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Our Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht is all about summer fun. On ABC WNN she shows off the hottest toys that are going to keep kids occupied all summer long!

 TekNek.polaris_scramblerPolaris Black Scrambler ATV (Tek Nek Toys)

  • This ride-on is authentically styled to look just like the real Polaris Scrambler ATV.
  • Kids can play melodies, talking phrases, and sound effects on the activity dashboard and really steer with the ride-on’s handlebar.
  • This rugged and durable toy ATV features super-grip tires so kids can play indoors or conquer terrain outdoors.
  • Ages: 1+
  • MSRP: $39.99

Jakks.batmanride2scootFisher-Price DC Super Friends Batman Ride 2 Scoot (Jakks Pacific)

  • Converts from a ride-on to a scooter and back with a simple push of a button.
  • This 2-in-1 ride-on/scooter provides for extended life of play as the child gets older.
  • Sounds and phrases make this Ride 2 Scoot even more exciting.
  • Ages: 1+
  • MSRP: $49.99

 

 

SpinMaster.FlutterbyeButterflyDiaryFlutterbye Fairies Surprise Butterfly Diary (Spin Master)

  • This diary is full of enchanted secrets waiting to be discovered.
  • Open its pages to reveal a delicate butterfly that gracefully flies across the room.
  • Open the secret compartment to reveal a dream journal.
  • Ages: 5+
  • MSRP: $14.99

 

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Zorbz (Hydro Toys)

  • Never tie again!
  • The world’s first self-sealing water balloon provides a time saving update to this popular summer pastime.
  • Kids of any age can quickly wage a water war by following simple instructions to fill, snap, and seal.
  • Toss and enjoy.
  • Ages: 7+
  • MSRP: 50 pk $3.99; 100 pk $4.99-$5.99

 

Zing.x6ZoomRocketX6 Zoom Rocket (Zing)

  • This multi-rocket launcher features an air-powered auto-rotating mechanism that allows kids to have non-stop fun.
  • Using the stomp pad, kids can launch six soft foam rockets 100 feet into the sky.
  • The harder kids stomp, the higher the rockets fly.
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $24.99

Playmates.sewerspewerkatanaTMNT Sewer Spewer Water Weapons (Playmates)

  • These water weapons move the Ninja action from land to water for the ultimate Turtle takedown.
  • Kids can soak up water to deliver a sneaky spray on opponents from up to 30 feet away.
  • Choose from Leonardo’s Sewer Spewer Katana and Michelangelo’s Sewer Spewer Nunchucks.
  • Ages: 4+
  • MSRP: $15.99

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Reverb (Pulse Performance Products)

  • Kids can hit speeds up to 10 mph with this cool electric scooter.
  • Ride time of 40 minutes.
  • The two-piece deck with a traction pad keeps kids’ feet firmly planted and in control.
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $129

 

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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