The 13 Best Toys for 8-Year-Old Boys in 2021

Anki Overdrive Starter Kit

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If you have a larger budget, the young man in your life would absolutely love the high-tech race cars that come in the Anki Overdrive Starter Kit. This set lets kids control two robotic “supercars” from their phones, driving them around the track and battling each other with high-tech weapons. It includes two supercars and 12 track pieces that can be used to create several race tracks.

Betheaces Flying Ball

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The Betheaces Flying Ball is an awesome helicopter-style drone that will provide hours of entertainment both indoors and out. It has an LED light inside that will shine dazzling colors and its two remote-controlled propellers lift it up into the air. There are no batteries in this cool drone—just plug it into a USB port for 20 minutes to charge.

Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit

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With the My First Mind Blowing Science Kit from Scientific Explorer, young boys can learn STEM skills through exciting hands-on experiments.

This educational toy comes with 20 pieces, including test tubes, plastic cups, measuring scoops, cotton swabs, and more. There are also supplies like citric acid, baking soda, vegetable oil, and red cabbage powder—everything kids need to complete 11 educational activities.

Stomp Rocket Dueling Rockets

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This classic toy will provide ample entertainment for young kids as they compete to see who can launch their rocket the highest! The Stomp Rocket is tons of fun for kids ages 6 and up. It comes with four rockets and a special “dueling” base, which launches two rockets at the same time. Kids just have to stomp on the launch pads to send the rockets soaring into the air—up to 200 feet with the right force.

3Doodler Start Make Your Own HEXBUG Creature 3D Pen Set

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This is one seriously cool toy for kids who love bugs or building or building bugs. The 3D pen is easy to use and lets kids create colorful wings, legs, and other body parts to add to bug molds. After the creation is complete, the bugs actually vibrate and move around. 

Educational Insights Design & Drill Bolt Buddies Recycling Truck

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Operating tools isn’t exactly a kid-safe activity, but it is thanks to this toy. It includes a kid-friendly drill and 18 bolts that can be used to build a recycling truck. And the drill can even operate the truck’s lift arm. There are even two mini figures that can be placed in the truck.

Watch Ya' Mouth Family Edition

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Get kids to turn off their electronics for a few hours with a fun game like Watch Ya’ Mouth. This hilarious family game is perfect for players ages 8 and up, and young boys will love trying to speak phrases while wearing the game’s signature cheek retractors. Watch Ya’ Mouth can be played with three to 10 players.

PLAYMOBIL® Back to The Future Delorean

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Though your 8-year-old wasn’t born when Back to the Future came out, they can learn all about the classic movie through the DeLorean toy. The time traveling car has fun lights and winged doors that open and close. Of course the car also comes with Marty McFly, Dr. Emmett Brown, and their fury friend Einstein. 

NERF N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster

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For a toy that will keep young boys entertained for hours, you can’t go wrong with the Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster. This affordably priced nerf gun is a battery-free toy that 8-year-old boys will happily run around with for hours. The cool auto-advance rotating barrel makes the toy gun seem high-tech, and it flips open for easy loading. It also holds up surprisingly well, and you’ll likely get several years of use out of it.

LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Monster Burger Truck

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This Lego set comes with an impressive 499 pieces. It’s actually a 3-in-1 toy as the pieces can make a monster burger truck (complete with massive wheels and foldable stairs), an off-roader, or a tractor. There are also two mini figures and even a dog. The versatility truly allows kids to have fun and be imaginative.

Ravensburger Disney Hocus Pocus: The Game

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Here’s a game that encourages collaboration and cooperation. The team must work together to protect the people of Salem. The game takes about 30 minutes to play and accommodates two to six players.

Crayola Build A Beast Craft Kits

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This kit comes with step-by-step instructions so kids can craft their own shark, alligator, and chameleon. After building the molds, they can use the clay to customize their colorful animal. What’s really awesome is that the animals’ tails move back and forth.