May 2010 Notable Toys — Sporting Goods & Accessories

SMASH Soccer allows any soccerballer the ability to practice their skills anywhere. One can play alone or with a group, and four cones are included to make a field or set up skill courses. Kids can juggle, dribble, play 1 vs.1 or 2 vs. 2 and have fun with SMASH sports soccer. This product is foam pellet filled for safety and performance, and double stitch sewn for durability. Features: Soccer ball, 4 cones and reusable backpack.

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.

This 10' plastic jump rope features heavy nylon rope that is protected by unbreakable plastic sections. It comes in assorted colors and is also available in a 16' version.
— This product is a best seller at Neely's in South L.A.

Children can squeeze this pig's belly to launch soft foam balls. The harder the pig is squeezed, the farther it shoots. Six soft foam balls and a convenient carry net are included.

The newest way to play catch! This innovative system comes with two flexible sport nets with cushioned hand grips that allow participants to toss balls up to 100 feet. Three Games in One.

Comes with:
. 2- Trick sport nets
. 1- Rubber Ball
. 1- Fun Gripper ™ Bean Ball
. 1- Water Ball
For Ages:
7 years and up

The NERF Curve Pitch Baseball Set features a unique felt patch located on one side of this specially designed "curve" ball which creates a drag effect that, depending on how it's held and thrown, will assimilate a specific pitch. Complete with a bat featuring a rubberized grip, the NERF Curve Pitch Baseball Set is a fun way to help knock kids' stats out of the park. Launch date: June 2010.

The NERF Weather Blitz Flag Football Set comes complete with a NERF Weather Blitz junior football and 16 clips which act as "flags", offering 4-on-4 play in almost any condition. The NERF Flag Football clip system is convenient and easy to use, letting players stay focused on the winning play. Launch date: June 2010.

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.

The Tornado Tee golf is a unique Golf sports item with an innovative feature. On pressing the activation button the golf ball is loaded onto the tee where it levitates in air for about 8 secs. The Tornado Tee makes it easy and fun for kids to hit the ball. Package includes: three balls, stationary tee for beginner or windy-day play and universal golf club for right- or left-handers. Requires six ”D” batteries. Launch date: 2009.

Product Features:

•    Learn to golf with the Tornado Tee
•    Innovative way to teach kids to play golf
•    By pressing the activation button, the golf ball loads
•    Ball will levitate in air for about 8 seconds
•    Kids can hit the ball and golf becomes fun and easy

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)".

These super-insulated sports bottles come with an internal mesh filter to stop ice or tea leaves from coming out during use. They are perfect for hot or cold filling. Double-walled stainless steel insures that the bottle does not sweat and does not contain harmful chemicals like Bisphenol-A (BPA). Kevin Brodwick, Founder of Thinkbaby and Thinksport, told TDmonthly, "The thinksport bottle is the best priced and most functional insulated bottle on the market."

Stamos Enterprises' Glow and Throw UFO illuminated flying disc is a lightup flying disc for day or night-time flying that allows for the creation of bright and colorful UFO flying shapes. The design element not only challenges the imagination, but provides recreation by combining the fun of a flying disc and the mystery of a U.F.O. The 9 1/4" Glow and Throw UFO Flying Disc comes complete with 14 Glowsticks and 14 Couplers. Launch date: 2008

The Giant Fun Gripper Soccerball is durable and can be used indoors or outdoors. It is constrbrightly colored assorted nylon, vinyl and composite materials with Fun Gripper foam matrix covering and comes with it's very own foot pump. Available in three sizes: 16 inch, 24 inch, and 36 inch (smallest shown). Launch date: 2010.

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.

Little Nutty Helmets from Nutcase are designed to stylishly protect the noggins of little ones. Engineered for toddlers to 5-year-olds, the helmets include the Nutcase’s Spin-Dial Fit System to ensure a perfect fit. Little Nutty Helmets feature ABS injection shells and are available in 10 trendy designs perfect for a variety of outdoor activities.

