12 best toys for boys

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Through toys, the child learns the world, develops thinking. Before you buy another little thing, you should think about what she will teach your son. Our rating offers several gift ideas that differ in price and functionality. It remains only to choose the toy you like, learn about its pros and cons.

How to choose a toy for a boy

The fundamental requirements for toys for boys are as follows:

1. They must develop speech, intelligence and motor skills, appropriate for his age.
2. It is necessary that the products cultivate attentiveness, patience, and diligence.
3. The child must have a social experience.
4. Boys under four years old are not advised to buy toy weapons.
5. The main arsenal of tomboy is usually cars and railways. Radio controlled toys are popular.
6. Consider your child's best interests. Some boys like cooking sets and knitting supplies.
7. A gift for a son should be simple and understandable for himself.

The final purchase decision should be made after reading our rating.

The best toys for boys from 1 year old

A toy for a boy aged 1-3 years should develop speech, sensory perception, skills and abilities. It is important to pay attention to the strength and the presence of small parts. The product should withstand cleaning and sound pleasant, not loud.

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best toys for boys from 1 year old	1	Crayola Water Markers	880 RUB
	2	Lego Duplo 10558 Count and Play	RUB 929
	3	Car slide Miracles on bends ELC 142670	RUB 2,980
Best toys for boys ages 3-7	1	Set with plasticine, PlayGo Dina Volgano	RUB 799
	2	Teaching Globe Vtech 80-065226	RUB 1,920
	3	LEGO City 7938 Passenger Train	RUB 13,999
	4	Play set Hot Wheels HW City Unimaginable car wash	6 230 RUB
	5	Electronic game “Duel”	RUB 3,490
	6	Fire truck with ladder and pump Bruder	RUB 3,640
The best toys for boys from 8 years old	1	Electronic constructor Expert 320 circuits	RUB 3,690
	2	Overhead projector Regio	RUB 7,980
	3	Why brush your teeth? Experiment set. Young chemist	RUB 510

Crayola Water Markers

Rating: 4.9

A set of 12 markers was created specifically to develop the boy's creative inclinations. They are completely safe, even if the baby puts them in his mouth. Draw at any angle thanks to the rounded tip. The paint can be washed off with water if desired.

Wonderful markers will captivate the child for a long time. They develop color perception, logic, spatial thinking. Even after six months, the shades remain as bright as on the day of purchase. On the Internet, you can find reviews according to which markers are considered 'the best in the world'. Price – 880 rubles.

Advantages

• durability;
• do not dry out;
• bright colours;
• washed off even from wallpaper;
• safe.

disadvantages

• there are no serious disadvantages.

Lego Duplo 10558 Count and Play

Rating: 4.8

The next participant in the rating will teach the boy to count to ten. A beautiful train consists of large parts that cannot be swallowed. You can also build a house, tower or car. The set includes a dog and a driver, three trailers. This is a great gift for a baby from 2 years old.

With the help of the constructor, it will be easy to learn numbers, develop imagination and spatial thinking. During construction, the blocks adhere well to each other. On a flat road, the train travels without problems, and withstand obstacles with difficulty. The wagons are falling apart due to poor fastenings. The cost reaches 1200 rubles.

Advantages

• development of fine motor skills, perseverance;
• two figures included;
• good quality material;
• durability;
• compatibility with other constructors of the Duplo collection.

disadvantages

• poor fastening of trailers.

Car slide Miracles on bends ELC 142670

Rating: 4.7

For a boy from one year old, the 'Miracles on the bends' slide is perfect. When you turn on the traffic light, the car drives down the road, the lights come on, the sounds turn on. A large boulder can be rolled behind the machine. There are two cars in the set.

The toy promotes the development of fine motor skills and coordination of movements, encourages the study of the world around. All parts are made of high quality safe material. Judging by the reviews, the child is playing the hill without stopping. It is decorated with bumpers and trees. Children love to park their cars in the garage. The slide is assembled easily, you just have to connect the parts together. The price is about 3 thousand rubles.

Advantages

• bright design;
• durable plastic;
• carries away for a long time;
• develops coordination of movements.

disadvantages

• gaps between parts;
• over time, cars roll not so fast due to scratches on the plastic.

Best toys for boys ages 3-7

A three-year-old child tries to actively explore the world. It is important to provide him with emotional, mental and physical development.

Set with plasticine, PlayGo Dina Volgano

Rating: 4.9

A perfect set for children's creativity will be a set that includes a playing field, 6 types of plasticine, 8 molds and a knife. The boy will be able to dazzle bright dinosaurs and play with them. The set contains all the necessary tools to plunge into the ancient era and the world of fantasy. Jar lids allow you to sculpt landscape elements.

All items are made from safe material. Plasticine dries quickly and does not stick to the skin. It does not contain harmful substances, does not stain clothes. Parents choose a toy for a low price and decent quality of goods from a Belgian brand. Price – 799 rubles.

Advantages

• bright high-quality plasticine;
• different shades;
• 8 dinosaur molds;
• a beautiful playing field with a volcano and the sea;
• low price.

disadvantages

• not.

Teaching Globe Vtech 80-065226

Rating: 4.8

An excellent alternative to encyclopedias will be a bright globe for young travelers. Five educational programs introduce the kid to different states and continents, seas and oceans, customs of peoples. A magnifying glass and a detector will allow you to carefully examine the Earth. The question mode is compiled in an accessible form and helps to consolidate knowledge.

The child controls the plane using a joystick. Melodies and rhythms make the journey even more fun. Customers are thrilled with a quality plastic product that has many functions. The kid learns more about cities and continents and all this in a playful way. The knowledge gained will definitely be useful to him in the future. Price – 1920 rubles.

