Toy Insider Associate Editor Samantha Connell joined What’s Brewing Wisconsin from the floor of this year’s Astra Marketplace to talk about some of the hottest new toys of the summer.
For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.
TAKE-ALONG ACTIVITY EASEL
Travel toy activity play set includes sturdy wooden double-sided easel (whiteboard/chalkboard) with handle, built-in clip and ruler, and non-slip feet, 6 liquid chalk markers, felt eraser, 4 double-sided activity borders, 5 double-sided tracing cards. Take-along portable easel folds flat and latches securely for storage and travel; all accessories store inside for convenient cleanup and to…
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PLAYMOBIL ICE CREAM TRUCK WITH SURF SHOP
With its retro design, removable roof, opening side flap, and rotating sign, this truck is packed with summer-themed surprises. Kids can pretend to scoop and serve ice cream, then switch gears to rent out surfboards and snorkels. The detailed interior includes a removable counter, cone holders, and storage shelves.
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DISNEY ENCHANTED FOREST: MEMORY TREASURE HUNT GAME BOARD GAME
Players must move around the enchanted forest-themed board to find their Disney friends in this hide-and-seek-style memory game. Kids race to the finish line once they find all the required characters and their matching cards.
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GEM PETS
Kids can dig through heart-shaped soap with the included double-sided digging tools to discover 10 hidden gems to decorate and display. Kids can press the soap back together for reuse.
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CATAN — ON THE ROAD
In this new card-based take on the classic world-building game, 3-4 players compete to earn seven victory points to win the game. The gameplay is a fast-paced race filled with adventure and strategy.
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