2026 Spring & Summer Gift Guide

Sunshine time means playtime! Get summer-ready with the best toys and games that will keep kids of all ages fully entertained. Best of all? Every single product is chosen by experts. Scope out must-have water toys, creative play finds, everything you need for travel season, and so much more.

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June 15, 2026

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Gear up for ‘Matchbox: The Movie’ with Mattel’s New Toys

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The Hottest Toys for Summer on MyPHL 17

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Expert Review: Luki Lab’s Melon Mayhem

June 15, 2026

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Expert Review: Joeydolls’ Mexican Cultural Collection

June 14, 2026

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Expert Review: MGA Entertainment’s Armorsaurs Armor-Up Dinosaurs

June 14, 2026

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Top Toys for Road Trips on CBS 2 New York

June 14, 2026

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Lingokids Kicks Off Summer with a Fresh Lineup of Interactive Content

June 12, 2026

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Top Summer Toys at Astra Marketplace on What’s Brewing Wisconsin

June 12, 2026

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Celebrate America250

Get in the spirit with 16 Toys & Games

These patriotic playthings bring the stars and stripes to playtime.

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Lucky Charms Goes Beyond Breakfast with New Augmented Reality Game

Families can also win a chance to give their local park an LED lights glow-up!

October 7, 2022

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Kids Can Jam Out with Daniel Tiger Thanks to 10th Anniversary Album

Learning with Daniel Tiger has never been so musical.

October 7, 2022

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Visit the Disney Encanto x CAMP Experience to Explore "La Casita"

Families can visit the CAMP x Encanto experience starting on Oct. 8!

October 6, 2022

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Build-A-Bear Pajamas Make the Fall Season Extra Cuddly

Matching pajamas for the whole family, including one for your kid’s favorite stuffed animal.

October 5, 2022

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‘LEGO Brawls’ Video Game Launches on Game Consoles

Players can customize their LEGO minifigure brawlers with accessories, power-ups, emotes, and more!

October 5, 2022

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Kinoo Launches Kickstarter for Interactive Magic Wand

Kids and families can engage in interactive play with the Kinoo Magic Wand.

October 4, 2022

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Papa Smurf Feels the Need for Speed in the New 'Smurfs Kart' Video Game

Race as Papa Smurf, Smurfette, or any of the other 12 playable Smurfs characters.

October 3, 2022

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Play Wordle Off-Screen with This New Hasbro Game

The new Wordle party game is S-W-E-E-T!

October 3, 2022

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Look for Kidz Bop Toys in Arby’s New Kids’ Meals

Look for Kidz Bop wristbands, song journals, sticker packs, kazoos, and more!

September 30, 2022

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This New ‘Roblox’ Game Promotes Body Inclusivity

In-game messages are meant to inspire self-confidence and inclusivity.

September 29, 2022

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Playfinity Takes Backyard Baseball to the Next Level with Bluetooth

Help your kids take advantage of after-school hours with Playfinity’s Backyard League Gaming Baseball, which turns playing catch into a video game.

September 28, 2022

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My Little Pony Journeys to the Toniebox with Stories of Friendship and Teamwork

Kids can stick this magnetic figure on top of the Toniebox to activate audio stories and songs.

September 28, 2022

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Ages: 3+ MSRP: $4.99 each

DISNEY CRYSTAL SURPRISE TOY STORY 5
CRA-Z-ART

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Ages: 4+ MSRP: $4.99

LITTLEST PET SHOP SINGLE PETS SERIES 5
BASIC FUN!

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Ages: 4+ MSRP: $3.75

TOY STORY ALIENS PLAYING CARDS IN A TIN
PALADONE PRODUCTS

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Ages: 9+ MSRP: $69.99

LEGO KPOP DEMON HUNTERS DERPY TIGER AND SUSSIE BIRD
THE LEGO GROUP

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Ages: 5+ MSRP: $24.99

KOOSH AMERICANA KORNHOLE
PLAYMONSTER

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Ages: 5+ MSRP: $4.99 (3-inch Ball); $19.99 (Double Paddle Playset); $24.99 (Kornhole Set)

KOOSH AMERICANA COLLECTION
PLAYMONSTER

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Ages: 14+ MSRP: $25 each

GI JOE REACTION+ AMERCA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY FIGURES
SUPER7

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Ages: 3+ MSRP: $6.99 each

AMERICANA SQUEEZY SQUISH COLLECTION
SUNNY DAYS ENTERTAINMENT

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Ages: 2-10 MSRP: $4.29-4.99

BIGGER — LIMITED EDITION A250 BOTTLES
GOOD2GROW

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Ages: 3+ MSRP: $9.99

AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY CREATIVE TONIE
TONIES US

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Ages: 8+ MSRP: $37.99

GIANT WAVING AMERICAN FLAG POOL FLOAT
BIGMOUTH

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Ages: 5+ MSRP: $24.99

HACKY SACK CORNHOLE
PLAYMONSTER

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Tech Packs a Punch with Balancing Boxing Robots

Build ’em, then battle ’em! Balancing Boxing Robots, from Hexbug, are basically high-tech Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots that kids build themselves. The bots come in nearly 300 pieces for kids to put together. Made for ages 8 and up, the kit includes an illustrated, Ikea-style guide for assembly. With 67 pages and 109 steps Read more…

