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Nerf Vortex Aero Howler Foam Ball, Classic Long-Distance Football, Flight-O...
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AVRG: $9.94
Category: Outdoor Fun
Christmas
Foam
 
The NERF Vortex Aero Howler Foam Football is engineered for long-distance passes, enhancing catch games and football play. Its built-in air holes produce a distinct whistling sound during flight, adding an audible element to gameplay. The football features a three-finned tail design for improved aerodynamics, enabling tight spirals and extended flight. A molded hand grip provides better control for passing and catching. Constructed from soft NERF foam, it is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, including beach, pool, or backyard play.
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A common issue reported is the toy's durability, particularly regarding the tail or fin components, which frequently break or detach quickly during normal use, often rendering the product unusable.
Why You'll Like It
Its aerodynamic design allows for impressive long-distance and straight throws, and the distinctive howling sound often adds an engaging element to outdoor play, appealing to a wide range of ages.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 37928      (added 6/4/2025)



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AVRG: $37.99
Category: Outdoor Fun
 
This football goal post set is designed for easy and quick assembly, providing a durable alternative to inflatable options. It allows kids to start playing shortly after setup. The set is suitable for families aiming to teach children the basics of football, including kicking techniques and field goal practice. The included 7.5-inch mini football is sized appropriately for younger players, helping foster an early interest in the game. A weighted base ensures stability during use, preventing the goal from tipping over. The goal measures 6 feet wide by 4 feet tall, offering a generous target area to develop proper kicking habits. The set is designed for practice and skill-building in a structured yet engaging way.
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A primary concern among users is the set's poor durability and instability; many report it breaking quickly, often on first use or when hit by a ball, due to its thin plastic construction. Reviewers also frequently note that the included football, kicking tee, and yard markers are small or of low quality, sometimes differing from the product description.
Why You'll Like It
Children generally enjoy playing with this set, and users appreciate its easy assembly and lightweight, portable design.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 41058      (added 6/17/2025)
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AVRG: $17.31
Category: Hand Stuffing*
Ball Pits
 
The 9" banded soft foam glove features a durable AIR TECH outer shell made of soft foam for lightweight protection. It includes an adjustable self-stick wrist closure for a secure fit and comes in blue, red, and silver color options. Designed for young players, this glove is worn on the left hand, keeping the right hand free for throwing. The soft foam construction ensures safe play while maintaining functionality.
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However, concerns are frequently raised about the set's overall durability, with reports of seams tearing or strings breaking relatively quickly. Additionally, the glove's sizing can be inconsistent, sometimes being too small for older preschoolers, and its stiffness can make it challenging for very young children to effectively close for catching.
Why You'll Like It
Many parents find this set offers good value for its price, proving suitable for very young, beginning baseball players due to the glove's initial softness and appropriate size for small hands, allowing for immediate use.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 40515      (added 6/12/2025)
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AVRG: $34.99
Category: Stuffing Machine
 
This baseball trainer helps young players develop hitting skills with an engaging, hands-on approach. The pitching machine operates automatically, delivering a pitch every 7 seconds without requiring a pitcher, allowing for consistent practice. The set includes five plastic baseballs and a 24-inch collapsible plastic bat, providing immediate playability. Designed for safety and ease of use, it is suitable for children learning teeball or baseball fundamentals. The product is developed by experienced manufacturers focused on youth sports equipment.
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Consistent issues revolve around the machine's durability, with many reports of it breaking down quickly after purchase. A significant concern is also the non-standard size of the included balls, making it nearly impossible to find replacements when lost.
Why You'll Like It
This toy effectively encourages independent hitting practice for young children and is generally considered easy to set up and use, often succeeding in engaging kids in active play.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 40584      (added 6/11/2025)
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AVRG: $22.87
Category: Game Pieces
Family Game Night
 
This inflatable 3-hole football target is designed for portability, folding down for compact storage and easy transport. It works for both practice and casual play, suitable for indoor spaces like basements or outdoor areas such as backyards, parks, and beaches. The set can also be used for group activities like parties or neighborhood events. Constructed from durable PVC, the target withstands forceful throws and kicks. Its water-filled base provides stability, allowing it to quickly return to an upright position if knocked over. The set includes one 45-inch inflatable target with a water-fillable base, two 7.25-inch rotationally molded PVC footballs, and a hand air pump with needle for inflation.
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The most frequent concern reported is the toy's inconsistent air retention and overall durability, with multiple accounts of it deflating quickly, developing leaks, or failing after a short period of use. Some users also noted issues with the included pump or the quality of the netting, and older children may find its appeal to be limited.
Why You'll Like It
The toy provides an engaging and active play experience for children, particularly younger ones, utilizing safe, soft mini footballs to help develop throwing skills. Many users found it entertaining and versatile for various play settings.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 40617      (added 6/10/2025)
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AVRG: $24.98
Category: Batting Tees
 
