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A fun twist on sprinkler fun, the Hydro(Credit: Prime Time Toys)

A fun twist on sprinkler fun, the Hydro Swirl features a spinning dome on top, with six tidal storm wiggle tubes on the edge. The tubes wiggle and splash in all directions; $12.99 at Target and Target.com.

Must-have summer and pool toys for kids

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The weather is warmer, flip-flops are on and beach days are ahead -- it can only mean one thing: It's time to stock up on new summer and pool toys.

From bubbles and ride-ons to chalk, disc launchers, water play and more, there are many interactive toys to get your kids playing outdoors.

Here are this summer's must-have toys for every kid.

Wet Head

Put on the Wet Head hat from Zing
 
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Put on the Wet Head hat from Zing and get ready to possibly be soaked. Opponents choose a peg to withdraw from the hat in a form of water roulette -- if they pick the right one, you get drenched! If not, pass the hat to the next player. Suggested retail price $19.99, for ages 4 and older, available spring 2016.

R2-D2 Bubble Blaster

Kids can get into Star Wars-style mischief and
 
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Kids can get into Star Wars-style mischief and blow endless bubbles with this R2-D2 blaster. The set comes with a collectible bubble bottle; $18.99 at imperialtoy.com.

Batman Boys 2-Piece 3D Muscle Flotation

The swim vest is durable and features an
 
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The swim vest is durable and features an elastic strap for custom secure fit for added safety while kids learn to balance and paddle. Also available in other Justice League characters such as, Superman; $24.99 at Toys R Us.

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Disney Dory and Nemo Character Mask

These Dory (pictured) and Nemo character masks feature
 
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These Dory (pictured) and Nemo character masks feature an easy-to-adjust head strap with a soft water tight seal for a custom fit; $12.99 at Target, Toys R Us and swimways.com.

Derby Duck

This inflatable ride-on pool float features two handles
 
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This inflatable ride-on pool float features two handles on the side and two handles on the duck's neck. The float features two cup holders as well; $52.99 at walmart.com.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sewer Stomp and Splash Pad

This Aqua Leisure inflatable mat easily attaches to
 
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This Aqua Leisure inflatable mat easily attaches to a garden hose, which allows multiple stomp points to spray water; $12.99 at Toys R Us.

B. Woo-Hue Parachute

Kids can have fun with this color-wheel parachute,
 
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Kids can have fun with this color-wheel parachute, which features 12 woven handles to make room for six to 12 kids. The set comes with 15 colorful balls so kids can try to keep them from falling out; $24.99 at battatco.com.

Nerf Dude Perfect Perfectsmash Football

Practice the perfect play and make legendary passes
 
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Practice the perfect play and make legendary passes by setting up the knock-out target. Then toss the football to make the perfect smash. The set includes a reusable target and football; $19.99 at hasbrotoyshop.com.

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Walking Talking Pets

Characters from
 
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Characters from "The Secret Life of Pets," a Universal Pictures movie that hits theaters in July come to life with these motorized figures that walk and talk. Choose Max, Gidget, Snowball and Mel, each with their own phrases and unique action moves; $12.99 at Toys R Us, Walmart and spinmaster.com.

Geosafari Jr. My First Telescope

This 10x magnification telescope allows kids to view
 
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This 10x magnification telescope allows kids to view the moon. It also comes with two large eyepieces with comfy goggle and nose cut-out guide for perfect eye placement, a built-in diagonal mirror and a lens cap; $29.99 at educationalinsights.com.

Nerf Super Soaker Tidal Torpedo Bow

Surprise your competition with a soaking stream of
 
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Surprise your competition with a soaking stream of water or a Nerf foam missile blast. For additional water power, dip the tip of the missile in water to deliver a watery missile blast; $24.99 at hasbrotoyshop.com.

Waterfall Discovery Wall

Kids can scoop up water, pour it into
 
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Kids can scoop up water, pour it into the bucket and dump it down the wall. Water zigzags and spins, plus the rearrangeable pieces help develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination; $49.99 at step2.com.

Yvolution Neon Street Rollers

These heel skates can fit most shoes and
 
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These heel skates can fit most shoes and feature innovative wheel technology with bright light-up LED's. Available in pink, green and blue; $29.99; available at Walmart and Toys R Us.

