The Toy Guy Chris Byrne is back to share his favorite toys for summer. Be sure to keeeeep scrolling down the list to see his Web-Only picks, and visit http://www.timetoplaymag.com/ for more great ideas!
WEB-ONLY PICKS: Check out more of the Toy Guy’s summer favorites! Aeromax 2000 Glow ($4.99)
Fishin' Frenzy
Giant Treehouse
Ages 3 +
$19.99
Who knows what you're going to catch when you go fishing? This indoor/outdoor game includes a fishin' barrel, two rods, and lots of stuff to throw in the barrel. Cast your lure and see what you come up with. Score points for catching fish, coins or the elusive treasure chest.
Light Up Marble Racers
Skullduggery
3 and up
$7.99
Collectible, customizable cars, powered by an integrated light up marble and can be decorated with the included decals.
Alien Invasion Aeromax
Ages 8+
$7.99
Kids have the power to launch this alien invader into the air and then who knows where? This light-up flying saucer design comes in purple and green. Aeromax introduces this toy in 2010 for hours of outdoor play.
The Original Aeromax 2000
Aeromax
Ages 5+
$3.99
The toy that started the Aeromax brand back in 1997, this tangle free parachute is a constant best seller for its simplicity and affordability. It even stars as the Aeromax logo! Simply toss it high and watch it fly.
Drop this parachute in a darkened room or at night for glow-in-the-dark fun. It’s tangle free just like the original Aeromax 2000
Graffiti Sky Ball
Maui Toys
6 and up
$12.99
Sky Balls are the highest bouncing balls ever! And now the hottest sensation in bounce balls just got hotter! For those who demand the unmatched performance of Sky Ball, but with unique patterns, Maui Toys introduces the Graffiti Sky Ball. It’s the perfect blend of ultimate performance with the artistic creativity of Graffiti art.
KOOSH
Basic Fun
3 & Up
$3.99.
Now Basic Fun is bringing back the original KOOSH ball, under license from Hasbro, Inc., for a new generation of kids to enjoy. Hundreds of colorful, soft strands of latex make the KOOSH ball fun to throw, easy to catch and just plain impossible to put down. The sound that the ball makes when you catch it, was actually the inspiration for its name
Solar Airship Wild Creations
5 and up
$15.99
On a bright sunny day take this airship kite outdoors and watch it fly. This cleverly designed toy doesn’t require pumps, gas, puffs or hassle! It’s so simple to use – inflates and rises outdoors due to the laws of physics, as it is easily explained in the instructions. It flies like a kite-- so hold on tightly! A tether line, 2 cable ties and controller are included.
Smart Toss Sports Theme Math Game
Learning Resources
5 and up
$44.99
This is major league math fun! This tossing game with bean bags targets simple addition and subtraction skill and is a hole-in-one with young sports fans. Features four different sports themes – baseball, bowling, golf and basketball. Has easy-carry handle. Vinyl surface wipes clean; folds flat for easy storage. Activity Guide included.
Wild Planet
3+
$24.99 in mass, $34.99 online/specialty
An active-learning game that exercises the body and the mind. Players run to tag different Toy Story characters that correspond to the clues Woody calls out. Woody keeps track of how much time each round takes and announces the score at the end. The game can be played indoors or out, solo, or the whole family can play together (up to 6 people).
Toy Story Buzz Lightyear rocket blast sprinkler
Banzai
All ages
$19.99
Kids can blast off with the Blast Sprinkler, featuring a cool rocket that hovers on a stream of water that kids can control with a pressure gauge, and it easily attaches to any garden hose for hours of backyard fun.
The Toy Story 3 3D water slide
Disney
SRP $39.99
Provides the ultimate summer fun experience with an 18-foot water slide and special 3D aqua goggles to increase the fun, kids will have a truly intergalactic experience.
Big Top Spin ‘n Splash Sprinkler
Prime Time
4 and up
$20
Turn the backyard into a 3-ring circus with this adorable sprinkler. There are three misting nozzles at the base of the sprinkler but it’s the elephant’s trunk that will splash you at random intervals! No one stays dry with this fella’s indiscriminate squirts!
Fire Power
Aeromax
5 and up
$12.95
Every boy and girl on the block will want to get their hands on this super soaker fire hose that rests comfortably on your back as a backpack and weighs just two pounds when loaded with water. Each backpack can hold up to 60 pumps, and each pump can shoot over 30 feet, for an afternoon of outdoor fun.
Disney Princess Bike
Huffy
$59.99 for 12" and $69.99 for 16"
Kids' will cruise around in style on Disney bikes, created by Huffy, that feature a Disney Princesses. Bikes feature special details such as a handlebar bag that's great for transporting small toys or snacks.
Jeep® Junior Pedal Go-kart
BERG Toys
$300
3-8 Years
This new lightweight and compact go-kart, designed in Holland for children as young as three, delivers the thrill of real Jeep® off-roading. The go-kart is designed using a unique patented BFR-hub technology, making going forward, in reverse, freewheel and braking simple, easy and controlled with only the use of the pedals. This technology allows for optimum safety and maximum driving pleasure. The Jeep® Junior Pedal go-kart also features an adjustable steering wheel and seat providing optimal comfort for ages three to eight.
