School's out, the days are long, and the weather is hot. What better time to remember the simple joys of being a kid, or to outfit your kids with the top gear for goofing off.
Simon Swipe
Well, well, look who's showing off their svelte new beach bod just in time for summer. Compared with the funky, chunky Simon you played with back in the '70s and '80s, Simon Swipe is a lean, mean light-and-sound-pattern-matching machine. Hasbro has updated the classic party game with tapping and swiping motions, as well as four different game modes and 16 levels of play.
Gazillion Bubble Hurricane
Whatever your reason—a picnic, barbecue, or birthday party—there's something special about seeing bubbles in the summer. The family behind Broadway's long-running Gazillion Bubble Show is merchandising its magic and sending it to your homes. The Gazillion Bubble Hurricane includes 8 ounces of nontoxic bubble solution and generates 500 bubbles per minute.
Stomp Rocket Super High Performance
We love any toy that can be considered educational—take the Super High Performance Stomp Rocket. By launching simple rockets, kids learn the basics of weight, thrust, lift, and drag . . . oh, who are we kidding? These things are a blast. Take them to the park or the beach—trust me, your backyard won't be big enough—and blow off some steam watching them fly up to 400 feet into the sky.
Nerf Super Soaker Barrage
There is no better way to beat the heat than a water-gun fight, and Super Soaker is the all-time champ. While the era of the 2-gallon Monster soakers is behind us—much to the dismay of chiropractors everywhere—Nerf releases the Barrage, with an 84-ounce capacity, and multiple soak settings, including a distance mode which can hit 38 feet.
Legendary: Villains—A Marvel Deck Building Game
We loved Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game when we played it last year, and now Upper Deck has released Legendary: Villains, a new core set that gives you the chance to be one of the bad guys, including Loki, Magneto, and Green Goblin. Even better, Villains is compatible with the original Legendary for one-of-a-kind team ups limited only by your imagination.
Hot Wheels Super Loop Chase Race Track Set
Hot Wheels is daring you to go big or go home this summer, debuting the largest looping racetrack in its 45-year history. The Super Loop set is a boosted track which can be combined with any existing Hot Wheels Tracks set. The loop measures an astounding 3 feet tall and comes with 3M Command Strips to secure the track to the wall for additional support.
Lego Ghostbusters Ecto-1
Nobody likes to stay cooped up during July and August, but here's a great rainy-day alternative to those 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles. Lego celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Ghostbusters with this loving re-creation of the iconic Ecto-1, complete with mini figures of Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddemore.
BOOMco Rapid Madness Blaster
Nothing says summer like a hail of foam darts blotting out the sun like the Persian arrows raining down at the end of 300. For years Nerf has dominated the foam dart gun market, but now Mattel is stepping up with its BOOMco line of blasters. BoomCo's new Smart Stick lets darts adhere to BOOMco targets and Blaster Shields.
Playmobil Pirates Ship
Next to Denmark's universally adored Lego, Europe's premier toy brand for younger builders has to be Germany's Playmobil. Playmobil is known for its highly detailed designs, and, having debuted almost 40 years ago, the company has a devoted collector base. The Pirates Ship, when upgraded with the Playmobil Underwater Motor is suitable for the bath or the pool—with adult supervision, of course.
Wahii 50-Foot-Long Backyard Water Slide
The Wahii WaterSlide isn't the newest toy on our list, but with temperatures rising, it may just be the most popular. Measuring a whopping 50 by 12 feet, the Wahii instantly transforms your backyard—or any outdoor space—into an all-ages water park. The slide is made of thick, UV-protected plastic rated to hold 256 pounds per square foot, and is tough enough for years of fun.
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