95 Must-Have Gifts for 10 Year Old Boys (They’ll Love These)

He’ll never get the chance to get bored when he has this amazing arcade machine, which is preloaded with 3016 classic games, and comes with the option of custom artwork, too.

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More exciting than skateboarding, Nighthawk is the battery powered ride-on that allows users to steer with their body by leaning to the left or the right, at speeds of up to 6MPH.

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Your son and his friends will have hours of fun on this Razor Dune buggy. With a powerful 350 watt motor, it’s able to reach speeds of 10mph which will be fast enough for a 10 year old but not so fast for you to have to worry that he’s going to hurt himself.

Bring all the fun of the fair home with the dual shot arcade game from Pop-A-Shot, which boasts 2 baskets, 16 game options, 7 balls, and almost 100% scoring accuracy.

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If he’s new to the world of drones, this beginner’s model will give him an excellent start. The one touch take-off and landing make flying easy, and the views from the on-board camera can be displayed directly onto his phone. It can even be stowed inside the control when he’s finished.

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Combine their love of LEGO and robots with this amazing kit. It allows them to not only build a super cool robot but it also has the ability to be programmed too using a tablet or smart device. It’s also great for building his STEM skills as well.

If you thought baby dragons belonged in fairy tales and fantasy movies, meet Shockwave, the untamed dragon who has moods just like everyone else, and reacts to things around him accordingly.

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Skateboards are the epitome of cool, but if he wants to get somewhere fast without using leg-power, this remote control deck is perfect. With three speed modes to suit his experience level, this graffiti style board comes with a wireless control to accelerate, brake, and go forwards and back.

Improve his STEM skills by allowing him to design and code his own video game. He’ll have hours of fun building his own game using this kit, creating new characters and rooms. There’s also a compatible app which is free to download, allowing him to create and play on the go.

Every boy knows that the worst farts are silent, and with this weapon he can send the stinkiest gas his enemy’s way without making a sound. The Buttheads Fart Launcher 3000 releases a stench he’ll be proud of, and will reach his target from up to 10 feet away.

Do you need gifts for 10-year-old boys? You won’t go wrong with this awesome spy kit. Complete with 10 pieces, him and his friends will be transformed into a secret spy agent in a flash. These cool gadgets will make his imaginative spy games come to life.

Make the most of the great outdoors with this superb bow and arrow set, which includes foam and suction arrows for the safest and most accurate experience he can have in the wild.

A great gift for 10 year old secret agents, this set allows them to set up a ‘laser maze’ using string and a timer, which also glows in the dark for night-time missions.

If he’s not ready to spread his wings outdoors, let him practice with this small but mighty drone indoors as he masters the stunts, stationary hover, and landing skills it’s capable of.

The ideal way to exercise, this boxing ball takes up very little room yet is a great all-round activity. Height-adjustable, the ball is suitable for kids up to the age of 12, and comes with a pump, stand, and mitts – just add ballast to the base and he’s good to go.

Getting kids outside in the fresh air is important, especially nowadays with all the technology. They won’t want to come back inside with this motorized scooter, and they’ll be the envy of their friends when they see your son zooming up and down the sidewalk.

There’s remote control cars, and then there’s the Terrasect, the vibrant green vehicle which transforms into a ball – yes, you heard us right – and back again at the touch of a button.

A totally different game for you to play with your family this summer. Any age can play this game and the more people who join in, the better! Capture the Flag has been given a glow in the dark makeover, making it more exciting and interesting.

The Flybar Pogo Ball is the most fun he can have with exercise. Fitted with a durable inflatable ball, the deck is covered with grip tape that keeps his feet steady as he bounces. Great for balance and building core muscles, it can also be used for tricks and stunts, too.

Play at home and on the go. The Nintendo Switch allows you to carry on the game wherever you are, taking the fun of the games console with you. During the summer, family picnics can take on a competitive edge if you take the Switch along.

Retro style meets up to the minute technology in this cool Polaroid camera. With auto focus so every shot is perfect, this camera also allows double exposure for capturing two shots in one, and a self-timer for old-fashioned selfies. But best of all, each photo is printed instantly.

Gifts for 10 year old boys should be exciting, and the RipStik Ripster Caster Board, with its scaled down size, is certainly that as it helps kids perform stunts much more easily.

With 18 feet of track, 4 remote controls, and 4 cars included, this slot car racing set will enable 10 year old boys to push their need for speed to the limits.

Let him channel his drawing into one project with a blank comic book, which includes more than 100 pages divided into sections with speech bubbles already drawn in.

