Chris Byrne, aka The Toy Guy, joined us Friday on “Life.Style.Live!” with a look at toys the young people in your life will be sure to love and how you can find the best deals on them!

LEGO City Smashing Chimpanzee Stunt Loop (The LEGO Group) 

• Ages 7+ 
• MSRP $69.99 

CoComelon Boo Boo JJ and CoComelon My Friend Cody (Jazwares) 

• Ages 2+ 
• MSRP $21.99 – $34.99 

Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball (Moose Toys) 

• Ages 5+ 
• MSRP $84.99 

Pixobitz Studio (Spin Master) 

• Ages 6+ 
• MSRP $29.99 

That Girl Lay Lay Singing Doll (Just Play) 

• Ages 3+ 
• MSRP $20.99 

PLAYMOBIL Wiltopia Animal Care Station (PLAYMOBIL) 

• Ages 4-10 
• MSRP $109.99 

Wordle The Party Game (Hasbro, Inc. and New York Times Games) 

• Ages 14+ 
• MSRP $19.99 

ZipLinx Hi-Fly Set (Blip Toys) 

• Ages 6+ 
• MSRP $19.99 

Squishmallows  

• Ages 4+ 
• MSRP $9.99 

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Despite the dire news about shipping delays and product shortages, one thing is for sure, Santa will fly this year!

Chris Byrne, The Toy Guy, joined us today with a look at what’s hot this season.

DJ Mix and Spin Studio (Hape)

• Ages 12M+
• $39.99
• Preschool

CoCoMelon Deluxe Interactive JJ Doll (Jazwares)

• Ages 2+
• $29.99
• Preschool, super-hot property

Cry Babies Kiss Me Collection (IMC Toys)

• Ages 18M+
• $29.99
• Preschool, young kids, nurturing and interactive play

Paw Patrol Ultimate City Tower (Spin Master)

• Ages 3+
• $159.99
• Preschool, young kids, “big” gift from the hottest TV show for kids

Go Go Bird Butterfly (Zing)

• Ages 8+
• $29.99
• Kids, a new update of last year’s hit toy that’s less expensive and high performing

PLAYMOBIL James Bond Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Edition

• Ages 10+
• $89.99
• PLAYMOBIL continues their strength in the collectors’ market

Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron (Moose Toys)

• Ages 5+
• $69.99
• Young kids, takes “unboxing” to a new level of “magic” play. And a “big finish” with a smoking cauldron. This is also likely to be the most sought-after toy of the year. (It’s non-toxic.)

For more information visit: thetoyguy.com.

You can keep the little ones playing outdoors all summer long with these ideas from Chris Byrne, the Toy Guy!

For kids, play serves three important, developmental functions:

• It provides new experiences.

• It allows kids to explore the worlds (in reality and the imagination).

• Provides the opportunity for self-expression. Healthy, engaged play is how we discover ourselves and find our place in the world.

Featured Products:

• Crazy Bunch O Balloons (ZURU)
  • Ages 3+
  • $8.49

• LeapFrog 100 Words About Places I Go (LeapFrog)
  • 18 months+
  • $19.99

• Summer Bridge Activities and Disney Learning (Carson Dellosa Education)
  • Ages 4-13
  • $9.99-$12.99

• Hide Inside Collection: Flower Finds/Mixed Emotions (Crazy Aaron’s)
  • Ages 3+
  • $9.99

• Pickleball
  • All ages
  • Prices vary

• Akedo (Moose Toys)
  • Ages 6+
  • $4.99-$29.99

About Chris Byrne, The Toy Guy:

The Toy Guy Chris Byrne has spent virtually his entire career playing for at least some part of every day.

His passion for play comes from the belief that we get to make up our own lives.

Additional info can also be found on Chris’s website: Thetoyguy.com/great-ideas-for-summer-play