Super Soaker EES Tempest On the field of battle, intimidation is key. This new squirt gun unnerves your opponent with blinking lights and roaring engine noises. $14.99 at toy stores.
Pint-size preppiness Lilly Pulitzer These Palm Beach pastels might be too, too on a grown-up, but they’re perfect for kids. We love the LILLY logo that shows up only in the sun. Call 866-545-5948 for the $30 shrunken polo, $52 Darby skirt.
Slip ’n Slide Color Wave Wham-O What a long strange slip it’s been. Shoot down this 20-foot water tunnel into an inflatable splash pool. No parents allowed. $19.99 at target.com.
Video Now Hasbro Why sit inside watching TV when you could sit outside? Video Now plays black-and-white minidiscs of your TV faves (like “SpongeBob” and “Jimmy Neutron”). And at just under $50, you won’t get grounded for dropping it.
Sleek suits CWD Surf’s up. Wet-suit styling looks cool, and the fabric gives UV protection, a must for easily burned shoulders. $24 to $26 at cwdkids.com.
Skateboard Cherry Because being badass doesn’t mean looking bad. Owned by professional female skateboarders, Cherry turns out stylish–not girly– designs. $44.95 and up at cherryboards.com.
