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30 Best Gifts & Toys for 9 Year Old Boys (Review) in 2019

LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter 75218 Star Wars Building Kit

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  • The Best Toys & Gifts for 9 Year Old Boys
  • 1 LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter 75218 Star Wars Building Kit
  • 2 Marky Sparky Faux Bow 3
  • 3 LEGO Minecraft The Zombie Cave 21141 Building Kit
  • 4 Razor Power Rider 360 Electric Tricycle
  • 5 Jenga GIANT Genuine Hardwood Game
  • 6 Sphero Mini Activity Kit
  • 7 NERF Elite Titan CS-50 Toy Blaster
  • 8 Dan&Darci Light-up Crystal Growing Kit for Kids
  • 9 K’NEX K-FORCE Battle Bow Build and Blast Set
  • 10 ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Logic Game and STEM Toy
  • 11 Anki Cozmo Robot, Robotics for Kids & Adults
  • 12 Nerf Official N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster
  • 13 LEGO Technic WHACK! 42072 Building Kit
  • 14 Sphero Mini Blue: The App-Controlled Robot Ball
  • 15 Osmo Genius Kit for iPad
  • 16 Doinkit Darts – Magnetic Dart Board
  • 17 Star Wars Bluetooth Speaker
  • 18 Hasbro Scrabble Crossword Game
  • 19 Top Race 15 Channel Full Functional Remote Control Excavator Construction Tractor
  • 20 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PRO Series Metal Detector
  • 21 Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow
  • 22 Scientific Explorer POOF-Slinky Magic Science for Wizards Only Kit
  • 23 Epoch Air Remote Control Car Toys
  • 24 Makey Makey – An Invention Kit for Everyone
  • 25 Engino Discovering Stem: Levers, Linkages & Structures Building Kit
  • 26 LEGO Minecraft the Waterfall Base
  • 27 Scientific Explorer Disgusting Science Kit
  • 28 Piper Computer Kit (2016 edition)
  • 29 LEGO The Iron Golem
  • 30 Made by Me Build & Paint Your Own Wooden Cars by Horizon Group the USA
  • 31 Star Wars Hot Wheels Spaceship Models Toys Set
  • 32 Dragonwood A Game of Dice & Daring Board Game
  • 33 ALEX Toys Undercover Spy Case Detective Gear Set
  • 34 Robobloq Robot Kit
  • 35 Force1 RC Quadcopter Drones Camera Kit
  • 36 Perplexus Warp Game

Your little man is nine years’ old and on the cusp of puberty. With his many interests, he’s an extremely clever lad who is about to go through some major changes. When choosing the best play items for a boy in this transitional stage, you will have to identify the toys that will both encourage his thirst for knowledge, and quench his curiosity. It is important to keep nurturing your child, even though he may seem grown up at this age because, in reality, he’s more sensitive than he makes believe. The selected best toys & gifts for 9 year old boys will make the perfect birthday or christmas gifts to help him enjoy his final childhood moments before adolescence hits him hard.

The Best Toys & Gifts for 9 Year Old Boys

1
LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter 75218 Star Wars Building Kit

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The LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter 75218 Star Wars Building Kit offers a detailed representation of the X-Wing fighter that is convenient for going into battles with friends and saving the world. With this LEGO construction, your kid gets the advantage of building a beautiful artifact and promoting their creativity skills. It combines adventures with creative leisures, and your 9-year-old will enjoy the thrills of fighting star wars galaxy battle and taking their teams to victory.

This kit also offers the best accessories and features that go hand in hand with the kit. The LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter 75218 Star Wars Building Kit can adequately change the flying capabilities from simply gliding around and cruising, to instant battle mode, by separating the lever that holds the wings. There are several shooting gears on the wings for combats — torpedo launching features, and laser cannons, that take the action to the next level. This kit also offers detailed representations by including Biggs Darklighter and Luke Skywalker as mini-figures that can easily be put inside the plane. It has a cockpit that enables the user to conveniently put the figures inside and a fire extinguisher has also been added for extra details. What’s more, the LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter 75218 Star Wars Building Kit also comes with Luke and Biggs’s little droids for a better replay of events like the actual movie, and it has a convenient landing gear that goes in after takeoff and stabilizes the aircraft when on flat surfaces.

Key Features:

Detailed X-Wing Starfighter

Luke and Biggs figures included

Easy assemblage

Specification:
  • BrandLEGO
  • Model6212799
  • Weight2.2 pounds

2
Marky Sparky Faux Bow 3

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Children are little adventurous people until the teenage comes like a thief in the night and leaves them worrying about their next crush. Bring out the explorer in your child for the last time with the Marky Sparky Faux Bow 3, a foam bow and arrow archery set. This toy set is slowly building a name for itself on the toy market and is easily chosen as a great alternative to actual bows and arrows. The Faux Bow 3 is excellent for both boys and girls and can be enjoyed in the comfort of your backyard. Made lightweight and extremely durable, this archery set holds up to six arrows that can fly up to a height of 100 feet at impressive speed. Enjoy maximum fun with one of the best gift ideas for your nine-year-old boy!

