Outdoor Toys

With the summer ahead, the days are quite dull and mostly spent indoors or on a day out at the beach to warm up. These hot sunny days puts a sad face on the kids, who are very active and energetic, as fun is always never ending outdoors with their buddies. Intex, the world leader in above ground pools, knows exactly how to cheer up the little ones along with the entire family by bringing in the Easy Set Solid Blue Pool.

Outlook:

The Intex Easy Set Solid Blue Swimming Pool is great for a family of four and the round shaped pool perfectly fits in the backyard. The solid pool available in warm blue shade is easily set up without much effort. Hence the fun and relaxation at the beach is now possible anytime in the gardens.

Construction and design:

The Intex pools are designed to suit families and the different sizes of the backyards. This Easy Set Blue Pool dimensions 8ft x 30″ x 244 (D) cm and has a weight of about 7 kg. The side walls of the pool are measuring 30″ (76 cm) are rigid and designed for toughness. The material used in the construction is made of 3 separate layers for providing extra strength and durability. Thus the pool lasts long resisting punctures or any kind of cracks.

Colour and water Capacity:

The Easy Set Solid Pool is of blue shade and it is pleasing to the eyes. The colour does not fade by years, provided if the pool is kept safe after usage. The water can be filled in a minimum time of 15 minutes once the pool is set up. It is ideal to fill the water up to its 80% of the wall height and takes up approximately 2420 litres.

Set up:

The Intex easy set Solid 8ft x 30″ swimming pool is easy to inflate and are ready to use under 10 minutes. The paddling pool is laid flat on the ground and the top ring is inflated for filling the water. No tools are required and the pack comes with a free DVD that shows clearly of how to set up and use.

Safe:

This pool gives room for four members including the adults and it is advisable not to let the kids of age below 3 years alone as the pool size is large. As the side walls are bit high young kids cannot lean themselves on the side but the fun is never limited as the kids still enjoy splashing and playing in the pool of water with the siblings.

Additional accessories:

In the case of any difficulty in the manual inflation one could opt for an air pump which inflates the top ring with much ease. Keeping the pool away from the dried leaves or from small insects is a tough task and hence pool cover is available that is the size of the top ring and fits on it. This solid blue pool comes with a nozzle for fixing the filter pump if required to maintain the water clean or the water can be drained and refilled with clean water. The above mentioned accessories are for added convenience and are not included in the pack.

Conclusion:

Water is always wonderful and refreshing to pass on the hot sunny days. Bringing the swimming pool to the garden at an affordable price is sure to excite the whole family. With the Intex easy set solid pool in an attractive blue colour can drag anybody especially the little ones to lounge in the cool water. On the whole this toy could make a good gift for the children to spend a hot day at home in the backyard having lots of fun with the family or friends.

Intex Easy Set Solid Blue Pool (Size 8ft x 30 inch) – Technical Specification Table

Like the saying goes, “In every man a child is hidden that wants to play”, many toy makers are urging to capitalise the afore-said emotions. Even in many giant corporate structures and scientific research centres, there are certain types of toys that can bring enthusiasm to the work environment and at the same time does not attract attention from others. The Retro Giant Space Hopper can be inserted in to the afore-said category. It is a toy intended not only for adults but also for younger children. Playing in the hopper would certainly bring some kind of nostalgic and at the same time positive energetic vibes. It can also be termed as a stress buster too!

Design

The Space hopper when fully pumped gives a diameter of 80 cm. The width is greater than that of the conventional hoppers. Almost 33% is increased and this extra area does have the advantage of accommodating comfortably people with huge build. Plus, the ease to keep the legs is also better in this case. It is build using tough rubber, and sturdy enough to support elder people under nominal weight category. However, the space hopper does not guarantee the robustness when used outdoors. Especially there is no evidence of any puncture test conducted; it could leak out if extensively used in less clean environment. The hopper is painted with a funny face which adds a peppier look to it.

Performance

The Space hopper is provided with a foot pump. The only time consumption area is the pumping of the hopper. It takes up to ten minutes, but it differs based on the user’s energy. Once it is done, the hopper tags along well for days. It can be used indoors and outdoors. The performance part is particularly appreciated by a chunk of elders and youngsters. The hopper is considered as a true family fun, as it can be used in several home party games. The only concern is the quality of the pump could have been better and there is lack of clear instructions on inserting the pump.  All in all, the bouncing stride is great for the value of the money invested in buying it.