Great for travelling and sized for carrying anywhere, the Flashing Cube Brain and Memory Game will keep his gray matter engaged for hours. With four fast and furious games to play, the lights can be chased, caught, followed, and memorized, and when play is finished, it provides a stunning light show.

Give his brain a workout with Brainbolt, the educational brain teaser which shows him a sequence of lights which he must follow accurately to stay in the game.

Cash always makes a welcome gift, but the Enigma Discovery Puzzle Box will make it even more worthwhile. With the money safely hidden within, he’ll have to figure out how to open the box in order to access his ‘prize’. It can also be used for other small objects.

Kids can fully immerse themselves in these adventure books which are written in the second person, and which include a decision to be made (which steers the story), on every single page.

Pokémon have made a comeback, especially with the release of Pokémon Go. Take it back to the old school game we loved as children and introduce your son to the classic cards. This lot of 100 assorted cards will contain many Pokémon, maybe even some you haven’t heard of.

Boys who love jokes will adore The Don’t Laugh Challenge – 10 Year Old Edition. Made to be played with friends, the aim of the game is to work through the challenges (telling jokes and acting out scenarios) to make his opponents laugh. Their job is to resist all attempts at humor.

This Nerf set allows you to play one on one with a friend or family member. Forget the Nerf darts though, you’ll be playing Lazer Tag with these. Look out for the lights, sounds and vibrations to let you know you’ve been hit. All you have to do is avoid the lazer.

Help him be the best he can be on the basketball court by giving him this training ball. The best gift for 10 year old boys who want to excel, this weighted regulation size ball will strengthen fingers and wrists and improve dribbling skills, whether playing alone or with others.

Forget battery powered or remote control cars this year and go for an alternative with this amazing Air Power Racer Kit. Curious minds will enjoy building this futuristic car, and then setting it on its way via the air tank which must be pumped before it will drive.

The LEGO Technic WHACK! Is the ultimate gift for 10 year old boys who want to play with their creations after they’re built. Unlike static models, this one builds into an awesome car that can race across floors and withstand collisions, thanks to the robust bumper and low profile tires.

Knowing random facts makes people interesting, so make sure his head is full of them with this incredible book which is filled with 5000 facts about almost everything he could think of.

The only things they’ll need to add to this portable table tennis kit is a table and a couple of players, as it includes all the other components they will require.

The best learning comes through play, and that’s exactly what the Hacker Cybersecurity Logic Game provides. As players move through the 120 challenges, they will not only be honing their reasoning and logic skills, but also learning the basic principles of coding and programing. Suitable for single or collaborative play.

Ideal for introducing them to the super cool world of robotics and coding, not only can you personalize this cute robot but you can use the included markers to code – the different colors will tell the robot what to do. Once you’ve mastered that, you can move on to writing programs.

This table tennis set makes a fab gift for 10 year old boys to develop concentration and dexterity as they maneuver the hand-held table to bounce the ball from one side to the other.

Thrill seekers will shriek for this K’Nex set which builds into an awesome roller coaster, which can then be uploaded onto the free app so they can ride it in virtual reality.

Develop his critical thinking skills with ThinkFun’s Domino Maze. With 60 challenges that start easy and get increasingly more challenging, Domino Maze invites players to set up the game board as per the instructions, and then navigate their way around obstacles, through pivots, and even up and down stairs!

If he thought becoming a wizard was outside the realm of possibilities, he can think again because this coding kit lets him build his own Harry Potter wand, and code it to make magic!

Kids love to be like their parents and if you need gifts for 10 year old boys, a magnetic dart board is perfect. They can play just like you but without the danger of the sharp darts. Teach your boy how to play and before you know it, he’ll be 21 and able to play with you for real.

This 3-in-1 model LEGO model can be a robot, a robot bird with light up eyes, or even a robot dog with a light up jetpack. The standard robot has working tracks, rotating body and head and also posable arms with a searchlight and a claw.

Buying them an educational toy as a gift seems a bit mean doesn’t it? Well it won’t when you meet COJI. This robot toy develops their STEM skills by allowing them to program COJI via emoji language. There’s a downloadable app too which will enable them to control the robot from their smart device.

Education meets revolting with the Disgusting and Gross Experiment Set. Designed to appeal to kids who love all things revolting, this set actually follows STEM principles, while delighting young scientists with zombie poop, boogers, and bloody slime. With more than 34 tools, ingredients, and parts included, it has everything he’ll need.