Key Features:

Durable

Lightweight

6 arrows in total

Foam-cushioned arrow tips

Specification:
  • BrandMarky Sparky
  • Weight1 pounds

3
LEGO Minecraft The Zombie Cave 21141 Building Kit

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The LEGO Minecraft The Zombie Cave 21141 Building Kit is another great building kit LEGO has to offer. It is another opportunity to put creativity into a test and provide a mental challenge for the growing mind of your child. They get to experience the mining processes by building a Minecraft cave that is used for extracting gold, coal, and other precious ornaments, as well as fighting off zombies and bats. These zombie caves are created, and infested with bat toy figures, for heated drama situations. The kit also contains a TNT building feature that can be activated to chase off the bats and help to mine without obstacles.

There are also intuitive idea inclusions such as the addition of ladders for detailed construction of the Minecraft caves, as well as lava, and many more. For the kids who are fans of the Minecraft game, this is a great option to put smiles on their faces. What’s more, the kit comes with a Steve toy figure from the Minecraft game, a zombie figure as well as an infant zombie and a bat figure. It gives your kids an avenue to express themselves the way they want while developing their own interactive personalities.

Key Features:

Has 241 pieces

Easy assemblage

Minecraft figures included

Cave building features included

Specification:
  • BrandLEGO
  • Model6212474
  • Weight0.96 ounces

4
Razor Power Rider 360 Electric Tricycle

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The all-new 3-wheeler from Razor offers to blast your child and all his creative dreams into the future! The Power Rider 360 send you off on a new adventure every day at the push of a button. With no pedalling required, this tricycle features a high impact pneumatic front wheel, a hand operating braking system, a charger and rechargeable battery. With up to 30 minutes of continuous usage, this electric tricycle can reach a speed of 9 mph and can drift thanks to its inclined rear caster wheels. Get this toy as a gift for any nine-year-old boy and watch as his face lights up with glee.

Key Features:

Rechargeable tricycle

12 volts battery

Maximum speed of 9mph

360-turn wheels

Specification:
  • BrandRazor
  • Model20136401
  • Weight32.8 pounds

5
Jenga GIANT Genuine Hardwood Game

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Welcome to the ultimate block party! This Jenga GIANT Genuine Hardwood Game is just like the classic Jenga game, only more humongous, more exciting to watch and extremely fun to play. This awesome game of giant Jenga comes in a sturdy box that makes storage easy and transport from one place to the other less burdensome. It’s an excellent game for everyone who loves group games, suspense and luck. Jenga is a game that promises to keep at the edge of your seat as you study the stack and figure out which block to pull. The tower may stand tall or end up crashing to the ground, but the fun you get from each play will remain forever.

Key Features:

Stacks up to 4 feet

Made with durable hardwood

54 precise block pieces

Instructions guide included

Specification:
  • BrandJenga
  • Model01504-24-noAcc
  • Weight15.95 pounds

6
Sphero Mini Activity Kit

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The Sphero Mini Activity Kit has included in it, a fifty-five piece STEM learning construction set and an app-controlled robotic ball. This robotic ball is the size of a ping pong ball but it contains a lot of amazing functionalities. Firstly, it has a clear, see-through shell that allows you to see the tiny technological compartments in it. It operates via a Bluetooth connection with a smartphone and has a maximum range of up to 10m only. It is iOS compatible as well as Android 5.0 upward compatible and uses a free app which allows for playing games, and a separate one for educational purposes. This robotic ball has gyroscopic features as well as acceleration properties, ranging a maximum of 2.2 mph. In total, there are up to 15 activity cards in this kit, which can be used alongside the construction set in order to set up challenges to complete, and many fun activities that can be done with the robotic ball.

Using the Sphero Play app, your child can experience moments with the construction set, where he can drive by tilting the phone to the desired angle to control the ball through challenges and much more. There are also a lot of fun games available where the ball is used directly to maneuver through exciting tasks. As for the Sphero Edu app, your child can improve your curriculum knowledge in fun and interesting ways. Also, the fact that you can code with the Sphero Mini Activity Kit is a bonus point that should make you consider getting this kit as a toy for a 9-year-old.

