50 Gifts All Parents with an 8 Year Old Boy Should Know About

Children everywhere dream of what it would be like to be able to control their very own robot. Thanks to the Nintendo LABO robot kit, kids can put on the robot suit and be transformed into a virtual universe where they control the robots every move. See it in all its glory right here.

If your child has the need for speed, treat him to this amazing pedal go-kart. Made by Hauck, this bright orange cart has space for Nerf blasters and darts (not included), and will give him the means to add wheels to the action and take his battles with his friends up a gear.

Games make great gifts for 8-year-old boys, and this one will turn winning on its head. Suitable for two players, the aim of this game is to be the fastest slow runner; go too fast and the buzzer will sound, but go too slow and your opponent will win.

Proving that learning is definitely fun, the Bill Nye’s VR Space Lab will allow any child to experience space as if they’re really there. With games, activities, puzzles and more, this kit offers hands-on learning via the included VR goggles, which are compatible with iOS and android phones for an amazing immersive experience.

Help them begin a lifelong hobby that they will treasure forever. Perfect for kids, this PRO series metal detector comes to us from National Geographic and is the ultimate way for anyone and everyone to get into metal detecting thanks to its lightweight, compact design and brilliant features.

There’s the LEGO Movie and there’s your child’s LEGO movie, and this kit will allow him to direct and produce his very own blockbuster. Suitable for beginners and more experienced directors alike, this kit will allow him to shoot 10 mini movies using the backgrounds, actors, and props included, using stop-motion animation techniques.

Are you a fan of the Nintendo LABO collection? If you are trying to find gifts for 8 year old boys, this LABO variety kit consists of 5 separate projects that children can build. Once complete, they can use their Nintendo Switch to bring the projects to life – how cool!

Suitable for ages 7+, BrainBolt will challenge their memory and problem-solving skills as they compete to keep up with the ever-changing sequences of flashing lights. For solo play as well as 2 players, this boredom-busting electronic game will encourage them to keep pushing themselves to beat the game and claim victory for themselves.

Help a young musician master the art of guitar playing with ChordBuddy, the teach-yourself instruction system that makes playing easy. Teaching four major chords, this system will allow them to play a huge number of tunes from the color-coded songbook, or branch out and discover how to play their own favorites.

Fidget toys have come a long way, and the Shashibo Shape Shifter combines stimulation with beauty in a choice of amazing designs. Fitted with 36 rare earth magnets, this cube can be manipulated and transformed into more than 70 configurations, and can even be combined with other cubes to create bigger and better models.

Kids like comfort…especially when they are doing homework, playing games or even napping! With this enormous and cozy Big Joe XL Fuf foam filled beanbag, your child will have somewhere to melt away and de stress whenever they so desire! Available in a range of colors, the choice is yours.

Give him a pet of his own that he can look after and raise with the Digimon X Bandai Virtual Pet Monster. The perfect gift for 8-year-old boys, this upgraded version of the much-loved toy of the 90s needs a lot of care and attention, and comes with a new exciting quest mode and all-new facial expressions.

Hot Wheels have released some of the best toy sets around in recent years. From the same epic company comes the Super 6 Lane Raceway. Send up to 6 cars down the track and watch on as the slowest cars get flung from the track; a fun way to race with your friends.

Help young engineers put their skills to the test with this clever Hydraulics Launcher. A great way to enhance STEM learning, this kit contains all the pieces they will need to create a real working hydraulic launcher using eco-friendly, splinter-free materials without the need for any adhesives.

Help him learn all about earthquakes with the Aftershock Earthquake Lab Set. Suitable for ages 8+, this set will allow him to build structures and then test them with varying magnitudes, thanks to the unique Quakes Keys. An accompanying 24-page color book further explains the science behind these powerful natural phenomena.

Some kids’ toys have stood the test of time for good reason, and the Spirograph is the perfect example. Simple to use, this upgraded set will give kids all the tools they need to create amazing and intricate patterns, and then bring them to life using the included Spirograph animator.

