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Christmas Gift Guide (5-8 yr boy ideas)
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items A guide to gifts for boys (various ages) tried and tested by yours truly
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Go ahead, challenge a 90's kid to play
Legos are never a bad idea...unless you step on one
Learning but have fun with it
Challenge accepted
Stocking stuffers
Nerf Gun War
Go ahead, challenge a 90's kid to play
Because sometimes you just need a moment...video games can be fun and give you a moment to breathe
For the video gaming boy! Parents can show them what's up!!!
Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch
Super smash Bros is a win for my son! I know guys at work that play this, so I guess no age limit applies to this game! Who doesn't love video games?!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - US Version
Legos are never a bad idea...unless you step on one
Legos. Enough said! Can never go wrong with legos
Lego monster truck and it's a pull back?! YES YES YES!!! MY SON BEGS FOR THESE. We build them and then he can actually play with them. Can't beat it and the price for this Lego is really good!!!
LEGO Technic Monster Jam DIGatron Truck 42199
Go big for your Lego loving kid!
LEGO® Large Creative Brick Box 10698 | Classic | Buy online at the Official ...
Legos are always a win
LEGO® Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 | Classic | Buy online at the ...
Learning but have fun with it
Books that are fun to read or make something!
My son loves this series and it reads like a comic book. He even tries to read these books himself. We read a chapter each night, and he looks forward to opening the book and seeing what will pizza and taco do next!
Pizza and Taco Series
How to build a paper airplane, kids love this!
Paper Airplane Book
Challenge accepted
Different unique games for kids
Always fun when friends come over and just with family. Price isn't too bad, we made this a larger gift for Christmas last year and he still wants to play all the time.
Connect 4 Giant Edition
Beyblade arena! We love having challenges, and it's something where a parent doesn't have to really use their imagination (we've all been there)
My son loves this!
Beyblade X Xtreme Battle Set with Beystadium
Playing this right now with my son and he is having so much fun! Spend time with your kid while having fun and talking
ThinkFun Zingo Bingo Preschool Game Age 4+
Sonic lover? Game lover? Check all those boxes! We play for hours and have so much fun
Sonic the Hedgehog Pop Up Board Game Bundle
Stocking stuffers
Small but powerful
Honestly, my kid loves this, and I play with him all the time. It's like regular uno but more rules. Under $10! Great stocking stuffer
Mattel UNO Show 'em No Mercy Card Game
My son got beyblade last Christmas and loves playing with us. It's a great price (these extras are what add up) but if you find on sale GET IT. This was the best price I could find
Beyblade X Scythe Incendio 3-80B & Savage Bear 3-60S Bundle
Perfect stocking stuffer! Compact and can take with you as a just in case he gets bored moment
FLAT 2 FAST Stunt Card Racer - Blue
Nerf Gun War
Nerf guns, because why wouldn't a kid want a nerf gun?!
This list wouldn't be complex with a nerf gun section!!! My boy loves anything nerf gun. Always a winner in our house and with any young boy.
Electric Nerf Sniper Rifle Toy w/ Scope & 120 Bullets
We have this bad boy and the darts go so far!
Kids love this. Not too bad in price either!
XSHOT Excel Crusher 35-Dart Clip + 48 Darts
Tactical vest for nerf guns so your kid can feel like the real deal. Holds the darts with ease and is easy to put on!
KKONES Kids Tactical Vest Kit for Nerf Guns
This thing is insane! In a good way! My kid loves having target practice with this. Fun and worth the money!
X-Shot Insanity Motorized Rage Fire Foam Dart Blaster Bundle for Kids - Cabela's Shop
Let's drive!
Cars and monster trucks, oh my!
Monster trucks flipping off the wall? Ok! We have this and it causes no damage to the wall. My son has had it for a year and he still loves this toy! Highly recommend!
Monster Jam ThunderROARus Drop Playset with Exclusive Monster Truck, Over 6 Feet Tall
This is a winner! Make this the toy of the season! My son got this last year and still plays with it. Highly recommend and worth the money. Does take up space, but for that hot wheel Mario lover, it's a must have this year!
Hot Wheels Nintendo Mario Kart Rainbow Road Raceway Track Set 30 Piece with 2 1:64 Scale Vehicles - Target Exclusive
Farts and burps while it holds hot wheels, just what every boy wants! Laughs and giggles will surely happen with this toy
Hot Wheels City Ultimate T-Rex Transporter, Hauler Transforms into a Dino, Featured in “Let’s Race”
Let's build!
For the kid who loves to build forts in the living room
Original Fort Kits (2 Pack)
My son watches this show on Netflix, what better thing to get him than a monthly subscription he can look forward to each month?!
Build Box Subscription by Mark Rober - Choose Your Plan!
Get off the couch!
Instead of the normal nerf gun, why not have the whole family involved
ArmoGear 4-Pack Laser Tag Guns with Vests
My son loves basketball, and having this inside our house is amazing during the winter months or even a rainy day!
Adventure Awaits: Discover the Perfect Travel Companion
It's light weight, fun, and noiseless! Great for winter and a rainy day! My son loves his and plays in the kitchen while I'm making dinner.
Silent Basketball
It's getting darker earlier, why not add some fun to your kids outdoor play. Perfect for your kids as it comes in small kid size or teen/adult! We love ours.
Glow In The Dark Football
Let's climb!
This toy is a winner and the price is amazing! My son loves making it climb on our walls, and no damage has been done! Yay!
HEX BOTS Wall Crawler Gecko with Wall Climber Tech
Ornaments
A new ornament each year is a great tradition to have!
Gave this to my son for his ornament this year and he went CRAZY
67 Meme Funny Christmas Ornaments 2025, 6 7 ...
This was last year's ornament we surprised our son with and wow what a winner! He went crazy. Loves sonic and friends. He loves going through his ornaments each year and telling stories of why that one
Sonic the Hedgehog™ Shadow Hallmark Ornament