As kids grow up, choosing the right toys for them slowly becomes a challenging task, as children start to demand a more complex and diverse set of toys. 8-year-old boys have already developed enough mental skills so they can play with more demanding toys and gifts, but they still need safe products that won’t harm them in any way.
Safety is the key, as you simply cannot follow your kids around and tell them how to use their toys- it’s much easier (and better) to buy some toys which are safe for 8-year-old boys.
Not all parents search for the same kind of toys. This is why we divided all the best toys gifts for 8-year-old boys in several categories- toys and gifts for mental and cognitive development; action toys and gifts; play figures.
This way you won’t have to go through all the toys we’ve mentioned to find the category you want!
Best Gifts and Toys For Mental and Cognitive Development
1. Osmo Genius Kit
This kit blends the children’s favorite toy (iPad) and mental puzzles that will help your kid get all sorts of gains- language and vocabulary, problem-solving, creativity, and math, Osmo Genius has it all!
This is an award-winning game kit, with various different modes that will challenge your young one and improved his cognitive abilities.
You can track your child’s progress and the kit enables continues learning in a fun and interesting way.
2. IQ Builder
This puzzle project set is so interesting that you’ll end up playing with your kid, trying to build captivating 3D models of elephants, planes, houses, and whatnot. Moreover, after your 8 years old builds it, he can color it, anyway he likes.
According to the manufacturer, the building part fosters cognitive and motor skills, while the coloring part soothes the mind and makes your kid calmer.
3. Skillmatics Educational Game
Your son’s Strategizing, Social Communication, Concentration, and Observation skills will be improved thanks to this educational game. It includes 6 Activity Mats, which are erasable and reusable.
4. Straw Constructor STEM
This is the best toy gift for a future architect! With a STEM straw building kit, your little 8 years old will have the chance to practice mental visualization and have a lot of fun in the process!
5. Snap Circuits
This is a perfect toy gift for a young electrician. With this kit, your kid can build more than 100 electronic circuits, with the help of 30+ parts. No tools are needed!
The parts just need to “click together”, and that’s it! This is perhaps one of the best products for the development of particular skills.
6. Rush Hour Deluxe
ThinkFun’s classic game has 50 million copies sold, and the brand is a leader in brain and logic games. This traffic jam logic game is one of the most popular ones on the market, and it comes with more than 60 challenges that vary in their difficulty.
Develop critical thinking and problem solving with this one, and we personally wholeheartedly recommend it!
7. Laser Maze
One more winner of many prizes, this laser game will develop your child’s ability in the field of science and engineering.
It relates closely to STEM, and it will grow with your loved one. Sixty puzzles will keep you and your child playing in minutes. The further you go, the harder the challenges are, so good luck!
8. Scientific Explorer Glow in The Dark
For the little scientist in your child. This kit brings 5 awesome glowing activities with which you can learn the basics of chemistry and how to use science tools. An excellent STEM gift that will keep on giving and leave enough space for your kid to experiment.
The possibilities are almost endless with this small kit, and we are sure that it will deliver a lot of fun to you and your loved one.
9. Melissa & Doug Suspend Family Game
A classic activity game for the whole family. This one will increase hand to eye coordination with its playing system, where you need to balance the entire structure as you hang more pieces on the sculpture.
This a great game for those who want to take their kids away from their screens. The game can be played with up to 4 people, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended it as a toy that enables hand movement, imaginative play, and an all-around good developmental game.
10. HUSAN Electronic Piggy Bank
If you want to learn your loved ones’ good habits of saving up money, this toy can be a hit with your kids.
This safe can earn up to 600 coins or 100 bills and it works on 3 batteries. In multiple colors and with a password it will sure be interesting! We suggest checking out the guide to learn how to change the passcodes and how to reset it.
We think the dollar feed system, when the safe eats the bills, is a great thing and it will motivate you and you’re loved to one to save their money!
11. Crayola Inspiration Art Case Coloring Set
If you want to wake up the artist in your loved one, this coloring set by Crayola is the perfect gift! A small portable studio right in your hands with 64 crayons, 20 colored pencils, 40 washable markers and 15 big sheets of paper, your little artist has so many options when it comes to creating his masterpiece.
The case has compartments for all materials so you won’t lose anything easily!
Best Action Toys Gifts For 8-Year-Old Boys
Young boys are little creatures with seemingly endless stamina and enthusiasm. They can run around all day without the tiniest hint of exhaustion.
Instead of trying to restrain their desire to go around and explore the world, you can give them some nice toys which will make their play even more interesting!
1. Nerf N Strike Elite Toy Blaster
This is a no-brainer. Young boys simply love to go around, yelling “BANG, BANG!” and buying them a classic NERF gun is a good way to make their day. This blaster has 6 darts, and it can fire them in a rapid wave.
