Kid Culture features fun and educational books and toys for kids. Toy recommendations are based on independent research conducted by The Toy Research Institute.

Gazillion Bubble Cannon By Funrise Toy Corp., $19.99

Toy Tips: B+

Fun: A

Movement: B

Thinking: B

Personality: B

Social Interaction: B+

Bubbles create an ambiance of fun for any age. Bubble machines are ideal for instant and continuous bubbles for outdoor play, birthday parties, class parties, family celebrations and just because. This machine cranks out huge bubbles, small bubbles and bubbles inside of bubbles. It is easy to use. Snap on the desired wand size, fill the bubble tray with the (included) Gazillion Green Solution for hundreds of small bubbles or Gazillion Blue Solution for supersized bubbles, then pull the lever to start the bubbles.

Take turns with friends by pulling the lever to encourage social interaction and character enhancement.

Six AA batteries are required but not included. Additional bubble solution is sold separately.

Tester’s Tip: “The better the bubble solution, the better the bubbles! Always use high-quality bubble solution.”

Razor Pro series scooters By Razor, $89.99-$129.99

Toy Tips: A

Fun: A

Movement: A

Thinking: A

Personality: B+

Social Interaction: B+

Freestyle scootering is an outdoor sport. Learning to scooter stimulates sensory development, fine motor and thinking skills. For advanced beginners and serious scooter riders, the Razor Pro line (Pro X, Pro XX and Pro XXX) highlight multiple models with features that include high-tech materials, 100 percent aircraft-grade aluminum, 4130 CroMoly steel alloy core wheel hubs, new deck sizes, unique designs with full deck grip tape and hard, fast-rolling wheels with RZR Pro bearings.

While scootering is an individual sport, safety first and using best judgment before trying new tricks is extremely important to stress to riders. The maximum weight limit for the rider on these scooters is 160 pounds.