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1. Funboy Rocketship Sprinkler ($69)
Transform your yard instantly with an inflatable sprinkler that stands more than 7 feet tall and sprays water in every direction. It also inflates and deflates quickly, "so even cleanup is a breeze." Buy it at Funboy.
2. Yard Games Kubb Premium Set ($50)
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"The best backyard games come from Scandinavia," per Fatherly, starting with Kubb, derived from a Viking pastime. Teams toss "skittles" to knock down the opponents' "kubbs." It's "good for hours of warm weather entertainment." Buy it at Amazon.
3. Acon Air 16 Sport HD ($1,999)
Parents don't need to worry about weight limits with this sturdy trampoline, which features padding on the springs, a stepladder, a net enclosure, and a 16-foot-wide surface area. Most impressively, the Acon Air 16 "doesn't squeak." Buy it at Acon.
4. Gonge Top ($72)
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Great for developing physical coordination, this giant plastic top "spins, sways side to side, and can even be taken in the pool as a boat," writes Lauren Ro at New York Magazine. It holds one or two small children, and the sides have a raised edge to prevent pinched fingers. Buy it at Amazon.
5. Anker Nebula Mars II Pro ($550)
Great outdoor movie nights start with the best mini projector. This Anker runs for three hours on a charge and comes with pre-installed streaming apps. Even if you don't use extra speakers, the sound is "undistorted and full." Buy it at Anker.
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