In this video, Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht stops by WGN Chicago to show off this summer’s hottest new toys with Larry Potash and Paul Konrad. 
Rabbids Plunger Blaster (McFarlane)
- Command your wacky army of Rabbids with the Rabbids Plunger Blaster.
- Has 15 unique Rabbids sounds from Bwaaahs to farts that allow kids to pull funny pranks on family members and friends.
- Burp, flush, laugh, and scream your way into the unpredictable Rabbids world.
- Ages: 5+
- MSRP: $12.97
Hot Wheels RC Street Hawk (Mattel)
- Watch this R/C car take to the skies!
- This R/C features the on-ground performance of a car and the aerial performance of a plane.
- Durable and lightweight, this R/C can perform impressive aerial maneuvers and fly up to 150 feet in the air.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $59.99
Maisto Tech Extreme Beast (Maisto)
- Race this exciting R/C off-roader on any terrain.
- Its hobby-grade proportional steering and throttle give kids precise control and with 2.4 Ghz, 16 players can drive one at the same time and place.
- Features a 229-foot control range and spring suspension.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $59.99
- This auto-rotating multi-launching rocket features six soft-foam rockets, an air-powered auto-rotation system, and a stomp pad.
- Offers non-stop fun as the rockets zoom into flight over 100 feet in the air.
- The harder kids stomp, the higher the rockets fly.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $24.99
Washable Sidewalk Chalk Paint (RoseArt)
- Kids can create BIG art outdoors.
- Simply add water, stir, and then paint away.
- Colors become brighter as they dry.
- Washes away easily with water.
- Ages: 3+
- MSRP: 2-pack sets are $3.99; Value Pack is $7.99; Club Pack is $19.99
- Kids can catch the wave with the Wave Hoops.
- Its liquid core makes hooping easier than with a regular hoop.
- Comes in cool holographic colors.
- Ages: 6+
- MSRP: $4.99 each
MaxSport Lazer Pitch Baseball (Diggin Active)
- Step up to the plate with this easy-to-use pitching machine.
- Set includes the pitching machine, a bat, and five balls.
- Kids press the button on the bat’s handle to activate the pitch when they’re ready.
- The balls shoot up to 25 feet.
- On “auto mode” a red light signals when the pitch is coming and will continue to pitch a ball every eight seconds.
- With an adjustable height and pitching angle, kids can set the right level depending on their skill level.
- Ages: 5+
- MSRP: $53.99
Nerf Super Soaker Barrage Water Blaster (Hasbro)
- Outlast and intimidate the competition with this super soaker that can hold up to 84 ounces of water.
- Allows players to use the adjustable nozzle to soak opponents.
- Three firing modes include Distance (over 35 feet), Flood mode (creates a colossal splash), and Scatter mode (widens target).
- Ages: 6+
- MSRP: $19.99
- Kids can travel up to 9mph on this cool ride-on.
- Its chain-driven motor allows up to 40 minutes of continuous use.
- Features a hi-impact pneumatic front wheel and rear, dual-inclined casters for drifting and spinning, and a push-button throttle.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $179.99
