Toy Insider Associate Editor Samantha Connell joined Great Day Connecticut to talk about the best toys for kids to enjoy after school lets out. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for a rundown of the best toys, games, and gifts of the season, check out our complete Toy Insider Spring & Summer Gift Guide.
POKÉMON THEATER PLUSH
Trainers can bring imagination to life with the new adorable Pokémon Theater Plush collection– the perfect screen-free companion for summer fun. Inspired by the Japanese Pokémon Puppet Theatre – or “Puppémon” YouTube series, each puppet offers storytelling skills and hours of entertainment. Comes in both hand puppet and finger puppet keychain sizes
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $12.99
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BUILD-A-BUDDY ACTIVITY BOARD
Kids can build two farm scenes using the included play drill, which fits inside the playboard for storage.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $24.99
- Age:
- 18 MOS+
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PLAYMOBIL ANIMAL HOTEL
This playset features everything a pretend pet needs, including an outdoor enclosure, tree towers, hammocks, a bathtub, and more. It comes with three figures, dogs, cats, a parrot, and additional pet-themed accessories.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $69.99
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CLICKS 10 CT RETRACTABLE MARKERS
No more lost caps or dried-out markers! Crayola Clicks Washable Markers are retractable with special ink that is designed to resist drying out. Their conical tips make it possible to create thick and thin lines, while the easy-click design makes them ideal for coloring on the go! Prepare for school projects, crafts, and homework assignments…
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $12.99
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BLDR SQUISH TOUR VAN
Kids can build Squishmallows characters Cam, Bubba, and Brina, then add them to the Squish Tour Van, which features a full-detailed interior.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $59.99
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Author: 360 Technology Group
