Cool Stuff: Summer Toys
1. Bow Rod Fishing Rod
From: Spin Master Ltd.
This season’s greatest catch is the Bow Rod Fishing Rod. With its bow and arrow action, it’s an all-new way to fish! Pull back the launcher, aim, and cast your line over 30 feet! Or, cast old school just like a traditional fishing rod- it’s like two rods in one. Age: 8+ Suggested Retail: $24.99. www.spinmaster.com
2. Seaside Sidekicks Sand Cupcake Set
From: Melissa & Doug
There IS something new under the sun…a 12-piece set to make cupcakes at the beach or in the sandbox! First, fill the unique, hinged cupcake molder with sand “dough”, add cupcake toppers, put in tray and “bake”. You can even use the icing tool to add more designs! For storage, you may keep the whole set in the included mesh bag.
Age: 3+ Suggested Retail: $16.99 1-800-284-3948
3. Little Tikes Spray N Rescue Firetruck
From: MGA Entertainment
Little Firefighters will ride to the rescue in this adorable Spray & Rescue Fire Truck! Foot-to-floor ride-on has a friendly smiling face that children adore. Pressurized water tank and hose assembly really squirts water! Water tank is easily removed for easy filling.
Age: 2+ Suggested Retail: $59.99 www.littletikes.com
4. Elmer Puzzle & Carrying Case
From: RNS Sales/Kids Preferred
This 40-piece puzzle includes every color in Elmer’s patchwork! Open the jigsaw puzzle carrying case and spill all of the pieces on a flat surface. When all finished playing, scoop up the pieces and store for another day of fun!
Age: 3+ Suggested Retail: $24.50 www.kidspreferred.com
5. Princess Doodle Pool
From: The Walt Disney Company, Licensed by Formation Marketing Canada
Creative Kids will love coloring their Doodle Pool this summer. Kids can soak up the sun and express their artistic skills at the same time! The Doodle Pool includes washable crayons so that your kids can recreate a new scene every time. Also available in Toy Story.
Age: 3+ Suggested Retail: $39.99 (905) 315 7135
6. My 1st Scissors Set
From: Creativity for Kids / Brands in Balance
Don’t let a little rain get in the way of having hours of creative fun! Kids can practice fine motor skills on simple patterned papers and use a glue stick and wiggly eyes to turn clever cut-outs into abstract art or amazing animals. Kit features ergonomically designed scissors that can be used left or right handed, are safe and simple to use and made with little hands in mind. Display boards and hanging yarn are included.
Age: 4+ Suggested Retail: $14.99 www.creativityforkids.com
7. Moxie Girlz Art-Titude Dolls
From: MGA Entertainment
Do you have Moxie? Moxie Girlz love to show their Art-titude each with their own personal twist. Each girl wears a fun outfit you can color yourself! Also includes: an additional outfit, a White purse to color and washable markers! Lexa™, Avery™ and Sophina™ are just as unique as you are!
Age: 4+ Suggested Retail: $19.99 www.moxiegirlz.com
8. Ultimate Frisbee Disc
From: Lane Sales Development Group/ Wham-O
Official 175 gram Ultimate Frisbee Disc is UPA approved for competitive play!
Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail: $14.99 www.wham-o.com
9. LEGO Toy Story Woody’s Roundup!
From: The Walt Disney Company, Licensed by LEGO
Run like the wind, Bullseye! With only moments to spare, Sheriff Woody and Bullseye save Jessie from the gold mine wired with dynamite by Stinky Pete. Now in jail, Stinky Pete is already planning to escape and take the money from the safe. Recreate all your favourite LEGO Toy Story scenes.
Age: 6-12 Suggested Retail: $69.99 www.lego.com/toystory
10. Neon Color Explosion
From: Crayola Canada
Neon Color Explosion coloured paper + Color Explosion colored markers = amazing art in shockingly bright colours five times brighter than regular markers on construction paper! Each page features your favourite friends – available in Disney Toy Story 3 and Tinkerbell.
Age: 5+ Suggested Retail: $10.99 www.crayola.ca
11. Pop-up Scrapbook
From: Creativity for Kids – Faber-Castell / Brands in Balance
While you’re on the road this summer gather up your souvenirs and celebrate your memories by creating your own personalized pop-up scrapbook! This 14-page book features colourful paper, easy pop-ups, stickers, stencils, markers, rhinestones, scissors, glue stick and punch out embellishments. The scrapbook has a hardcover and it measures 23 x 29 cm (9” x 11 1/2”).
Age: 7+ Suggested Retail: $24.99 www.creativityforkids.com
12. Desert Truck
From: LEGO Canada
World Racers approach the final challenge in the desert! The red team’s desert rally racer has the lead, but the green team’s semi-hauler opens to deploy a desert buggy to take the lead! Includes 6 minifigures. 961 pieces.
Age: 8+ Suggested Retail: $119.99 www.LEGO.com
13. Find It – Kids Version
From: Kroeger Inc.
“A Contained Adventure” – a game that you never need to put away! Spin it ~ twist it ~ shake it! Play alone or with a crowd, in the home or in the car. Pass it around – see how fast you can find the hidden items. Colourful fun geared to the kid in all of us!
Age: 8+ Suggested Retail: $23.99 www.kroegerinc.com
14. Monster Jam Intro Assortment
From: K’Nex
Build one of six monster trucks including Grave Digger, one of the most popular vehicles in Monster Jam! Over 30 parts, including working suspension, big, chunky tires, a Dennis Anderson K’NEXman driver plus authentic logos and graphics! The completed truck is 1:43 scale size and performs like the real thing. You can even use the wedge-shaped box as a ramp!
Age: 5+ Suggested Retail: $7.99 www.knex.com
15. Lobster Handglove Puppet
From: Hape Intl., Inc. / Beleduc
This lobster’s 8 inch-long body has even longer claws, perfect for telling spectacular sea tales. The puppet has been designed to fit a child’s hand but also stretches to fit small adult fingers and fits easily into a backpack for spontaneous entertainment when traveling. Hand washable in cool water. Age: 3+ Suggested Retail: $8.50 www.hapetoys.com