September 17, 2018

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Orbeez Spin Soothe Hand Spa by Maya Toys

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Give Your Mini Me a Marvelous Mani with Orbeez Spin and Soothe Hand Spa

Your mini me can treat themselves to a marvelous mani with the Orbeez Spin and Soothe Hand Spa. The Orbeez orbs start off hard and tiny, but add water and watch them grow into soft and squishy spheres. They’ll grow to more than 100 times their volume in just four hours. Kids often enjoy watching Read more…

September 16, 2018

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Train Harder with this Epic TMNT Playset

Video arcade, basketball hoops, and a weight room. Can I live here? New from Playmates Toys, the Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 43-Inch Epic Sewer Lair Playset is the place TMNT fans need to be the best crime fighters they can be. The 43-inch tall set is loaded with 20 features, so Read more…

September 15, 2018

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Make Flashing, Glowing Slime with Nickelodeon Light-Up Slime

You can never have enough slime in your life and we’re always looking for the cool new ways to gloop it up. Cra-Z-Art’s Nickelodeon Light-Up Slime offers something different—DIY slime that lights up like a flashlight. This make-your-own slime kit is designed for ages 6 and up, and it doesn’t take more than 10 minutes Read more…

September 14, 2018

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You'll Go (Goo Goo) Ga Ga Over Smooshy Mushy Baby

Oh, baby! Look what the Smooshy Mushy crew is up to now! RedwoodVentures introduces the newest collectibles to join the Smooshy Mushy line, Smooshy Mushy Baby! On the surface, Smooshy Mushy Baby looks like an oversized baby bottle. It even has an outer layer of milk (well, liquid that looks like milk—don’t worry, it Read more…

September 12, 2018

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Build Your Own Adventure With Schleich's Adventure Tree House Set

Growing up, all I wanted was a tree house in my backyard. Finally, here’s my chance. With Schleich’s latest addition to the Farm World collection, kids can build a tree house for the two farm family children. Create a fun play space just for the included figurines Ben and Sarah to play, picnic, and explore. Read more…

September 11, 2018

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Rock Out with the Kidi Star Karaoke Machine

🎵 Sweet Caroline… ba ba ba… good times never seemed so good! 🎵 What’s your go-to karaoke song? There’s no wrong answer here, so pick your favorite! Maybe some Neil Diamond? Or how about some Spice Girls—no judgment here. Step right up, don’t be shy. Take center stage with the Kidi Star Karaoke Machine, from Read more…

September 10, 2018

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Giddy Up with Kid Trax Rideamals Scout, Play & Ride Pony

Saddle up and grab your cowboy hat and boots, because it’s time to go on adventures with your new BFF. Like many young kids, my dream pet was a horse. Despite insisting to my parents that yes—we can totally turn our garage on Long Island into a stable—I was always quickly reassured that a horse Read more…

September 10, 2018

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Cook Up Culinary Creations with Barbie Ultimate Kitchen Playset

If your child is a budding chef or simply looking to expand their Barbie collection, the Barbie Ultimate Kitchen play set from Mattel will serve up some delicious playtime treats! The sleek design offers multiple play spaces that can be linked together or kept separate—enabling kids to use the set in various ways. But, Read more…

September 9, 2018

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Cutie Cars Get Magical Makeovers with the Splash 'n Go Spa Wash Playset

We all need a spa day now and then, including our cars. Staying bright and shiny is a lot of work for busy cars always on-the-go—thankfully, they will never have to worry about looking dull again! The Shopkins Cutie Cars Splash ‘n Go Spa Wash Playset, from Moose Toys, is the perfect place for Cuties Read more…

September 8, 2018

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Launch into Fun with the Magformers Sky Track Play Set

The sky’s the limit! Kids won’t even realize they are learning about physics and motion as they build unique, gravity-defying tracks with the 64-piece Sky Track Play Set, from Magformers. Designed for kids ages 3 and up, the set includes 11 different types of track that the Sky Shuttle, a battery-powered vehicle shaped like a Read more…

September 7, 2018

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Take Control of Your Creation with the LEGO DC Super Heroes App-Controlled Batmobile

Da da da da da da da da BATMAN! With the motorized LEGO DC Super Heroes App-Controlled Batmobile, builders ages 8 and up can stop crime dead in its tracks with a vehicle they can build and control with their smartphone. The entire 321-piece construction set includes all the materials kids need to build a Read more…

September 6, 2018

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2026 Spring & Summer Gift Guide

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Celebrate America250

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NEW TOYS & GAMES

DISNEY CRYSTAL SURPRISE TOY STORY 5

LITTLEST PET SHOP SINGLE PETS SERIES 5

TOY STORY ALIENS PLAYING CARDS IN A TIN

LEGO KPOP DEMON HUNTERS DERPY TIGER AND SUSSIE BIRD

KOOSH AMERICANA KORNHOLE

KOOSH AMERICANA COLLECTION

GI JOE REACTION+ AMERCA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY FIGURES

AMERICANA SQUEEZY SQUISH COLLECTION

BIGGER — LIMITED EDITION A250 BOTTLES

AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY CREATIVE TONIE

GIANT WAVING AMERICAN FLAG POOL FLOAT

HACKY SACK CORNHOLE

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