Hot Toys To Help Beat The Heat
With school out and summer vacation in full swing, it's time to turn attention to staying cool and having fun.
On The Early Show Tuesday, BestStuff.com Senior Editor David Gregg gathered several toys to help everyone beat the heat and have a great time at the same time!
Editor's note: The following product descriptions were prepared with assistance from the manufacturers:
SUPER SOAKER AQUASHOCK ARCTIC BLAST
Soaking victory is best served cold! The Aquashock Artic blaster gives you more than one way to shock and surprise your water fight opponents: Soak 'em in a stream or add ice to blast 'em with an all-out burst of freezing cold water! Don't just soak 'em — Aquashock 'em!
$19.99; www.hasbro.com or www.amazon.com
SLINGKING WATER BALLOON LAUNCHER
The SlingKing Water Balloon Launcher will add a new dimension to your basic summertime water balloon fight. Designed for use by one person, this ready-to-use-kit includes the launcher, a quick fill (patented) balloon filling system, 100 biodegradable balloons, an official SlingKing Target, and full instructions. Don't be deceived by its appearance! This H2O balloon shooter offers pinpoint accuracy and a launch range of 100 yards!
$24.95; www.slingking.net
FLOWBOARD
Surf without waves and ride without snow! The Flowboard is a slick riding experience: Kids, teens and adults can experience the thrill of snowboarding in summer or any time of the year, regardless of where they live. The patented 14-wheeled Deep Carve System (DCS) sets the Flowboard apart from any other board design, enabling riders to hug turns and carve up the streets. The concave, seven-ply maple deck features a symmetrical design in three different lengths for a variety of skill sets and tricks. The Flowboard is recommended for riders ages 5 and older. Available in three sizes: 32-inch, 36-inch and 42-inch.
PRICES START AT $79.99; www.flowlab.com
CUISINART MIX IT IN SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MAKER
Professional-quality soft ice cream, yogurt, sorbet and sherbet are now available right at home, with the Cuisinart's Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker. Not only does it make everyone's favorites, but with three built-in condiment dispensers, it makes them extra delicious! Just a pull of a tab sends sprinkles, chips and other mix-ins down the chute to mix right into frozen desserts as cones or bowls are filled. Operation is fully automatic; simply pour in the ingredients and turn the dial!
$99.95; www.cuisinart.com
BEERBELLY BEVERAGE COOLER
The Beerbelly is a stealth cooler that enables you to carry and consume as much as 80 ounces of your favorite beverage (hot or cold). This all-day sipper uses a sling support, to accommodate its polyurethane bladder. Don your favorite t-shirt over your Beerbelly to go incognito, or wear it bear, in all its glory! It fits people up to six-foot-eight-inches tall and up to a 40-inch waist.
$34.95: www.thebeerbelly.com
REMOTE-CONTROLLED SNACK FLOAT
This remote-controlled serving tray from Hammacher Schlemmer enables you to keep drinks and snacks nearby, eliminating multiple trips to the kitchen. The remote has a range of 25 feet, and the tray propels left, right, forward or backward, and can rotate 360 degrees at a touch of a button, without capsizing in a pool or hot tub. Five drink holders secure 12-ounce cans of your favorite beverage, while the snack bowl in the center of the tray holds 16 ounces of snacks.
$49.95; www.hammacher.com
BUZZ BEE FUN N FOAM FACTORY
Make tons of foamy fun for your next party! The Fun n Foam Factory creates up to 55 cubic feet of foam in only three minutes. It's sure to be an instant summer party hit when you add silly suds. Includes a 20-ounce bottle of tear-free shampoo (safe for little eyes and the lawn, too!) and comes fully assembled. When your kids are done playing, just rinse them off with a garden hose and they'll be able to skip their bath before bedtime!
$80, www.amazon.com or www.buzzbeetoys.com
WHAM-O SLIP N SLIDE SUPER SPLASH TUNNEL WATER SLIDE
The super large Splash Tunnel Slip N Slide Water Slide combines a water park style slide with a traditional "Slip N Slide" for great backyard fun. This park style water attraction is a massive 20 feet long by 10 1/2 feet wide! The dual slides double the cool-down excitement by constantly spraying water on the riders through a basic garden hose. Super-easy to set up and inflate with the included electric air blower! This product is ideal for children ages 5 to 12.
$499; www.wham-o.com