Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined PHL 17 in Philadelphia to talk about hot summer toys that are big on fun but light on the wallet. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for a rundown of the best toys, games, and gifts of the season, check out our complete Toy Insider Spring & Summer Gift Guide.


UFC PUNCHING BAG CAPSULE

Gather the heaviest hitters by collecting 12 mini-figures from the world of UFC fighting. Each capsule includes a fighter, accessories, stickers, a mini poster, and a connecting base that allows collectors to build a complete Octagon.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99 each

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T-01 WATER E-BLASTER

This small yet robust water blaster features a unique, removable magazine that allows for quick and easy refills. Kids can detach, reload, and blast the water up to 20 feet.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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GUI GUI

Inspired by beauty brands, this elevated, collectible slime features a layered unboxing experience, unique textures, a hidden surprise figure, and sweet scents. Kids can choose from four textures: gloss, clear, butter, and cloud.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99-19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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PLAYTAB GO

This travel-friendly toy includes two tactile sensory tiles for kids to move, switch, and replace with other Play Tab tiles. It also has a clip to attach to a car seat, a bag, or a stroller.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.95
  • Age:
  • 1+

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MOO MOO ACHOO

Players take turns collecting clovers for points and petting Moo Moo the Cow’s head until she sneezes and sends bubbles flying everywhere. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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Battery Requirements

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  • Type:
  • AAA
  • Quantity:
  • 3

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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 proud and profoundly weird 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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