If weird and wonderful is this thing, this book will make the perfect gift as it is full of obscure facts about places around the world, such as the bioluminescent beasts of Tennessee.

Give him somewhere to have his Beyblade battles with this Burst Attack Battle set. The Beyblade Burst tops which are included with the arena can smash into pieces upon impact, giving it a more “realistic” feel. The first player to get 3 points is the winner!

The Merge Cube and platform creates an amazing opportunity for kids to experience math, science, engineering, art, and many more subjects in augmented reality, as if they’re holding it in their hands.

Meet Kingsley, the super cute sloth Fingerling. These were the must have toy of 2017 and looking at Kingsley, it’s not hard to see why. As well as being utterly adorable, he’ll respond to sound and motion, blink his eyes at you and even blow kisses.

He’ll learn to think on his feet and develop strategic planning with Drop It, the fun game from Thames and Kosmos that allows players to beat their opponents by reaching the top first. By choosing the right spot, players can build the highest ‘tower’, but there are hazards he’ll need to avoid.

Any 10 year old will have people in stitches with this prehysterical T-Rex costume, complete with battle scars, which inflates via the included fan that clips onto the wearer’s clothing.

A great alternative to an actual bow, you’ll be able to send arrows flying over 100ft without the danger of a real bow and arrow. They’ll be able to learn the art of archery safely, giving them a new hobby, and you won’t need to worry about them damaging themselves…or anything else!

Evo is a little robot with a big personality, and can be programmed using the online ozoblockly editor, or offline with the color code marker – either way, it’s brilliant fun.

This kit is both educational and fun and will delight 10 year olds as they use all the parts to create one of 14 different vehicles which can be powered using solar energy.

With 1,023 pieces, this LEGO set will keep him absorbed for hours, but once it’s completed he’ll have his very own Razor Crest gunship. There are four minifigures included – The Mandalorian, Scout Trooper, Greef Karga, and The Child – so he can recreate scenes from his favorite sci-fi show.

This electronics kit contains enough materials to make 50 different builds, and then you could use your newfound knowledge to create an infinite number of projects from your imagination. Make a working room alarm and electronic drum kit by using your knowledge to complete the circuits.

This work surface can accommodate most 1500 piece jigsaw puzzles, and comes with four integrated drawers so he can sort and keep the yet-to-be-fitted pieces safe until he completes it.

If he’s interested in the world of computing, this book will give him a head start in coding as he learns the basics and develops skills in game building and web development.

Turn him into Bill Nye’s apprentice with this incredible VR Science Kit. Containing almost everything needed (some household items might be required) to carry out 30 amazing experiments, your child can actually step inside the lab by donning the included virtual reality goggles which turn pictures into interactive videos.

This insanely awesome engineering kit will give him not one but two magnificent vehicles. With 361 pieces included, this STEM toy can build into a phenomenal dump truck, and then be taken apart and rebuilt into a propeller plane for when he needs to take to the skies.

Learning how to play chess is a bit difficult and stressful. Take the horror out of it with No Stress Chess, a game which makes learning this game easy. The secret? A pack of playing cards which tells you which piece to move. It makes the game super easy.

Give him something different to build with his LEGO bricks with this Chain Reactions kit. He’ll be able to design and build 10 different moving machines using the well-known LEGO brick along with plastic balls and paper ramps. It also comes with an 80 page instruction booklet so he’ll never be stuck on what to create next.

The Magic 8 ball we all know has been given a modern twist. The Mystic Emoji ball has the crying laughter face on the back and you know that when you see that face, there’s going to be fun. Ask it a question, shake it and see what lies ahead for you.

Give him the tools to explore art with this neat carrying case which contains watercolors, markers, crayons, pastels, pencils and more, and comes with a customizable brown paper exterior.

Sometimes the wetter it is, the better they enjoy it, so make sure they are covered with a pair of insulated rubber boots which are made to take on rain and snow.

Not only will he be able to wear this shirt on his birthday, but it’ll be good for the following year, too! Soft and cozy, this classic crew neck tee states cheekily ‘This is what an awesome 10 year old looks like’, with a pair of thumbs pointing his way.

Monopoly may have been around since 1935, but it’s been given a brand new update which will thrill fans of Fortnite as they compete to earn health chips in the fight for survival.

Kit them out for tactical warfare with this Nerf vest. It has the ability to carry 40 refill darts and 3 quick reload clips. There’s also a tactical mask and a hand wrist band which has adjustable Velcro straps, as does the vest, so it’ll fit most sizes.

