Hot Summer Toys 2015
10 Hot New Summer Toys Your Kids Will Love
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If there was any doubt in your mind that Summer was meant for outside play, this year's crop of outdoor toys will have kids begging for "five more minutes" over the next few months. From a water gun with an endless supply of ammunition to a GoPro for kids, the toy shelves are lined with toys and games to get little ones outside this Summer. Check out some of our favorites and don't forget to buy some sunscreen with them — we have a feeling your kids will be in the sun a lot over the next few months.
1 Franklin Sports Chux Toss Game
Forget cornhole, there's a new lawn game in town and kids are going to love it. Franklin Sports' Chux Toss Game ($60) has all of the fun of tossing a bean bag into a hole with the excitement of additional holes all worth different points. Think of it as Skee-Ball without the loud noises!
2 Little Tikes Sizzle 'n Serve Grill
It wouldn't be Summer without a toy grill for kids to use alongside mom and dad's favorite barbecue accessory. Little Tikes is known for their play kitchens and pretend play food, so it's no surprise that the Sizzle 'n Serve Grill ($25) is one of our favorites for the season. Narrow in size so it doesn't take up the entire backyard, the set comes with pretend food and grilling tools to make the experience feel as real as possible.
3 RoseArt Sidewalk Chalk Paint Shake 'N Roll Painters
Sidewalk chalk is always a favorite warm-weather activity, but not much has changed in the world of large pieces of chalk over the years — until now. RoseArt is upping the outdoor art game with Sidewalk Chalk Paint Shake 'N Roll Painters ($8). The canisters come filled with chalk powder in three colors. Simply add water, shake, and start painting. The rollers make it easier than ever to create the rainbow, unicorn, or Minecraft scene of your kids' dreams.
4 Nerf Super Soaker FloodFire Blaster
You don't want to cross paths with a kid who has the Nerf Super Soaker FloodFire Blaster ($25) in his hands. It may look like your average water gun, but see that spout hanging down from it? It hooks up to your ordinary garden hose so there's an endless supply of water. That means there's no refilling time, so you're guaranteed to get soaked when you cross paths!
5 Step 2 Splish Splash Seas Water Table
Is there any outdoor toy that elicits as much joy in toddlers as a water table? They're like a license to get wet and messy — unlike the bathtub where too much splashing is often discouraged. Step 2's new Splish Splash Seas Water Table ($70) has a water wheel carousel, a hinged bucket, slides, and more to keep little ones busy outdoors.
6 Zume Games Pickleball
A favorite of campers everywhere, Pickleball is a cross between badminton, tennis, and ping-pong. The Zume Games Pickleball set ($100) has everything you need to get your game started — two paddles, two balls, and a carrying case.
7 Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Tootle Turtle Mower
Mowing the lawn looks a whole lot cuter when you do it with Melissa and Doug's Sunny Patch Tootle Turtle Mower ($24). No fancy gizmos or loud noises, but this turtle has plenty of personality.
8 Radio Flyer Build-a-Scooter
It's all about customization these days, and though Radio Flyer is known for its classic toys — little red wagon anyone? — their new Build-a-Scooter is one of the coolest rides on the market. Kids can choose the color and deck graphic style for their three-wheel ride. They can also add things like light-up wheels, streamers, bells, and more. Prices range from $50-$90.
9 VTech Kidizoom Action Cam
By far the most exciting outdoor toy on the market this Summer, VTech's new Kidizoom Action Cam ($59) is essentially a GoPro for kids. The camera comes with everything you need to attach it to their scooter, bike, or helmet so they can record their epic rides as photos, videos, or stop-motion films as they ride around town and play them back later. The 1.4-inch color LCD screen comes with a waterproof case so images can be taken up to 6 feet under water, and it's surrounded by a durable case that can survive tumbles and bike crashes (it really does — we tested it). Great for budding filmmakers and adventurous kids alike, this is going to be the hot toy of the Summer!
10 Seedling Great Adventure Kit
Every Summer needs a great adventure, right? Seedling's Great Adventure Kit ($54) comes with everything your little ones need to go out and experience nature on their own (or with some adult supervision). The kit comes with a compass, a whistle keychain, a messenger bag, a journal for recording their findings, and more. Sounds like everything you need to set out and explore the neighborhood.