Are you looking for a new way to battle it out with your friends? Brought to us by Nerf, this 2 pack of laser pistols will introduce you to a new style of warfare that doesn’t involve foam darts! Find friends with the same set and connect your pistols to battle with more people.

The LEGO Technic Stunt Truck is the gift that your 8 year old boy would love to have. Construct the epic looking truck and get it ready for race time. Once complete, you can make use of the truck’s powerful pull back motor and launch it towards the included stunt ramp at high speeds.

Gifts for 8 year old boys don’t get much better than this. The Snap Circuits Jr set is such a cool way to get children interested in electronics and circuits. Children will learn through play as they experiment and design their own working circuits thanks to this award winning play set.

Klutz and LEGO have put their heads together and decided to make this exciting ‘Gadgets’ activity set. With 58 different construction pieces, kids can build 11 different machines that will actually move and work. Use the included book to learn just how to create them all.

Unlike a lot of other junior golfing sets, this one has been created by one of the most popular names in the sport. Produced by Callaway, this 2018 set contains 4 different clubs (a fairway wood, 7 iron, sand wedge and putter); everything that your child could need to begin a brilliant golfing career.

What else is there to do on a rainy day other than staring at a screen? Well, you could try Unbored Games. Packed with more than 70 games and activities for the whole family, this book will leave kids with no time to be bored as they enjoy parlor games, throwing games, quizzes and more.

Ping Pong; what a great sport! If you think that the child in your life would love nothing more than taking up this great hobby you can help them to do so by gifting them one of these GamePoint playing tables that comes with everything you could need to grab a paddle and start playing.

Do you have a budding batsman in your household? Do they aspire to play in the MLB when they grow up? Give them the best chance possible and grab them one of these baseball pitching machines from Franklin Sports. Adjustable and complete with plastic baseballs, it is ready to play.

Bring out his competitive nature with Meltdown, the family game that requires nerves of steel and a steady hand. Suitable for 2 or more people, each player must stack a given number of cubes on the platform without causing the ‘goo’ to melt and cause mayhem as the whole thing collapses.

Build your very own version of the Nether Portal from Minecraft thanks to this cool toy set from LEGO. Amongst the included mini figures you will find a Minecraft Ghast figurine that even shoots fireball discs at whoever you point it at. The perfect play set for any and every Minecraft fan.

Take the stress out of chess with this superb teaching system, that shows players how to play and go on to beat their opponents by breaking down the moves onto easy-to-follow cards. The double-sided playing board can also be flipped once the game has been mastered so that a standard game can then be played.

If your little one needs a little bit of persuasion every time you want them to have a bath, you may need to switch up your tactics. Thanks to the following article, you will be able to create homemade soap in the shape of LEGO mini figures that will give them a reason to get sudsy.

Roblox are awesome. Does your kiddo love to collect them? If that is the case, invest in one of these mystery bags that contains an assortment of 6 random figures from series 1. They will love the suspense as they empty the bag and find out who they can add to their collection.

Food fights are fun, pillow fights are fun, and water balloon fights are fun, but with Socker Boppers, you will have the most fun! Once the gloves are inflated, it will be safe to start swinging. Thanks to their double cavity design, both hands, wrists and of course faces are protected from injury.

Jump N’ Dunk like never before with this epic and exciting trampoline. 15 ft in size, the trampoline itself comes with a fully enclosed net for added safety and security. Watch as your children jump, spin and sink basketballs in the ingeniously attached net. A great way to keep them active and having fun.

Inspired by and created in partnership with Disney Pixar’s Coco, this acoustic Cordoba guitar is a brilliant first guitar for any child. Smaller than a traditional guitar, it is the perfect size for children to hold and is strung with nylon strings allowing for a beautifully classical tone. Check it out.

The Exploding Kittens card game is nowhere near as messy as it sounds. According to the box, if you like any of the following things you will love the game: kittens, explosions, laser beams and even, on occasion, goats. A funny family game that everyone will enjoy to play. Take a look here.

Standing at 23 inches in length, this Brachiosaurus model is a great gift for any child. With a display base included, children can piece together the Brachiosaurus skeleton, learning as they do so. Once complete, they can proudly display it in their bedroom for years and years to come.

