Ever sat on a swing that moves like it’s alive? Children’s Tire Swings by Wildlife Creations International look and move like their namesakes: T-Rex, Sea Dragon, Elephant, Horse, Reindeer, Moose, Longhorn—even Motorcycle. These unique indoor/outdoor swings are sculpted from recycled auto and truck tires. Each swing has been safety-tested and comes completely assembled and ready to hang. Spark children’s imagination as they take off for adventure on these swings, and feel good about helping the environment at the same time. – Aire Norell

Huffy® Sports Company introduces the Cobra™, the first basketball system of its kind to feature an S-Pole design. The basketball hoop, which resembles a Cobra snake poised to strike, creates added offset, which means there is increased room for play underneath the basket. In addition, the portable basketball system features a 44” steel-framed acrylic backboard with a solid steel Slam Jam™ breakaway rim. The rim comes equipped with the Smart Clip™ safety net release system, which allows the net to pull away from the rim if a player becomes entangled during play.

Aquatoy, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative water toys, recently launched the AquaSquid™, a water creature toy that can fly through water up to 30 feet. Based on the hydrodynamic design of a real squid, the AquaSquid™ allows swimmers of all ages to explore the structure and movement of a squid. The 12” water toy is made of durable plastic. For nighttime play there’s the Glow AquaSquid™ that uses a glow stick to light up a pool as it soars underwater.

Next Step of Family Products´ new line of sport toys include the SportsRing & Hoop, multiple position indoor/outdoor kits that can be used as a miniature basketball hoop, or as a target for football passes, soccer goals and baseball/softball pitches. The mounting system provides versatility for adjusting the Ring/Hoop to a vertical or horizontal surface. Assembly is quick, easy and doesn´t require tools. Other products include the SportsRing Kits, The Sports Hoop Kits, and the SportsRing & Hoop Backboard Creation Series.

These non-toxic, PVC rubber ducks are available in 37 fun, unique styles including a fireman duck, astronaut duck, cowboy and cowgirl ducks, and even a glow-in-the-dark duck. These ducks are constructed without holes in the bottom, keeping the inside of the ducks germ-free. All ducks are quality-tested to ensure each one floats upright. Avid rubber duck collectors and even casual duck racing enthusiasts won´t want to miss out. - Aire Norell

Cool in the pool, a blast in the bath! They’re cute. They have personality. Subbies scoot around the pool randomly, even diving to a depth of five feet. Hours of fun on one AA alkaline battery.

Utilizing Miracles of Fun’s unique sprinkler technology, the product comes in an open display package to touch and squeeze this soft safe water sprinkler. Not only do our Soft Squirts Sprinklers™ provide hours of entertainment for kids both indoors and out, they involve no assembly hassles for parents. Simply connect them to a hose, turn on the water, and let the fun begin! The sophistication of Miracles for Fun’s manufacturing processes and durability of our soft, water-resistant fabric guarantees that kids will be able to enjoy their Soft Squirts™ under the most rugged playing conditions.

Children discover the adventure just outside their door with the Backyard Safari Bug Vacuum! This cool, interactive toy captures insects by battery operated vacuum suction power without harm, into a plastic capsule. The live bugs can then be viewed and studied through the magnifier in the capsule. Children can either release the bug back into the outdoors or transfer the bug into a habitat.
— “The bug vacuum — those guys sell really well,” said Pat Cooley, owner of Cooleykatz Toys in Livermore, Calif., in August 2008.
— Forty percent of 64 retailers across the nation, from Alaska to Florida, said that bug observation and collecting items headlined their summer sales in 2008.
― As of 9.23.2010, this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 10 reviews on ToysRUs.com and was listed No. 5 in best-selling science and nature toys. PROS: Durable, interactive, engaging and educational.

Turn an ordinary summer afternoon into a sky bursting with a gazillion bubbles with Funrise Toy Corporation’s Gazillion® Bubbles. Gazillion Bubbles offers many innovative bubble blowing accessories and uses a “top secret” solution that makes bubbles that float higher and last longer than ever before. Younger children can easily grasp the patented, ergonomically-shaped bottle for hours of bubble-blowing fun. Enjoy Gazillion Bubbles by itself or kick up the excitement with the Gazillion Bubble Machine. Just pour the Gazillion Bubble solution into the bubble machine and turn on the fun as the machine automatically blows out gazillion bubbles of all sizes. Gazillion Bubble Machine requires 4 “AA” batteries, not included.

The one and only Gazillion Bubble solution is a top secret solution that enable bubbles to float higher and longer providing hours of enchanting colorful bubble play. Includes a 7-in-1 bubble wand.

Kids will love blowing Gazillion Bubbles and parents will too since the non-toxic bubble solution won’t stain their clothing or the furniture.

