For Canada AM's summer toy week, Mastermind Toys has created friends to help showcase their top toys for summer. Today we meet Playground Penelope: whether she's flying high in the sky, bouncing balls on the ground or scooting in the sun, "Playful" is Playground Penelope's middle name.

Check out all of today's featured toys at Mastermind Toys!


Featured Items

SkyTrix  **Mastermind Exclusive**
The amazing stunt glider: SkyTrix glides like a plane, soars like a kite, performs tricks like a yo-yo, and plays catch like a flying disc. The concept is simple - a plane on a tether. But the design and performance are anything but ordinary.  You'll be amazed to learn there are no batteries or gyroscopes keeping it in flight and balanced, it is simply people-powered!
$18.95 / Ages 8+

3D Bolo Toss Game
Bolo Toss Game 3-D is an innovative twist on the already popular game of “Ladder Golf”. Players fling bolo balls at a target trying to get the bolos to wrap around the different levels of poles to score various points; first to 21 points wins! With compact packaging, along with easy-to-assemble components, and a handy carrying bag - this bolo game's design sets it apart from the pack!
$34.95 / Ages 5+

Top Toss
The whole family can get active outdoors with this fun Top Toss game! Players take turns testing their skill, attempting to toss their bolo ball onto the bar that is worth the most points. Complete with a durable, sturdy steel and plastic frame along with a handy storage carrying bag, you'll be ready to bring the fun with you for many seasons to come!
$29.95 / Ages 8+

Djubi Original
Djubi (pronounced joo-bee) is the all-new outdoor toy that's a huge hit with kids and adults alike. This game can be a simple 2-player game or for a big group of people. However you choose to play this game of catch, you're going to have a blast. The uniquely-designed racquets have a mesh net inside and a sturdy plastic oblong shape with an easy grip handle.
$24.95 / Ages 7+

Djubi Junior
Like the original, Djubi Jr is designed for smaller hands and is easier to catch with!
$19.95 / Ages 4+

Kikbo
The newest in indoor/outdoor coordination game play:  Kikbo is a hacky sack with feathers! Perfect for practicing your coordination skills or playing with a group of friends!
$11.95 / Ages 9+

Max Boom Paddle Ball
How many times in a row can you hit the tethered ball? The paddle, designed with Boom Ball™ technology, makes a thunderous sound each time it hits the ball. BOOM! It's loud. It's fun!
$5.95 / Ages 6+

Boom Ball Badminton
Boom like a pro! Boom Ball Badminton is a fun badminton set that includes 2 racquets and 2 birdies. What makes this set unique? The special racquets! They are designed so that when the birdie is hit, the racquet makes a surprising "BOOM!" sound that will excite everyone who plays this active outdoor game!
$12.95 / Ages 6+

Boom Ball Racquet Set
Boom like a pro! See how long you can keep the ball in the air with the fun and active outdoor Boom Ball Racquet Set. This set includes 2 racquets and 2 balls and is perfect for the backyard or the beach. What is distinctive about this set is that the racquets are designed in a way so that when you connect with the ball a loud and encouraging BOOM sound rings out that everyone loves!
$9.95 / Ages 6+

Max Boom Bat
BOOOOM! Hit the sweet spot every time with this humongous bat! Batters are rewarded with a thunderous boom when the foam Boom Ball makes contact with the special surface of the Boom Bat. Thanks to the jumbo size, kids of various ages can enjoy hours of active fun together playing Boom Baseball with this unique set!
$12.95 / Ages 6+

Hop & Squeek Pogo Jumper
A perfect first pogo stick, an achievable and extremely fun introduction to jumping play! Have a bouncy good time with the Kidoozie Hop and Squeak Pogo Jumper! It is made from soft, durable foam and has a comfortable grip handle. Every hop produces a silly squeak noise, a great way to count your jumps! Great for indoor and outdoor play!
$14.95 / Ages 3+

Kick n Putt
A fun family game that is an active mix of soccer and golf! Toss the Scoring Disc to set the target, then players take turns trying to kick their ball into the target. A "hole" is completed when each player has hit the target! Then toss the Scoring Disc and start again. The player with the lowest score is the winner!
$24.95 / Ages 3+

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Kick Maxi Kick T-Bar Scooter
The Maxi Kick is the high-performance, Swiss-designed scooter for kids ages 6-10. The Maxi features a 3-wheeled, kickboard design and a unique lean-to-steer mechanism, offering the exciting feeling of surfing the sidewalks! The Maxi Kick's reinforced fiberglass construction provides rugged durability for everyday use while remaining amazingly lightweight. The rear spoon brake and double-rear wheels also add stability and performance.
$154.95 / Ages 6+              

Sky Ripperz
From Zing Toys comes an amazing innovation in flying toy technology. Simply hook onto the launcher, pull back and watch the rockets fly up to 250 feet into the air. Rockets also whistle as they scream through the sky. Comes with 1 launcher and 2 rockets!
$14.95 / Ages 8+

Ogo Sport
Add some bounce to your favourite outdoor sport! Play a game of catch, see how high you can bounce a ball or water balloon, or throw your OgoDisk-Mezo like a frisbee! You can even try adding a fun twist to tennis, volleyball or badminton! Featuring soft, easy-grip foam rims and limitless open-ended play options, this awesome set promotes active play, coordination, peer interaction, and tons of bouncy fun!
$39.95 / Ages 4+

Firefox Glider
The ultimate outdoor glider! This Styrofoam plane is easy to assemble and even easier to fly! Simply launch the plane into the air and watch it soar!
$11.95 / Ages 6+

Bag Ball
Enjoy a new spin on the original bean bag toss game with Bag Ball Game! This easy to set up target allows players to enjoy 2 games in 1! Gather a few friends and let the games begin with everyone needing to hit the net to win! This game is sure to be active outdoor fun for the whole family!
$29.95 / Ages 6+

Aerobie Orbitor Boomerang
This high performance boomerang flies a 90 foot diameter circle and comes back! It has soft rubber edges for comfortable throws & catches and is a triangle shape making it easier to catch!
$9.95 / Ages 6+

Braided Confetti Double Skipping Rope 16' - Raspberry
This awesome 16 foot double jump rope from Just Jump It Toys is twice as long as a regular single rope, and at least 3 times as much fun! Braided for extra durability, it features a fun, multicoloured confetti pattern throughout, and knotted ends serve as handles. This length is great for playing skipping games with friends. Buy 2 of these ropes for a game of Double Dutch - the heft of the rope responds smoothly to speed changes, giving Double Dutch jumpers perfect loops!
$11.95 / Ages5+

Alex Sidewalk Chalk w/ 2 Holders
A big container of chalk means a big day of fun. 20 multi-coloured, marbleized, polka dotted and dual colored chalk sticks and 2 chalk holders come neatly packaged in a square plastic container with a handle. Take along the chalk to the playground and use on the pavement or sidewalk. When they're gone, the container is reusable!
$6.95 / Ages 3+