Imagine slipping, sliding, and surfing in your very own back yard. Well now you don’t have to imagine as this inflatable play center from Intex is the perfect way to do so. Decorated with a shark design, you can use the included surf riders to launch yourself down the wet and wonderful slide.

Does your child love to play with their BB guns? Give them something safe, sturdy and cheap to shoot at and your plant pots will thank you. With all of the instructions and information included right here, you can make them something they can truly get a lot of use out of.

Are you familiar with the brand: Huffy? Of course you are, who isn’t? The Huffy Ignyte is the bicycle that you should be looking at if you are shopping for the 8 year old boy in your life. Cool looking in design, the high quality, single speed will introduce your child to speed and the freedom to explore.

With a similar premise to the classic game: Horseshoes, this lawn dart game is one to be enjoyed by the whole family. With aerodynamically designed soft grip darts included, you must launch the dart into the air and aim for it to land in one of the included rings.

Have you seen the new Jurassic World movie? If so, you will know just how terrifying the Indoraptor actually is! With this LEGO set, children can build the infamous Lockwood Estate, which features a ton of interactive parts, awesome mini figures and loads of accessories. Cool huh?

Kids today are more alert to the pollution ruining our planet, and this amazing book will highlight the problem even more in beautiful detail. Featuring 14 different sculptures of ocean animals that have all been made from beach trash, this beautiful book will educate readers on both the creatures created and the very real problem of plastic pollution.

Wicked Big Sports are the company that bring enormous amounts of fun to the summer months. With this super sized kickball game, the entire family can come together to play, laugh and simply just enjoy themselves. It is over 3 times the size of a standard kickball!

They can learn coding in a fun and unusual way with Potato Pirates, the coding game that doesn’t need a screen to play. Suitable for 3 to 6 players, this game uses cards and ‘potatoes’ to help each player create havoc on the high seas, and be the last pirate left standing, or sailing, to win.

Is the child in your life active? Do they love to go on long nature hikes, fun family cycle rides, or anything similar? Then you definitely should consider investing in one of these hydration packs. With a high quality design and added features, it’s a great way to keep them safe in the great outdoors.

Extremely fun to make, this DIY Pokemon craft would make an excellent gift for the kid that you know and love. Follow the link and you will find a step by step guide on making an adorable Snorlax lantern that will look great wherever it ends up being displayed!

Do you have fond memories of playing Mario Kart? Most people do too! Give your child the tools to create memories of their own with the deluxe edition of Mario Kart 8 for the Nintendo Switch. With all of the same lovable characters included, the race is on!

Tetris magnets, what an awesome and incredible idea! Play Tetris in the real world thanks to this cool DIY project that is fun to make, and also fun to play with. No matter the recipient, they would love to receive this cool gift whatever the occasion. Find out how to make it right here.

From POOF comes the Strato Slam Rocket Battle Blast play set. This set enables children to battle each other as they compete to see who can launch their rocket to the highest heights; they can travel up to 200 feet! Simply stamp on the launch pad and up they go.

If your little one is a fan of Transformers, they would love to own this epic Bumblebee figurine. In just a matter of 3 steps, you can transform Bumblebee from robot mode to sports car mode. Thanks to his Power Surge abilities, he can destroy just about anyone or anything that stands in his way.

Monster trucks are rad, period. If you know that the child in your life also appreciates these mega machines, get them the LEGO set that will allow them to create their very own. With a stunt driver mini figurine included, you can have a ton of fun driving around the included ramp and other accessories.

If someone told you that you could fill and tie up to 100 water balloons in 60 seconds, you wouldn’t believe them, would you? With Bunch O Balloons, you actually can! The fun water balloon set allows you to fill, tie and then launch balloons to distances of up to 70 feet. Wow.

Lacrosse is one of those games that is not as widely played as it used to be, however is still a truly exciting team sport. This Hydro Lacrosse set is a perfect mini version of this game that can be played in the pool, in your yard or just about anywhere; it is a lot of fun!

