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What are the top toys for boys in 2016? Here is a list of the best toys for boys from action figures to the coolest gadgets. We’ve got tons of cool Christmas gift ideas for boys.
What do boys like to play with? While there are exceptions, boys tend to gravitate more toward active play with themes of rough and tumble play, outdoor play, and role play toys.
Still, while these are some of the most popular boys’ toys, it’s our job as parents to find unique toys for boys that are both imaginative and fun. The kind of imaginative play that boys are drawn to can be nurturing since they are learning role play and empathy. As boys grow up, this type of love of pretend play morphs into sports play.
What are the top Christmas gifts for boys? New toys for boys! We are talking Legos! Foam Blasters! Dinosaurs! Star Wars Toys! Those are some of the top gifts for boys in 2016. 2016 has been very kind to boys. There are so many cool toys for boys coming out this year. Santa is going to be very busy. Here is a list of the coolest and hottest toys for boys arranged by category.
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Outdoor Toys
What boy doesn’t love sports? Some of the best gifts for boys encourage physical activity. Boys love anything that gets them up and active so even something as simple as a basketball makes a great gift. One of the most awesome gifts for boys this year is a new self balancing scooter. It’s on every boy’s Christmas wish list. Of course anything that shoots will also be a big hit.
SwagwayAges 12+What boy doesn’t want a self balancing scooter for Christmas? This is the “hottest toy for Christmas 2015.” The Swagway is like a Segaway without the handles. Just about every cool celebrity has been seen riding these things around. This 2 wheeled scooter reaches a top speed of 12 mph and each charge lasts for about 10 miles. With this scooter, your little man will be the coolest kid on the block.
BOOMco. HALO UNSC M6 BlasterAges 6-15
What boy wouldn’t want to be Master Chief in real life? BOOMco has come out with a new line of blasters featuring weapons designed after the popular videogame shooter, Halo. Halo fans will go absolutely crazy for this M6 Blaster. It is designed after the magnum in Halo 5 and feels great in your hand. It shoots pretty well too at around 50ft to 70 ft. How awesome is this?
Nerf Zombie Strike FlipFury Blaster Ages 8+This Nerf Zombie blaster is hella cool. With an orange and grey scheme, not only does it look cool, but it is perfect for blasting some zombies. The best part? It’s got 2 barrels. Once you run out of darts, you can instantly flip to the other barrel without reloading. The Zombies have no chance.
Nerf N-Strike Mega RotoFury BlasterAges 8+Do you want a lot more power on the battlefield? Then you need the Nerf Mega RotoFury Blaster in your arsenal. It features the new MEGA darts which are not only 3 times larger, but a bit more powerful. As you fire them, the darts scream through the air like fireworks. Just pull the trigger, pump it, and fire. The best part? With the pump action, it doesn’t use any batteries.
Nerf N-Strike Modulus ECS-10 BlasterAges 8+Just about every boy wants to customize his blaster. The Nerf N-Strike Modulus is not an ordinary Nerf blaster. Not only is it pretty huge with an awesome paint job, but also boys can customize just about every component of the blaster. With over 30 different combinations, it takes customization to a whole new level. You can even mix and match parts with other blasters in the Nerf lines.
Nerf Zombie Strike Crossfire BowAges 8+Who doesn’t love the Zombies? Look at this thing! It looks like the Crossbow that Darryl uses in the Walking Dead. Actually, it is even cooler because it comes in bright yellow and orange Nerf colors. It even works the same way too with the crossbow mechanism. Forget batteries when the Zombies are chasing after you. Kids have to pull back the string to launch the darts up to 75 feet. The only problem? We haven’t tested it on Zombies. Yet.
Gadgets
Why should parents get to have all the fun? Technology now touches kids of all ages. Nowadays, there are gadgets designed just for kids. These cool gifts for boys are sure to make even parents jealous.
Sphero BB-8 App-Enabled DroidAges 8+If your little man is a huge Star Wars fan, he has got to own the Sphero BB-8 Droid. Who wouldn’t want to own their very own BB-8 droid? This toy version is one of the coolest Star Wars toys ever and manages to capture all of the personality of the original. The movement is so authentic and life like. Not only does he babble and nod his head, he’ll even wander on his own. The little guy charges up via USB. With the free app, kids can pilot him around on their own Star Wars adventures.
