Best Toys 2013 For The Summer

Here it is- the best toys 2013 for the summer. It's hot outside and the kids are off from school.  It’s time to put the Xboxes, iPads, and iPhones down and get ready for some old school fun. Kids don't want to be stuck indoors playing mindless video games. Get your kids away from the tv set. No child should be watching more than 2 hours of television a day in the summer. Here are some of the best toys that we have found for the summer to get you children up and moving.

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We have all heard of Nerf guns. We have been waiting for a toy bow gun for years but safety regulations prevented toy companies from making one due to safety concerns. However, the Air Storm Z-X Cross Bow was able to clear these regulations. This innovative product from Zing Toys allows children to safely shoot foam arrows. To shoot the arrows, you slide the arrow into the elastic loops. Then you pull back on the arrow to shoot it up to 45 feet away. There are two types of arrows. There are regular arrows which bounce of targets but there are also suction arrows, which stick to surfaces. It's great for getting kids outdoors.

Razor is known for their kid’s scooters. Here is something a bit different. This is not a traditional bike. In fact, it has 3 wheels so it is actually a tricycle. The front wheel can’t get flat because it is not made out of rubber. The back wheels are small and able to spin around 360 degrees. Kids are going to love performing tricks with this cool scooter.  You can also add a little flash to your tricks. Razor has also added the ability to create sparks while riding the vehicle. There is some assembly required and the scooter will support kids up to 160 pounds.

Here is a throwback to yesteryear.  This toy initially made its splash in 1969. It has 3 wheels. If you were back around this time, you probably remember that all the cool kids spent their time racing these bad boys down sidewalks, wearing out their sneakers. Now a whole new generation of kids can experience the fun. This new version is identical in almost every way.  This cool ride supports kids up to 70 pounds and has a seat that can be adjusted. The best part is that it gets kids out of the house exercising.

This one is built for smaller children and must be used outdoors. There are two compartments. On one side you put the sand. This toy can support up to 50 pounds of sand. On the other side of the toy you fill it up with water. Children can then go inside and play with the included toys.  There are plenty of activities inside. They can pour the water on the spinner to spin it around. There is even a water slide that the toys can slide down. Children will have fun creating their own sandy and watery adventures. It designed for children over the age of 2.

The  Airhunterz Zip-Bak Bow is another bow gun from Zing toys. It works very similar to the Air Storm Z-X Cross Box. Simply load the arrow and pull back on the tail to launch the bow. There are two types of arrows. There is the regular arrow and the suction arrow. The big difference is that this version of the gun offers double the range. You can shoot as far as 90 feet. There are several colors to choose from including red, black, and camouflage.  It’s safe and perfect for getting kids running around outside.

Razor is known for their line of amazing scooters for kids. Now Razor is getting into something different but familiar. They are trying to reinvent the pogo stick with modern technology. The frame is constructed out an aluminum that is normally reserved for aircrafts. The result of all this technology is that kids will be able to bounce higher than ever. It’s for children less than 140 pounds.

When I was a kid, I used to love a good old fashioned balloon fight. The Xploderz XBow 1500 is not a Nerf gun. This unique gun has specially designed ammo that contains water inside. When the ammo hits are hard surface, it explodes splashing water everywhere. In order to fill the ammo with water, you have to soak the pellets in water in a specially designed chamber for about 4 to 5 hours. Then you load the pellets into the ammo chamber. Load the ammo on the gun and you are ready for a water fight. This gun can fire up to 75 feet away.

It’s not too early to learn how to skateboard. Fisher Price is making it easier than ever to learn how to skateboard with the Grow With Me 3-in-1 Skateboard. The skateboard can hold up to 110 pounds. Kids as old as four years old can learn to ride on this toy. Before using this toy, make sure your children have the appropriate skateboarding gear. Initially, kids can use the handle and ride the skateboard like a scooter. When kids get accustomed to phase 1, they are ready to move on to the next phase. You can actually remove the handle. Now it looks like the traditional skateboard that we are familiar with. However, the wheels are actually located on the outside corners of the skateboard. This makes it easier to balance on the skateboard. Children can learn to master riding the skateboard like this for awhile before moving onto the last phase. On phase 3, you can move the wheels inward. Now you have a regular skateboard. This fun skateboard grows with children as they acquire more skills. Will your child be the next Tony Hawk?