Toy Insider Senior Editor Nadia Velit joined Afternoon Live on KATU in Portland to show off the most creative toys of the summer. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the spring and summer seasons, check out our complete Toy Insider Spring and Summer Gift Guide.


SCRIBBLE SCRUBBIE JUMBO PETS WILBUR

Show off your creativity with this jumbo-size, poseable Scribble Scrubbie pet. Kids can use the included washable markers to color in the French bulldog, then rinse off their designs and use the scrub brush for a clean canvas for new creations.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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L.O.L. SURPRISE! LOVES CRAYOLA COLOR ME STUDIO

There are nine L.O.L. Surprise! tots inspired by a Crayola crayon color — each one comes with seven colorful accessories, including crayons and 20 paper fashions to design.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99 each
  • Age:
  • 3+

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SHIMMER ‘N SPARKLE DIY ABC FASHION BEADS

Thanks to Taylor Swift’s ERAS tour, friendship bracelets are hotter than ever! Kids can design and create fashion friendship bracelets in bold and bright colors. The ultimate bestie wristwear for kids to wear and share! Show off unique styles by mixing and matching all the chic accessories. Kids can personalize bracelets with sayings using the…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $12.60
  • Age:
  • 6+

ILY DIY 3D STICKER MAKER AND REFILL PACKS

Kids can make their own custom 3D stickers with sprinkles, glitter, and gem mix-ins. Includes one 3D sticker maker, 30 sticker blisters, 30 sticker backgrounds, 30 double-sided sticker adhesives, one sprinkle packet, two glitter packets, and 250 gems.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

SNAP N’ GLAM HAIRSTYLING SET

Clip and create styles for every type of hair! Using the included 100 bead clips with butterfly, gem, and flower accents, young fashionistas can create looks that express their unique styles in three simple steps: Load, clip, and style! Load the cartridge with the desired bead clips, then clip onto the hair with ease. All…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Director of Operations at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.

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