Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined Living Local DMV in Washington to talk about hot summer toys that won’t burn a hole in your wallet.
For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.
NICHOLE JACKLYNE SLIME JAR ASSORTMENT
Discover a selection of four Nichole Jacklyne slime varieties, each offering a unique combination of scents, colors and fun mix‑ins. Choose Shortcake Crunch or Fluffy Rainbow Crunch for an extra chunky, crispy sensory experience with sweet, dessert‑inspired scents, with a clear slime filled with fun sensory foam beads. Or go for Pink Cotton Candy Beach…
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $4.99
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WONDER LIGHTS EDUCATIONAL FLASHLIGHT PROJECTORS
Kids can insert one of three disks into a handheld projector to see vibrant and unique images. The series features fun themes, including dinosaurs, outer space (pictured), sharks, and cute animals.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $7.95
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AVAILABLE SUMMER 2026
PLAYSKOOL CLICK ‘N FLASH CAMERA
Playtime is capturing moments that spark joy. Playtime is everything. The Playskool Click ’N Flash Camera sensory toy turns playtime into a fun-filled learning adventure. Press the button, watch the flash, and pop out a pretend photo for instant-camera fun. Little ones can spin the bead-filled lens, click the focus ring, or press, slide, and…
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $9.97
- Age:
- 6 MOS.+
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MINI BRANDS REALLY WORKS VINYL PLAYSET SERIES 1
Fans can unbox a real working record player that spins and plays music. Each playset comes packed with a limited edition Mini Vinyl record and a Mini Record Stand, perfect for displaying a collection. There are 45 albums to collect from Bruno Mars, KISS, Rick James, Fall Out Boy, and more.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $19.99
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NERF SUPER SOAKER STOMP & SOAK
This jellyfish connects to the garden hose for high-flying water fun. Press on the launch pad to see the sea creature rise and spray water through its tentacles.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $19.99
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HACKY SACK CORNHOLE
Hack the Sack! For the first time ever, two classic games collide in one epic mashup — Hacky Sack and Cornhole. Kick, aim, and score as you challenge friends to land the footbag on the target board or in the hole. Quick to set up and easy to bring along, it’s perfect for hangouts, tailgates,…
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $24.99
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Author: 360 Technology Group