Key Features:

Traffic cones provided

Bowling pins included

Charge time of 1 hour

45 minutes full charge playtime

Specification:
  • BrandSphero
  • ModelM001RW2
  • Weight15.5 ounces

7
NERF Elite Titan CS-50 Toy Blaster

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Introducing the NERF Elite Titan CS-50 Toy Blaster — a unique toy blaster with all the right pop-on colors for thrilling moments both indoors and outdoors. It is suitable for a 9-year-old boy in need of all the adrenaline shooting games with friends and loved ones. The act of shooting darts helps in the development of coordination skills and the boldness kids require at the early stages. The NERF Elite Titan CS-50 Toy Blaster is entirely motorized making the shooting process a smooth and easy one. It has a powerful 50-dart drum capacity to stretch the experience to maximum satisfaction without the need for refills. It also has a powerful spinning feature that makes shooting more effective and outstanding and has an intuitive strap-on shoulder feature to give a cool battle-ready composure.

The NERF Elite Titan CS-50 Toy Blaster has included in its kit 50 darts suitable for shooting purposes. These darts are all made of foam for safety even when at home and outdoors. The foam used is convenient and adds fun to games with no hazard effects, which makes it convenient for 9-year-olds. What’s more, its hollow tips also allow for shooting through far distances.  Overall, the NERF Elite Titan CS-50 Toy Blaster takes gaming for boys to an extreme level which is assured to get your kids thrilled and excited for playtime.

Key Features:

Fully motorized

Darts included

Shoulder strap included

Exciting color shades

Specification:
  • BrandNERF
  • ModelE2865
  • Weight2.2 pounds

8
Dan&Darci Light-up Crystal Growing Kit for Kids

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The Dan & Darci Light-up Crystal Growing Kit for Kids is a great way to expose your kids to the world of science experiments. This kit offers unique crystal-making growing procedures, unlike the natural way of getting crystals. Crystals are gotten from deep beneath the earth and show up usually after a number of years. They are known for their diversity in shapes and sizes, their glowing properties, and their complex nature in discovery, but the Dan & Darci Light-up Crystal Growing Kit for Kids ensures that within days, your kid can get the crystals that they long for. Not just growing the perfect crystal in days, but also, placing it on the LED light platform will transform it into a work of art as the light penetrates the crystal beautifully.

The kit also helps kids uphold the true status of a scientist as they carefully follow the easy+to-use instructions to make three different colors of crystals and watch it grow day to day until eventually, the crystals are ready for use. This product has been evaluated and seen to be one of the most effective products to advance the intuitive capacity of kids.

Key Features:

3 crystal-growing cups included

Red, blue and white startup crystal powders

LED light-up platform included

USB charging cable provided

Specification:
  • BrandDan&Darci
  • Weight1.35 pounds

9
K’NEX K-FORCE Battle Bow Build and Blast Set

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The K’NEX K-FORCE Battle Bow Build and Blast Set comes with 165 pieces, which are all made of plastic, and guarantee maximum safety during games and playtime. These pieces are not just safe to use, but also made with the highest durable materials to guarantee more than enough skill building and development. The K’NEX K-FORCE Battle Bow Build and Blast Set comes with five darts for improvement in target practice, improving hand to eye coordination, precision skills, alongside other skills. These five darts are sufficient enough to take each practice to a more advanced level with time. This kit also comes with a chamber specifically used for shooting and blasting and a grip is also included as well as various other pieces that will help the user to create more and more targets for use, and intuitive bows as well.

The K’NEX K-FORCE Battle Bow Build and Blast Set is unique because it gives kids the privilege of fully customizing, designing, and crafting out the tools and items they would use for their games and playtime. What’s more, the set helps build kids’ intuitive knowledge towards the line of science and technology, as well as engineering courses, and mathematical topics (STEM).

Key Features:

165 plastic pieces

Cons with 5 foam darts

Can shoot over 75 feet

Can build up to 4 blasters

Specification:
  • BrandK’NEX
  • Model47525
  • Weight1.11 pounds

10
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Logic Game and STEM Toy

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A toy of the Year award winner, the Gravity Maze from ThinkFun is a gravity powered combination logic game that is designed with clear instructions that can help you start playing as soon as you make your purchase! This awesome game aims to develop a maze from the starting position to the Target Tower, through which your marble will travel.

With levels ranging from beginner to expert, this game contains up to sixty challenges and is an ideal gifts for your pre-adolescent son or nephew who loves a great challenge. Gravity Maze, like many other products manufactured by ThinkFun, promises to develop the critical thinking skills of your child. Through fun gameplay, your child’s planning skills, spatial and logical reasoning skills are thoroughly improved.