Needless to say, your 8-year-old will feel like Rambo and Arnold Schwarzenegger at the same time!
2. K’NEX K-FORCE Battle Bow
Okay, this is probably the toy you’ll end up building yourself, as it’s rather complex, but when finished, it looks like some high-tech, state of the art battle bow. The set includes five foam darts, fit grip, and dart holders.
The best thing is, your kid can combine parts from different K-FORCE building sets, and make his own best toy ever.
3. Razor A3 Kick Scooter
The iconic Razor A is built to last, and it will stay one of the top choices for the little ones. Ready out of the box, it has the classic folding mechanism that makes it super portable and convenient to carry.
The adjustable handlebars will fit any child, and this scooter will definitely be a favorite of your loved one.
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4. RIMABLE Skateboard
Kids nowadays tend to spend a lot of time indoors, playing video games and just hangin’ around.
But, with RIMABLE skateboard, you’ll encourage them to go out and experience the great outdoors! This one comes in many colors, and patterns, so you’ll be able to find the one your 8-year-old likes.
5. Spalding NBA Mini Basketball Hoop
You can install this little accessory over your doors, and let your kid play mini basketball. Of course, be careful about fragile vases, TVs and other sensitive stuff in the house- we all know that young boys get so immersed in their games.
6. Roko Fun Cartoon Capes
I wish I had these when I was a child! This gift is so simple yet so good! The best thing is, your son can take the one he likes the most, and give the rest to his friends, so they can form a superhero group!
7. Beyblade Burst Evolution Star Storm Battle Set
An action-packed choice for those who loved the Beyblade series. This set includes two Beyblades and launchers as the battleground. Recreate those iconic scenes from the TV show in this set and let your loved one feel a rush of adrenaline!
8. Hand Operated Drone
This high tech gadget will keep your children occupied for hours. With no remote control, you control the drone with your hands via its IR sensors. When a palm is placed under the drone, the drone goes up, etc. It has a colorful LED light that will be super cool to look at at night.
The shell is a hard plastic that will protect your kids as well as prove useful if the drone crashes. It comes with two fan replacements and batteries, and it will charge on a USB. A great outdoor little gadget, in our opinion.
9. Stomp Rocket Extreme
The run, jump, and stomp classic will keep your loved ones entertained all year round. The Stomp Rocket Extreme kit comes with six rockets that will fly as high as 400 feet in the air.
The toy includes six flame stickers and six missiles that require easy and fast assembly. Super fun, especially in the summer!
10. Aikmi Walkie Talkies
An excellent way to keep track of your children as well as a great fun little gadget for boys and girls alike. The perfect companion when your little ones are roaming in the park or outside.
It features 22 channels and a 3-mile range, and you will be able to stay in touch with your kids at any distance. It has even an auto squelch option that will clear out the sound when communicating. One of the best choices if you want to let your kids be true adventures.
11. Crazy Forts
One more active choice where you let your loved ones create on their own. 69 pieces will allow your child to create a cave, an igloo, a car, castle… anything that comes to its mind.
Your kid will always have a unique playground and it is only powered by their imagination. You have 25 precise balls and 44 sticks that can be shaped and connected in any way you like! We also think that this is a great gift indoors and outdoors!
Maybe even think of buying 2 sets as then you can create an even bigger elaborate construction!
Best Play Figures Gifts For 8-Year-Old Boys
Finally, all kids like a nice play figure, especially if it comes from their favorite cartoon or movie. Here are the ones we chose. Although young boys might like more complex and sophisticated toys, they just love to get back to roots from time to time:
1. Click N’Play Police Force Sniper
This is a highly-detailed set, and your kid will be able to see just how complex the job of a policeman is! It is made from strong, BPA plastic, so it won’t break even if the policeman has to solve some serious problems.
2. JaxoJoy 200
With this 200-piece WW2 army set, your son will be able to make his own battlefields and epic battles, while learning about the history of the world’s biggest conflict ever.
If your boy loves vehicles, this is the perfect gift for him, as this kit includes a plethora of different cars, battle vehicles, tanks, etc.
3. Neliblu Realistic Animal Toy Figures
Not all toys have to be tied to war, violence, and conflict. This Neliblu set of toys is a good example of this. While learning everything about different (and exotic) animal species, your boy will have loads of fun playing with this “Zoo” kit.
Conclusion
There are so many toy gifts out there on the market, and sometimes it’s really hard to choose the one that’s best for your son.
We’ve separated all the best toys gifts for 8-year-old boys in 3 large categories, to narrow down your choice and make it easier for you to see which category suits your boy the best.