Flying Turtle
DiscoveryStore.com
5 and up
$79.95
Just swing the handlebars and off you go on this totally unique, multiple-award-winning scooter that's been thrilling kids for over 30 years.
Flash Flight LED Flying Disc – Disco
DiscoveryStore.com
all ages
$24.95
Made of lightweight, durable materials, with true balance and long, straight flight, it weighs in at 185 grams and looks, feels, and flies like the highest quality non-illuminated discs. In other words, you’ll want to reach for it even during the day.
But at night, with a simple press of the switch, the Flashflight lights up with a long-life (100,000 hours) patented L.E.D. fiber-optic array that extends to its rim, so the entire disc is illuminated from every angle. In bright "disc-o" colors, it provides endless hours of nighttime entertainment for every skill level.
Radio Control Xenox
DiscoveryStore.com
Price: $29.95
Age: N/A
Take to the skies with the grace of an expert with this easy-to-fly plane that turns with the tilt of your wrist.
Extreme Slip’ N Slide® Freestyle Boogie®
Wham-O
SRP: $39.99
Ages: 8+
Description: Catch big air like never before with the all new Extreme Slip’ N Slide® Freestyle Boogie® water slide with Boogie® board kneeboard! Go at max speed down the super fast slide and master freestyle land tricks….or add the included water-filled ramp for some extreme action!
Mini Frisbee® Golf Set
Wham-O
SRP: $24.99
Ages: 5+
Description: This action-packed game set combines all the fun of golf and Frisbee! The freestanding target sets up anywhere—indoors or out—and comes with six 4" Frisbees that are perfectly sized for children’s hands. Kids just aim for the target…and try to be the first to throw all their Frisbees in the basket!
Hot Wheels Accu-Length Golf Clubs
Mattel
Ages: 4-11
$139.99-$179.99
Available: Summer 2010
Designed with speed, power and performance in mind, Hot Wheels® Accu-Length Golf Clubs grow in size as boys grow in height and skill level utilizing special “spacer” technology. Available in two different sizes – NEED SIZES (left or right handed) – each set comes with standard basic equipment to make the game fun for boys: a 17 degree Fairway wood, 7-iron, pitching wedge, putter and Hot Wheels™ golf bag.
Gazillion Bubbler Flyer (NEWLY REDESIGNED)
Funrise
3 and up
$11.99
Just insert the Bubble Flyer into the Hand-Held Docking Station, fuel with Gazillion Bubble solution, pump and press the trigger to watch the Bubble Flyer soar in to the sky leaving a trail of bubbles behind! Includes Bubble Flyer, Launcher and 4oz Gazillion Bubble solution. Spring Activated, no batteries required. Flyer comes in two different styles.
Big Bubble Friends
Little Kids
3 and up
$19.99
Moo-ve over traditional toys and make room for this dual action, adorable bubble cow! This motorized bubble machine easily creates large streams of bubbles and makes a “moo” sound when children pull back the cow’s head. Each Big Bubble Friend includes 4 oz. of Little Kids Bubble liquid.
Kiddie Pools
Kids Only
2 and up
$14.99
Colorful inlaid graphics featuring either Toy Story 3 or Disney Princesses.
V.Reader™ Animated E-Book System
V-Tech
Ages 3 to 7
$59.99
On Shelf Target June 20
Innovative Learning Fun
Using the world’s first children’s animated e-reader, children who are new to reading will have fun practicing their skills. VTech’s V.Reader™ provides the necessary building blocks for kids to grow into a fluent reader as they learn reading comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, word building and definitions that are easy for them to comprehend
Aqua Sand
SpinMaster
$19.99
4 to 7
Aqua Sand is the amazing sand that never gets wet! Aqua Sand is not like ordinary sand. Pour it in water and build up sculptures, pillars and creations. Then take it out of the water and...wow! The sand is instantly dry! Create underwater worlds using plastic molds, special tools, or just use your imagination! Aqua Sand can be used over and over again. Pour it! Sculpt it! Take it out – Wow! It’s dry!
Spira Chalk Blaster
Crayola
6 and up
$9.99
Turn ordinary sidewalk chalk into a spinning top a top with a brightly colored tip that draws fun designs as it spins! Fully kid powered, the Spira-Chalk Blaster needs no batteries: just imagination and a little bit of oomph!
Mighty Beanz SpinMaster
5 and up
$2.99 - $12.99
Mighty Beanz are back! Mighty Beanz are zany and eccentric ‘bean’ characters. Each Mighty Bean belongs to a specific "Bean Team" and each Bean Team has a rarity level - common, rare and ultra rare - to signify their collectable value. Mighty Beanz move using a wacky, unpredictable and unique movement. Collect them all, Play Games & Race!

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