For the first time in a hugely full category, when the scores were totalled up, we had a tie, and so let’s see who has made it in the Outdoor toys category…
WINNER
Air Storm Z-Curve Bow
By: Re:Creation

Age: 8 years+
RRP £19.99
If you’re fed up with the splatter gun approach to combat play, it’s time for the Air Storm Z-Curve Bow. This long range foam archery toy encourages children to develop their concentration skills and accuracy, while its superior firing distance can blast targets up to 40 metres away!
More information from www.airstorm.co.uk
Available from Smyths, Tesco, Toymaster Stores
Buy online here
The testers said “Wow I really love this!” and “My son has taken it to his friends and he’s not been home all afternoon!”
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Extreme Ambush Kit – Ultimate
By: The Great BattleBox Company

Age: 6-13 years
RRP £90.00
Who doesn’t love a good ambush? A huge amount of fun can be had from this kit, from tracking parents to ambushing friends. All over the country children are heading outdoors to have fun with the Extreme Ambush Kit. …Complete with catapults and marshmallows to bombard the ‘enemy’!
More information at www.battleboxcompany.co.uk
Available from Not On the High Street and BattleBox
Buy online here
The testers said “I enjoyed the camouflage suit and had fun ambushing my friends when they least expected it” and “All the items in the box are really cool”
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Jumbo Zip-It
By: Bananagrams

Age: 7 years+
RRP £54.99
Jumbo Zip-It is an exhilarating high speed crossword race featuring 24 beautiful wooden lettered 2″ square cubes and coloured scoring zips that come built into the pouch. It’s perfect for innovative play in the garden or playground.
More information from www.bananagrams.com
Available from Amazon, Winning moves
Buy online here
The testers said “She immediately grasped the concept and loved to play” and “Such a simple game but with so many possibilities for play – excellent!”
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