Toy Insider Media Correspondent Deborah Stallings Stumm joined Fox 11 in L.A. to show off the hot toys kids will be asking for this 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 season, be sure to check out The Toy Insider’s Spring and Summer Gift Guide.
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.
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REEL BIG CATCH GAME
Players use a fishing pole to catch nine telescoping fish. Then, they use the measuring tape on their catch to explore the correlation between size and measurement and the concept of small, medium, and large.
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SPLASH BEACH BY LITTLE TIKES
Fill this plastic pad with water, and seat kids inside or around the edge. An adult can attach a hose to activate a built-in sprinkler, and there are multiple beach-themed accessories kids can use to interact with the water. The set also folds for easy storage.
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JOHN DEERE BUBBLE ‘N GO MOWER
Kids pretend they are working in the yard just like grown-ups with this officially licensed John Deere bubble mower that features mechanical gear sounds and rugged tires. Kids will enjoy a stream of bubbles as they push the mower. The machine comes with a 4-oz bottle of bubble solution.
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NERF ELITE JUNIOR ULTIMATE STARTER SET
NERF Elite Junior blasters are lightweight, fit comfortably in small hands, and feature a front-loading design that makes it easy to insert darts. The Starter Set includes two blasters with an oversized aimer for easy targeting and 15 NERF Elite darts.
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KIDS’ REUSABLE SPONGE BALLS – 16 PK
Tired of picking up the tiny pieces after a water balloon fight? Wishing to give your fingers a break from tying so many balloons? Reusable Sponge Balls get soaked, tossed, and stored away to use again and again. Not to mention, they are so much softer!
