My Top Toy Picks for Late Summer Fun and Holiday Gifting

Summer isn’t over yet and yet the holidays are right around the corner.  Here are some toys to keep on your radar!

Goodyear Kids’ Water Pressure Car Cleaner Set (Red Toolbox | MSRP: $49.99 | Ages 3+ | Available Now at Walmart) Perfect for water playtime outside, this engaging set allows kids to explore and mimic real-life car cleaning tasks like washing and cleaning, helping them develop important motor skills while having endless fun. Fill the water pressure tool with water, grab your cleaning cloth, put on your apron, hat and googles and let the cleaning fun begin! Encourages hands-on, imaginative play while teaching kids the importance of cleanliness and vehicle care, all while inspiring the next generation of car enthusiasts! 

I was sent this set to review and it’s adorable for little ones!

This set is perfect for little ones who love to clean or love cars, love to help around the house or love dress up. The power washer even squirts water! It comes with everything you see above, including apron, hat, goggles, sponge, squeegee, and the power washer.

Perfect For Future Master Grillers!

Char-Broil Kid’s BBQ Set  (Red Toolbox | MSRP: $69.98 | Ages 3+ | Available on Amazon and Walmart) This BBQ set is the perfect way for kids to grill alongside their parents - or use their imagination to host their own BBQ party! Looks just like the iconic Char-Broil grill! Features realistic sounds and lights and even lets out steam, for a realistic and interactive experience!  

Perfect for Little Gardeners!

Miracle-Gro Wheelbarrow and Tools Set (MSRP $39.99 | Ages 3+ | Available at BJ’s) Perfect for spring and summer, this kid-sized wheelbarrow and tools set mimics real gardening tools, allowing young gardeners to dig, plant, and explore the outdoors and assist mom & dad with their yard work! This set is built to handle the rough and tumble of energetic play while encouraging hands-on exploration, creativity and skill development. Set includes wheelbarrow, apron, hand trowel, hand rake, hand fork, gloves, long rake, and watering can. 

Other fun toys

PLAYMOBIL 

PLAYMOBIL Giant Shark with Pirate (MSRP $34.99 | Ages 4-10 | Amazon and Playmobil)

This giant shark can swim in the water!!! Great for pool and beach fun.Pull the lever, and the huge mouth of the shark opens, capable of trapping the pirate inside. Release quickly, and the mouth snaps shut automatically. Riding through the seven seas, the shark-pirate clings to the monster shark's net with his saber drawn. Imaginative and role play fun in the summertime! 

Vango

#UpsideDownChallenge Game Backyard Edition (MSRP $29.99 | Ages 8+ | Available on Amazon): This summer, game night is about to be flipped upside down! Players attempt to complete seemingly easy activities such as tossing a ball into a cup, stacking cups into a pyramid and even just walking through an obstacle course made out of rings while wearing googles that flip your vision upside down. Fantastic for game night, backyard barbecues and picnics that will create hours of laughter and entertainment. 

Jumbo

Stratego Junior from Jumbo Group ( MSRP $19.99 | Ages 4+ | 2 Players | Available on Amazon )

The classic game of Stratego is ready for the next generation. Stratego Junior allows budding gamers to play the famous game two ways Stratego Quest (ages 4+) is a memory game where players roll the die to try and find matching colored dinosaurs on the board! In Stratego Triumph (ages 6+), players are ready for a Dino battle! Simply move and attack for command of the board and - but watch out for rocks and meteors! First to find the missing dinosaur egg wins! 

Ultra PRO Entertainment

Marvel Super Hero Trainer ( MSRP $TBD | Ages 6+ | Amazon & UltraPRO.com)

Complete missions alongside your favorite iconic Heroes of the Marvel Universe such as Spiderman, Captain America, Black Widow, and Iron Man as they share advice to help you throughout your journey. Using its motion detection technology, Marvel Super Hero Trainer will recognize your movements as you crawl, fight and jump to victory against the villains.