SECTOR GUIDE: OUTDOOR TOYS GALT TOYS
Galt is launching the Nursery Trampoline, a fun smiley tortoise trampoline to develop a young child’s confidence, as well as encouraging coordination and balance. The product includes a tough weatherproof mat and a tubular steel frame. Energetic young children can spend hours jumping around on the trampoline, which includes a padded cover designed to look like
PLAYMOBIL
A number of new outdoor lines will be arriving in May as Playmobil continues its 40th birthday celebrations. These will include the new
UPCOMING MINDS
The Scoot & Ride Highwaybaby combines a bicycle and a scooter for children up to three years of age or with a maximum body weight of 20kg. The sense of balance is taught with the first few steps in the cycle mode, while with a press of a button children can dash around in scooter mode. The soft seat rises towards the rear and provides a gentle grip, while the handle height is adjustable and ensures a sitting posture that is relaxing and ergonomic. In addition, also in
the range is the Highwayfreak for children
ONE WORLD FUTBOL PROJECT
The firm says it has produced the world’s first nearly indestructible ball that never needs a pump and never goes flat, even when punctured multiple times. For every ball purchased at retail for £33, the firm gives a second ball to organisations using sport and play to support peace and development programmes in disadvantaged communities worldwide. It has shipped more than 700,000 One World Futbols across Africa to date.
www.oneworldfutbol.com
62 March CAPITAL PLAY
The firm says it has launched the first purpose built in-ground trampoline, designed solely for in- ground use.
The kit includes a frame
and new ‘armourweave’ jump mat with 8.5-inch springs. A retaining wall is included in the kit, as well as strong and durable surround pads. The trampoline itself sits completely
flush to the ground and not raised up.
The kits currently come in ten, 12 and 14ft round sizes (with an optional safety enclosure net). Prices are £795 to £965. 01276 855600
between three and five, plus the Highwayganster for kids and teenagers up to 100kg.
+45 45 66 0233
Speed Glider, with skilled parachutists Greg and Rick being the perfect companions. Meanwhile, for missions further afield there
will be the new Pump Rocket. The hand-powered pump can catapult the pilot into deep space. 01268 548111
HTI
Big wheeled ranges from HTI include Max Steel and Hello Kitty, which has recently been refreshed with glitter bomb colourways. Other brands in the stable include Barbie, Monster High, Doc McStuffins, Mickey Mouse and Jake and the Never Land Piratesamong others. In addition, the firm’s in- house developed Ripp range includes a Dirt Rider scooter and a variety of stunt scooters, as well as skates, helmets and protection gear. 01253 778888
a tortoise shell and an easy to grip handle for little hands. For additional safety, a cushioned friendly tortoise face attaches from the frame to the handle. The Nursery
Trampoline also features a
detachable handle and rubber feet for ease of storage.
0161 428 9111
TOY ESSENTIALS
The Plasmacar is a ride on vehicle for children aged from three and up. It is now available exclusively from Toy Essentials, the newly founded retail arm of Education Essentials. Requiring neither batteries or pedals, Plasmacar is propelled by a combination of aerodynamic design, movement of the steering wheel and friction, centrifugal force and gravity which drives the car both forward and backward up to a maximum speed of 6mph. It is available in
colours including lime green, red, blue, yellow,
CHEEKY RASCALS
The Wishbone 3-in-1 balance bike starts as a three-wheel bike; a quick chassis change turns it into a two-wheeler, and then the frame can be flipped over to create extra leg room for older children. Priced at £179, it is available in natural wood, red, green or limited edition designs. Meanwhile, the Wishbone Flip (£99) starts as a rocker, before becoming a push along and then a ride on.
The firm also has the Belgium- designed Quut range
MERONCOURT
The company offers a range of outdoor products from scooters, bikes, skates, tricycles and ride ons through to pop up tents and sleeping bags. All feature top licences including Marvel Avengers, Spider-Man, Hello Kitty, Monsters University and Furby.
Meroncourt also has the Zinc Littlest Learners Post Office Tri-Scooter with Caddy Case and Activity Kit, plus the Zinc Glo Go Tri- Scooter with flashing LEDs. 01462 680060
of beach toys (from £6.99) including the Ballo spherical bucket and Scoppi, which can be used to dig in sand, snow and even mud.
01730 895761
pink and orange and features six wheels, a seat, footrests and a steering wheel. 01285 762039
www.toynews-online.biz
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