Outdoor Toys
Vivid Imaginations 01473 322 000 | www.vividimaginations.co.uk
Yvolution www.yvolution.com
The new Kite-a-Pult features a launcher, and children can now launch and fly a kite without the help of a friend or family member. They can simply hook on, pull back and let go to catapult the kite up to 15m into the air. The string can also be removed to transform the kite into a glider. Kitea-Pult will be TV advertised from February with a heavyweight campaign. Phlat Ball transforms from a 9” disc to a 6” diameter ball when thrown, ideal for outdoor active play. A new addition to the range is Phlat Ball Flash, which lights up and flashes for both day and night play, along with the original V3 Fusion and Neon Jnr options. Super Wubble will launch for a third season in spring/summer 2017. This bubble ball is lightweight and can be inflated to up to three feet tall. Super Wubble is available with or without a pump, and comes in assortments of pink and blue. Also new to Vivid’s outdoor range for spring/summer 2017 are Sky Flyers. Interconnecting launchers allow children to launch up to four planes at the same time or in a sequence, with four launch modes. Sky Flyers come in a Twin Pack or Bumper Pack. Also soon to be available are the new Smackerz.
This year, the new Y Flyer scooter will be adding stepper movement to scooter action. Children can hop on and step on the pedals in an upward and downward motion to get the Y Flyer moving forward at fast speeds. The Y Flyer is built with a strong steel frame that’s easily foldable. Also new are the Neon System Street Rollers, skateboards and scooters. The new Street Rollers are two-wheel skates that clip onto heels and light up when in motion. Adding to this are the Neon Viper and Flash scooters, and two lightup skateboards, the Neon Cruzer and Hype. These new Yvolution brands add to the Fliker scooter range. With the Y Fliker Lift, riders can carve, drift, 360 and pop wheelies. Also in the range is the Y Fliker Air series. Yvolution’s Y Velo range of balance bikes offers a safe way for toddlers to learn to cycle. The Y Velo Junior Balance Bike and Y Velo Single Wheel Balance Bikes teach toddlers how to steer and balance, whilst building confidence with the stability brought by two back wheels. Also in Yvolution’s range of Balance Bikes is the Y Velo Twista. With two modes available, the bike transforms and grows as the child’s confidence increases. With the twist and click feature, the rear wheels on the bike can be moved closer together. Autumn has so far seen awareness reach a height with digital, print and social media campaigns, as well as a fully branded stand at the Technology Showcase Westfield.
TKC Sales 01380 872 950 | www.tkcsales.co.uk
Bananagrams 02072 989 500 | www.bananagrams.com Jumbo Bananagrams promises wordplay fun, whatever the weather. The supersized version of the best-selling word game, Bananagrams, is ideal for family outdoor play in the garden, at the beach, in the playground or in the park, and is equally ideal for play at home or in the classroom. Jumbo Bananagrams is a giant version of the original anagram game. Each of the 144 3” square tiles is waterproof, washable and flexible. The set comes in a giant, banana-like tote bag. It can be played as usual or can be put further away for a run-around version that exercises minds and bodies.
With the revival of Wham-O, more classic household names will be reintroduced including Frisbee, Slip N Slide and Hacky Sac to sit alongside other top selling brands such as Aerobie, Stomp Rocket, Petron, HQ Kites, Nerf Sports and Super Soakers. As always, the company will be providing incountry stock to serve forward orders as well as at once demand to cater for customers’ needs. Stomp Rocket has proposed changes in both product packaging presentation as well as some new lines from this original brand. Aerobie products continue to fly off shelves, recognised as the best outdoor performance flying toys. Relative newcomer OgoSport has proven itself as an alternative park life toy, and will deliver a much broader range.
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