Toy Insider Parent and Contributing Editor Charlene DeLoach joined NECN in Boston to show off the best toys for families looking to unplug and have fun. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.
PLAYMOBIL CAMPSITE
This set contains everything kids need for a fun vacation under the open sky. The campsite features the joys of camping without ever leaving the house. Kids can create the camping trip of their dreams with the 100-piece set's three Playmobil figures, a kiosk, a table, chairs, and more camp-related accessories.
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KINETIC SAND SOFT SERVE STATION PLAYSET
Source: Spin Master
Source: Spin Master
With three color choices, kids can swirl, scoop, and shave Kinetic Sand into their very own ice cream treats. This six-piece playset encourages kids to foster creativity and practice fine motor skills.
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TINY PLANTS
Grow creativity with this LEGO Icons Tiny Plants (10329) building project for adults. Craft nine model plants based on arid, tropical and carnivorous species, each nestled in a buildable, terracotta-colored plant pot. Choose different models for easy, medium, and advanced levels of building complexity, and enhance your space with a colorful contemporary display.
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GECKO RUN MARBLE RUN
The set takes classic marble runs to the next level with creative challenges and pieces that attach to any smooth surface. Kids can create hills and jumps, and even turn corners to create tricks and stunts.
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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.