DJI Phantom 3 Quadcopter DroneAges 13+Who doesn’t want their own flying drone for Christmas? The toy versions are cool but the DJI Phantom 3 is completely on another level. This remote controlled professional quad copter is equipped with an HD camera that takes spectacular aerial photos. With the built in four engines, it is easy even for beginners to learn to fly. You can even fly this thing using a first person view (FPV) on your tablet. How unbelievable is that?
Anki OVERDRIVE Starter KitAges 8-15Wouldn’t it be cool if you could play a videogame in real life? Boy and girls start your engines with Anki Overdrive! Players race around little slot cars around a track using an iOS or Android app. It feels a lot like playing Mario Kart in real life. You can take on a friend or even the self diving AI. The best part? You can create different tracks with the modular pieces.
Wow Wee Rev (2 Cars Included)Ages 8-15It’s got cars! It’s got mayhem! Racing cars is fun but there is nothing more that boys like than battling with their cars. With REV, you get two app controlled battling cars that battle in an electronic laser tag like battle. The object is simple: destroy the other vehicle before they destroy you.
VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch DXAges 4-9A watch that tells time is cool but a watch that has apps is even cooler. Not only does the VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch tell time, it has apps that allow kids to do all sorts of cool stuff like take pictures. With more memory, kids can take even more photos and video.
VTech Kidizoom Action CamAges 4-9Why do all the big kids get the cool gadgets? That’s why VTech created the Kidzoom Action Camera. It’s essentially a wearable camera for kids similar to the Go Pro Hero. It comes will all sorts of mounts, which makes it easy to capture just about any adventure.
LEGO Mindstorms EV3 31313 Ages 10-15How would you love to bring your Legos to life? With this robotic building kit from Lego, kids can not only build robots, they can program their robots to talk, move, and think. Kids can get started building the various robots using the free Lego app, but the fun part is building your own robot.
Meccano MeccaNoid G15 KSAges 8-13It’s a got a giant 4 foot tall robot! It’s got building! It’s the Meccanoid G15 KS. This is no ordinary robot. After boys build him out of over 1000 pieces, he can do all sorts of crazy stuff with everything from telling jokes to kung fu. The coolest part? Kids can program his movement in 3 different ways. He’s also available as a 2 foot model.
Wonder Workshop Dash RobotAges 8+What boy wouldn’t love to program his own robot? Wonder Dash is a programmable robot designed for kids off all ages. It was developed to get kids interested in programming at a very early age. You can get started playing with Dash right out of the box by using the app to simply move him around. The coolest part? There are built in tutorials that teach you how to program the robot to do cool things using a drag and drop coding language called Blockly.
Amazon Fire Kids EditionAges 3-12It’s hard choosing a tablet for kids. You want something that has a lot of room for growth but something that is durable and safe. Amazon thinks it has found the answer with its new Amazon Kindle Fire Kids Edition. With a built in quad processor, it has all the power kids need. Parents will love it comes in a durable case, parental controls, and content that has been screened for kids.
Vehicle Toys
For years vehicle toys have been some of the most popular toys for boys. Boys love anything that goes Vroom – cars, trucks, air planes, and fire engines. While boys love to race them, they also like to crash them. Rev up your engines . . .these vehicles are sure to be some of most fun toys for boys this year.
Syma X5C Quadcopter With HD CameraAges 14+Every boy dreams about flying his own drone on Christmas morning. Because it is so inexpensive, the Syma X5C Drone Quadcopter is probably one of the best ways to get started flying. It is the most popular drone quadcopter out there. Flight time is about 7 minutes but it is rechargeable. The coolest part? It has a built in HD camera to take pictures and even shoot video.
Sky Rover Voice CommandAges 8-15Would you like to be a pilot? This is no ordinary R/C helicopter. In addition to the R/C controls, you can use your voice to pilot the helicopter. There are 12 simple commands. Say “Take Off” and the helicopter will fly straight up into the air.
Paw Patrol Patroller Ages 3 -8What do you give a huge Paw Patrol fan for Christmas? A huge 18 wheeler toy truck! Not only is this truck massive, but it also opens up to display 6 Paw Patrol vehicles inside.
Paw Patrol Everest’s Rescue SnowmobileAges 3-8
What Paw Patrol fan doesn’t love collecting all the Paw Patrol vehicles? This year in 2015 we are getting Everest. She’s in her snowmobile with a blue claw on the front. Now even snow can’t stop the Paw Patrol from completing rescue missions.
