Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Marissa Silva joined PIX 11 in New York to show off some of the best new toys and games of the spring. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.
PICKLEBALL BLAST
Pickleball Blast puts a new spin on the sport with a board game-size tabletop court and a net with an attached Screamin’ Pickle launcher. Using the thumb-powered pickleball paddles, players send the Pickle play piece soaring and try to flip the pickle lids at the other end of the court.
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RUBIK’S GRIDLOCK
With blocker pieces in place, the objective of Rubik’s Gridlock is to fit all the pieces onto the board to solve each puzzle. Includes 44 double-sided puzzle cards that range from beginner to expert.
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GABBERS
Gabbers talk, sing, and tweet! Kids can place the magnetic, fabric-covered egg under their shoulder sleeve and the Gabber will perch on top. Press the tummy to hear it repeat and tweet what you say in a fun voice. Choose from Jay Blue, Finch Pink, and Owl White.
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DINO SMASH N SQUISH
Kids can break into these squishy dinos with these crack and reveal eggs. They can use the prehistoric bone to smash and crack the egg and reveal one of four squishy dinos.
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HIDE & SEEK VEGETABLE GARDEN
Kids can learn how to count and how to identify colors with a cute toy bunny! The 10-piece set includes five garden pots, four plastic vegetables, a funny bunny, and an activity guide with Earth-friendly facts and learning opportunities.
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GEOSAFARI JR. ROCKNOCULARS
Kids can collect and store rocks in the storage compartment, then extend the eyepiece and view their rocks under the magnifier for an up-close view. It features a handle and storage with a locking latch and comes with an activity guide.
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FOIL FUN — BUGS AND BUTTERFLIES
Kids can use 10 picture canvases, more than 250 foam stickers, googly eyes, and 100 colored foil sheets to create sparkly spring pictures. They just peel the sticker and press the foil sheet to their canvas!
