Gift Guide for Boys
On the hunt for the perfect gift for your little guy? We’ve rounded up 40+ fun finds at all price ranges that are sure to earn you major points. Whether he’s into sports, arts and crafts, reading, or building anything he can get his hands on, there’s something here for every age and interest.
From STEM toys and hands-on building sets to active toys, creative projects, and classic favorites, these picks will pique his curiosity, get him moving, and be enjoyed for a long time. Whether it’s for a birthday, holiday, or just because, we’ve got you covered.
GIFTS UNDER $30
Scribble Scrubble Dino
Kids can color these soft, fuzzy dinos, wash them clean, and start again. This set includes seven mini dinosaurs, including two that glow in the dark!
Hex Bots Glow-in-the-Dark Wall Climbing Gecko
This glow-in-the-dark remote control gecko scurries like the real thing, across floors and up walls! Their friends will be impressed with this one!
ATC Complete Baking and Cooking Books for Kids
America’s Test Kitchen makes cooking easy and fun for kids! Each book has 100+ kid-friendly recipes, vocabulary, kitchen tips, and simple step-by-step how-tos.
Crayola Imagination Art Set
This art kit comes with 140 supplies—markers, crayons, colored pencils, and paper—all tucked inside a sturdy case that doubles as a lap desk. Perfect for a little artist!
Lulu Jr. My Comic Book Making Kit
A dream gift for young storytellers! Kids write and illustrate their own comic, mail it in, and get back a real printed copy—complete with an author page.
Walkies Talkies
Perfect for backyard missions. These walkie-talkies connect only to each other for secure chats up to 600 feet apart. Kids can send preset messages and use fun sound effects.
Stomp Rocket Dueling Rockets
Ready, set, stomp! Two kids can launch rockets at once, sending them soaring up to 200 feet. Perfect for friendly competitions.
Kids Instant Print Camera
Snap and print instantly! This camera creates tear-off black-and-white photos (no ink needed!) and has 10x zoom, selfie mode, and time-lapse.
Gigglescape Rhino Stuffed Animal
This giant, unbelievably soft rhino is the ultimate cuddle buddy. It’s big, squishy, and always a hit.
Mini Explorer Voice Changer
This microphone lets kids transform their voices to sound like an alien, ghost, monster, or robot. Or they can use it as a regular mic mode to belt it out.
Lightro Soft Foam Glow Football
This glow-in-the-dark foam football is soft for indoor play and tough enough for the yard. It lights up with every toss making it great for after-dark games.
Guess Who? Animal Friends
Does your animal have a tail? Is it yellow? A cute animal twist on the classic game! Kids ask yes-or-no questions to guess their opponent’s mystery animal. Includes land and water animal sets.
Bitzee Jurassic World Interactive Toy
These interactive dinos respond to touch, tilting, and movement with fun sounds and reactions. Kids can dig for fossils, hatch their dino, and help it grow by playing games and training for battles.
Light Up Terrarium Kit
Build a glowing Jurassic habitat! Kids plant seeds, add gemstones, and decorate to create their own prehistoric mini world.
Drawing Robot
This adorable robot teaches kids how to draw step-by-step! Insert a card, and it walks them through fun sketches with cheerful music. Comes with 150 cards.
Britannica All New Kids’ Encyclopedia
A super fun, modern encyclopedia packed with 400+ pages of facts, photos, and kid-friendly explanations, from space to pop culture.
Crayola Marker Airbrush
Turn markers into spray art! Just load a marker, press to spray, and use the stencils to make colorful designs. Works with most Crayola markers.
Ooly Shrink-Its
Create your own charms with this fun shrinking art kit. Color the designs, pop them in the oven, and watch them shrink into tiny charms, perfect for bracelets, backpacks, or keychains.
Mini Karaoke Machine
The smallest (and cutest!) karaoke machine ever! It comes with two mics, fun voice effects, Bluetooth streaming, and LED lights that dance to the music.
National Geographic Gross Science Kit
Gross in the best way! Kids can make fake boogers, squishy eyeballs, and even test-tube “vomit.” Includes supplies for 15 experiments plus 30 bonus ideas.
Mini Drone
A great drone for beginners! It has colorful LED lights, can do 360° flips while hovering, and comes with three speed levels to grow with your flyer. Plus, one-button takeoff and landing makes it super easy to use.
Toy Rocket Launcher
Launch this slingshot rocket up to 250 feet and listen to it whistle as it soars! Easy enough for beginners but exciting for all ages.
Ninja Silent Basketball
The perfect basketball for indoor practice! It has quiet-bounce technology but still feels like a real ball. Comes in two sizes.
Sago Brothers Air Dry Clay
This kit includes 66 clay colors and a 72-page idea book with simple steps for creating 50+ shapes, foods, and animals. The clay is super soft, easy to mold, and totally mess-free.
Gifts Under $100
Personalized Football
Add their name for a customized gift! It comes in both junior and official sizes for kids of all ages and makes a super cool gift for football-loving boys!
Lego City No Limits Race Car Ramp
Your kid will love this wacky car ramp set! It comes with two hilarious soapbox cars—a hot dog and a toilet—plus four fun minifigures. Flick the lever to send the cars zooming down the giant ramp!