Hot Wheels Ultimate GarageAges 5-12There is nothing more that boys like to do then collect Hot Wheels cars. Where should you keep them? Park them at the Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage, which has parking spaces for 36 Hot Wheels cars. The action packed Ultimate Garage is the largest Hot Wheels Garage ever! Is there anything else a Hot Wheels’ fan could ask for?
Matchbox Metal Detector TruckAges 3-10How cool is this? What little boy doesn’t love going treasure hunting? This is no ordinary truck. This Matchbox Truck has a flip out metal detector that actually works. It’s not professional grade by any standard, but kids won’t even know. While it is fun to use indoors, taking it out to the backyard to look for treasures is a whole new adventure.
VTech Go! Go! Ultimate RC Speedway Ages 1-5If you could only see how big this racecar track was, you would understand why they call it the Ultimate RC Speedway. It’s 5 feet long! Preschool boys are going to love it. Part of the fun is laying down the track, which can be arranged in multiple ways. That’s not the coolest part! When the cars race over the track they trigger epic stunts that have to be seen to be believed.
Miles From Tomorrowland StellosphereAges 4-5What boy doesn’t love Miles from Tommorrowland? Now boys can bring home the blastastic vehicles from the show. With lights, sounds, and phrases, the huge Stellosphere spaceship transforms into 3 spaceships for out of this world fun.
Electronic Toys
Your little man may no longer need an imaginary friend with these electronic toys that bring their favorite characters to life like never before. These hot toys for boys are sure to be on their Christmas wish list.
Fisher-Price Imaginext Ultra T-RexAges 3-8There is nothing more that boys love than dinosaurs. Standing 2.5 feet tall, you could say that this dinosaur is huge. He does everything you would expect out of a menacing dinosaur including opening and closing his mouth ferociously. To bring him to life, you press his activation points. He’ll walk around, scaring off miniscule enemies. The coolest part? He fires projectiles.
Fisher-Price Imaginext Power Rangers Megazord Ages 3-8This is one sweet Power Rangers toy. Are you ready to do battle with this huge 28 inch Power Rangers action figure? Simply use one of the included Power Ranger action figures to turn any of the four power pads to put Megazord on the offensive. Why do they call him Morphin Megazord? His chest opens and morphs into a freaking cannon.
Paw Patrol Mission Chase Ages 3-8Paw Patrol Fans get ready for adventure. Mission Chase is ready to take you on 24 different real rescue missions with the touch of his badge. With over 130 interactive phrases, Chase is ready to train anybody to join Paw Patrol. The coolest part? He’s got a backpack loaded with all kinds of cool gizmos like a working megaphone.
FurReal Friends My Jumpin’ PugAges 4+With and adorable face and floppy tongue is there any boy that wouldn’t want to adopt the FurReal Friends My Jumpin’ Pug. This little guy behaves just like a real dog, hopping on his hind legs. How cute is he?
Star Wars FurbaccaAges 6+What would happen if Furby got stuck in a galaxy far far way? You would get Furbacca. What’s not to love? Not only does he chirp and groan like Chewbacca, but he also hums classic Star Wars tunes in the cutest way possible. Like Furby, Furbacaa responds to your touch, listens to your voice, and responds to you. You can even play with him virtually with the Furbacca app. It’s the perfect gift for Star Wars fans.
Minions Tumbling’ StuartAges 4-15What boy isn’t completely madly in love with the Minions? They’re loud, funny, and just a little gross. That’s a recipe that boys love. For Minions fans, Tumbling Stuart is great fun out of the box. Set him on the floor and he starts giggling out of control before attempting a tumbling somersault. The part that boys will love the most? He’s a farting maniac.
Playskool Play All Day ElmoAges 18mt+Who wouldn’t want to play with Elmo all day? With over 150 responses, Play All Day Elmo has plenty of activities to keep both preschoolers and toddlers busy. Kids can tickle him, hug him, and even play pat-a-cake with him.
Fisher-Price Dance & Move BeatBo Ages 9mt-3Get ready to dance. For the baby boy in your life there is Beatbo. There is no other toy like him. Not only does he light up like a disco ball, he can play music and even sing and dance with you. The coolest part? Talk to him and he will play back what you say in a danceable beat. For babies in your life, it the perfect toy to dance with.
