Amazon.com Launches First-Ever Summer Toy List Featuring the Best Toys and Games for Summer Fun

05 Mayo 2016, 00:00 AM EDT

Shop top picks for summer play, hand-picked by Amazon toy experts

Customers can browse the full list, featuring items ranging from
beach toys to jungle gyms, or filter by activity, brand, age, price
range, and more

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–(NASDAQ: AMZN) – Amazon.com today launched its first-ever Summer Toy
List (www.amazon.com/summertoylist),
an interactive shopping experience built to help kids and parents get
the most out of their summer. With hundreds of hand-picked toys to
choose from, customers can shop by category, as well as use intuitive
search filters like brand, age, price range, reviews, and discount, to
find exactly what they are looking for. In addition, the Summer Toy List
features new, activity-focused categories selected by Amazon toy
experts, to make the most out of road trips, days at the pool, or
backyard fun.

“We are thrilled to showcase the best toys, games, and activities to
keep kids engaged and happy throughout the summer,” said Eva Lorenz,
Category Leader of Toys & Games for Amazon.com. “Our new Summer Toy List
is the perfect place for parents to find everything they need for summer
fun. Whether they want to encourage exploration of a new STEM topic or
keep their children entertained during a summer road trip, we have them
covered.”

Amazon toy experts selected their favorite products in the following
categories:

Teachers’ STEM Picks: Amazon worked with education subsidiary
Tenmarks to curate a set of teacher-approved STEM toys to keep kids
engaged in science, technology, engineering, and math over the summer.
In this category, customers will find the Electricity
from Mud – Mud Watt Core STEM Kit, Science
Wiz Cool Circuits, and littleBits
Electronics Premium Kit, among other teacher favorites.
Travel & Beach: This category is expected to be a parent
favorite, as families need toys that can keep up with all of their
summer activities. From travel-friendly toys that occupy the kids on
long road trips to grab-and-go beach toys perfect for a family
vacation, this category has it all. Top picks include the Fire
Kids Edition tablet, Aurora
World Miyoni Sea Otter Plush, Melissa
& Doug Sunny Patch Seaside Sidekicks Sand Baking Set, and Pacific
Play Tents Green Camo Tent Set.
Rainy Days: Some days were meant for indoor games and pillow
forts. Customers shopping this category will find fun board games,
building toys, and craft sets to keep kids busy whatever the weather
may be. Some favorites for this summer include the 130-Piece
Tegu Classroom Magnetic Wooden Block Set, Klutz
Make Glitter Clay Charms Craft Kit, and Fisher-Price
Doodle Pro Trip.
Toys with Wheels: This category has everything customers need
for kids on the move. Ride around in style this summer with a variety
of scooters, quads, and more – some top picks include the Power
Wheels Batman Dune Racer, John
Deere Sit ‘n’ Scoot 3-in-1 Gator Ride On, and Step2
Hot Wheels Extreme Thrill Coaster Ride On.
Backyard Adventures: Summer fun is just around the corner –
from backyard games to the perfect toys for neighborhood parks and
pools. Customers won’t find the average tube here – this category has
a wide selection of fun animals like lobsters, sea turtles, and
dinosaurs. Other favorites include the Intex
Rainbow Ring Inflatable Play Center, Franklin
Sports Aquaticz Spyderball, and Wet
Head Game.
Epic Play Sets: Play sets keep getting bigger and better and
the top picks are sure to be summer favorites with rock walls, winder
slides, and other customizable features. Some favorites for this
summer include the Swing-N-Slide
Cedar Brook Play Set, Big
Dig Ride-on working Crane, and 2-in-1
Wet ‘n Dry Bouncer Refresh.

Amazon anticipates the best-selling toys and games this summer will
include:

Customers can also discover toys sold exclusively by Amazon on the
Summer Toy List, including:

Customers who shop the Summer Toy List will find the same tools and
helpful information they have come to know and love from Amazon,
including fast and free shipping options – unlimited Free Two-Day
Shipping with Amazon
Prime and Prime
Free Same-Day Delivery in 27 metro areas – millions of helpful
customer reviews, best-sellers, and personalized product
recommendations. For more information on the Summer Toy List, please
visit www.amazon.com/summertoylist.

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