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SECTOR GUIDE OUTDOOR TOYS 51 THUMBS UP
The inflatable kid-sized Roller Wheel has been designed with ‘roly poly’ fun in mind, according to Thumbs Up. Suitable for use indoors and out, the product is the perfect size for youngsters to climb through or roll around in. Complete with a
collection of colourful balls which bounce around as the wheel rotates, the toy is made from durable inflatable plastic. Thumbs Up also says that it helps children sharpen skills such as coordination, cooperative play, physical strength, visual and auditory stimulation among others. It also comes with a pump to make inflating easy.
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The new Phlat Ball is a sports toy which transforms from a disk into a ball when it is thrown. A three to ten-second time delay (suction cup) feature inside provides an element of surprise, as the thrower doesn’t know when the disk will transform. Materials vary across the ranges for added grip or better flight. A variety of games can be played including Phunky Monkey. The opposite end players have to throw the Phlat ball as a disk to each other, over the monkeys’ heads, while the recipient has to wait for it to pop back into a ball before they can touch it. If it remains in a disk shape, the monkey team are able to intercept.
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The new Aeromax FirePower Super Soaking Waterhose and the Astronaut SpacePack Super Soaking Water Blaster aim to take water fights to a new level. Children can fire water up to 30 feet with the pump spray. Fill up the backpack, strap it on and it’s ready to go. Foes can be tricked as the product allows water to be squirted in different directions. Meanwhile, Toobeez is a
lifesize construction toy which connects together using interlocking plastic tubes and spheres. Toobeez contains 57 pieces, as well as four pieces of coloured fabric which can be used to cover tents, make flags, doors, etc. For construction on a smaller scale, EZ Fort is based on the spheres and tubes of Toobeez and can be used to build dens, forts, playhouses and more.
TOMY EUROPE 020 8722 7300 ESDEVIUM
Esdevium has recently expanded its portfolio into a number of new categories, including outdoor toys. The firm is now the master distributor to the UK toy trade for Petron’s ‘Fun’ range of children’s leisure products. The range includes the Archery Set, Blowpipe, Crossbow and Handbow. The Archery Set comes with a shoot-through handle to fire three safety arrows at the target, while the
Tomy Europe continues to expand the Big Farm range with the introduction of two new sets and trailers. The Land Rover and Horse Trailer (£34.99) sees Britains welcoming new equestrian items into its outdoor and indoor range. The set includes a classic green Land Rover Defender with lights, sounds, removable cab and tailgate detail. The Horse Trailer boasts an opening rear gate and side door, as well as horse and foal for realistic farm play.
Also launching in the spring is the
Land Rover with General Purpose Trailer set (£29.99). It includes an authentic red Land Rover with lights and sounds, plus a General Purpose Trailer featuring a raising and lowering tailgate function. The Horse Trailer and General
Purpose Trailer are both available separately for £24.99 and £12.99 respectively. Both are hitch compatible with other products in the Britains line.
MARCH 2012 020 8839 8847 PLUM PRODUCTS
Plum Products is introducing a number of new products. The firm has extended its range of
junior trampolines, which are available in a selection of brightly coloured decorative enclosures to inspire creative role-play. Plum has also expanded its premium trampoline range to include the Magnitude Trampoline and enclosure. Available in 8ft, 10ft, 12ft and 14ft, the Magnitude trampolines offer children increased protection and safety with 3G enclosures and Tramp Klamp brackets. A number of new sandpits have also been introduced this year. The company’s in-house design team has focused on play value, creating multi-
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purpose sand and water tables made from premium FSC certified timber. Other products in Plum’s line-up include play centres, wooden swing sets, playhouses and kids’ furniture.
KIDDIMOTO 01749 871175 Kiddimotos are aimed at two to six
year-olds. They don’t have pedals or
brakes, letting the child control their own movements, developing important motor skills and teaching balance and coordination to help them progress to a bicycle without stabilisers. Last summer, Kiddimoto launched the entry-level Kurve balance bike which features a three-position adjustable seat height.
All Kiddimoto balance bikes are constructed from high quality, recyclable natural birch plywood. The firm has also a range of cycle helmets, plus accessories such as gloves.
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Blowpipe is accurate over smaller distances and includes three safety darts. Both come with a target printed on the back of the packaging so users can practice their aim. The Fun Crossbow has the look and feel of the real thing, firing safety darts over 12 metres with pinpoint accuracy, while the Handbow is a handheld version, which can shoot safety darts just over four metres.
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