Building Sets
Some of the most awesome toys for boys are building blocks. Not only do construction toys enhance a child’s creativity, spatial skills, and problem solving skills, construction toys let kids use their creativity in ways no other toy lets them. There are so many great construction sets that boys will love in 2016. With these sets, boys will turn an ordinary set of blocks into spaceships, dragons, and vehicles.
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick BoxAges 4+
Who doesn’t love a big box of Legos? We love open ended Lego sets and this is one the largest Lego has put out in years. With 790 pieces of Legos, boys can build whatever they want from a bulldozer to an alien spacecraft. The Legos come in an awesome yellow storage box. Everything is awesome.
LEGO Minecraft Crafting BoxAges 8+What is the best Lego Minecraft set? The Lego Minecraft Crafting box is the closest thing to actually playing the game. It’s just a set of 518 bricks that allows you to build whatever you want. Sure there are instructions to help inspire you, but it’s all up to your imagination. What will you build?
LEGO Minecraft Desert OutpostAges 8+Who isn’t addicted to Minecraft? Finally there is a reason to put down the game. Head to the desert with this 519 piece Lego set. Watch out the desert is crawling with 2 skeleton minifigures. Your kids can help Alex and Steve build the Desert Outpost to keep the Skeletons at bay. The best part? There are so many pieces and part of the fun is rebuilding the set into different creations.
LEGO Minecraft Snow HideoutAges 8+What could be better than the Minecraft videogame? How about this 327 piece Lego Minecraft set. It picks up where the game left off in the snow. Boys will have to help Steve survive by building the Snow Hideout. Just be careful of the exploding Creeper and shooting Snow Golem minifigures.
LEGO Minecraft the Nether FortressAges 8+It’s Lego! It’s Minecraft! What could be better for Minecraft fans? Get ready for battle with this 571 piece Lego Minecraft set. After kids build the Nether Fortress, Alex and Steve will have to battle with a fire-shooting Ghast, a Blaze, and Zombie Pigman minifigure. Luckily Steve has his pickaxe and Alex has her sword. The coolest part? In order to make it through, our heroes will have to escape the falling lava block.
LEGO Minecraft DungeonAges 8+There are 2 things that boy are crazy about- Minecraft and Legos. At 219 pieces, this is not the largest new Minecraft set of 2015. Still, that doesn’t mean it isn’t a whole lot of fun. There are a lot of cool play features with this set. The coolest part? This set has a Zombie spawning feature which flips a piece, making a zombie appear out of thin air.
LEGO Star Wars Death Star Final DuelAges 8-14It’s got Star Wars! It’s got Legos! It’s got freaking light sabers! This is the best Lego Stars Wars set ever. Remember when Luke took on Darth Vader in the Return of the Jedi. Yes, the most famous duel of all time! With 724 pieces, you get to build the throne room where the battle took place. This Lego set manages to capture all of the excitement right down to the light sabers. The Force has never felt stronger with any other Lego set.
LEGO Star Wars Millennium FalconAges 8-14The Millennium Falcon! It’s only the most recognized spaceship in the world. Now Star Wars and Lego fans get to build it out of 1329 pieces. Best of all, the ship has been completely redesigned based on the new movie coming out in 2015. It’s even got minifgures so you get Hans Solo and Chewbacca. And get this! Chewbacca’s bowcaster actually fires little Lego pieces.
LEGO Star Wars TIE Advanced PrototypeAges 8-14It’s got Legos! It’s got Star Wars! This 355 piece advanced Tie Fighter is so beautiful with gorgeous lines and curves. It is amazing it is built out of Legos. Part of the fun is building it. The coolest part? It has a firing mechanism. It comes with 3 minifigures but the Imperial figure steals the show. He’s got a cool armor and helmet along with his light saber. For a minfigure, the sculpting detail is amazing. For Star Wars fans, this is a very special Lego set.
LEGO Super Heroes JokerlandAges 8-14What would happen if Joker took over an amusement park? You would get one of the coolest superhero Lego sets. If your kids love Batman and Lego, there is no better Lego set out this year. You get a ton of minifigures including Batman, Robin, and some of the coolest villains. The actual set is pretty cool too. It’s like a twisted fun house with so many great play features.
LEGO Scooby-Doo Mystery MachineAges 6-12What would happen if Scooby Doo went to Legoland? Scooby Doo and Lego! Zoinks! With this set, boys get to build the Mystery Machine out of 301 Lego pieces. It’s no mystery that Scooby Doo fans are going to go crazy for this set this Christmas.
