9 Sporty Toys

From archers to hoopsters, something for every future superstar in your family

by Brett Singer

MLB Soft Sport Glove & Ball Set Price: $9.89 This glove and ball is a great way to get even the littlest rookies started on a lifetime love of America's pastime. Buy now »	My 1st Scooter Price: $53.99 Are your favorite riders too young for a two-wheeler but too big for a trike? Let them try this extra-wide, extra-safe scooter. Buy now »	Clicker Crab Toss and Grip Price: $13.99 Your basic throw-the-ball-and-catch-it-with-Velcro toy, but with crabs. Get ready for the cutest game of catch you'll ever play. Buy now »
Training Obstacle Course Price: $51.49 A fun way to get every kid on your team up and moving. Set it up and watch them go! Buy now »	Squap Game Price: $24.99 The manufacturers of Squap call it "the hottest new active toy in Europe," and it is pretty darn cool. The Squap mitt is used to throw AND catch the ball  — plus, the name sounds like something out of a Dr. Seuss story. Buy now »	MLB Pop A Pitch Price: $18.99 This auto-pitcher is low enough to the ground to reach even the lowest strike zones. Also, note two words: collapsible bat. Buy now »
Faux Bow Price: $27.49 As you can gather from the name, our Faux Bow is much safer than a real one. But it still shoots, and, for most 8-year-olds, that's all that matters. Buy now »	Soccer Girls Price: $29.99 Tired of games where the action figures are all guys? Soccer Girls gives the ladies all due respect. For more pretend action, pick up the Soccer Guys playset and assemble a full co-ed squad. Buy now »	Electronic Basketball Bounce a Bucket Price: $49.99 This game is a little like old-fashioned Skee-Ball, except without the hard wooden balls (yay!) or the prize tickets (boo!). Buy now »