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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Co-op Cuddles with Sanrio’s Sonic the Hedgehog Plush Crossover

April 20, 2026

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Join ‘Bebefinn’ Characters Throughout a Sing-Along Adventure on Netflix

April 20, 2026

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Super Springtime Toys on New 12 Long Island

April 20, 2026

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Green Toys for Earth Day on Fox News

April 20, 2026

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Mark Hamill Shares Love of LEGO SMART Play with Kids

April 20, 2026

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The Toy Insider’s 2026 Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out! Giveaway

April 20, 2026

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Expert Review: Blue Marble’s National Geographic Build a Bee Habitat Kit

April 20, 2026

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Earth Day Toys that Teach Sustainability on NBC 4 New York

April 19, 2026

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Expert Review: Bestway’s H2OGO Pirate Ship Water Park

April 19, 2026

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Expert Review: Fat Brain Toys’ Foosbots Rivals Cup

April 18, 2026

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BEST RIDE-ONS FOR KIDS THIS SUMMER

15 RIDE-ON TOYS TO GET KIDS OUTSIDE & MOVING

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New Tonies are Traveling to Sesame Street

The Tonie figures tell stories, sing songs, and more.

August 19, 2021

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'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe' Brings the POWER Back in a Whole New Way!

You’ve never seen He-Man and Skeletor like this!

August 19, 2021

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This LEGO STEAM Kit Will Transform Students Into Mini-Engineers

Follow the adventures of Maria, Sophie, Leo, and Daniel as they introduce students to STEAM skills.

August 18, 2021

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Disney Deems It Spooky Szn with the Launch of the Halloween Shop

Deck the halls with pumpkins, cobwebs, costumes, and toys!

August 16, 2021

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Can You Resist the Squish? My Squishy Little Dumplings Are Ready to Rock

You’ve heard of K-pop, but get ready for S-pop!

August 13, 2021

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Sesame Workshop Launches Little Neighbors Resources to Build Strong Communities

Kids can learn about community and how to treat neighbors with respect and kindness.

August 12, 2021

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Bakugan and Roblox Are Collabing to Create Every Kid’s Digital Dream

The second half of ‘Bakugan: Geogan Rising’ is premiering on Roblox!

August 11, 2021

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Kinetic Sand and Rubbermaid Make Playtime Storage Easy

Sand that isn’t messy? It’s hard to imagine, but Kinetic Sand perfected it.

August 11, 2021

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The Cat in the Hat Is Joining the Tonies Family to Read You Audio Stories

Bring a Cat in the Hat experience home with Tonies, the screen-free, audio entertainment system for kids.

August 11, 2021

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Jakks Pacific Upgrades Perfectly Cute Baby Dolls with Even More Inclusive Features

The baby dolls are available in a wide range of ethnicities.

August 10, 2021

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Lalaloopsy is Back and Still Sew Cute!

The adorable dolls are back for their 10th anniversary!

August 9, 2021

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New DC Batman App Immerses Kids in Gotham Using Augmented Reality

Fight side-by-side with Batman against his biggest villains!

August 5, 2021

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Ages: 0+ MSRP: $24.99-39.99

SONIC & FRIENDS X HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS PLUSH COLLECTION
SANRIO

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Ages: 6 MOS.+ MSRP: $16.19

FISHER-PRICE FRIENDSHIP FOREST SORT & STORE TACKLE BOX
MATTEL

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Ages: 8+ MSRP: $39.98

3D TUNNEL BOOK POND KIT DELUXE
EYECONNECT CRAFTS

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Ages: 18 MOS+ MSRP: $76.99

AIR RIDE BALANCE BIKE
RADIO FLYER

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Ages: 6+ MSRP: $59.99

3DOODLER START+ 3D PRINTING PEN ESSENTIALS SET
WOBBLEWORKS

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Ages: 3+ MSRP: $27.99

ALPHABET APPLE ORCHARD
LEARNING RESOURCES

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Ages: 5+ MSRP: $159.99

AIRBUILDERS – 69-PIECE GIANT KIT
WOBBLEWORKS

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Ages: 4+ MSRP: $23.99

ANIME HEROES ONE PIECE CROCODILE FIGURE
BANDAI NAMCO TOYS & COLLECTIBLES AMERICA

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Ages: 6+ MSRP: $145.00

AMERICAN GIRL DISNEY PRINCESS JASMINE DOLL
MATTEL

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Ages: 6+ MSRP: $44.99

ARMORSAURS ARMOR-UP T. REX DINOSAUR AJAX TOY FIGURE
MGA ENTERTAINMENT

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Ages: 5+ MSRP: $16.97

AQUA ZONE — GRIPPY WATER FOOTBALL
REFRESH SPORTS

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Ages: 0+ MSRP: $16.00

B IS FOR BALL
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Build in Color with KEVA Color Pops from MindWare

It’s all about the ~asthetics.~ KEVA Color Pops is the most color-pleasing construction toy that my eyes have ever feasted. The wooden planks, form MindWare, make constructing shapes, symbols, towers, and all kinds of other designs, not only an architectural adventure, but also a calming project. The sets includes 100 wooden planks that are available in Read more…

