extendedforecast Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) ETA: I just realized I posted on the wrong board. I'm leaving this here just in case someone who doesn't frequent the chat board has a recommendation. We have beach toys stored in a bin in the garage. When we went to the beach recently, I had to throw away several shovels and pails that had broken either from normal use or from the plastics becoming brittle. We plan on taking one more trip to the beach soon, and I'd like to buy a few pieces to replace what I had to toss. I prefer to buy sturdier plastic that will last longer. Is there such a thing? Edited August 6, 2017 by extendedforecast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 We went to spare, but real, tools. A home depot bucket. A sturdy gardening trowel and spade. A great fishing net from Dicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Yup I was going to say when we lived back in FL we resorted ro real tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristin0713 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 We have had these for YEARS...probably like 8 years now. My kids both have a set. https://www.amazon.com/Green-Toys-Sand-Play-Set/dp/B0015466IK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1502043536&sr=8-3&keywords=green+beach+toys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Do the real tools not end up damaged quickly from all the exposure to salt water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 high quality beach toys are ones that are not made for the beach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakelly Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I always buy them from preschool supply catalogs/websites. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I mean I guess they rusted or whatever but not any more than your usual garage tools did. :) but at least they didn't snap in half the first day we brought them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Do the real tools not end up damaged quickly from all the exposure to salt water? Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 B Toys or Battat toys. Target sells the brand. Also, shovels like ones in this set https://www.target.com/p/circo-153-beach-dump-truck-5-piece-set/-/A-14772974#lnk=sametab you can find those shovels separately at Target in the right season. We've had several that have lasted for years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Yes, we only use real gardening tools (small spades and larger shovels) and solid buckets of various sizes. They are excellent for making proper sand castles and big sand creations. The kids and adults around us often ask to borrow them because they are so effective. The metal doesn't get damaged by the water, but young children could get hurt from bashing themselves or others. They're not exactly "toys." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebrindam Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 We love Spielstabil sand toys! Amazon carries many of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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