50 Good Gifts for 11 Year Old Boys – Best Toys of 2020 for 11 Year Olds

It can be hard to entertain the kids when the weather says no, but this table gives them 4 ways to play (including billiards and foosball), so they’ll never get bored.

Sphero 2 is the brilliant way to make music out of anything, as the finger pieces can be tapped onto colors (or the play pad) to make sounds, notes, and beats.

Let him practice even when he’s on his own with this pitching machine which comes with adjustable pitch heights, 5 second delays, and 12 soft micro bolt balls.

Speed up to 12mph and drift ’til you can drift no more (or the battery runs out) with this Razor Ground Force Drifter. With its impressive high-torque motor, super slider wheels and rear handbrake, you’ll easily pull off some super exhilarating drifts. Why not challenge yourself and see how long you can drift for?

Let him shoot some hoops indoors with this Pop-A-Shot home basketball game which features two hoops, 10 different games, infrared scoring system, and adjustable height settings to suit both players and home.

This 324-piece building kit from LEGO Technic will not only let him build his own vehicle, but it will also give him a racer that can be driven with the included remote control. Moving backwards, forwards, left, and right, the racer can be dismantled and rebuilt into a tough tracked vehicle.

Travel in style to school, the park, or anywhere you like with this super cool Razor Motorized Scooter. This bad boy can go up to 15mph – perfect if you’re running a little late – and it’s sure to be a smooth ride with its extra-wide tires and chain-drive motor.

Give him five gifts in one neat little cube with the Aisuo night light. Not only does this cube gently change color to add a warm glow to his room, but it also incorporates a Bluetooth speaker, MP3 player, digital alarm clock, and a touch control dimmable night light.

Perfect for dark winter nights, these light up gloves will turn any boy’s hands into colorful skeletons. Made from a soft white fabric so the colors really pop, these gloves have a hidden battery in the cuff, and can be set to a flashing or non-flashing mode.

Whatever wheels they choose to ride, they can add a little more excitement with this Ten Eighty Launch Ramp, which comes in 2 pieces which can be used together or apart.

Compatible with NERF guns, this target shooting accessory kit will allow him to carry on practicing his aim when the weather is bad. There are five flip targets to conquer as well as 10 floating ones, and the entire set glows in the dark to add an extra element of excitement.

One of the coolest fidget toys he’ll ever see, the Infinity Cube will keep his hands busy and his mind occupied. Measuring just 3” x 1.5”, this little toy can be played with one hand as he flips and folds the sides into a cube over and over again.

He’ll be totally mesmerized with this incredible Magnetic Penny Game. As if by magic (with a little bit of science thrown in) the 32 newly minted pennies included in this set can be used to build all kinds of gravity-defying sculptures that stay standing, thanks to the two strong magnets included.

Whittling can be a great stress-reliever, and it’s a skill that many wish they possessed. Have your 11 year old teach himself how to carve animals, flowers and more with this wonderful book.

With speeds of up to 9mph, this is a ride-on like no other – it’s also electric giving you ultimate power and ease of use. The Razor Power Rider comes with dual inclined rear caster wheels, making drifting an absolute dream, plus it looks pretty darn cool, too.

There is no better way to record all your wicked tricks than with this fabulous VTech Kidizoom Action Cam. This kid-proof camera is super sturdy, making it strong enough to endure years of falls and tumbles and it’s even waterproof – perfect for capturing days out at the beach or pool.

This comfy chill chair – in two dozen color choices – is the perfect place for your kid to hang out and relax after a stressful day of math and social studies. Shredded memory foam is covered with super-soft suede in this big-enough-for-two chair for maximum comfort. The removable cover is machine washable.

The perfect way to expend energy, this game of Dodge-Tag can be played both indoors and out, as the balls used to target opponents are soft so won’t damage furniture (or kids).

He can keep the fun going long after dark with the Glow City light-up basketball hoop. Battery operated, this hoop lights up automatically when play begins, and shuts off when there’s no more motion. Weather-resistant, it can stay out in the elements without getting damaged.

Pindaloo is not just a fun gift for 11 year olds boys, but it will also sharpen their hand-eye coordination skills, too. Consisting of one U tube and two juggling balls, Pindaloo takes skill and timing to toss and catch the ball before moving on to some seriously cool tricks.

Become like the nation’s favorite trickster, Bart Simpson, and use his weapon of choice, the trusty slingshot. Not sure how to make your own? Then take a look at this handy DIY from The Merrythought – don’t worry parents, the ammo only consists of soft pom poms, so you’re pretty safe.