Raising children to be non-biased can be hard in a world where conscious (and unconscious) bias is everywhere, but this book explains it in a way that kids of all ages will truly understand. Beautifully illustrated in full color, this activity book will cover biology, culture, discrimination and more, to help children embrace diversity and make the world a kinder place.

From the Nerf N Strike series comes the Elite Strongarm Blaster. This 6 shot revolver has a spinning barrel, and benefits from a slam fire slide that allows you to release more darts in a smaller space of time. If you are looking for gifts for 8 year old boys, this is a definite contender.

Are you getting a little sick and tired of treading on LEGO mini figures whenever you walk around your house? Or does your little one simply need a way of transporting their figures with them wherever they go? Either way this fun tutorial will show you exactly how to remedy these issues.

If your kid has access to an Apple product, then you will know just how much the App Store has to offer. By getting them one of the following App Store gift cards, they will be able to browse the store and grab themselves the games, movies or even music that they desire.

Children’s creativity will be unleashed like never before when they are introduced to sound activated light blocks. Kids will be able to build a sculpture of their choosing with the colorful blocks onto the power base. With sound activation, the blocks will light up and glow, making the sculpture even cooler.

Open up the box to find the parts and instructions needed to build 3 miniature and adorable robots. Once they have been assembled, children can use their own creativity to design and build a robot of their own using materials and parts that can be found within the home.

Are you ready for some family movie time? You will definitely get a lot of it if you treat your kid to this ultimate Transformers movie collection. With all 5 Transformer movies included, you can have hours and hours worth of alien robot, high action fun!

Help your little one become familiar with the planets and layout of our solar system with this personalized wall chart. Nestled amongst the starry sky and planets, you can add their name and astrological constellation to make the gift a truly personal one. They will want to keep it forever.

You can choose an initial, word, or full name for this impressive sign for any boy’s room, and you can choose his favorite colors, too. At around 4 inches high, these signs are compatible with LEGO building bricks, so your boy can add his own personal touch, or even dress it up to suit different occasions.

The mug with a hoop is just that, a mug with a hoop. Absolutely ingenious, it is one of the best gifts for 8 year old boys that you could ever discover as it allows them to score 3 pointers using their cereal! The best part is it was invented by a kid, for kids.

The Meeper Roving Robot is the robot that you can control completely from your smartphone. With Bluetooth connectivity, you can pair it with your phone and dictate its every movement, just like a space rover! You can even customize it with the included accessory parts.

Does your child hate taking their bicycle helmet with them for fear of storage space? Who can blame them, helmets are big and bulky. Switch things up and grab them one of these collapsible children’s bike helmets that are strong, sturdy but also extremely space efficient when needed to be.

Learn more than just magic tricks with this exceptionally awesome magic show kit for kids. With the history of magic included with the set along with tons of other accessories, your little one will be able to competently host a magic show for the entire family and maybe even start a lifelong hobby.

Give the child in your life a way to reach the stars every single night when you get them this beautifully cool duvet set. Tuck them in and they will look just like a spaceman looking out of the space shuttle window. An out of this world sleeping experience.

Not so long ago, a lot of animation was done using stop motion clay techniques. Your kid can make a movie of their own with this fun set that includes everything you could need to create a stop motion piece from the clay to the backdrop. Your child can design and create whatever they desire.

The gel and slime science kit is exactly what you would think it is…awesome! With tons of different activities included, children can complete simple yet extremely exciting experiments as they learn and play. Even adults will be amazed and surprised at some of the included projects. Check it out.

Dinosaurs are awesome, yet terrifying. Let this Spinosaurus protect your child from the danger of the dark every single night by plugging it in and letting it illuminate their bedroom. One of the coolest nightlights around, it will provide comfort when they need it the most.

Hilariously awesome, this duvet set for kids is terrifically toothy. When your child goes to bed, instead of looking comfy and cozy they will look as they are being swallowed whole by an enormous t rex! Fun for any and every dinosaur loving child (or parent).

With this exceptionally awesome science kit, children can learn all about the workings of the hydroponic sand on Mars with a cool science experiment. With fun accessories included in the box, kids can play and have fun; there is even a book filled to the brim with facts about the planet Mars.