Blast off!

When it comes to the latest pool toys from Prime Time International, we've only got three things to say:

Fear the foam.

We found the Max Liquidator line of lightweight, brightly colored foam toys would be an instant hit with kids (think Super Soaker-level water streams) and parents (think cheap!) alike.

Kids looking to escape the early summer heat were especially fond of Blaster Board (about $19.99), a kickboard-shaped shield that houses a giant squirt gun mechanism inside.

What happens when you put all of that action together? Squeals of fun and frenzy at the same time. The company also shipped us a couple of other toys to throw into the mix, including a shark-shaped Monster Blaster that spews water up to 30 feet ($5.99) and the smaller-sized HydroBlaster Pro ($9.99).

We especially liked that the foam toys were gender-neutral, easy to use, colorful and offered a little creative flair for otherwise boring downtime in the water. The fact that they are so affordable sent us to the store looking for a few for the neighbor's kids as well!

Check them out at Kmart, King Arthur's Court and other retailers. Read more at www.primetimetoys.com