The Toy Insider Mom gave ABC World News Now a look at the hottest toys for the summer, ranging from bubbles to build-your-own blasters. Scroll down to see some of the toys your kids will want to play with all summer long!
Barbie Bubble-tastic Mermaid (Mattel)
- This magnificent mermaid not only makes a splash – she makes bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles!
- Girls can easily create lots of bubbles over and over. Simply Dip the Barbie Bubble-tastic Mermaid fin in the bubble solution and pull the string on the doll’s back, and the tail will spin to create an ocean of bubbles.
- Fun doesn’t stop there! Use the included brush and tiara for styling her long hair with pink streaks.
- Ages: 3+
- MSRP: $19.99
Design & Drill Flower Power Studio (Educational Insights)
- Girls love the action and sound of the kid-friendly power drill as they arrange and drill the designer plates and bolts into gorgeous, garden-worthy patterns and designs.
- When it’s time to pack up the fun, everything fits neatly into the fold-up board for no-mess creativity – and learning – on the go!
- Perfect for STEM learning. It grows kids’ hand-eye coordination, patterning, and problem-solving skills, while encouraging creativity and imagination, while building confidence.
- Includes fold-up flower board (doubles as a portable carrying case), power drill, 60 bolts in 5 fun colors, 6 designer plates, butterfly clasp, Phillips bit, flower bit, and guide with 12 patterns.
- Ages: 3+
- MSRP: $32.99
Rock Crawler 3XL (Maisto Tech)
- Oversized RC for off-road rock crawling action.
- Lightweight, but tough, vac-formed body, which is approximately 15 inches long.
- Front and rear articulated spring suspension with four wheel drive.
- Hobby sized controller with proportional speed control.
- Rapid electronic battery charger, only 45 minutes to recharge.
- Steering alignment adjustment.
- Age: 8+
- MSRP: $49.99
Phlat Ball (Goliath Games/Tucker Toys)
- Throw a disc, catch a ball!
- Phlat Ball is a unique sports toy that transforms from a flying disc to a ball when thrown!
- Its variable time-delay feature provides a surprise transformation, which adds fun to gameplay or just having a catch.
- Phlat Ball V3 transforms from a 9-inch flying disc to a 6-inch ball.
- Ages: 5+
- MSRP: $14.99
K-Force Build and Blast K-20X (K’Nex)
- Build three different blaster models and a buildable target in one set.
- Contains more than 140 pieces including 5 foam darts.
- Compatible with the entire K-Force Build and Blast line.
- Shoots up to 75 feet.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $24.99