Advantages

• study of geography;
• bright design;
• the presence of a magnifying glass, aircraft, joystick;
• melodies and rhythms;
• high quality plastic.

disadvantages

• not.

LEGO City 7938 Passenger Train

Rating: 4.7

Next in the ranking is a playset from the 'Life in the City' series. The task of the train is to take passengers to the designated point very quickly. Flexible rails allow you to build the most unusual turns with turns. The set includes a control panel. With its help, the movement of all cars is regulated. You can put a driver's figure in the cockpit. The set contains several small elements. Therefore, the toy is designed for boys from 6 years old. Children 4-5 years old are better off not buying such a train.

Lego construction set is made of high quality plastic that does not smell and does not harm your health. No glue was used in production. The toy calms the nervous system, develops imagination and perseverance. It costs more than 6,500 rubles.

Advantages

• develops perseverance;
• high quality plastic;
• safe production;
• many flexible rails;
• three game figures.

disadvantages

• high price;
• many small details.

Play set Hot Wheels HW City Unimaginable car wash

Rating: 4.9

The Hot Wheels play set will be an exciting adventure for every child. Here you can wash cars and ride on the race track. The lift delivers the car to the start, and an exciting race begins. The car must go through difficult obstacles, including water.

With such a set it is interesting to play alone and with friends. Customers are delighted with moving parts, high quality materials. The set includes one machine that changes color in water. The 'Unimaginable sink' can be combined with other Hot Wheels sets. The toy is suitable for boys from four years old. The price is 5-7 thousand rubles.

Advantages

• you can play with friends;
• quality material;
• a machine in a set;
• car wash and race in one toy.

disadvantages

• high cost.

Electronic game “Duel”

Rating: 4.8

Exciting game “Duel” will teach the boys quick wits and healthy competition. It will be understandable for children aged 6-8 years. The challenge is to quickly answer the question. To start the game, you need to insert the card into the stand and arm yourself with the remote control.

This is a great option for broadening your horizons, forming a quick reaction. All materials are safe for health. Product reviews are mostly positive. It is rare that customers receive defective toys in which the picture does not correspond to the figure. Price – 3490 rubles.

Advantages

• clear and easy rules;
• development of thinking and outlook;
• you can play together;
• great idea;
• quality material.

disadvantages

• the risk of acquiring a marriage.

Fire truck with ladder and pump Bruder

Rating: 4.7

The next participant in the rating is a miniature copy of a real fire truck. The product is equipped with a light effect, a sound signal. He has a ladder that folds out high, a water tank, a pump and a hose. The toy introduces the boy to life situations, develops logic and thinking, the child tries on the role of a firefighter. In the course of the game, coordinated actions are improved.

The manufacturer has thought through everything to the smallest detail. The car is of excellent quality, for which you have to pay a decent amount. Judging by the characteristics presented, it is suitable for babies from 3 years old. However, many parents advise older children to acquire it. Little tomboys can sample the water from the hose and pull small items into their mouths. The price is 3500-4000 rubles.

Advantages

• decent quality;
• excellent brand reputation;
• analogue of a real fire truck;
• development of logic and thinking.

disadvantages

• the presence of small elements.

The best toys for boys from 8 years old

Toys for boys over eight years old should be in the best interests and preferences of the child. At this age, children are happy to experiment, engage in creativity, solve puzzles.

Electronic constructor Expert 320 circuits

Rating: 4.9

A toy from a domestic manufacturer will provide your child with an interesting pastime. Boys are happy to acquire new knowledge about electronics. This is a versatile construction set that can be used until graduation. Simple schemes are suitable for children 7-8 years old. Thus, the child will learn about physical laws, will be able to assemble a radio receiver himself, and will receive an irreplaceable experience.

The constructor provides a simple method for connecting elements. No soldering required here. The set contains detailed instructions with illustrations. The product is made of impact-resistant plastic, all parts are reliable. Price – 3690 rubles.

Advantages

• the ability to assemble a speaker, radio, bell;
• high quality reliable parts;
• durability;
• suitable for different ages;
• new knowledge about physics and electronics.

disadvantages

• not found.

Overhead projector Regio

Rating: 4.8

The overhead projector is suitable for children under 12 years old. He gives unforgettable emotions, and brings parents back to childhood. For the apparatus, filmstrips of both the old model and the new format are applicable. The overhead projector works from the mains or from four batteries. It is a safe toy for a boy of any age. The main thing is not to place the device very high and make sure that it does not fall on the child.

The projector does not heat up and there are no small items in it. An eight-year-old child can easily cope with turning on the device. It is enough to insert the film into the hole and adjust the image using the wheel, not forgetting to darken the room. The only drawback of the toy is its high cost. For the Reggio slide projector you have to pay about 8 thousand rubles.

Advantages

• easy to operate;
• for any age;
• can be viewed by a large company;
• no small details;
• does not heat up;
• old film strips fit.

disadvantages

• the need for certain room conditions.

Why brush your teeth? Experiment set. Young chemist

Rating: 4.7

The rating ends with an original set for conducting experiments. With this toy, you can easily show your child what will happen to the teeth if they are not brushed. The toy makes it clear how harmful substances affect the outer protective shell.

Conducting experiences helps develop cognitive activity and spurs interest in school subjects. The set includes hydrogen chloride, test tubes in a rack, calcium chloride, sodium phosphate. This is a great gift option for a boy from 8 to 13 years old. The set costs 400-590 rubles.

Advantages

• instills interest in science;
• unique components;
• normal price;
• decent equipment (there is a spatula, pipette, gloves).

disadvantages

• entertainment for one day.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.