Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Marissa Silva joined FOX in St. Louis to show off the best 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 the complete rundown of the best gifts of the spring and summer seasons, check out our complete Toy Insider Spring and Summer Gift Guide.
BUNCH O BALLOONS REUSABLE WATER BALLOONS SIX PACK
Kids can use these water balloons over and over again without any waste! Made with soft rubber material, these lightweight balloons with safe-seal, magnetic technology let kids enjoy up to 1,500 splashes per balloon.
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GEOSAFARI JR. MY FIRST WALKIE TALKIES
This STEM toy is the perfect way to introduce science for kids Encourage exploration, communication, and build confidence as kids use the walkie talkies all by themselves Features a single button for easy use, a secure kid-to-kid radio channel, wrist strap, 90 meter range, and durable design.
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STEM EXPLORERS SUNCATCHERS
Kids can design window-ready art pieces as they solve STEM challenges and snap translucent pixels into place. This set includes a guide with more than 30 coding and math challenges that build STEM skills, along with 400 color cubes and three reusable frames.
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CHILL FACTOR SLUSHY MAKER
This reusable cup turns any drink into a slushy in minutes. Freeze the cup, pour in your drink, and squeeze to turn it into an ice-cold slushy.