From oversized pool floats, backyard games, drones, laser tag and more, kids and adults alike can enjoy their favorite characters and heroes while having fun outside and in the pool in time for Fourth of July festivities this summer! The best of Summer Toys I’ve tested so far is complied below! When possible I included handy Amazon Prime links, for more info on products, head to the manufacturers websites!
Outdoor fun
ArmoGear Infrared Laser Tag Guns and Vests-Laser Battle game-pack
What makes the ArmoGear set superior to any other laser gun sets out there?
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- TARGET VESTS that can receive hits, just like in authentic arcade Laser Tag!
- GUNS CAN ALSO ACT AS RECEIVERS using 100% Child-Safe infrared technology
- INVISIBLE MODE turns your lights off to hide your location
- NIGHT VISION FLASHLIGHT useful for finding your opponent in the dark
- CLEAR, VOICE-GUIDED DIRECTIONSlead you through gameplay
- Astonishing 150 FT SHOOTING RANGE – works flawlessly indoors or outside
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- The Multi-Player Laser Tag Game that will lead to hours of entertainment, creating wonderful memories with family and friends! All you need for a fun-filled day is this kids laser tag set and a group of willing participants! Look no further for the PERFECT Gift Idea! Enjoy the ear-to-ear smile on kids’ faces when they unwrap this thrilling toy! You’ll make their day when presenting this exciting gift for Christmas, birthday, graduation, or any other occasion.
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Swimways Star Wars Bocce Ball
• This high-quality bocce ball set is fun for the whole family and makes a great gift for any Star Wars fan who also loves the outdoors!
• Each bocce set includes eight 90mm size laser-etched resin balls in four different Star Wars character styles and colors for easy team designation.
• Each set also includes one 40mm size pallino ball for scoring and one Star Wars carry bag to help protect the balls during transport and storage.
• MSRP: $49.99
• Availability: Amazon
Swimways Marvel Avengers Pool Bops
• Avengers Pool Bops are inflatable pool toys with cool character graphics that stand over 4 feet tall when inflated.
• Each Avengers character playfully bops along in the water and is water-weighted to keep them floating upright – simply fill the water reservoir before inflating.
• Great for everyday play at the pool and as a decoration kids can play with at pool parties.
• Available in 3 styles, sold separately: Captain America, Hulk and Iron Man.
• Recommended Age: 5+
• MSRP: $19.99
• Availability: Amazon
Swimways Star Wars BB-8™ Float
* Float along with your favorite astro droid on the Star Wars BB-8 Oversized Inflatable Pool Float from SwimWays!
* This fun pool floaty includes cool BB-8 character graphics and sturdy PVC construction.
* Measures approximately 45 x 10.5 x 60 inches when inflated – a great size for everyone!
* This officially licensed Star Wars pool toy is fun for everyday play, pool parties and makes a great gift for Star Wars fans.
* Recommended Age: 5+
* MSRP: $24.99
* Availability: Swimways.com
Gazillion Bubble Pong
• Bounce ping pong balls into the opponent’s side to score points and blast them with a GAZILLION bubbles!
• Includes 3 levels of difficulty and first person to score 3 times wins
• Features bubble machine mode for non-stop bubbles
• Manufacturer: Funrise; Ages 3+, SRP $19.99
Bunch O Balloons Marvel Avengers water balloons
• Fill and tie 100 water balloons in less than 60 seconds with sensational self-tying water balloons!
• 2017 and 2018 Outdoor Toy of the Year winner
• Now featuring Marvel Avengers superhero character symbols printed on the balloons, including Iron
Man, Captain America and Hulk
• Balloons are made from natural latex, and are recyclable and biodegradable
• Manufacturer: ZURU; Ages 3+, SRP $9.99
Bunch O Balloons Slingshot
• Simply fill and load a Bunch O Balloon onto the Slingshot and blast it over 100 feet!
• Comes with 100+ water balloons
• Manufacturer: ZURU; Ages 3+, SRP $19.99
Sky Viper V2450HD Streaming Video Drone
• The perfect balance of quality flight performance and affordability
• Flight Assist makes flying simple and allows drone enthusiasts to focus on getting the perfect picture or maintain a stable hover in mid-air with no hands on the controller
• Flight sensitivity options to choose the responsiveness based on skill level
• Adjustable wide-angle camera lens for video streaming
• Micro SD card slot (card sold separately) enables direct video recording
• Lightweight, durable and safe enough for a beginner pilot
• Manufacturer: Skyrocket; Ages 12+, SRP $79.99-$99.99
Recoil Multi-Player Starter Set
• Armed with the most advanced weaponry, gamers can join elite fighters in squad-based combat as the world becomes an interactive battlefield
• Players can feel the explosive rush of FPS gaming as they run from point-to- point in the real world
• Real-time player tracking for up to 16 players with location-based gameplay powered by GPS
• Includes two RK-45 Spitfire blasters, phone mounts, damage sensors, and a game hub
• 3-D positional audio for ultimate battle awareness
• Available, free mobile game app provides live stats
• Manufacturer: Skyrocket; Ages 12+, SRP $79.99-$99.99
Creative Play & STEM
Pomsies
• Loveable, fashionable, interactive plush pet you can wear and take anywhere!
• Inspired by the pom-pom fashion trend, each Pomsies pet has a soft, cuddly fur
face and tail you can wrap around your wrist, hair, backpack, clothing and more –
they are the ultimate accessory!