11 year old geeks will proudly wear this algebra t-shirt to baffle those who attempt to work it out. There are 5 colors to choose from, and each one shows the algebraic formula for the square root of 21, which (if you didn’t know it), is 11.

Do you have a little engineer who loves robotics? Then Cubelets is the app-enhanced, STEM toy that will encourage him to explore coding, design, and more. Brick adapters can attach Cubelets to LEGO creations enabling them with electronic functions, so your child will never run out of creative ways to use them.

This micro bike is awesome, and combines the power of electricity with the fun of a BMX. Riders can stand or sit as they perform stunts, or just go from A to B.

Give your kid a dedicated target for all his Nerf blasters. Now he can keep his aim sharp with this digital target that features a scoreboard for solo or team play. It comes with three interactive, skill-building game modes for tons of target practice fun. It can stand alone or be mounted on the wall.

Answering some of childhood’s most pressing questions, this book will arm your child with the knowledge of how to do some of the most obscure but incredibly fascinating things they can think of.

Like the look of all those fancy Nerf guns but don’t fancy becoming a human target? Then you’ll be pleased to know you can actually make your own DIY Spinning Target – which will be far more appealing than your butt, luckily. Take a look at this tutorial by frugalfun4boys, to find out how.

The old Polaroid instant camera has been reincarnated into the stylish Fuji Instax. With a new slimmer, lightweight design, an automatic exposure measurement, and improved viewfinder, this camera is ready to take awesome photos of fun on-the-go. It comes in more than a dozen color choices.

Absolutely perfect for engaging kids on long journeys or in waiting rooms, this puzzle asks users to help the spaceship navigate its way through the asteroid field in one of 60 different configurations.

With realistic sound effects from Avengers: Infinity War, this wearable gauntlet boasts articulated fingers, light-up infinity stones, and can be locked into a fist as an impressive display item.

A beautiful gift for 11 year old boys, this book will teach them how to play the old fashioned way, from fishing to building treehouses, and even how to orienteer.

The fun doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down – this game of Capture the Flag comes with 25 glow in the dark playing pieces for energetic fun well into the night.

The multi award winning game ‘Kids Against Maturity’ is the must have game for kids who love to laugh. Hilariously funny, the game is started by the player with the hairiest knuckles, and involves choosing the funniest answer to match the given scenario. Suitable for 4 players or more.

11 year olds will love this science kit which includes 25 explosive experiments which will fizz, bang, combust, and detonate – it’s the most fun science has ever been!

Fans of fast-paced puzzles will quickly become addicted to Flipside, the electronic matching game. Players must match the lights by flipping the sides, and it comes with four modes – speed, multiplayer, level, and memory – to challenge his skill and dexterity.

When a kid is engrossed in whatever video game he’s playing, nothing will catch his attention. These socks will alert everyone to the fact that he’s probably not going to answer, with a funny ‘I’m Gaming, Do Not Disturb’ warning printed on the bottom.

Kids are always dashing about here and there, so make their journeys a lot more pleasurable with this electric scooter, which will take them where they want to go at up to 15.5MPH.

This book is FULL of cringeworthy (in the best possible way) jokes which all 11 year olds will love, and with more than 1700 of them, it’ll keep them going for weeks.

If ordinary scooters just aren’t cutting it for you anymore, then take a look at these Yvolution Fliker C3 Scooters. These sensational scooters are made for daredevils like you; with FLEX technology, no other scooter can perform tricks, stunts, and moves quite like it – and it can even reach up to 25km/h!

Give him a cool skill he can carry through life by gifting him the Book of Paper Airplanes. With instructions on how to create 10 different planes, the book also comes with 40 sheets of patterned paper to give his creations some added oomph.

If you thought matching games were for little ones, think again! Throw Throw Burrito is a raucous game for 2 to six players, in which participants must collect matching pairs of cards while trying to dodge the (thankfully soft and lightweight) flying burritos.

This official size and weight basketball is no ordinary ball. It contains two Hi Bright LED lights that are motion activated, and will keep the ball illuminated as long as the game continues. Ideal for after dark practice, the lights switch off automatically once the ball is still.

The most adorable of all Star Wars characters, Yoda can be theirs when they piece together the 1771 bricks and blocks contained in this incredible LEGO building kit.

He can have a different picture every day when he has this fabulous pin art to play around with. Framed in black, the ‘canvas’ consists of hundreds of moveable metal pins which take on the 3D shape of whatever is pressed into their back.

Get them out in the fresh air with this pickleball set which comes with 2 strong but lightweight paddles and 3 drilled balls which will withstand even the most competitive of games.

With an incredible 50 pieces included, this first microscope set will allow your boy to see things from a new perspective, and can be used to view both slides and 3D objects.