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Star Wars Dive Characters

This three-pack, 3-D molded dive sticks feature Kylo
 
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This three-pack, 3-D molded dive sticks feature Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma and Stormtrooper from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." These water toys are great for swim practice and can be played in and out of the pool; $5.99 at Target, Toys R Us, Walmart and swimways.com.

Hydro Swirl Spinning Sprinkler

A fun twist on sprinkler fun, the Hydro
 
(Credit: Prime Time Toys)

A fun twist on sprinkler fun, the Hydro Swirl features a spinning dome on top, with six tidal storm wiggle tubes on the edge. The tubes wiggle and splash in all directions; $12.99 at Target and Target.com.

PlaySkool Mrs. Potato Head Beach Spudette

This Mrs. Potato set features a beach theme
 
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This Mrs. Potato set features a beach theme with more than 15 pieces including a bathing suit, sandals, sunglasses, a sun hat and more; $14.99 at hasbrotoyshop.com.

Hyper Toss

This fast-paced, electronic catch ball game lets kids
 
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This fast-paced, electronic catch ball game lets kids try to beat their own scores by catching the ball quickly in one of the three colored cups. Best for ages 6 and older; $19.99 available at toy stores in June.

Finding Dory Bath Squirters

Fill up your fish friends, give a squeeze
 
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Fill up your fish friends, give a squeeze and enjoy squirting your friends in the pool or bath. The three packs include Dory, Marlin and Destiny or Nemo, Hank and Mr. Ray; $11.99 at bandai.com.

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Mermaid Magic Princess Sofia

Bath and pool time can transform into an
 
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Bath and pool time can transform into an underwater adventure with Princess Sofia, who sings, lights up, sparkles and flutters her tail. The doll comes with a removable seashell tiara and hairbrush; $24.99 at justplayproducts.com.

Little Live Pets S2 Lil' Turtle Tank

This turtle tank is the perfect place for
 
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This turtle tank is the perfect place for the Little Live Pets Turtle to walk around and then dive into the water. The new tank comes with Starry the Magical Turtle; $24.99 at moosetoys.com.

Best Friend Max Feature Plush

Bring home all the action and personality of
 
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Bring home all the action and personality of Max, the star of "The Secret Life of Pets," due to hit theaters in July. The plush features a detachable leash, lifelike walking action and 20 different sounds and phrases from the movie; $44.99 at Toys R Us and toysrus.com.

Paddle Bubble

With bubbles blown and Paddle Bubble in hand,
 
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With bubbles blown and Paddle Bubble in hand, players try to keep the suds from popping. The set includes two paddles and bubble solution; $9.99 at Toys R Us.

Disney Finding Dory Mr. Ray's Dive Game

Kids can toss Dory and Nemo's school friends
 
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Kids can toss Dory and Nemo's school friends into the pool, race and catch them with Mr. Ray's net. The set comes with five characters and a net; $9.99 at Toys R Us, Target and swimways.com.

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Goblies

Goblies are paintballs that kids throw by hand.
 
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Goblies are paintballs that kids throw by hand. They are painless like water balloons and create a colorful splat like paintballs. The product is sold as a kit that allows kids to make 108 Goblies using food ingredients while learning about chemistry; $19.99 at amazon.com.

SpaceScooter

The SpaceScooter from Space Scooter Inc. can be
 
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The SpaceScooter from Space Scooter Inc. can be ridden one of two ways: like a traditional kick-scooter or propelled forward by an up-and-down teeter-totter motion. It folds and comes in a variety of colors and designs; $149 at Toys R Us.

Hurricane Reusable Water Balls

Hurricane Reusable Water Balls from Prime Time Toys
 
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Hurricane Reusable Water Balls from Prime Time Toys are easier to use than water balloons. There is no fumbling with tiny water balloon knots -- the balls fill and seal with a squeeze; $11.99 at amazon.com.

Hydro Lacrosse

The COOP Hydro Lacrosse game set can be
 
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The COOP Hydro Lacrosse game set can be used in the pool, at the beach or in the backyard. The soft, waterproof handles make it easy to catch, scoop, cradle and throw the ball. The set comes with two lacrosse sticks and one ball; $9.99 at Walmart and walmart.com.