Science is always better when it involves fun, and this Magical Mixing DIY Sensory Science Kit is just the thing. The ideal gift for 10 year old boys, this STEAM learning kit will allow him to explore 11 different experiments, including sensory putty, bouncing slime, and amazing squishy crystals.

Do you remember making marble runs? Gravity Maze is a bit like that but it requires logic and spatial reasoning to complete the challenges. There are 60 included, ranging from beginner to expert, and all you have to do is get the marble from the start position to the Target Tower. Simple right?

Choose your favorite Mario character and get racing against your friends and family. With the Nintendo Switch, you can race on the go. Whether you’re in the park, on the beach or maybe just in the supermarket, you can keep your children amused and have fun while doing it.

A grown up bike is a must for an outdoorsy child, and this 24”Roadmaster mountain bike is perfect. In a great black and orange style, it will suit almost any child and their likes and interests. They’ll be ready for weekend family bike rides in no time.

Building their own car from LEGO will be a great rainy day activity. This kit has 135 pieces, including a pull back motor and an engine pop out function which activates on impact. They’ll have so much fun with this around the house or in the backyard.

This is the perfect DIY project for your baseball loving sons. Get some old baseballs and cut out the stitches from the ball. This can be fiddly and time consuming but it’s worth it when you see the finished bracelet – the perfect accessory for any baseball game.

Available in a range of different color combinations, these Under Armor sneakers will not only raise his street cred, but will also keep his feet cushioned, fresh, and comfortable, too.

This alien dissection kit is gross and oozy, which means it’ll be a guaranteed hit with 10 year old boys as they rescue the human from within the slimy alien’s belly.

Give him an RC toy with a difference with the Air Hogs 2-in-1 Extreme Air Board. With two ways to play, this amazing toy can be used as a stunt board doing barrel rolls and flips in the air, and then transformed into a paraglider, performing sidewinders, cyclones, and more.

As far as gifts for 10 year old boys go, Star Wars themed presents are definitely up there, and this Stormtrooper figure is no exception. It has intricate and authentic movie detailing and comes with 8 accessories, including various weapons such as a handgun and a large blaster, as well as a jet pack.

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Inspired by the phenomenal game of Fortnite, this NERF AR-L Elite Dart Blaster comes with 20 darts, flip up sights, and an acceleration button for their most powerful battle yet.

Help him get his NERF skills down to a fine art with the Elite Precision Target Set which can be used standing or hanging, and provides precision practice for N’Strike games.

Kids these days love their laptops but it means they spend more and more time up in their bedrooms. Why not make them lap desks following this tutorial from A Beautiful Mess. The lap desks can also double up as a great place for them to do their homework, too.

Hexbugs are great for whiling away a rainy afternoon. This pack has 5 included, all in multiple colors. These bugs are different from the classic ones because they’ve been given a boost of nitro speed, and they will provide hours of entertainment for your children.

If he wants to get involved in the world of Dungeons and Dragons, but there seems to be too much to learn, this board game will give him the quickest way in! Introducing the magic and monsters, as well as the heroes, of Neverwinter, this game is suitable for 2 – 4 players aged 10+.

He won’t even realize that this is an educational toy because he’ll be having that much fun with it. This mechanics kit will teach him about levers and how they can be used with large structures. Build 16 different models with this kit, each one teaching something new.

The perfect toy for those late summer nights, Stomp Rocket is literally what it sounds like. Stamp on the pump and the rocket will whoosh off into the sky. These rockets are different though, they glow in the dark which will make a great light show too.

Get him started on coding with this superb kit from LEGO. Winner of the 2020 Toy of the Year Award, this kit allows him to build three outstanding Star Wars droids, and then bring them to life through one of the 40+ missions available, using the LEGO BOOST Star Wars app.

Great for developing their STEM skills, Makey Makey will allow your child to turn anything they want to into a keyboard. For example, attach some bananas to it using the alligator clips and you can play the piano using banana keys! Yes, it is as crazy as it sounds but it’s guaranteed fun.

Minecraft is a popular game among children because it allows them to design and create their own worlds. Now they can bring a piece of the game into the real world with this LEGO Minecraft Zombie cave, complete with a Steve, mommy and baby zombies, and bat figures.

Boys with their eyes on the skies will have so much fun building this amazing LEGO City Deep Space Rocket and Launch Control kit. With 837 pieces included, this kit builds into a 16” rocket, and comes with astronauts, scientists, technician, and robot, as well as a monorail and other associated vehicles.

