Toy Insider Associate Editor Ashley Pelletier joined ABC in Connecticut to talk about the hottest new toys that kids will be asking for this summer. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.


BULLSEYE HOPPER

Kids can take a ride on Woody’s best pal with this Bullseye ride-on. It is designed to hold up to 110 pounds and is perfect for indoor and outdoor play.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $37.99
  • Age:
  • 2+

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H2OGO! TROPICAL MEGA BOUNCER

This outdoor bouncer has a built-in pump and inflates in less than two minutes. Kids can enjoy a large bouncing space, a slide, and a splash pool with a point-and-spray water blaster.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $178
  • Age:
  • 3+

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FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 BALLERS SERIES 1

Kids can build their dream team with collectibles inspired by the FIFA World Cup 2026. Open each mystery capsule to reveal one of 33 players, a collectible coin, a miniature soccer ball, and an additional surprise.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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KEEPSAKE COLLECTION: 2026 CELEBRATION SERIES 4TH OF JULY, SKYLIE AND STARLA

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Keepsake Collection dolls Starla and Skylie will be available from April to July in star-spangled dresses inspired by the American flag. Their designs feature iridescent print details, swirly red skirt trim, and embellished blue bodices. Each comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $34.99 each
  • Age:
  • 3+

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SWIMWAYS MONSTER JAM WILD WHIPPIN’ SPRINKLER

Inspired by Grave Digger, this 360-degree rotating sprinkler brings the fun of Monster Jam to summer backyard days. The truck is removable from the sprinkler and has rolling wheels for other ways to play.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $21.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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DELUXE PRETTY PRETTY PRINCESS

Become a pretty, pretty princess by being the first player to collect all of their matching jewelry. This ’90s board game gets a royal upgrade with a pearlized jewelry box, which kids can decorate with stickers and gems.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $34.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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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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