K’NEX K-Force Dual Cross Building SetAges 8+What boy wouldn’t want to build his own cross bow? It’s got blasters! It’s got building! With 368 K’NEX pieces, boys can build 6 different blasters or even create their own all out of K’Nex pieces. You wouldn’t believe how big the dual chamber Dual Cross blaster on the box is. The best part? The blasters actually fire the included foam darts up to 75 feet.
LEGO Star Wars Advent CalendarAges 6-14
Star Wars! Advent Calendar! Put those 2 things together and you have a match made in heaven for boys. With this set, there is a new surprise everyday with a ton of fun little Star Wars figures to make. Christmas wouldn’t be the same without this set.
LEGO Ninjago Morro DragonAges 8-14It’s got Legos! It’s got a large dragon! What more could a boy ask for? With 658 pieces, boys get to build one of the coolest Ninjago dragons ever. This thing is so freaking huge that it make the minifigures look like ants. The dragon has great articulation and can even whip around his tail. How awesome is that?
Educational Toys
The best way to learn is through play. Finding educational toys that allow boys to push their boundaries of learning in a safe and fun way is a winning formula. These learning toys are sure to make some of the best Christmas gifts for boys.
LeapFrog Epic Android Kids Tablet 16GB Ages 3-9Does your little man play with your iPad more than you? Get them the LeapPad Epic, the personalized learning tablet for kids. The biggest news? It is now running the Android operating system which means there are no cartridges to purchase ever. All the apps are loaded straight from the device. This thing is powerful. It’s got a built in camera, 16 GB of memory, and a 7 inch screen. The best part? Unlike other Android tablets, it’s kid safe. All of the apps are certified by Leapfrog to ensure they are safe for kids.
Snap Circuits MotionAges 8+Do you love to experiment? Circuit design just got a whole lot easier with Snap Circuits. All of the electrical components simply snap together on a board, making it easy to build circuits in minutes. It’s like Legos with circuits. The step by step directions are super easy to follow because of the colored coded components. With Snap Circuits Motion, kids will explore the fun world of motion. You get to build a plane, crawling bug, and even a race car. Set your mind in motion with this great science kit.
littleBits Electronics Gizmos & GadgetsAges 8+How would you like to build your own gadgets? Little Bits uses little modular circuit bits that connect together using magnets, making circuit design even easy for beginners. The genius in its design is that you can never connect pieces improperly. The Gizmos and Gadgets kit comes with everything you need to create your own gadgets. There are over 12 projects to build including a bubblebot, wireless racer, and pinball machine. It is a “little bit” more than cool.
Kids First Automobile EngineerAges 3+
Now even preschool boys can get into building with the Kids First Automobile Engineer Kit. The kit comes with a little book that parents can read to their child. As you work through the book, kids can use the graphical instructions to build all kinds of automobiles. The coolest vehicle? Harry the Harvester Tractor. It’s a fun and educational toy for the youngest builders.
Action Figures
Action figures have such a big meaning for boys. They are one of the top 10 toys for boys. It’s a way for boys to identify with someone who is strong and courageous. Little boys love “play fighting” with their favorite superheroes. These action figures bring their favorite characters from 2016 to life.
Playmation Marvel Repulsor Ages 6-12Wouldn’t it be cool to be Ironman? With Playmation you can be Ironman. Kids strap on the Ironman repulsor and have to carry out missions in real life. You have to run around and hide behind furniture to dodge enemy fire. You can even fire Ironman’s repulsor. Make believe never felt so real. The Avengers need your help.
Playskool Heroes Millennium FalconAges 3-7Young Jedis finally have a reason to get excited. This is no ordinary Playschool toy. It’s the Star Millennium Falcon. You wouldn’t believe how huge it is. It has a clam shell design so you can open it up and create all kinds of fun imaginative Star Wars adventures inside. The coolest part? It has a slide out handle that kids can hold to make it “fly.”
Transformers Combiner DevastatorAges 8+Straight from Transformers Generations, it is Combiner Wars Devasator Figure. This is the Transformers toy we wished we had when we were kids. Our favorite immensely powerful warrior has never been cooler. If you are a Transformers fan, you have to own this toy. Why is it so cool? It has 6 Voyager class Transformers that all have their own transformations. When you stick all the Constructicons together they form a large 18 inch Transformers called the Devastator. He’s huge.
