Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Marissa Silva joined News 12 in New York to talk about the best toys to make a big splash in the pool or at the beach this summer. 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.


SENSORY SPRING BUNDLE

The Sensory Spring bundle includes Pick-Up Pals Sensory Tools, 8 Light-Up Cubes, and Silly Shapes Fun Fillers. Just add water and watch playtime bloom!

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $39.95
  • Age:
  • 3+

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KINETIC SAND SPLASH STARTER CASE

The starter case features six ounces of blue Splash sand that changes color in water. The set also includes a rake, two molds, and an enclosed play space for on-the-go fun.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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CHEEZ-IT POOL FLOAT

Float on cheesy goodness with this larger-than-life inflatable. Measuring more than 4.5 feet tall, this float looks just like the iconic square snack, only bigger.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 14+

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LIQUID DEATH POOL FLOAT

At 6 feet tall, this inflatable showcases the iconic Liquid Death can design with bold graphics that scream summer rebellion. Whether you're lounging solo, making a splash with friends, or stealing the spotlight at pool parties and beach days, this float is your ultimate summer sidekick. Built with high-quality, puncture-resistant materials, this float is crafted…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 14+

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POP-TARTS POOL FLOAT

Lounge on your favorite classic treat with this 5.5-foot-tall pool float. Catch rays, take trendy pictures, and have a sweet time relaxing.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 14+

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NERF SUPER SOAKER MEGA DUNK-FILL

Kids can quickly refill this water blaster by dunking the translucent tank into any available water source. It also has a scope for easy targeting.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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OPERATION ELECTRONIC BOARD GAME WITH ALL-IN-ONE CARRYING CASE

Kids can play the classic game Operation during Hospital Mode or try Emergency Mode, in which players rush to remove the most ailments before time runs out.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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Battery Requirements

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  • Type:
  • AAA
  • Quantity:
  • 3

LITE-BRITE TOUCH MINI

This compact version of the classic toy features 25 light-up buttons in a variety of vibrant colors. Kids create custom works of art or play one of three games.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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HOLOTOYZ PAW PATROL HOLO CUBEZ

This set of six cubes mixes traditional puzzle-solving skills with augmented reality (AR). Kids choose which PAW Patrol character to create by turning the six-sided cubes, scan the completed puzzle using an app on a smart device, and watch the pup pop off the puzzle in 3D.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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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 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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