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2025 Spring & Summer Gift Guide

It’s time to get outside and play. Chosen by experts, these are the best toys and games that will keep kids entertained all summer long. From water toys to beat the heat to no-mess playthings to take on your next road trip, this list has everything you need for a perfect summer full of fun.

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August 15, 2025

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The Colorverse Adventures Continue with ‘Crayola Crew’ Season 2

August 15, 2025

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Top Toys to Beat the Heat on NBC 4 New York

August 15, 2025

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The Best Toys for Back-to-School on KATU Afternoon Live

August 15, 2025

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Expert Review: Playmates Toys’ Miraculous Hero Switch Ladybug

August 15, 2025

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Head to School in Style with Super Smalls’ New Bag Charms

August 14, 2025

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Families Can Live in the Meow at CAMP’s Gabby’s Dollhouse Experience

August 14, 2025

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Top Toys that Teach on NewsNation’s Morning in America

August 14, 2025

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Kids Can Build with Bluey in This New LEGO Mobile Game

August 14, 2025

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Expert Review: Mattel’s Bitty Baby Splash Pool

August 14, 2025

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Lunchables Takes Over FAO Schwarz, Introduces Limited-Edition Lunchabuilds

An inspiring experience AND a snack? That’s a win.

September 1, 2021

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Sing Along with Barbie’s ‘Big City, Big Dreams’ Soundtrack

The special airs tomorrow but the soundtrack is here today!

August 31, 2021

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New Thomas & Friends Animated Series and Podcast Promise a Rail-y Good Time

Thomas is back!

August 31, 2021

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LeapFrog's New Plug-and-Play Video Game Offers Preschool Learning Fun

It’s time for an adventure!

August 30, 2021

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Slinky Invites YOU To Write Its New Jingle!

Slinky rhymes with many words…

August 30, 2021

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The Sunny Starscout My Little Pony Figure Got a Secret Makeover

This My Little Pony is not *just* a pony anymore.

August 28, 2021

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Kinder Joy Launches Barbie You Can Be Anything Toys and Sweepstakes

Find out how to win a custom playhouse and a sponsored playdate from Kinder Joy.

August 27, 2021

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The Wiggles Welcome Diverse Members with 'Fruit Salad TV' YouTube Series

So many new friends to sing Hot Potato with!

August 26, 2021

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Build the Thrills of Kids’ Dreams with LEGO City Stuntz

LEGO figures are about to be put to the test!

August 25, 2021

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Artie Max Creates Masterpieces Through Code that Kids Design

It keeps the “A” in STEAM!

August 24, 2021

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Meet Dream Seekers, the Fairy Dolls that Inspire Kids to Follow their Dreams

Each Dream Seeker has its own distinct dream, meant to encourage kids to follow their own dreams.

August 24, 2021

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PlayMonster Will Relaunch Classic Playskool Brands Next Year

Get ready to wobble with the Weebles again!

August 24, 2021

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SUPER SMALLS DISNEY STITCH BAG CHARM COLLECTION
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POKÉMON COLOR YOUR OWN FUZZY STICKERS
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Ages: 2+ MSRP: $24.99

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BEBÉ FUERTE MARATHON MAZE 2-IN-1 ACTIVITY MIRROR
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FISHER-PRICE LITTLE PEOPLE ENCANTO
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Play Out Incredible Moments LEGO Style with LEGO The Incredibles

LEGO The Incredibles, from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, is an epic family adventure video game. The game is available for Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, and Xbox One, but one major Switch advantage is utilizing the multiplayer mode with just one set of joy-cons #winning. LEGO The Incredibles takes players on a journey featuring fun moments Read more…

June 19, 2018

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Incredibles 2 Stretches Beyond Our Nostalgic Expectations

You know a movie will good when it starts out with a PSA (public service apology in this case) from the actors for taking literally 14 years to make it—animation is hard! Making a sequel after 14 years is always risky. The OG audience has grown up, the political climate and context have changed, and Read more…