Echo Dot Kids
Kids can ask Alexa for music, stories, homework help, and more. Comes with a year of Amazon Kids+ with tons of content for kids, plus easy parental controls.
Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection
A bestseller for a reason! This first six books from the hilarious series about a crime-fighting hero who’s part dog, part man, and all heart.
Astronaut Galaxy Projector
This cute astronaut projects eight colorful nebula effects and stars onto the ceiling. Change brightness, rotation, and timers with the remote.
Hot Wheels Boosted Jump Speedway Track
Build, race, and stunt! Kids can choose from three track layouts or create their own, then watch the motorized booster send cars flying through their tracks.
National Geographic Motorized Marble Run
A super fun STEM kit! The motorized lift carries marbles up 16” before dropping them onto spirals, ramps, and tunnels. Includes 150 pieces for endless builds.
Electronic Drum Set
Everything a beginner drummer needs! Built-in speakers, adjustable volume, headphone mode, and a rechargeable battery. It even rolls up for easy storage.
Pillowfort Sports Kids’ Bean Bag
A cozy, sporty bean bag chair available in basketball, soccer, baseball, and football designs. Perfect for reading, lounging, and game-day hangs.
Yoto Mini Audio Player
A screen-free audio player made just for kids that uses physical cards to play stories, music, and podcasts. Adjust volume or tracks with the dials, and remove the card to stop. With 1,000+ cards to explore, it’s a gift they’ll love for years!
3Doodler Starter Kit
A kid-safe 3D pen that melts plastic instantly so kids can “draw” 3D creations. Comes with an activity book full of project ideas. Great for creative kids!
Mini Indoor Basketball Hoop
This light-up mini hoop brings court vibes indoors! Features electronic scoring, cheering sounds, and multiple game modes.
Makedo Cardboard Construction Toolbox
Turn cardboard boxes into anything! These kid-safe tools let kids cut, connect, and build epic creations—from robots to playhouses.
Pillowfort Sleeping Bag
Soft, snuggly, and adorable! Comes with a built-in pillow and fun designs (like dinos!). Fits kids up to 57″ and rolls up easily for sleepovers.
Cat & Jack Spinner Suitcase
Your kid will love packing their own suitcase for weekend trips! This kid-friendly carry-on has smart storage, mesh pockets, an outer zip pocket, and smooth spinner wheels.
Hooded Blanket
Like a wearable hug! With a cozy hood and two roomy pockets for snacks or treasures, it’s perfect for lounging, reading, or movie nights. Comes in tons of fun prints, including glow-in-the-dark!
Handheld Microscope
Explore the world up close with this handheld microphone! With 5-level zoom and a built-in screen, kids can examine bugs, leaves, and fabrics anywhere they go.
Flybold Slackline Kit
Turn your yard into a ninja training zone with this all-in-one slackline set! It’s great for building strength, balance, and coordination, and perfect for active kids who love a challenge.
Elmer’s All-Star Slime Kit
Make slime in three easy steps! This safe, washable, non-toxic kit comes with everything kids need to mix, match, and create their own custom slime.
Gifts Over $100
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Tablet
The ultimate kid-friendly tablet for kids ages 6-12. It comes with 1 year of Amazon Kids+ with thousands of games, books, shows, and apps, plus parental controls and a 2-year guarantee.
Tubelox Building Toy
A jumbo STEM dream! With 220 snap-together pieces, kids can build cars, forts, playhouses, and even 6-foot-tall structures. It’s a hit with kids of all ages and one they’ll enjoy for years.
Clixo Creator Set
A flexible magnetic building toy for endless creativity. Kids can bend, snap, and fold pieces into 3D builds—animals, vehicles, abstract art, and more.
Nex Playground
A motion-sensing game console that turns your living room into an interactive playground! The built-in camera tracks movement so up to four players can jump, dodge, and play with no controllers.
Kids’ Hoverboard with LED Lights
LED wheels, bright headlights, and Bluetooth speakers make this hoverboard extra fun. Made for kids 6+ and perfect for indoor or outdoor rides.
Razor Crazy Cart
This kid-powered go-kart is pure fun—kids can drive, drift, and spin with ease! Shuffle your feet to pick up speed, then pull the Drift Bar to slide like a pro. Adjustable frame grows with them.
Nintendo Switch 2
Made for gaming on the go! This lightweight handheld system lets kids play their favorite Nintendo games anywhere, and is perfect for travel or home.
Squad Hero Laser Tag
Turn your basement into a laser tag arena. Strap on the vest, grab your blaster, and get ready to run, hide, and aim for the win. With 360° target zones on the chest, back, and blaster, there’s no escape. Everything is rechargeable too.
Toybox 3D Printer
A perfect 3D printer for young kids! Just pick a toy in the app, press print, and watch it appear—it’s that simple. With thousands of designs (and new ones added weekly), kids will have so much fun creating for themselves and their friends.
Lifetime Geometric Dome
Your kids and their friends will love playing on this climbing dome! It even includes real rock-climbing grips to help build strength and coordination.
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