Jurassic Park T-Rex Action FigureAges 3-7
What boy doesn’t love dinosaurs? Everyone’s favorite Jurassic Park Dinosaur, the T-Rex, is now a cool action figure. Don’t push him down or he might bite with his awesome chomping action. He wouldn’t be T-Rex without a huge roar. The coolest part? T-Rex can chew on the human figure for lunch with flashing eyes and swallowing noises.
Minecraft Mini Figure Collector CaseAges 6-12
Do your boys collect Minecraft Mini-figures and leave them all over the place? There are currently 3 series of minifigures. Then you have to own this collector case which gives 32 of your Minecraft minifigures a home. Parents will love it too, because it means that they don’t have to pick the figures off the floor. It’s a win-win!
Power Rangers Dino Charge MegazordAges 4+
It’s got Power Rangers! It’s got dinos! It’s got Zords! What more could a Power Rangers fan ask for? You get the Red Ranger, Pink Ranger, and Blue Ranger dinosaur Zords. There are dozens of ways that you can combine the toy. The coolest part? You can combine them to form the Megazord. With a fun and easy transformation, it is fun to assemble and disassemble over and over again.
Despicable Me Fart BlasterAges 4+
What boy doesn’t love farts? Pull the trigger on this blaster and it makes all kinds of silly fart sounds. Once the trigger is pulled, your boy’s face will light up like it is Christmas. Just be careful who you give the Despicable Me Fart Blaster to. It could be worse than a can of beans.
Minecraft Stop-Motion Animation Studio Ages 6-12When they are not playing Minecraft, Minecraft fans can make their own stop motion animation videos with this fun kit from Mattel. The set includes all the props you need, four backgrounds, and the figures. Once you build the set, you start filming the stop motion with the app you download to your compatible mobile device. The best part? Your kids might just forget about playing the game.
Star Wars Bladebuilders Lightsaber Ages 4+What boy wouldn’t want to build his own Lightsaber? With the Bladebuilders Lightsaber, kids can go wild creating any Lightsaber they want. There are over 100 combinations. The coolest part? It lights up, making crashing and swinging noises. Could this toy be any more awesome?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leo PlaysetAges 4-15Who doesn’t love the Ninja Turtles? This is no ordinary Ninja Turtles set. It might look like Leonardo, but just like the Turtles, it can mutate. The humongous 24 inch Turtle actually transforms into a play set with 9 different rooms of play. Cowabunga!
Board Games
Even for boys, family time and socializing is important. Boys are most likely to talk when they are engaged in an activity that they love. These board games are sure to keep them entertained.
Pie FaceAges 5+Pie Face might be the most hilarious game ever. The object of the game is to try to avoid getting hit in the face with the pie hand. Players first load the pie hand with a lot of whip cream. Then the fun begins. Each player spins the wheel and places their head in the pie contraption. They have to twist the little rod on the pie contraption the same number on times as they spun. At any time, the pie hand could go off. With each twist the intensity builds until suddenly someone has whip cream all over their face.
Scrabble Twist GameAges 8+Look it’s Scrabble with an electronic twist. With the 5 letters shown, the idea is to create as many 3 to 5 words as possible before the time runs out. To create words, kids just tap the letters and twist the game unit to lock the word in.
Bugs in the KitchenAges 6-15Yikes! There are bugs crawling in the kitchen. Who should we call? Boys! This game has kids setting traps to catch the little creepy crawler, which is actually a HexBug Nano. The game board is made out of plastic utensils including spoons, forks, and knives that form a maze. Kids roll the die to find out which utensil to turn. The idea is to turn the pieces in such a way that it traps the bug in your section. The person who collects the most bugs wins.
Perplexus OriginalAges 8+With this award winning toy, kids have to rotate a spherical maze to get a tiny ball past the obstacles. The only problem? If the ball falls off, you have to start over again. It requires a lot of patience but is a whole lot of fun.
Arts & Crafts
For boys that love making things, these gifts are sure to get their creativity going.
Play-Doh Max the Cement MixerAges 3+What boy isn’t fascinated with construction toys? Put on your construction hats! Little builders will love this fun Play-Doh play set. It comes with 5 cans of Play-Doh modeling compound along with a cement mixer truck. The truck is a pretty good size. Kids can use the extruder on the truck to create construction beams or make fun tools with the various molds. The coolest part? Kids will love creating roads by rolling the Play-Doh flat with the roller tool.
