Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined Scripps News to talk about the best new toys for kids to have some outdoor fun. 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.


KOOSH DOUBLE PADDLE PLAYSET

Kids can test their Koosh skills in a head-to-head game. The set includes two paddles and a colorful Koosh ball, making it perfect to play inside or outside.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $12.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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SPONGEBOB REVERSIBLE PLUSHIES

This reversible plushie collection features three characters from SpongeBob SquarePants: SpongeBob, Patrick, and Gary. Kids can flip each 6-inch plush to reveal a different emotion.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $15.00
  • Age:
  • 0+

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DECORA GIRLZ

Meet the nine colorful, themed Decora Girlz 5-inch dolls. Each comes with eight surprises, fantastic hair, adorable fashions, and stickers to wear and share for added customization.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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POKÉMON LAZY SUMMER POOL FLOATS AND BEACH BALLS

The Pokémon Lazy Summer collection features pool floats and beach balls of fan-favorite Pokémon, including Jigglypuff, Slowpoke, Ditto, Spheal, and Piplup.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99-79.99
  • Age:
  • 0+

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LITTLE TIKES EASY STORE SLIDE & EXPLORE

Kids can slide, climb steps using easy-to-grab handles, and crawl through a tunnel with peek-a-boo windows. They can also use a rotating telescope with 3x zoom, spin a steering wheel, and play with multiple clicker bugs. The water-resistant set disassembles for easy storage and transportation.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 1+

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SUNGEMMERS MAKE YOUR OWN SUNCATCHER CRAFT KITS – NEW LARGE KITS

Kids will follow the guides and use the included gemstone stickers on the pre-printed templates to create suncatcher window decor. They can choose from Flower, Garden, Aquarium, Rainbow, and Unicorn designs, each sold separately.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $10.99-11.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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About the author

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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