The aim of Gravity Maze is to build the towers, matching the challenge cards, and create a path that enables the marble to reach the target. The game comes with 60 cards that range in difficulty levels, so once you’ve mastered each one, you can then level up – reckon you can become an expert?

Nothing beats playing in the great outdoors, so carry on that theme by making a bow and arrow set from pool noodles and PVC piping that they can go on adventures with.

Why not arm your kids with NERF guns (or spray bottles) and paint, and let them loose in the yard, creating abstract pictures which cost next to nothing to make?

No matter where they are they can set up and play KanJam, the game which sees players throw their disc into the opposing goal. Comes with two goals and flying disc.

Is your kid a baseball player? Keep him organized with this adorable DIY bulletin board designed to look like a baseball stadium. It is so easy to make, yet has an impressive wow factor. Make it in less than an hour and give your kid a cool place to store his mementos and medals.

There’s nothing wrong with sneaking a little science into play time, and that’s exactly what this STEM activity does, and once the learning is done they are left with an incredibly bouncy ball.

Spoil him with all of his favorite naughty snacks with this brilliant Happy Birthday Food Cake. All you need for this tantalizingly tasty make is the food, a few pretty ribbons and decorations, cardboard and tape and you’re good to go – plus you even get to keep the leftovers for yourself.

Who knew learning could be so much fun? For budding ornithologists, this game for 1-5 players will help them expand their knowledge of birds while competing to gain the most points.

The possibilities are endless with LittleBits, the kit which allows kids to use everyday items to make amazing inventions. There are 8 included, and suggestions for many many more.

A fidget spinner is the ideal gift for 11 year old boys, but they’re small and easily lost. Why not make a batch so they’re always to hand with this fabulous DIY tutorial?

In a world full of technology, sometimes it’s nice to let screens take a back seat and go back to old-fashioned toys, like this adorable wooden block robot which you can make yourself.

Know a young skateboarder? Make his life easier with this “skateboard sling.” Follow this tutorial for making a cloth carrier that allows your child to carry his board, hands-free, slung across his back. You can customize with any fabrics you like. All the kids at the skate park are going to want one.

A bit of carpentry, sewing, and engineering and you can give your kid a cool indoor hammock swing. This cozy spot is the perfect place to relax. Determine where you want to mount it and buy the proper bolt for support. Check out this tutorial for how to create one of your own.

These leaves look incredible, and are a far cry from the standard painted leaves you probably did as a kid – just look how ethereal and space-like they turn out!

From aturtleslifeforme.com comes this awesome and unique Batman String Nail Art – no, not the kind of nail art for your hands, this type goes on your wall. Your little superhero nerds are going to absolutely adore this, plus once you get the hang of it, it’ll be pretty easy to design and make others.

Ideal for any dog loving kid, this t-shirt will be especially suited to one with a pug and a scooter. Featuring both on the front, this comfy and soft t-shirt is available in seven colors and five sizes, and is printed with ‘Just Keep Puggin’’ around the graphic.

Every minute of every day is an opportunity to play a prank on some unsuspecting victim, so make sure they’re worth doing with this book of gross, crazy, and hilarious pranks.

Super easy and super sweet, you can make these little tin boxes of robot-building fun for the kid in your life. Print images of robot parts on magnet paper, carefully cut out, then store in a tin box that becomes the building surface. Great for travel or a party favor.

Make these Super Mario cereal bars as a filling snack to munch on when he’s absorbed in playing his Nintendo. Deliciously buttery, they’re a joy to look at, too.

This is a sweet way to encourage an interest in gardening. By carefully emptying and rinsing eggshells, you can have an unusual little planter for growing herbs or flowers.

This is the easiest, most inexpensive craft ever. Grab a bunch of Army men and a cheap picture frame from the dollar store. Hot glue the plastic figures around the frame in an interesting pattern, then spray paint the whole thing in the color of your choice. Looks adorable in a little boy’s bedroom.

This paper dragon marionette would make the perfect rainy day activity for any kid who loves fantasy characters, as they color in and bring their dragon to life.

Sock puppets will always raise a smile, and this dragon version is super simple to make because it’s colorful and fun but requires absolutely no sewing at all.

Although there are no instructions with this DIY, it’s incredibly easy to make – just add eyes and a tongue, then stuff with something soft for an adorable pet snake.

This set of dominoes uses simple shapes instead of dots, and can be made extremely cheaply as the tutorial comes with free printable templates and a couple of helpful suggestions.

In the event of an apocalypse, you might know how to forage for food but what about entertaining the kids? This tutorial shows you how to make paintbrushes from things found in nature.