Best Toys for 8 Year Old Boys – Age Eight

Safety and Toys for 8 Year Old Boys

Here are some things to keep in mind when shopping for toys for an eight year old boy.

• Production – Where a toy or gift is made can tell you a lot about the quality and the safety requirements that were in place while the toy was produced.
• Materials – Unfortunately, it is still necessary to check for lead or lead based paint on some toys. This is especially true for toys imported from other countries. The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission is a great place to start.
• Small Pieces – Even at four years old, you want to make sure the toy does NOT have a lot of small pieces that can be swallowed, causing a child to choke. Playing with a child at this age is also recommended.
• Age Appropriate – The best bet is to buy toys that are recommended as age appropriate for babies. These days, toys include information about the suggested age range of children.

Educational & Learning Toys

At age eight years old, boys are still learning. Now is a good time to keep up with books and other educational toys that can help them broaden their horizons. A lot of boys will also explore sports, which can be educational as well.

Top RC Toys and Gifts for 8 Year Old Boys

Tonka Ricochet R/C Replay

• We like how rugged and well built this toy is and appreciate that it can handle almost anything even the most creative eight year old can throw at it!
• While it is super durable and built to last, battery life is not the greatest and it takes around four hours to charge.

1:32 John Deere 7930 Radio Control Tractor

• We think this is great for boys who love the farm and John Deere.
• We love the attention paid to the details and the reasonable price.

TYCO R/C Stunt Psycho Vehicle

• We think this is a good choice because it is good for indoor OR outdoor play.
• We also like the Mattel quality of parts and construction and how well it holds up.

Top Riding Toys for 8 Year Old Boys

Mongoose Boy’s Strike Bicycle (Green)

• We like the LOW price on this high quality bike.
• While it may not last as long as some of the more expensive bikes and doesn’t have as many features, this is a great value for the money.

Diamondback Grind BMX Bike

• We like this new 2011 edition of this 20″ bike from Diamondback.
• We think the price is high (around $200), but is great quality and well worth the money.
• We recommend this for boys who are very active and like riding bikes a lot.

Ferrari CX-30 20-Inch Boys Bike

• This is very expensive (around $400 on sale although it has retailed for as high as $1,000), but it is very high quality and is built to last with all the extras.
• We recommend this for eight year old boys who are really into bike riding in a big way.