• Pomsies are interactive with two modes of play – Virtual Pet Mode and Freeze
Dance Mode.
• They will tell you when they are happy, sleepy, or hungry with eyes that light up in
different colors and adorable sounds.
• Up to 50 different reactions with sounds only YOU can make happen.
• Six characters in the first Series.
• Manufacturer: Skyrocket, Ages 4+, SRP $14.99; Available in July
Uncle Milton: Star Wars Science Jabba Slime Lab
• Recreate some of the disgusting and oozing substances found inside Jabba’s Palace
• Discover the science of slime with over ten different slime experiments!
• Explore chemistry with different substances and see how they interact and change when
mixed together to form new substances
• Includes five easy to use and safe ingredients and a full-color science learning poster.
• Manufacturer: Uncle Milton, a division of Basic Fun!; Ages 8+, SRP $19.99
Uncle Milton: Star Wars Science – Jakku Scavenger Metal Detector
• Explore and uncover metal treasures just like a scavenger on Planet Jakku with this real-
working detector featuring flashing lights and authentic Star Wars sound effects
• Hide coins or other metals inside the four included scavenger targets or find your own
treasures!
• Features a red LED light for nighttime explorations and a sensitivity control dial
• Includes a full-color science learning poster with information about the Planet Jakku, Rey,
and how metal detectors work
• Manufacturer: Uncle Milton, a division of Basic Fun!; Ages 8+; SRP $29.99
Collectibles & Travel Toys
5 SURPRISE
• New collectible line harnesses the excitement of “unboxing” a surprise combined with the addictiveness of collectibles
• Unique capsule features five sealed segments hiding five individual toys.
• Wave 1 features over 300 toys in pink and blue capsules with additional waves
introducing hundreds of new toys
• HUGE range of surprise toys from color changing mermaids, to slime and sticky
ninjas
• A great value with five toys in one purchase!
• Manufacturer: ZURU; Ages 3+, SRP $4.99
SMASHERS
• Smashers have over 100 wacky collectible characters each housed in an innovative Smashball – smash it open to reveal the character inside!
• Smashers Series 1 includes “good and bad” sports-themed characters, limited edition and very rare figures to find and collect
• Battle to earn Smash Points and become a Smasher Elite!
• Comes in 1-Pack (SRP $2.99), 3-Pack (SRP $4.99), and 8-Pack (SRP $9.99); the
Smashers Tin comes in two versions, Football and Basketball, with a Limited Edition
Smasher (SRP $7.99)
• Manufacturer: ZURU; Ages 4+
CakePop Cuties
• You’ll never meet treats sweeter than the CakePop Cuties!
• These lovable characters are deliciously cute to display and a treat to squish.
• Discover a mystery squishy foam Cutie in each delectably decorated cake pop
• Available as a Single Pop (one squishy character and accessory) or a Multipack
(three exclusive squishy characters)
• CakePop Cuties are a sugar rush of colorful squishy fun to collect, play, and display!
• Manufacturer: Basic Fun!; Ages 4+, SRP $4.99-$9.99
The Oregon Trail Handheld Game
• Learn about the realities of 19th-century pioneer life on The Oregon Trail – one of the most successful computer games of all time!
• Choose your profession and your traveling companions, then set out on the trek from Independence, Missouri to Oregon’s Willamette Valley circa 1848.
• Fill your covered wagon with supplies and prepare to cross rivers and mountain ranges along the way – hunting for food and trading for supplies as you go.
• Monitor your traveling pace, supplies and the health of your party closely to make sure everyone arrives safely and to avoid the dreaded message “You have died of dysentery.”
• Manufacturer: Basic Fun!; Ages 8+, SRP $24.99, Available only at Target
Preschool Faves
Disney∙Pixar Incredibles 2 Fightin’ Fun Jack-Jack Plush
• It’s everyone’s favorite super baby, Jack-Jack!
• The Disney∙Pixar Incredibles 2 Fightin’ Fun Jack-Jack Plush comes dressed in his signature
hero outfit from the film and features fun sounds, lights and movement!
• Press Jack-Jack’s hand and his eyes will light up at random as he walks and waves his arms
up and down!
• Jack-Jack baby sound effects from the movie can also be heard as he walks! The perfect gift
for every Incredibles 2 fan!
• Manufacturer: Just Play, Ages 3+, SRP $24.99
Disney∙Pixar Incredibles 2 Elastigirl Stretch Plush
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• Elastigirl is back and stretchier than ever!
• This dynamic Disney∙Pixar Incredibles 2 Elastigirl plush comes dressed in her signature hero
outfit from the film and features stretchable limbs!
• Pull her arms and legs to see how far Elastigirl can stretch to save the day!
• Elastigirl is made with soft cuddly fabrics and comes in a deluxe jumbo size that is perfect for
super hugs!
• Manufacturer: Just Play, Ages 3+, SRP $14.99
Disney Baby Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Musical Crawling Pals
• These plush buddies come in the perfect size for little hands
• Each one is made with super soft and cuddly fabrics and dressed in a sweet onesie
• Gently press Mickey or Minnie’s back to activate soothing music and watch as they really
crawl!
• Manufacturer: Just Play; Ages 9 months+, SRP $24.99 each
Ok! That’s all I can recommend so far! I’ll have more of this seasons top-picks as I get to review them! Happy & safe Fourth of July to you!
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