June 18, 2018

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Play Ring Around the Racer with Hexbug's Latest Robotic Creation

If your kid has ever expressed the desire to do twists and jumps on a skateboard, this toy might just be the perfect compromise to prevent gnarly accidents. The Ring Racer, by Hexbug, lets kids ages 8 and up race cylindrical robots on a ramp of their own creation. The robots are charged via USB with Read more…

June 15, 2018

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Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido Satisfies Any Appetite

Saving the world just by eating sushi? Finally, a hero I can relate to. Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido is an action puzzle RPG available now from Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems and Nintendo Switch. This game is fun in its purest form. Everything about it is a good time—from the characters, Read more…

June 14, 2018

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Make Squishy DIY Stress-Ball Balloons with Squoosh-O’s

Living the kid life is hard, especially over summer break. All that staying up late and playing in the sun can really wear one down, and deciding what flavor ice pop to slurp on or what movie to go see really is stressful. That’s why Squoosh-O’s DIY Stress Balls, from Horizon Group, can be a Read more…

June 14, 2018

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Kids Can March to the Beat of Their Own Drum with This Set from Jazwares

Drum roll, please… 🥁 Now, hit that beat with Jazwares‘ latest collection of First Act Discovery drum sets. These sleek sets are made for all the little Ringo Star’s in-the-making—or rather, all the moms and dads who want a little Ringo Star in-the-making. The drum sets are made for beginners, and designed for little hands Read more…

June 13, 2018

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This Game of Memory is Just How You Remember It

Let’s face it—a lot of games we used to play as kids now only appear on touch screens or have gone completely extinct. Kids today will have a totally different experience from many of the playthings we marveled over when we were younger. But some games still play great in their original form and don’t Read more…

June 12, 2018

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Flip into Fun with the Frog Life Cycle Puppet

When you think of science toys, you usually think of chemistry sets, coding robots, and outdoor experiments. But how about a puppet? Wait, are you saying a puppet can be a STEM toy? Yes! Thanks to Folkmanis’ Frog Life Cycle Puppet, kids can learn about science with some unplugged classic play. Much like an actual Read more…

June 11, 2018

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This Take Along FIFA Set Scores a Goal with Us

Play Ball! Fútbol! Going to the the FIFA World Cup Russia Arena is cool, but let’s face it—it’s unlikely you’ll actually snag yourself a ticket at this point. Being able to play anytime, anywhere, with your friends with this take along soccer set is even more cool and and very possible thanks to Playmobil. The Read more…

June 8, 2018

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The Suspense Is Real with Watermelon Smash

In Watermelon Smash, it’s smash or be splashed. YULU’s newest party game is made of luck, high stakes roulette, and lots and lots of water! This game couldn’t come at a more perfect time because it’s in the shape of the best summer fruit of all time, a juicy watermelon, complete with vines the players Read more…

June 6, 2018

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Dunk Your Frenemies with the Kaos Splash Tank

If you’ve never had the pleasure of dunking the Severus Snape of your childhood in a dunk tank, I highly recommend it. Full dunk tanks are a little hard to come by, though, so the 4.5-foot Kaos Splash Tank, from Imperial Toy, is a fun, functional, and affordable alternative. Designed for kids ages 8 and up, Read more…

June 4, 2018

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Smell Like A Donut Shop with Color Wonder Scented Stampers

Anyone down for a chocolate chip cookie? How about a banana cupcake? Or maybe some lime sorbet? No need to choose because calories don’t count with the Crayola Color Wonder Mess-Free Scented Stampers. The set comes with a booklet of 12 blank coloring pages, five scented markers, a scented inkpad, and five stamps featuring designs of Read more…

June 4, 2018

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SEW AROUND THE WORLD WITH FEYI FAY

NANO ART MIX TAPE SET

SEASIDE SIDEKICKS SAND BAKING SET

HONEY BEE ACRES SUNSHINE SCHOOL BUS

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