July 2010 New Specialty Toys — Outdoor Fun

This patent-pending crossbow assembles quickly and can shoot large marshmallows 30'. The shooter just loads one piece of "ammunition" into the marshmallow chamber, pulls back on the plunger grip until locks into place, and then pulls the trigger to release the plunger tube and shoot the marshmallow.

The Sandkidz Beach Guide contains games and crafts for a full day or weekend of beach fun for the whole family. All items come in a vinyl pouch attached to the guide and can be replaced as needed for more beach activities. The Sandkidz Beach Guide was awarded the 2009 "Seal of Excellence" by Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: June 12, 2008.

The JUMPAROO BOING! Jumping Stick is capable of 24” leaps with a little practice. Constructed from all-metal materials with a Y-shaped handle with foam grips that offers more hand positions than standard pogos, and greatly increases its control and ease of use. The rugged metal spring is completely encased by a steel housing, so there’s no possibility of pinching, and all surfaces are rounded for extra safety. The rubber “foot” has a diameter is twice that of most pogos for greater security and stability. The JUMPAROO BOING! Pogo Stick has two models: one for users with a body weight of 44-86 pounds and another for users between 86 and 160 pounds.

This Bottle Water Blaster comes in 2 assorted colors and is perfect for a hot summer day! Dimensions: 19.3 X 17.5 X 15.55 inches

The Camo Power Popper launches soft foam balls with the slide of the handle. It comes with 12 orange balls. WARNING: Do not shoot at eyes or head.
— "I sold out [of 12 pieces] in two weeks. I did not think they would sell so quickly. But my nephew has one and he is 12 years old and loves it," Jeanette Lauture, owner of Aunt Jean's Toys & Treats in Montclair, N.J., told TDmonthly in April 2010.

The Big Bang Rocket is a "green" toy that recycles old newspapers to operate. Lindy Borkin, marketing manager at Can You Imagine, told TDmonthly. "Remember 'caps'? They used to be the only way to create a big bang. Well this is better, safer AND it recycles old newspaper," she said. Launch date: March 2010.
—  “Everyone likes it. They buy one for their kid, then they come back and buy one for a birthday present," John Blair, owner of Science Safari in Cary, N.C., told TDmonthly in April 2010. His store was already selling its second dozen of the rocket since ordering at Toy Fair in February.

These Spielstabil German-made Ocean Sand Molds are perfect for the beach or sand box. The Ocean Sand Molds are brightly colored in different ocean shapes. HABA USA National Accounts Manager Janet Walker told TDmonthly, "This item's construction will make it last for years to come!" Launch date: March 2010.

Terry Infant Robes with Seersucker Trim come in pink and blue and include a seersucker padded hanger. These robes are ideal for monogramming and fit up to 9 months. Marketing Coordinator Marchelle Lyons of Trend Lab told TDmonthly, "We believe the look of our infant robes is very specialty because of the coordinating padded hanger that it comes on." Launch date: 2009.

Protect-a-Bub is a leader in sun and all weather protection products for strollers, joggers and car seats. The classic sunshade is the largest canopy style UV protective sunshade on the market and winner of an iParenting Media Award. It is made out of a specially-woven polyester microfiber that is breathable and doesn’t retain heat. The shade has mesh sides that reduce glare and promote air circulation. As is the case with all of Protect-a-Bub’s sunshade products, this shade has been tested and rated UPF 50+ and blocks 99 percent of the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. The Classic Sunshade fits all strollers, joggers and car seats with a canopy and is available to for both single and twin strollers.