Crayola Color Wonder Stamper Ages 3-6
Here is a fun arts & crafts toy that isn’t messy. It creates stamps. Simply dip your stamp into the ink and it lights up. Then press it on a paper and you have a fun little stamp. Parents will love that it uses wonder paper, which means the ink won’t stain skin, furniture, or fabric.
Minecraft Papercraft OverworldAges 6-15
It’s not Minecraft! It’s Papercraft! When your kids are done playing with Minecraft, they can build this fun craft project. Kids build Minecraft blocks by folding paper. With 90 blocks to build, kids can build an entire over world. Pile up the blocks to build your own world just like the game. What could be cooler for Minecraft fans?
Lulu Jr. My Comic BookAges 8-16What boy wouldn’t want to create his own comic book? Boys simply use their superhero powers to illustrate their comic with the included kit. Once they are done, they mail it. A few weeks later, kids get a professionally printed comic. What superhero can do that?!
Video Games
Boys love video games especially the latest ones. Here are the video games that your kid wants in 2016.
Skylanders SuperChargersAges 10+There are two things that boys like: Skylanders and vehicles. The new Skylanders brings both of these things together. This time around kids can customize their vehicles. It’s got flying! It’s got boating! It’s got driving! Is there anything else a Skylanders fan could ask for?
Disney Infinity 3.0 Starter PackAges 6+Who doesn’t love Disney characters? Disney now has Star Wars and it could not be cooler. Star Wars fans will love Disney Infinity 3.0. With the starter pack you get to bring Star Wars toys to life. The pack includes the Twilight Of The Republic play set and 2 Star Wars toys: Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker. The game has got pod racing, space battles, and light saber duels. For Star Wars fans, it is a dream come true.
LEGO DimensionsAges 7-14It’s got Lego blocks! It’s got a videogame! Lego Dimensions lets kids build stuff in the real world and bring it into the videogame world. Could it be any more awesome? The starter set comes with Batman, Gandalf, Wyldstyle, and the Batmobile, but there other sets you can buy.
Super Mario MakerAges 5+Would you like to make your own Super Mario levels? Super Mario Maker for the Wii U lets you design your own 2d Mario levels using the Wii U gamepad. If that is not enough, you can play levels created by other players. What could be more “super”?
Star Wars: BattlefrontAges 13+Are you ready for battle with the most realistic Star Wars game ever created? Star Wars Battlefront puts you right in the middle of the most epic battles as you battle with up to 40 players online. The coolest part? You can hop in your favorite Star Wars ships and attack from above.
Call of Duty: Black Ops IIIAges 17+What boy doesn’t love Call Of Duty? Call of Duty is back with Black Ops III. Prepare to enlist as a soldier with bio technology. The game is promising improved movement with players being allowed to effortlessly move through the environments. The coolest part? You can ask up to 4 people to join in the campaign, making it a more social experience.
SplatoonAges 10+It’s no secret that boys love shooting things. That’s why Nintendo invented Splatoon. In this kid friendly shooter, players are squid like characters. The object of the game is to color your territory by spraying colorful ink all over the place.
Madden NFL 16Ages 5+It’s game time with NFL Madden 2016. Core game play mechanics have seen huge improvements to make this the most realistic football videogame. More emphasis has been placed on the passing game, allowing you to catch the ball in different ways. You can go for the ball or catch the ball in stride. It adds a new risk and reward wrinkle to the game. Madden NFL 16 is a game changer.
MinecraftAges 5+Over the last couple of years, Minecraft has become a cultural phenomenon. In Minecraft, the only limit is your imagination. You can build houses, castles, or anything you can think off. It’s like an electronic box of Legos. Now the game is available on just about every console.
New Nintendo 3DS XLAges 5+With a strong library of portable games, there is no better way to play videogames on the go than with the Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo recently updated its 3DS with super stable 3-D and better processing.
Sony PlayStation 4Ages 5+What boy doesn’t dream of getting the Playstation 4 for Christmas? The Playstation 4 is currently the most popular console. Why do gamers love it? It’s got great graphics, great games, and sharing features. The best part? Sony has cut the price in 2015, making it easier for more gamers to join the Playstation nation.
Xbox OneAges 5+You can’t go wrong with an Xbox Box One. For 2015, it has the best games lineup. One of the biggest reasons to pick it up– Halo 5: Guardians is coming out and the Xbox One is the only place to play it. The best part? Now you can play your favorite Xbox 360 games on the Xbox One. How awesome is that?
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