Best Boys Toys

Boys Toys Ideas

Video games are always a winner. There are all sorts of innovative consoles and games; from the Xbox 360 & PS3 to the Nintendo DS & PSP. The Nintendo Wii takes the gaming experience to super sensitive heights. Wii Sports Resort is the perfect combination of video game and active toy as players need to use both mind and body. When buying video games keep an eye on the age recommendations. Some games feature content best suited to teens. If you want a console geared towards younger boys, the VTech VSmile Motion Console is a good bet.

Boys and action figures are a great match. If you’re looking for something that enhances role-playing and social skills, you can’t go wrong with Transformers, WWE superstars, or the HM Armed Forces figures to name but a few. They’re cheap, collectible, and allow kids to unleash their imaginations.

When it comes to boys’ toys, construction sets never go out of style. There are sets to suit all budgets from simple ones for £10 to complex sets at £50. LEGO are the leaders and along with Duplo, get boys building from an early age. Construction toys are good for developing motor and problem solving skills. They’re also perfect for boys who are passionate about particular themes. Budding pirates, astronauts, policemen, and farmers are well catered for by LEGO. Their Police Headquarters and the City Construction Site are outstanding. Want to try something different? Check out K’NEX. Their sets feature rods and connectors that fit together to create 3D structures. Meanwhile, Magnetix allow children to get creative and construct geometric shapes with ball bearings and magnetic pieces.

Vehicles are another boys’ favourite and you’ve got lots of scope. Choose from planes, trains, and automobiles, along with tanks and trains. From simple push along trucks to complex radio controlled vehicles and collectible classic cars, all bases are covered. Let’s not forget the impressive Scalextric sets. They’ve been revamped with themes from James Bond to F1, The Simpsons and Top Gear. Big boys’ toys if ever we saw them!

Ride on toys are a good choice. Especially these days when couch potato children are being encouraged to get physical. There are bikes, skateboards, go-karts, and tractors to name but a few. The ingenious Razor Spark Scooter is designed with speed and safety in mind, and the exciting ‘spark’ feature leaves a blazing trail when activated! The Little Tikes Cozy Coupe is celebrating its 30th birthday so they must be doing something right! A cheerful design in red and yellow coupled with new features including the petrol cap and ignition switch brings this classic toy to a new generation. It’s completely kid-powered and gets toddlers interested in exercise whilst also developing coordination.

Boys with a mechanical streak and a love of learning how things work get tons of enjoyment from robotic toys. Geared towards older children, these tend to be more expensive as they involve lights and motors. However, they do keep kids occupied for hours and allow them to flex their creative and problem-solving muscles. Check out the interactive Spykee Vox Robot, which plays music, speaks, and reacts to obstacles. The LEGO Mindstorms range is amazing for boys over 11, and lets them design and even program their own creations.