T-Blasts Quad Blaster

Each T-Blasts Quad Blaster from Playmates Toys fires
 
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Each T-Blasts Quad Blaster from Playmates Toys fires up to 40 feet and comes with four Ninja Turtles character darts, which are oversized and made of safer, soft foam. Collection includes Quad Blaster Donatello, Quad Blaster Leonardo, Quad Blaster Michelangelo and Quad Blaster Raphael; $14.99 at Toys R Us.

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Kids’ CrocsLights Finding Dory Clog

This crocs inspired-by the summer's hit movie
 
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This crocs inspired-by the summer's hit movie "Finding Dory" light up with every step with long-lasting LED lights. Kids can make a splash at the beach, pool or playground; $49.99 at crocs.com.

10-Inch Pro Sky Bouncer

The Maui Toys Pro Sky Bouncer discs fly
 
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The Maui Toys Pro Sky Bouncer discs fly and bounce with the pro-matte finish. Choose from six colors; $12.99 at jakks.com.

Paw Patrol Tangle-Free Telescopic Fishing Pole

This Lil' Angler Paw Patrol fishing pole comes
 
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This Lil' Angler Paw Patrol fishing pole comes with a telescopic tangle-free rod, spincast reel, line, one safety hook, one casting plug and a snap swivel; $22 at Dick's Sporting Goods and at dickssportinggoods.com.

Light Up My Basket

Kids can create a felt flower bouquet with
 
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Kids can create a felt flower bouquet with bright LED lights in a bike basket. The set includes everything kids need to show off their creativity with a personal and unique basket design; $24.99 at amazon.com.

Yummy Nummies S'More Maker Playset

Yummy Nummies are candy, snack and meal-making sets
 
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Yummy Nummies are candy, snack and meal-making sets that come with everything kids need to create no-bake, realistic-tasting mini foods. The S'more Maker Playset lets kids make their own graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate. The no-heat set comes with fun s'more-making utensils that light up and flicker; $19.99 at yummynummies.com in July.

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Svan Ice Cream Cart

The Svan Ice Cream Cart lets kids serve
 
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The Svan Ice Cream Cart lets kids serve customers by scooping play frozen treats onto connectable cones. The cart is equipped with more than 30 pieces, including scoops of ice cream, connectable cones, an ice cream scoop, popsicles and Italian ice; $159.99 at svan.com.

Super Sharkpedo

Kids can navigate this foot-long smiling shark through
 
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Kids can navigate this foot-long smiling shark through the pool, up to 40 feet. Simply submerge Sharkpedo under water to quickly fill the tail fin that then launches like a dart to propel him through the water; $9.99 at Target and Wal-Mart

POOF Turbo Tunnel Ball

Kids can throw this ball and watch it
 
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Kids can throw this ball and watch it fly more than 360 feet. It's modeled after an airplane wing and is made of soft foam; $12.99 at Toys R Us or at toysrus.com.

Candylicious Bubbles

Candylicious Bubbles from Little Kids Inc. combines two
 
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Candylicious Bubbles from Little Kids Inc. combines two of kids' favorite things: bubbles and candy. Kids can blow them, catch them and eat them. They come in four flavors: cherry, grape, bubble gum and tutti frutti. Suggested retail prices $12.99 for bubble machine and $2.99 at littlekidsinc.com.

My Friend Dory

The My Friend Dory interactive plush doll features
 
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The My Friend Dory interactive plush doll features motion and touch sensors that activate sounds and up to 50 phrases. She moves both her eyes and mouth and speaks "Whale;" $39.99 at Target and target.com.

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Summer Fun/Water Park with Slides

This set features two jumbo slides, one regular
 
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This set features two jumbo slides, one regular and one for tubing, and a wave pool at the bottom. The octopus in the middle spins, creating fun ripples throughout the pool. Use the park's pulley to pull the tube up to the top of the slide; $59.99 at playmobil.us.

Aqua Leisure Paw Patrol Hopscotch Spray Mat

Kids will have fun playing hopscotch with their
 
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Kids will have fun playing hopscotch with their favorite Paw Patrol characters and cool off with its sprayers along the edge of the mat. The set includes three bean bag bones, which can be used for markers; $9.99 at Toys R Us.

Fisher-Price Little People See 'N Say Ride-On

The class See 'n Say toy is now
 
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The class See 'n Say toy is now on a ride-on, with fun graphics, animal sounds, music and more; $29.99 at Toys R Us.