Safety Options

The hopper can be used even by children above three years of age. But a direct weight resistance is not mentioned. The safety concern while using this is to avoid uneven surfaces, because a sudden rupture can lead to back injury. Otherwise, while used indoors the product is completely safe and reliable.

Verdict

On reviewing the comments from various users, one thing is very certain. The giant hopper is purchased solely by the elders to suit their purpose. It gives a very good bounce and the additional increase in the diameter offers a comfortable sitting position. After usage it can be deflated and folded and kept aside, thereby it saves space. Finally to conclude, the Science Museum Retro Space Hopper is really a mind relaxing toy suitable for children too!

Retro Giant Space Hopper – Toy Specification Details

For kids, toys are the best companions as they plunge into their own imaginary world by mingling with the favourite toys. Its parents’ responsibility to choose a right toy for their young ones which gives a total fun to the children as well has helping them grow physically and mentally fit. A popular toy company, Peterkin, which has been developed and distributing toys of good quality are trusted by elders and loved by little ones over the past years. One such outdoor toy Peterkin came up with is the Wheelbarrow Play set.

Overlook:

The Peterkin Wheelbarrow Play set is a garden toy which gives the kids’ hours of fresh – air fun. This play set includes everything that a child needs to experience the thrill of gardening. It is constructed out of high quality material in bright colours that draws little ones attention.

Construction and design:

The Peterkin 70cm Wheelbarrow Play set is a toy that is suitable for gardening or a day out at the beach. The product has a weight of 821 g. The toy has a wheelbarrow measuring 70 cm and has all the gardening accessories like watering can, rake, spade, bucket and sand moulds that are designed to be of light weight so that the kids can easily push the wheel barrow and use the accessories. It may be of less weight but the toy is very durable and built to last long.

The wheelbarrow handles are 33 cm high and features rugged wheels while the good hand grips are provided for the child to move around with ease in the gardens. The bucket is exactly of the size that suits the toddlers to carry sand or pebbles. Watering can is quite small but still the joy of pouring water from it is never less. Rake and spade make an excellent must have tool for gardening and it comes along with the toy in attractive colours while the sand moulds add to the thrill of using it to make different shapes on sand.

Fun toy with safety:

This wheelbarrow play set is made of high quality and lightweight plastic for the young gardeners as stated. The plastic used is non – toxic and so the parents can relax themselves for a while from looking after the kids. There are no tiny parts which may be a choking hazard for the little ones. The edges are rounded with no sharp corners so that the little ones do not hurt themselves when indulged in the play.

Age limit Assembly:

The Peterkin Wheelbarrow play set is recommended for the children of age from 3 to 6 years. This toy does not require any assembly and it is ready to use when unpacked. This toy is very helpful for the kids to develop the creative skills and enhance physical stamina by spending time outdoors in gardening.

Verdict:

Peterkin toys are developed just for the kids of different ages and interests. This outdoor toy, Wheelbarrow play set makes a wise choice for the parents who wish their little ones to spend time in the gardens or for a great summer fun at the beach. The toy comes in two assorted bright colours and lasts long without fading much. It is worth a buy for the price and also a surprise for the children who are sure to adore this toy.

Peterkin Wheelbarrow Play Set 70cm – Toy Specifications

Spending the evenings and weekends in the playgrounds or parks would be one of the child’s favourite spot where they have hours of fun until all the energy gets exhausted. As for the parents, it brings a lot of happiness seeing the little ones climbing, sliding or even jumping with other kids forgetting the whole world around them. The Little Tikes Easy Store Giant slide is one among the toys that gives the real experience of being in the parks just from home. The toys from Little Tikes are built in order to get unlimited fun with safety.

Overview:

The Little Tikes Giant Slide is a outdoor toy that is ideal for playing outdoors in the garden. The Easy Store Slide comes in bright primary colours (blue, red and yellow) in a smooth finish. The giant slide can never be worn out even when used rough.

