For eight year old boys, developing their imagination is an essential part of their development and the best radio controlled (RC) toys can help make their dreams come true.

HPI Savage X Monster Truck

One of the best RC toys for 8 year old boys is the HPI Savage X Monster Truck. This toy monster truck has a relatively low center of gravity but its wheels are big enough to be capable of running on the lawn and it has a very powerful engine compared to other monster trucks. Other important features include the use of alloy differentials, dual disc brakes, reinforced chassis plates, reinforced transmission case, adjustable support for the engine nose, and strong engine plate.

Another example of the best RC toys for 8 year old boys is the Nitro 3.3 4-Tec RTR with TQ Radio. This is a toy race car that hugs the asphalt road. It is one of most powerful and fastest models of Ready-to-Race with a maximum speed of 70 miles per hour. It is 60 percent more powerful than its predecessor and it is provided with larger sleeves and pistons. Its racing tires are pre-glued with contoured inserts.

Finally, for eight year olds who love flying, the Micro RC Helicopter with LED is one of the best toys. There is no assembly required. This micro helicopter is read to fly upon purchase. An innovation is that the battery can be charged while the toy is being flown. This is because charging can occur through the transmitter. It is made of lightweight but durable materials. It is provided with single rotor blades while a balance bar is provided to enhance its stability. It can fly in circles, up and down but not forward or backwards. It is claimed that it is the smallest two-channel helicopter that can be flown indoors.

Radio controlled toys (such as trains, planes and automobiles) are favorites of children and even adults. RC trains, planes and cars are popular pastimes of hobbyists and collectors. Meanwhile, the RC helicopter is unmatched when it comes to the thrill that it provides to the kids or to the hobbyists.

It should be noted that RC planes and RC helicopters need adult supervision if given to children. These kinds of radio controlled toys are usually the favorites of hobbyists and are much more difficult to operate. Hobbyists who are beginners in flying RC planes and helicopters often need to take some flying lessons.

As for RC trains and automobiles, there are toys that are designed for use by children. Thus, they usually come fully assembled and are much easier to operate. RC cars for children are often in the form of racing cars but other kinds of automobiles may also be available.

LEGO City Train Deluxe Set

RC trains are also available for children, including the LEGO toy train that has a 9V motor. This particular toy train runs on plastic tracks. Meanwhile, the BRIO trains are compatible with any wooden track that is also provided by BRIO. A wireless handheld remote control can be used by your child to control the train.

Another RC toy train is Thomas the Train. The box cars can be opened to show the cargo boxes. Thomas the Train is also available as Thomas the Tank Engine Fog Cars. This warning car is provided with a button that when pressed causes the production of a fog horn sound.