July 2010 Notable Toys — Water Activities

This 104" x 56" raft comfortably fits two people. It has a mesh bottom and built-in backrests and comes with a spacious cooler.

This 53" River Run inflatable tube has a mesh bottom and built-in backrests for easy cruising. It also includes a cup holder, rope and repair patch.

This 21-piece set includes all the Yo Gabba Gabba characters. Bath Buddies are foam "stickers" that stick to the bath tub and can be used again and again.

WaterBlocks brings classic block play into a new watery environment. The bathtub and pool are the perfect places to create floating towns, bridges, waterslides, ball runs, towers and more. The "sticky" viscosity of water creates a helpful cling between blocks, and the movement, buoyancy and flow of water add an engaging twist to classic block play.

WaterBlocks brings classic block play into a watery environment. The bath tub and pool are the perfect places to create floating towns, bridges, waterslides, ball runs, towers and more. The "sticky" viscosity of water creates a helpful cling between blocks, and the movement, buoyancy and flow of water add an engaging twist to classic block play. The set includes 20 pieces.
— Laura Turman, owner of One Two Kangaroo in Shepherdstown, W.Va., told TDmonthly in an April 2012 survey that Waterblocks are their best selling bath toy.
— Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly in an April 2015 survey that floating playsets from Just Think Toys are their best-selling bath toys.

The WaterWheel play table includes boats, a waterwheel and a cup for pouring, all in an elevated design that keeps children as clean as possible while still encouraging creative water play.
— As of 4/18/2012 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 429 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Easy to assemble; appeals to a wide age range; Lightweight; a good value for the price. Cons: No plug makes it harder to drain; no cover is included.

An inflatable base holds the bubble liquid around the perimeter, allowing people to stand inside while the bubble wand is moved up over their heads. This product aims to teach the physics behind bubbles. Full instructions for use, plus instructions on how to make bubble solution, are included. Awards: Tillywig Toy Awards Sterling Fun Winner

Slip, slide and splash the days away with the Aviva Cosmic slide. Set up is simple: inflate and connect a hose to the Water Jet for sliding fun. Recommended ages 6-12. Recommended water depth: 5'.

Inflatable paddle boat allows the kids to navigate the waters onboard the challenger pedal boat. This single child inflatable boat operates easily in the pool or lake by simply pedaling and leaning left or right to steer. Recommended for ages 6-12.

This double lounger features a cool mesh lining that allows you to float comfortably in the water without completely submerging, relaxing head-rest pillows, and a center compartment for easy storage of beverages, magazines or sunglasses. Recommended for ages 9 and up. Recommended minimum water depth: 5'.

Play in the water or in the backyard with the Aviva Rocket Toss Inflatable Dart Game. The complete set of 6 inflatable darts in 2 contrasting colors has no sharp points so the whole family can play. Throw the darts at the inflatable dartboard and rack up the points to become the winner. Can be used on land or in the water. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

The SplashJack set of cards allows for card play in the water. SplashJack is simply Slap Jack, but played in water. To play, distribute the deck of cards evenly among all of the players. The player holds their pile of cards face down. Each player takes a turn placing their card face up in the middle of the group on the water. When someone places a Jack down in the pile, the first player to splash the pile of cards wins the cards. Play continues until a player has acquired all of the cards from the deck. Splashing the cards may also happen if the same number is laid down twice in a row or the same number sandwiches only one other card.

Splashimals can be played anywhere there is water but it can also be played on dry ground too. For ages 2 to 5+, depending on the age, children can use the cards for animal recognition, for creating new animals by mixing the combinations, for a game of memory, and for practicing reading skills.

Kids can light up bathtub time or water play by touching the silver sensors on the bottom of these light-up polka dot ducks. The yellow parent duck measures 3" x 3.5," while the blue and green baby ducks are each 1.75" x 2."

This aquatic playset works in the tub and on land. The floating island with a clear bottom features several water play activities including a spiral car launching ramp, a water squirter and a trap door.

The Original Splash Bombs pack all the splash of summer into colorful, cloth-covered balls designed for play in or out of the pool.
Awards: 2010 Parents' Choice Spring 2010 Toys FunStuff Award

Whether at the park or in the pool, kids can make a huge splash by dunking the splash ball in the pool and then hitting it with the foam bat. Can also be played without water. The bat measures 22" long, and the ball is 3" in diameter.
Awards: 2010 Tillywig Top Fun

Dunk the Geyser baseball into the water, hit it with the bat and get sprayed with water! Play with this great set with or without water.

AquaPlay is a Swedish line of educational water products for indoors and outdoors that allows all children, young and old, to find joy in playing with water. The system is modular and provides endless opportunities for expansion and rebuilding. It stimulates imagination and role-play.

Lock & Harbour World includes:

• 1 lock (including 3 lock gates & 1 water pump)
• 1 paddlewheel
• 1 harbor world (including 1 water gate, 1 crane with bucket & 2 stickers)
• 1 barge
• 2 fasteners with sealing strips

This giant 6-foot retail display holds up to 150 Big Squirt!® water toys. Package includes the cone display, 150 toys, a 7 ft banner, and free shipping.

Big Squirt! can be filled from any outdoor faucet or garden hose. Fill it, squirt it, and let the fun begin! Made in the USA.

This tabletop retail display holds 12 Big Squirt!® toys and ships with 24 toys.

Big Squirt! can be filled from any outdoor faucet or garden hose. Fill it, squirt it, and let the fun begin! Made in the USA.

NERF Super Soaker Shot Blast Water Blaster is the biggest blaster in the 2010 collection and can drench opponents from up to 25 feet away. All one needs is a single pump to unleash a huge blast of water. The customizable NERF Super Soaker Shot Blast water blaster is compatible with the Tactical Rail System accessories (sold separately) and features adjustable and removable shoulder stock for maximum customization. Available in red or blue. The rapid-fire action just keeps going and going, since this water “weapon” features a large capacity tank for fewer refills and more soaking. Launch date: June 2010.

Ultra Frame pools are 80 percent stronger then standard Metal Frame Pools. All rust-resistant metal beams and joints snap together for fast, easy construction. Pool set up and maintenance DVD is included. No digging, sand or tools are needed for set up. Set up is easy  layout pool liner on level ground, assemble the frame, and fill with water. Launch date: March 20, 2010.

Complete pool set includes: 1,500 gph (5,678 L/hr) filter pump, ladder, ground cloth, debris cover, maintenance kit and surface skimmer. Pool holds 5,061 gallons (19,156 L) of water at 90% capacity. Approximate set-up size 16' x 48"" (488cm x 122cm)".

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