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Basketball Hoop & Ball

Go ahead and play ball in the house. This Basketball Hoop and Ball ($59) includes a foam ball to eliminate breakage of lamps and windows as kids practice their jump shots. Hang it from a door, or mount it to the wall, this hoop is great for when you can’t get outside to play, and [More]

Brodmann Blades Ping Pong Set

Ping pong is such a delightfully uncomplicated game that it’s hard to believe anyone could improve on it, but once you see the Brodmann Blades Ping Pong Set ($100), you too will be a believer. With these paddles that slip over your hands like gloves, you get greater control, and less [More]

Burton Chicklet Snowboard

Standing on top of a mountain with your feet strapped to a plank of fiberglass can be a little intimidating at first, but the Burton Chicklet Snowboard ($160) is specially designed to go easy on beginners, while still providing the speed and flexibility you’ll want once you get the hang [More]

Life is good Aqua Paddle Ball

There’s more to do at the beach than just lay in the sun. With the Life is good Aqua Paddle Ball set ($15), you can get workout while you work on your tan. These paddles are made to last through lots of intense play, with thick wood construction and grippy neoprene coverings on the [More]

Jester Footbag

Round up a circle of friends and enjoy a relaxing game of hacky sack with the Jester Footbag ($8). Hand stitched and loosely filled with sand, this bag is lightweight and designed for ultimate control. Get three or more and these are a great option for the beginning juggler, [More]

CamelBak Kids’ Bottle

Since humans lack a handy hump for toting water on a long journey, you need an alternative like the CamelBak Kids’ Bottle ($14) to stay hydrated. Kids can either use the simple bite and sip valve to drink, or remove the straw and tip it up like a regular water bottle. The bite [More]

Scott Little People Ski Goggles

Keep kids’ eyes safe on the slopes with these Scott Little People Ski Goggles ($14). The amplifier lens provides 100% UV protection and enhances clarity and depth perception. These goggles prevent fogging in two ways; the air circulation from the perimeter ventilation, and the [More]

Foam Bowling Set

Practice picking up spares on your very own lane with this Foam Bowling Set ($50). Interlocking foam tiles converge to form an impressive 8-foot lane that even looks like real wood. The 6 foam pins are designed to fall over easily, so even small kids can experience the thrill of a [More]

EA SPORTS Pitching Machine and Sure Shot Basketball

One of the best known names in bringing real life sports action to video game consoles has reversed direction, taking what they know about gameplay and simulation back into the physical world with EA SPORTS Pitching Machine ($70) and Sure Shot Basketball ($70). Each piece of equipment [More]

Pull–On Snow Shorts

There’s no risk of falling off your sled when it’s attached to you. With these Pull–On Snow Shorts ($35) kids never need to carry a sled back up the hill or argue about whose turn it is. Just sit down and let the fun begin! Six runners let you shift your weight to steer, and the [More]

Four Square Table Tennis Game

Haven’t you always wanted to play table tennis with a dozen of your closest friends? The Four Square Table Tennis Game ($1000) makes it possible with brightly colored quadrants, soft bumpers and instructions for 16 exciting games. This table would make a fantastic centerpiece in a den [More]

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