— Justine of Babygadget, who bought a Little Nutty helmet for her daughter, declared that “all Nutcase's designs are so much more interesting than the usual, gender-stereotyped fare that they are bound to help foster any child's INDEPENDENT style.”
—    WestchesterMom of The Children’s Blog had high praise for the entire Nutcase range, calling them the “holy grail of helmets.” She recommended using a soft tape measure to attain perfect sizing.

The Skyball is a distinctive play ball  filled with helium. The brightly colored ball can bounce up to 75 feet in the air, giving a whole new dimension to play for one or a group. Kids can add this astronomical bounce to existing games like handball, or invent whole new things to play.
— “Skyballs would be No. 1 if I had any right this minute, but I don't. They are the best seller. I sell as many as I have, 48 or more. Sixty. Can't keep enough in stock,” said Gage Brownell, manager of Belmont Toys in Belmont, Mass., during a March 2010 survey.
— Two of 37 retailers told TDmonthly in March 2010 that Skyballs are a top-selling outdoor toy.

The bright colors and complex design of the Nova kite from Jakks Pacific make it an engaging kite that is satisfying to watch and fly. Box kites are well known to be very stable in steady winds, making them great kites for beginners while offering enough visual interest and the opportunity for impressive acrobatics on a slackened line.
— Eight percent of 37 retailers said during a March 2010 survey that kites are their top-selling sports and outdoor item.

This APS-core foam sled comes complete with adjustable lap belt/buckle, knee pads, and a contoured design with bold graphics.

In this 2 player interactive RC hunting game, player 1 takes flight control with full function RC Duck while player 2 takes aim at the Duck with safe infrared blaster. The Duck Hunter Xtreme takes 7 minute flights off a single charge and requires 3 direct hits to bring the duck down. Requires 6 AAA batteries for the controller and 3 AA batteries for the blaster.

The MForcer pistol is the first ever rapid-fire marshmallow shooter, allowing you to shoot 15 consecutive marshmallows at unsuspecting targets. It packs all the punch of the company's flagship Marshmallow Shooter into quarter of the size. Load up to 15 mini-marshmallows into the chamber, give it a quick pump, and the MForcer is set for rapid fire attack. There’s no need to for any additional pumping after each shot.

The Rockboard Scooter uses propulsion technology, allowing it to be ridden without having to put a foot on the ground. It can be used as a kick scooter or a Rockboard. When in Rockboard Mode it requires no kicking, batteries, charging or gasoline. It can also be folded up for easy storage and transport. The Rockboard combines fun, fitness and functionality into one product. "While standing on the deck in Rockboard Mode the rider shifts their weight back and forth, and this powers the drive chain. Propulsion is achieved with each rock, wasting zero energy and allowing the rider to reach speeds of up to 10 mph," Zane Andrews, Account Manager, M.Y. Products, told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 18, 2009.
— Thanks to a product demo in the store, Learning Express of Newton, Mass., had sold at least 15 Rockboard Scooters in 2010 as of July, Owner Richard Gibson told TDmonthly.
— In a March 2012 survey, Grafton Stine, owner of Toys on the Square in Hummelstown, Pa., told TDmonthly that Rockboard Scooters were one of their best selling ride-on toys.

Where to buy:
SOUTH

This shoe-sized skate simplifies the skateboard concept for on-the-go ease. It features three 64mm urethane wheels, a Grip tec system, weighs 2.5 lbs, and holds riders up to 220 lbs. It can attach to backpacks (clip not included) and comes in red, blue and white.

Licensed by Major League Baseball, this card game simulates an actual baseball game, with two players/teams, nine innings, three outs per inning, walkins-runs-outs, etc. Team-specific and generic titles are available. "Unlike any other baseball game, the MLB card game is like playing baseball and because of its convenient size, can be played almost anywhere," Sandy Bergeson, Executive VP, TDC Games, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 15, 2010.