Take some old paracord and use it to make some bracelets with your boys. Of course, you can make them with your daughters too but finding good craft projects your sons will approve of can be tricky. Be warned though, they’re highly addictive and you’ll find yourself making loads of them!

The perfect gift for the 10-year-old you know who’s interested in all things science, this kit will show him how to design and build working electrical circuits. The snap together parts mean they’ll need minimal adult supervision, making it a super hands on experience for them.

Visually stunning, Azul is a strategy game in which players must win tiles and compete to place them on the board in the corresponding places whilst thwarting their competitors.

If he hearts Hogwarts, this beautifully illustrated hard cover volume of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire will take him on a visual literary journey through the young wizard’s fourth adventure.

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Make learning how to code fun with this Code Master board game. Not only will it improve their knowledge of coding, it’ll also develop their STEM skills too. Make your way around the board by problem solving, planning and reasoning. It’s the perfect game for all 10 year olds.

Give him a good grounding in chemistry while having fun with ‘Operation Escape Evil’. Using magic tricks as the basis, players must move around the board in order to ‘buy’ the required chemicals needed, before racing to the warden’s office and gaining access to the underground fire escape.

If he has an interest in building and engineering, this STEM Kinetic & Potential Energy Construction Kit will teach him so much about Inertia, momentum, kinetic energy, and potential energy. Watch his confidence grow as he gets to build eight working models, including a catapult, drag racer, and even an exciting crash car!

He’ll have some ghoulishly good fun when he plays The Haunted Mansion Game by Funko Disney. Suitable for 2 – 6 players aged 9+, this game involves players making their way around the infamous mansion, searching for ghosts while trying to avoid the ‘hitchhikers’ who try to tag along for the ride.

This kit may look like ‘just’ a toy, but it actually incorporates an extensive amount of STEM learning as they use the 361 pieces included to design and build different creations.

We’ve all heard of Dungeons & Dragons, a great roleplaying game in which you are a Dungeon Master. This starter pack will tell you everything you need to know about the game, show you how to get started, and teach you the rules of this great game.

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Bring an even more competitive edge to his Hot Wheels collection with the Hot Wheels iD Race Portal. Compatible with his existing race track, the portal can scan the included cars and track stunts, speeds, and laps for instant viewing on his smart device via the free app.

If your kid is a fan of the sandbox game Minecraft, they’ll love these DIY cushions you can make for them. Don’t worry if you can’t sew, they’re no-sew meaning pretty much anyone can make them. This tutorial has instructions to make a sheep, creeper and TNT from the game.

If you’re looking for alternative gifts for pre-teen boys, a subscription box is ideal. It’s like a gift that keeps on giving, because they’ll get something new every month. This one is ideal if the boy you know is into his coding and electronics. Great for improving their STEM and problem solving skills too.

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If he’s something of a Potterhead, let him explore the Wizarding World with this awesome Hogwarts Astronomy Tower from LEGO. With 971 pieces included, this kit builds into a magical building that contains many of the school’s most iconic rooms, as well as 8 minifigures, Hedwig, and loads of other accessories.

Learning how to use tools is such a useful life skill but showing kids how to use a sharp saw at 10 probably isn’t advisable. No worries, this cardboard tool kit is the solution! The Safe-Saw , “Scrus” and a Scru-Driver will only work on carboard, allowing them to create wonderful things from old packaging.

If he’s always wanted a tree house but you’ve never had the time or the means to build one, this Instant Adventure Tree House is for you! Assembled in around 2 hours, this house can be attached to a tree trunk up to 8 feet off the ground, and can support up to 500lbs in weight.

Ideal for repurposing those battered skateboards, you’ll be able to give his room a skateboarding feel with these DIY shelves. Super simple to make but they look really cool when finished. Follow the steps in this tutorial and you’ll be the coolest mom ever.

Give him some time away from the screen with this Montessori puzzle game. Suitable for all ages, this wooden puzzle comes with a hexagonal base and 14 pieces. With 60 challenges included, it’s his job to follow the patterns suggested and then try to fit in the remaining pieces.

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Let this t-shirt do the talking. If your son is a gamer, and one who doesn’t want to leave his video games behind, this t-shirt will be perfect. With “I Paused My Game To Be Here” written across the t-shirt, everyone will know where he really wants to be.

Perfect for their school gym equipment, this duffel bag can be personalized with any name, monogram or initial of your choice which can be embroided in a multitude of colors. They’ll never lose their gym bag again, and no one else will mistake it for their own.