bubbles over and over. Simply Dip the Barbie Bubble-tastic Mermaid fin in the bubble solution and pull the string on the doll’s back, and the tail will spin to create an ocean of bubbles.
  • Fun doesn’t stop there! Use the included brush and tiara for styling her long hair with pink streaks.
  • Ages: 3+
  • MSRP: $19.99


EducationalInsights.DrillDesign & Drill Flower Power Studio (Educational Insights)

  • Girls love the action and sound of the kid-friendly power drill as they arrange and drill the designer plates and bolts into gorgeous, garden-worthy patterns and designs.
  • When it’s time to pack up the fun, everything fits neatly into the fold-up board for no-mess creativity – and learning – on the go!
  • Perfect for STEM learning. It grows kids’ hand-eye coordination, patterning, and problem-solving skills, while encouraging creativity and imagination, while building confidence.
  • Includes fold-up flower board (doubles as a portable carrying case), power drill, 60 bolts in 5 fun colors, 6 designer plates, butterfly clasp, Phillips bit, flower bit, and guide with 12 patterns.
  • Ages: 3+
  • MSRP: $32.99

Maisto.RockCrawlerRock Crawler 3XL (Maisto Tech) 

  • Oversized RC for off-road rock crawling action.
  • Lightweight, but tough, vac-formed body, which is approximately 15 inches long.
  • Front and rear articulated spring suspension with four wheel drive.
  • Hobby sized controller with proportional speed control.
  • Rapid electronic battery charger, only 45 minutes to recharge.
  • Steering alignment adjustment.
  • Age: 8+
  • MSRP: $49.99

Goliath.PhlatBallPhlat Ball (Goliath Games/Tucker Toys)

  • Throw a disc, catch a ball!
  • Phlat Ball is a unique sports toy that transforms from a flying disc to a ball when thrown!
  • Its variable time-delay feature provides a surprise transformation, which adds fun to gameplay or just having a catch.
  • Phlat Ball V3 transforms from a 9-inch flying disc to a 6-inch ball.
  • Ages: 5+
  • MSRP: $14.99

Knex.Kforce20xK-Force Build and Blast K-20X (K’Nex)

  • Build three different blaster models and a buildable target in one set.
  • Contains more than 140 pieces including 5 foam darts.
  • Compatible with the entire K-Force Build and Blast line.
  • Shoots up to 75 feet.
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $24.99

About the author

Maddie Michalik

Maddie Michalik

Maddie Michalik was the Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book from 2020-2022. She was also a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider.

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