June 22, 2017

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Shift Into High Gear in Cars 3: Driven to Win

Lightning McQueen and his pals are back and they’ve gotta go fast in the new game, Cars 3: Driven to Win, by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Developed for all major and past-gem consoles and based on Disney•Pixar’s newest film, Driven to Win is a racing game that stars tons of iconic Cars characters competing in high-octane races to see Read more…

June 22, 2017

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You Won't Want to Stop Playing Word Slam

“Word.” “Slam.” You don’t realize how intense those two words will get until you’re in the heat of the moment, and two teams are up against each other, aggressively trying to get players to be the first to guess a word based on other words. Hang on, let me backtrack for a second. Kosmos, Thames & Kosmos‘ Read more…

June 22, 2017

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Your Kids Will Be Positively-Charged Over This Interactive Chemistry Set

Your kids may not bond well with a textbook, but they will bond with this interactive play set. Happy Atoms, from Thames & Kosmos, is a model chemistry set that has both physical and digital components. The set contains 17 different atoms equipped with magnetic bonding sites and connections to help kids assemble different elements. Read more…

June 21, 2017

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Bring Rocket League to Life with New Collectibles

Monster trucks and soccer: and unlikely sports combination, but a whole lot of fun. The award-winning video game Rocket League’s universe is expanding with new pocket-sized collectibles that bring the game to life—minus all the explosions. Zag Toys’ Rocket League Mini Pull-Back Racers bring the rocket-powered vehicles from Psyonix’s Rocket League to the real world. Read more…

June 21, 2017

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Catch Barnyard Fever with E-I-E-I-Go!

It’s time to go hog wild with E-I-E-I-Go, from MindWare. This dice-rolling game of chance will make kids feel like they’re down at the barnyard whenever they play, and two to four players can get in on the farm animal action. The youngest player starts by rolling one die in a plastic silo that comes with the Read more…

June 20, 2017

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This 3-Stage Activity Center Is Mind and Body Booster

The Explore & More 3-Stage Activity Center, by Skip Hop, will keep your baby busy for hours. It’s a chair, a table, and a colorful station for play, equipped with clip-on toys to help baby foster developmental skills. This circular activity center was designed in collaboration with a pediatrician in order to create a baby Read more…

June 19, 2017

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Zing Shakes Up the Spinner Trend with Spinzipz

Zing Toys unveils a whole new layer to fidget spinners—literally. Spinzipz shakes up the fidget spinnner trend by adding in two motion-sensitive LED lights for cool glow effects as kids spin. Each Spinzipz features two different color lights, so that kids can see different colors as they perform fidget spinner tricks. The Spinzipz are available Read more…

June 19, 2017

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Create Lasting Symbols of Friendship with My Friendship Bracelet Maker and Knot It App

Whether they want to line their wrists and arms with colors or make a personalized gift for their friends, kids can now make an endless variety of colorful threaded bracelets from the comfort of their own home. With My Friendship Bracelet Maker from Choose Friendship, kids can make and customize their own friendship bracelets to Read more…

June 19, 2017

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Conquer the Circuit with VR Real Feel Racing

Buckle up kids; you’re the ones driving today. Designed for kids ages 8 and up, the VR Real Feel Racing 3-D reality simulator from VR Entertainment lets young ones get behind the wheel and in the drivers seat as they catch big air and cut sharp corners at full tilt. Included in the set is Read more…

June 16, 2017

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Squawk is Egg-Splosive Fun

This mama hen is one squawk away from laying her egg and there is no clucking your way around it. Squawk is the latest addition to Mattel’s collection of games and will hit stores later this summer. In this new addition to the realm of roulette-style games, players test their luck to not only have the Read more…

June 16, 2017

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Go On a Ghost Hunt with Playmobil's Ghostbusters Firehouse

I ain’t afraid of no play sets. The classic construction company Playmobil just launched a Ghostbusters line based on the original 1984 movie, and needless to say, I am obsessed! The standout is the Ghostbusters Firehouse, a tall replica of the original Ghostbusters HQ. I’m sure all fans of the franchise will appreciate the detail Read more…

June 15, 2017

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2026 Spring & Summer Gift Guide

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NEW TOYS & GAMES

SONIC & FRIENDS X HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS PLUSH COLLECTION

FISHER-PRICE FRIENDSHIP FOREST SORT & STORE TACKLE BOX

3D TUNNEL BOOK POND KIT DELUXE

AIR RIDE BALANCE BIKE

3DOODLER START+ 3D PRINTING PEN ESSENTIALS SET

ALPHABET APPLE ORCHARD

AIRBUILDERS – 69-PIECE GIANT KIT

ANIME HEROES ONE PIECE CROCODILE FIGURE

AMERICAN GIRL DISNEY PRINCESS JASMINE DOLL

ARMORSAURS ARMOR-UP T. REX DINOSAUR AJAX TOY FIGURE

AQUA ZONE — GRIPPY WATER FOOTBALL

B IS FOR BALL

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