Kids can create a never-ending stream of colorful bubbles with the Bubble Linkz bubble blower. This motorized bubble blower allows users to blow tons of bubbles without running out of breath. It includes a 4 oz. bottle of Gazillion Bubble solution. This product received a 2007 Best Product iParenting Media Award.

The Gazillion Bubble Machine’s motorized rotating bubble wands put children in the midst of a bubble blizzard, blowing over 4,000 bubbles per minute. The easy-carry handle lets users take the “bubblebration” wherever they go. Each Bubble Machine comes with an 8 oz. bottle of top secret Gazillion Bubble solution that attaches right to the Bubble Machine to continuously feed the wands. Batteries are required. This product received a 2007 Best Product iParenting Media Award.

It's better than a boat. It's better than a jet ski. The AquaSkipper is the coolest product to hit the water in years. Unlike other human-powered watercraft, its unique hydrofoil wings and fiberglass spring let you fly across the water by simply hopping up and down. Since the hydrofoil has very little drag in the water, you can move at speeds of up to 17 mph. It's environmentally friendly...no fuel, no noisy engines and its maintenance free. With the AquaSkipper, you can ride on waves, try new tricks, and race your friends. Any way you use it, the AquaSkipper is fun and a great way to exercise. View Demo Video

Beware: This all inclusive paddle game is highly addictive! It helps build self-esteem and confidence while promoting teamwork and improving eye-hand coordination. It’s easy to learn and fun for the whole family! It can be played on one’s own or with others — at the beach, in a park, or even in one’s own backyard. One mother writes, “My son hasn’t touched his PlayStation all week. When he comes home from school he goes right for his paddle!”

This is a handy little ditty bag that can be used to store BlongoBalls. It is 11.5" by 8".

Up to 10 players can play. They can order one set of BlongoBalls for each additional player or team.

BlongoBall is a great family game on the beach, at a picnic, on a camping trip, indoors or outdoors. Toss the unique BlongoBalls and wrap them around a horizontal bar to score points. Fun for all ages and skill levels. BlongoBall is easy to learn, exciting to play and will be enjoyed by the entire family for years to come. This Toss It, Wrap It and ScoreGame consists of two BlonGoals (racks) and two sets of BlongoBalls (yellow and orange) — enough for two players or two teams. Each of the two goals is 24”W x 26 ½”L x 39 ½”H and made of PVC. Ball sets include six balls of 1.625” in diameter. The toy is made of plastic, surlyn and nylon rope.

Just like the full size "Paddle Effex" paddles, these are hand-crafted wooden paddles designed to juggle hacky sacks. They can be used by an individual player to juggle the sack from one paddle to the other, throwing in feet, knees, chest, etc.

The 'Amazing Gyroscopic Flying Disc' is unlike anything else on this planet! Fun for ages 7 and up, the Flip N Flyer is an exciting Free-Style 'Spin-Sport' which combines the Dynamics/Physics of a Gyroscope, flight characteristics of a Frisbee (tm), with Hybrid rebounding techniques of a Horizontal Flying Yo-Yo. Three toys in one!

With this nifty carrying case, Blongo can go anywhere. It is a Nylon Mesh Bag with a Shoulder Strap. It's 17" by 33".

As a creative, educational action toy, it’s loads of fun — kids jump on the air bladder to launch a 9" all-foam rocket into the air. The Junior Stomp Rocket is used by science teachers to help children learn about trajectory, force and motion. It is also valued by psychologists, physical therapists, special-ed teachers and parents of children with special needs. “Stomp Rockets are recognized for their positive contribution to the lives of millions of children and adults around the world,” Frank Reed, of D & L Company, told TDmonthly. Awards: Top Toy of the Year 2005, Creative Child Magazine; Excellent Product 2005, iParenting Media.
— “Our top selling flying toy is The Stomp Rocket Jr.,” confirmed Sallie Kashiwa, manager of Timbuk Toys in Denver, in October 2008. “We go through about four cases (40) a month.”
— Six of 68 retailers said in fall 2008 that the Stomp Rocket is their best-selling flying toy. Holly Anvers, manager of Ages & Stages Toy Box in Golden, Colo., cited sales of about 40 units per month in late fall 2009.
— Eighteen percent of 38 specialty retailers named Stomp Rockets an overall best-selling toy in July 2010. Scott Loveless, owner of Toys That Teach in Bothell, Wash., told TDmonthly in summer 2010 that his store sells “somewhere along the lines of 40 to 60” Stomp Rockets each month. “Stomp Rockets … are always a summer favorite.”
— In autumn 2010, Marc Holcomb, owner of Toys & Co. In Greensboro, S.C., said he sold approximately 50 per month per store. “It's our #1 gift item,'' he told TDmonthly.