Squeeze N' Paint Tool Set

The sidewalk paint bottles turn into tools allowing
 
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The sidewalk paint bottles turn into tools allowing kids to squirt, brush and roll creative designs onto the pavement. These work with all Crayola Sidewalk Paint; $2.99 at shop.crayola.com.

Booger Balls Ultimate Battle Pack

Kids can have fun with the gooey, slime-filled
 
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Kids can have fun with the gooey, slime-filled Booger Balls kit. Simply mix the Booger Balls Powder Packet (choose Revolting Red, Gross Green or Yucky Yellow) and get ready to play with 90 Booger Balls, which is non-toxic and won't stain clothing; $19.99 at funrise.com.

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Fun Heroes Throwing Hammers

Kids can charge into battle with their friends
 
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Kids can charge into battle with their friends with these foam pool toy hammers; $4.99 at jakks.com.

K-Force Build and Blast: K-20X

Build four different blaster and target models in
 
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Build four different blaster and target models in one set with the K-Force Build and Blast: K-20X from K'Nex. The set includes rods and connectors plus special parts to create different blasters; $19.99 at toysrus.com.

Paw Patrol Hopper

This classic toy features Chase from Nick Jr.'s
 
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This classic toy features Chase from Nick Jr.'s hit show "Paw Patrol." The hopper provides active play and exercise for kids of all ages; $14.99 at Walmart.

Regatta Swing

The Magic Cabin's Regatta Swing is a canvas,
 
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The Magic Cabin's Regatta Swing is a canvas, sailboat-styled swing that can seat two kids at a time and holds up to 200 pounds. The mesh seats ensure it won't hold water, and the swing includes Easy Tree Hangers, making it easy to hang from a tree; $149 at hearthsong.com.

Slackers Slide & Surf Screamin' 30-Foot Water Slide Combo Set

Slackers Slide & Surf Screamin' 30-Foot Water Slide
 
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Slackers Slide & Surf Screamin' 30-Foot Water Slide Combo Skimboard set is twice the length of a traditional backyard water slide. The inflatable slide features misting side walls, a padded start and a splash pool at the end. It also comes with a skimboard; $120 at amazon.com.

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Kidizoom Action Cam

VTech's Kidizoom Action Cam lets active children capture
 
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VTech's Kidizoom Action Cam lets active children capture videos and photos when they're on the move. It comes with two mounts so kids ages 4 and older can attach it to their bike, skateboard and more. It also comes with a waterproof case so they can take pictures or videos under water; $55 at walmart.com.

Razor Jr. Mini Mod

The Razor Jr. Mini Mod features side footrests
 
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The Razor Jr. Mini Mod features side footrests and a pedal-activated motor that stops when released, as well as an in-wheel electric hub motor, foot pedal throttle, soft rubber grips, polypropylene wheels and a rechargeable battery; $49.99 at walmart.com.

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I love toys.

Every year, when school let out, my kids got a summer fun kit.

It's how we celebrated the end of the year and summer.

The kit had sidewalk chalk, silly string, bubbles, water guns, sunscreen, various sand and pool toys and they got a new yard game.

Horse shoes, badminton, basketball hoop and ball, frisbee.

Something like that.

We have a gallon jug of bubbles on the carport right now.

They still blow bubbles.

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Those sky bouncers are a big hit. It's odd.

We got Booger balls for one of DD's friends for his birthday.

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That potato head looks like a trans.

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FNW wrote:

That potato head looks like a trans.


 It's Beach Spudette.

It's a girl.



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Can you believe that I have not yet bought even ONE of those for Itty bitty????????

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I guess I was thrown because they called it "Mr." Potato head.

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I've bought 5 or 6 (maybe more) for the kids.

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Wow, I'm out of the loop!

I haven't had a little one to shop for, in many years.

Some of those toys look like fun!smile

 



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Wow, I'm out of the loop!

I haven't had a little one to shop for, in many years.

Some of those toys look like fun!smile

 


 One word: zulily!

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FNW wrote:

I guess I was thrown because they called it "Mr." Potato head.


 

Mrs. Potato Head Beach Spudette

This Mrs. Potato set features a beach theme

 

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This Mrs. Potato set features a beach theme with more than 15 pieces including a bathing suit, sandals, sunglasses, a sun hat and more; $14.99 at hasbrotoyshop.com.



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