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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May 18, 2025

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Build at Home and Play Online with New LEGO Technic Cars

May 16, 2025

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Build-A-Bear’s New Collection Is Ripe with Fruity Cuties

May 16, 2025

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Enjoy Disney World Through Blippi’s Eyes in New Episodes

May 15, 2025

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DoodleFace’s Color-and-Erase Wall Art Mixes Decor with DIY

May 15, 2025

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Dole’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Recipes Are Perfect for Every Ohana

May 15, 2025

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‘Sesame Street’ Stops by Kids’ Neighborhood with New Live Show

May 14, 2025

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It’s Time to ‘Go Go’ Watch the New Power Rangers Miniseries

May 14, 2025

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Toys for Outdoor Fun on Sarasota’s Suncoast View

May 14, 2025

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Gear Up for July 4th with Old Navy’s New Disney Collection

May 14, 2025

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Ages: 3+ MSRP: $10-32

FRUIT STAND PLUSH COLLECTION
BUILD-A-BEAR

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Ages: 9+ MSRP: $49.99+

LEGO TECHNIC LINE
THE LEGO GROUP

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Ages: 4+ MSRP: $29.99

LEGO BLUEY'S BEACH & FAMILY CAR TRIP
THE LEGO GROUP

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Ages: 0+ MSRP: $9.98

WIPE-AWAY CRAYONS 10-PACK
DOODLEFACE

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Ages: 0+ MSRP: $20-200

DOODLEFACE WALL ART
DOODLEFACE

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Ages: 6+ MSRP: $49.99

ROXY ROUND CHAIR FLOAT
JAKKS PACIFIC

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Ages: 0+ MSRP: $8.99-64.99

OLD NAVY X DISNEY AMERICANA APPAREL
OLD NAVY

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MSRP: $44.99

CLUE: ONE PIECE
THE OP GAMES

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Ages: 3+ MSRP: $19.99

MAGNA-TILES COMBO 20-PIECE SET
MAGNA-TILES

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Ages: 3+ MSRP: $229.99

DUOPLAY MUD KITCHEN
TINY LAND

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Ages: 8+ MSRP: $69.99

LUMITEK TERROR TOWER R/C
WECOOL TOYS

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Ages: 2+ MSRP: $14.82

HAPPY PUPPY VET SET
BATTAT

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Panda Head: The Card Game in Which You Lose to Win!

Do you have twenty minutes to spare? Do you want to play a simple game where you have to lose points to win? And while you are it, have goofy looking pandas in costume entertain you? Yes, I know it sounds crazy. But, that’s exactly what Panda Head by R & R Games is all Read more…

November 25, 2015

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Leave the Real World Behind with Color Escapes

When life gets stressful, coloring is one of the most therapeutic ways to take a step back and forget about impending deadlines, looming Christmas shopping, and laundry list of errands. But you don’t have to steal your daughter’s Frozen coloring book to relax—Crayola is making coloring an easy and beautiful experience for grown ups with Read more…

November 24, 2015

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NKOK Lets Kids Race Skylanders SuperChargers IRL

Skylanders SuperChargers shook up the toys-to-life video game world this year by adding vehicles into the mix. For those of you not in the know, kids can now explore mountainous terrains, deep sea adventures, and the beautiful blue skies of Skylands with cool vehicles. In addition to 20 new characters and 20 new vehicles, Read more…

November 23, 2015

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Hasbro Takes the Party to the Big Screen

I firmly believe that game night is an essential activity for every family and friend group. They can really teach you a lot about someone, like that your Uncle John tends to hide Monopoly money under his leg and then “doesn’t know how it got there,” or how your mom is more competitive than you thought. Read more…

November 23, 2015

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Neck of the Woods Brings Game Night to New Heights!

Neck of the Woods is the most fun you can have in the jungle without ever leaving your living room. In this game from Fat Brain Toy Co., players try to build giraffes as high as they can, but there’s a catch: the giraffe’s neck has to be built with different shaped blocks that aren’t Read more…

November 20, 2015

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PlayKids Is Certified Safe

These days, kids are more knowledgable about the digital world than adults. And when I stop and think about it, I’m not sure whether to feel sad, scared, or downright impressed. I mean, just yesterday I consulted my younger cousin for iPhone advice. He’s 3 years old. The app world, a behemoth industry in its Read more…

November 20, 2015

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Haulin' Harry Dump Truck Is Ready to Roll

Kids love toy trucks. It’s a classic play pattern that will likely never go away, but some are cooler than others. Cat Roll ’n Go Machines Haulin’ Harry Dump Truck, from Toy State, will surprise kids with his charismatic tricks. This personified truck lights up, emits cool sound effects, talks, and does something new every time kids play with it. Read more…

November 18, 2015

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Hexcalator Ball Machine Challenges Future Engineers to Build More Fun

With the popularity of construction toys, it’s easy to get lost in the aisle of crazy contraptions. Do you go with a car, helicopter, or truck? Hexbug is offering a like-no-other construction experience for little engineers with its VEX Robotics Hexcalator. The building kit employs traditional engineering mechanisms like gears and axles, while creating a fun, rollercoaster-style Read more…

November 17, 2015

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Fisher-Price Goes BIG with Imaginext Ultra T-Rex

If I know words like I think I know words, “ultra” is usually a good thing. It’s a simple way of saying “Hey. This is big and awesome and you’re pretty much going to love it.” Designed for kids ages 3 and up, the Imaginext Ultra T-Rex from Fisher-Price offers some ferocious fun for young Read more…

November 16, 2015

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TMNT Shellraiser to Recycle Truck is Turtley Awesome

I’m always a fan of toys that encourage kids to use their imaginations and create their own personal, unique play experience. Some products tell kids how to play, while other toys simply provide them with the tools they need to visualize and explore on their own. Designed for kids ages 3 and up, the Teenage Read more…

November 13, 2015

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Meccanoid is the Robot BFF You Always Wanted

When I think about the future, I think about a setting similar to that of The Jetsons. It’s a world where our homes are in the sky, everyone travels with a jetpack, and your flying car easily transforms into a briefcase with the touch of a button (casual). But, most of all, it’s a world Read more…

November 12, 2015

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Care Bears and Cousins Gives Netflix a Loving Hug

Care Bears and Cousins, a CGI-animated series from American Greetings Entertainment, gave Netflix a heartwarming hug on November 6 with tales of sharing and caring that breathe new life into the classic Care Bears brand. Amy Keating Rogers has penned six adventurous tales through the Forest of Feelings with just the right dose of action, Read more…

November 11, 2015

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2025 Spring & Summer Gift Guide

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