Summer is heating up, and Hasbro is delivering some of the coolest toys for kids, collectors, and pop culture fans. Whether you’re looking for interactive tech pets, collectible action figures, or fast-paced party games, this guide highlights the must-have releases of the season.
Board Games and Card Game Highlights
Monopoly: X-Men ’97 Edition
Price: $44.99
Availability: Available now
Fans of the animated series will love this custom Monopoly set featuring characters like Cyclops, Rogue, and Magneto. Includes custom sculpted tokens and re-themed cards (Human and Prime Sentinels).
Available from Amazon.
CLUE: Avatar The Last Airbender
Price: $44.99
Availability: June 25, 2025
Play as Team Avatar to find out who took Appa, where he was taken, and what distraction was used. Great for fans of the original series.
Available from Amazon.
Sweet Takes Card Game
Price: $9.99
Availability: June 1, 2025
A fast-paced game of tricks and treats designed by Hisashi Hayashi. Great for travel, game night, or family play.
Available from Amazon.
Top Picks for Interactive and Collectible Toys
DJ Furby Rainbow
Price: $69.99
Availability: Pre-order now, retail release July 15, 2025
Includes 5 interactive modes and over 1,000 possible play combinations. Features music, lights, and compatibility with 2023 Furby and Furblets.
Available from Amazon.
Nano-Mals Interactive Pets
Price: $19.99
Availability: Pre-order June 17 at Walmart
Pocket-sized digital pets with motion-based care systems. Includes 8 characters with unique responses and interactions.
Peppa Pig Peppa’s Big Family House
Price: $49.99
Availability: Available now at Walmart
A 2-story, 7-room playset with working accessories and figures of Peppa, George, and Baby Pig.
Franchise Favorites for Action and Adventure Fans
Transformers CyberWorld Cyber Changers
Price: Starting at $9.99
Availability: July 15, 2025
A new Transformers line designed for ages 6+. Features 4-inch figures with fast conversion and compatibility across the CyberWorld series.
Star Wars: The Black Series Ezra Bridger Force FX Elite Lightsaber
Price: $249.99
Availability: Pre-order now, available Summer 2025
Premium collectible lightsaber with advanced LEDs, sound effects, and authentic design from the Ahsoka series.
Available from Amazon.
Marvel Legends Maximum Series Hulk
Price: TBA
Availability: June 2025
Massive 8.5-inch figure with 30+ points of articulation and 11 accessories. Designed for collectors and fans of classic Hulk comics.
Available from Amazon.
Outdoor Play and Backyard Battles
NERF Super Soaker Power Drench XL
Price: $39.99
Availability: Summer 2025
Pressurized performance with two blast modes. Attaches to a hose for quick fill-and-fire action.
Available from Amazon.
NERF Minecraft Diamond Sword
Price: $19.99
Availability: Available now
2-in-1 toy functions as both a blaster and a sword. Includes 8 NERF darts.
NERF Vortex Rocket Football
Price: $24.99
Availability: July 2025
New aerodynamic design with built-in tail for spiral throws. Emits sound effects while flying.
Creative Toys That Inspire Imagination
Play-Doh Sizzlin’ Grill Playset
Price: $59.99
Availability: Available now on Amazon and Walmart
Includes 17 accessories and 10 cans of compound. Features lights, sounds, and stamping tools.
Available from Amazon.
Lite-Brite Touch Mini
Price: $9.99
Availability: Available now
Portable version with interactive games and 25 light-up buttons. Great for travel and quiet-time play.
Bonus Highlights and Cross-Brand Collabs
- Beyblade X x Jurassic World Sets – Available July 1, 2025. Includes Spinosaurus, T. rex, and Mosasaurus tops with unique launchers.
- My Little Pony x Lola + The Boys – A 30-piece capsule fashion line featuring dresses, boots, and denim for kids sizes 2–12.
- G.I. Joe Cold Slither Album – Vinyl album with original tracks, releasing July 25 with SDCC-exclusive colorways.
Final Thoughts
From backyard water battles to collectible figures, Hasbro’s Summer 2025 collection is packed with hits for every age group. Whether you’re shopping early for birthdays or prepping for back-to-school gifts, these toys are built for fun, nostalgia, and imagination. Grab your favorites before they fly off the shelves.
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