The Grow-with-Me Batting Tee is designed to support young tee ball players as they develop their hitting skills. It features a hanging tee option for beginners, suspending a ball between 18" and 26" off the ground using self-stick technology to help improve hand-eye coordination. As players progress, the hanging attachment can be removed to convert it into a traditional adjustable batting tee, with a height range of 25" to 36". The set includes the batting tee, one 21-inch plastic bat, and four baseballs with self-stick covers. When assembled, the tee measures 25.5" x 25.5" x 45.5" and is suitable for ages 3 and up.
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A significant number of reviews highlight concerns regarding the product's durability and build quality; common issues include parts breaking or not staying securely together after limited use, difficulty with the height adjustment mechanism, and reports of missing components upon delivery.
Why You'll Like It
Many parents noted that the tee was easy to assemble and that their young children, particularly toddlers and preschoolers, enjoyed practicing their swings with it, finding its initial height suitable.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 40605      (added 6/10/2025)
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AVRG: $10.19
Category: Balls
Foam
Gifts
 
The NERF foam mini football is constructed with soft, lightweight foam for easy throwing and catching. Measuring 9 inches in length, its junior size is designed for smaller hands to grip comfortably. The durable foam material allows for safe indoor play while remaining sturdy enough for outdoor use in backyards or parks. This football serves as an introductory option for young players learning fundamental throwing and catching skills. Its versatile design makes it suitable for various casual play environments including beaches, picnics, and social gatherings where participants can engage in simple passing games.
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Many users report the ball's surface is excessively slick, making it hard to grip, hold, and throw for both kids and adults, often leading to frustration.
Why You'll Like It
Parents found the foam material suitable for use in public pools where inflated balls are restricted. Its softness also makes it a good option for very young children learning to catch.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 39167      (added 6/10/2025)
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AVRG: $11.69
Category: Outdoor Fun
Foam
Ball Pits
 
The NERF Neon Vortex Aero Howler Foam Football is engineered for long-distance throws, enhancing catch games and football play. Its built-in air holes produce a distinct whistling sound as the ball travels, adding an audible element to gameplay. The aerodynamic design features a three-finned tail for stable, tight spirals during flight. Molded hand grips improve control, making it suitable for players of all ages. Constructed from soft NERF foam, the ball is safe for both indoor and outdoor use, including beaches, pools, backyards, and basements.
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Things to Keep in Mind
The primary drawback noted by users is the toy's durability, particularly concerning the tail or fin, which multiple reviews report breaking or detaching quickly after limited use, significantly compromising the toy's intended function.
Why You'll Like It
Users consistently highlight the toy's aerodynamic design, which facilitates long-distance throws, and the distinctive howling sound it produces, contributing to an engaging outdoor play experience for various ages.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 37934      (added 6/4/2025)
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AVRG: $11.69
Specialty: No
Gender: Boys
Category: Licensed Products
Sporting Goods & Accessories
 
This Soft Sport mini basketball set includes a Soft Sport basketball and a durable plastic backboard. Fits most doors.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34843      (added 8/20/2012)
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AVRG: $49.99
Age Range: 5 and up
Specialty: Yes (as of 2012)
Gender: Boys
Category: Sporting Goods & Accessories
Outdoor Fun
General Games
 
The MLS Light Up Soccer Goal and Ball Set encourages active play even when the sun goes down. This complete soccer set features a goal with glowing edges, and a red light up soccer ball. Now, kids can play their favorite sport with excitement day or night. Includes stakes to hold the goal securely in the ground, light up goal, light up ball, and 1 3V battery. 6 AAA batteries also required, not included. Goal measures 37.5 inches x 24 inches.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34179      (added 4/30/2012)
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AVRG: $10.00
Age Range: 3 and up
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Balls
Outdoor Fun
Sporting Goods & Accessories
 
The easy-grip rubber Dora the Explorer Playground Balls come in 5”, 8”, and 16” sizes. They can be used to play a variety of games. It’s part of the Dora the Explorer theme kids have come to love.
— “The kids are controlling it. It’s their game and their ball. ‘If I don’t like it. I’ll take my ball and go home,’” is how Greg Bonner of Heights Toy Center in Little Rock, Ark. explained the attraction of owning the ball for kids.
— “A lot of pitch-and-play stuff from Franklin Sports,” sells well, was the endorsement given by Rick Henry, owner of Stellabella Toys in Cambridge, Mass.
— The popularity of the “Dora the Explorer” universe continues as the kids TV network, Nick Jr., will air an hour-long movie special in Fall 2006.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 9446      (added 9/21/2006)
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