Construction:

The Giant Slide has dimensions of 213.4(w) x 121.9 (l) x 134.5 (l) cm and has a net weight of 20 kg. The toy made out of plastic is sturdy and no doubt that it lasts long. The slide has a 180cm long slide with high sides for safety. The design of the sides are round and the edges are smooth just for the toddlers so as to not have scratches while the steps have special footholds and include built – in handles to get the full grip when climbing. The extra wide base provided, adds to the stability to the slide.

The giant slide also available in evergreen colours which do not fade easily giving the bright new look even after years as it is strong and weather resistant. Compact for any gardens, the best feature is that the toy can be stored easily by unlocking the cross bar of the slide and folding it.

Assembly:

The easy store giant slide requires a bit of assembly using the tools like hammer and screwdriver. The assembling is done with ease as it is described step by step in the instruction book that comes along with the box while the pack has an attractive assembled picture of the toy on it. Once assembled, no maintenance it requires and the kid loves to climb the steps and slide the other side with the thrill.

Safety and age limit:

The toy is never a risky play as it is all about climbing and sliding. The material used is a good quality double walled plastic that is never toxic or cause any harm on the toddlers. The slide is carefully designed for stability at the same time with no sharp corners. The play is suitable for the kids of 3 years and above. At the early stage, elders have to be with the little ones till the child gets the trick of climbing and smooth sliding with a safe landing.

Verdict:

The Little Tikes Easy Store Giant Slide helps the children get hours of fun and tiring play with the siblings and friends. Assembling takes no time while the folding by unlocking the slide is useful to store and the multi-coloured design craves all the attention. One drawback would be that the supervision is necessary in the beginning until the child learns to slide and land safe without bumping on the ground. However, it is a wise choice to go for this toy if one wishes to bring the kids a fun – filled playground atmosphere in their own piece of garden.

Little Tikes Easy Store Giant Slide – Toy Specification Details

Can anyone resist the temptation of buying a toy that has entered in to the Guinness World Record? The Aerobie Pro flying ring has silently got in to the books for being the farthest throw of 406 metres. The ring actually flies in the air, and is patented for high performance design. Available in three bright colours viz, magenta, yellow and orange, the flying ring will aptly suit a group based activity.

Design

The Aerobie Flying ring measures up to 13 inch in diameter and is made of soft rubber cushions at the corners which gives a firmer hold for the same. One notable drawback in the flying ring is that the fun part becomes serious if there is any mild deformation on the ring. However, the Aerobie Flying ring is patented and the backbone is made of polycarbonate that gives a very good throwing range. The ring is so meticulously manufactured by molding the rubber edges on to the either side of the centre polycarbonate piece. Since, a good quality grade plastic is used, the ring is slightly expensive. Moreover, the edge spoiler rim is of patented quality and offers stable flights. In other words, we could refer Aerobie Flying ring as precision toy.

Performance

The Aerobie 13″ Flying ring must be thrown with the printed face up. Users accustomed of using Frisbees tend to slop it downwards so as to compensate the nature to roll. But with the Aerobie rings, the compensation factor is not required and the user can throw it at level. It is also flexible to slop and throw, if the user would like to curve it either in the left or right. The ring grip prior to the throw is important and must be held firmly. The performance is really great particularly at large grounds and parks. However, at some instances if the ring does not fly straight, the user can re-use after tuning the same. This can occur if the ring has been banged against some solid that can pretty much throw the ring from their balanced flight. The tuning process is simple and the user needs to just bend the outer ring downwards. This must be repeated a couple of times. The same has to be repeated in 90 degree angle. The tuning is to be checked by having two or three sample throws, if it is correct, then further tuning is not recommended. The only concern with many users is that the ring would not float, since Aerobie did not want to compromise the flying speed, any low-graded materials are not added to keep it afloat.

Safety

It is advisable not to play in the low lighting area, since the flight is sharp it can cause injuries. Moreover, the shape of the ring is prone to accidents such as being caught in the trees.

Verdict

The Aerobie Flying ring is indeed a precisely devised ring that never fails to give accurate and sharp gilding. The reach is far and is real fun to play.

Aerobie Pro 13 inch Flying Ring – Specification Details