Key Features:

60 challenge cards

An instruction guide provided

Marbles inclusive

Building towers included

Specification:
  • BrandThink Fun
  • Model44001006
  • Weight1.79 pounds

11
Anki Cozmo Robot, Robotics for Kids & Adults

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Cozmo is one super smart robot, who is always up for an excellent action-filled game. Developed by professionals to comprise of more than three hundred parts, this Anki Cozmo Robot is filled with curiosity and energy to keep exploring wherever he finds himself. Cozmo is a fan of many games, and he loves to get your nine-year-old involved too thus, be it a game of Quick Tap, Power Cubes or Keepaway, Cozmo plots and plans with your child and also introduces him to his own world, so that he can see what he himself observes all day long.

By Anki requirements, Cozmo is compatible with both Android and IOS devices, making play possible anywhere and everywhere. Get to know Cozmo as he gets to know your child and watch your kid learn to code in a manner that is both beginner-friendly and fun.

Key Features:

Game-playing machine

Beginner-friendly interface

USB power adapter not included

Made of 300+ parts

Specification:
  • BrandAnki
  • Model000-00057
  • Weight3 pounds

12
Nerf Official N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster

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Become a member of the elite by getting the Nerf Official N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster, a play item designed to put an elite battle performance in the palm of your child’s hand. Manufactured for fast firing and quickdraws, this blaster is the ultimate play tool that promises speed and mobility, two of the essential needs of every dart blaster. Fire your darts higher than ever with this blaster which allows your darts to fly high up to 75 feet. Even at extended distances, the Elite Blaster ensures that darts launched maintain their flight stability and accuracy in battle. You have complete control of this magnificent blaster during combat, even when it’s time to reload. To load your elite darts, flip open the rotating barrel. In the event when you need to recharge, the barrel opens up just in time, to make sure your return to battle is seamless and swift. Nerf guns and accessories make great gifts for kids and adults alike!

Key Features:

Elite darts work with any Elite blaster (sold separately)

No battery used

Blaster colours may vary

Engineered with amped-up velocity

Specification:
  • BrandNerf
  • Model36033F01
  • Weight1.6 pounds

13
LEGO Technic WHACK! 42072 Building Kit

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Cars are great gifts for growing boys, which is why the LEGO Technic WHACK! 42072 Building Kit is a part of our list. Featuring a grey, lime-green and red colour theme, Lego offers your child a chance to use his wild imagination in creating one of the best fast cars on the planet. This building kit gives birth to the LEGO Technic WHACK!, a car known for its amazing high-speed acceleration and power. The kit features a sturdy front bumper, a pull-back motor filled with energy, wide rims, a massive rear spoiler and an engine fit for the king of fast cars. To create the famous WHACK N’ BASH combi model, this building kit can be combined with the Lego Technic Bash. The combi model is complete with two pop out engines for double the action and doubles the fun! The play possibilities are endless with LEGO and this WHACK! Building kit is just the tip of the iceberg.

Key Features:

2” (6cm) high, 6” (17cm) long and 3” (9cm) wide

135 pieces

Suitable for children between the ages of 7 and 14

compatible with all LEGO construction sets

Specification:
  • BrandLEGO
  • Model6210331
  • Weight10.4 ounces

14
Sphero Mini Blue: The App-Controlled Robot Ball

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This little robot is packed with a lot of fun and teeny tiny tech. The Sphero Mini is a small robot the size of a ping pong ball, which was designed to engage your child in countless ways. This robot enables your child to play exciting driving games that are highly addictive. Other games include Tilt, Joystick Slingshot and Face Drive that allows your child to roll the Sphero Ball by using his face only. This fun-sized play tool is excellent for children who want to learn the basics of coding through exciting games.

Key Features:

iOS & Android compatible

Interchangeable, removable plastic shell

Gyroscope & Accelerometer LED Lights

Bluetooth connection (10-meter range)

Specification:
  • BrandSphero
  • ModelM001BRW
  • Weight3.52 ounces

15
Osmo Genius Kit for iPad

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Welcome to Osmo, the magical game system that features five award-winning games, meant to foster creativity and skill development through hands-on play. This game system is ideal for children who love their screen time, as it easily transforms any mobile device powered by iOS into a tool for learning. Encourage more interaction between you and your child with this ideal gift for nine-year-old boys. Math, spelling and other core subjects are made less scary and more fun as all games encourage problem-solving, visual thinking and creative drawing proficiency. The recognition your child receives for getting things right also boosts their confidence which is also vital to their total development.

Key Features:

Osmo iPad base (stand & reflector),

For ages 5-12

Five games & Osmo game system

Toy-of-the-year-2015

Specification:
  • BrandOsmo
  • ModelOsmo Genius Kit for iPad
  • Weight2 pounds

16
Doinkit Darts – Magnetic Dart Board

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Are you scared whenever your child tries to have fun with actual darts? Then the Doinkit Darts – Magnetic Dart Board is the best option for your home. This magnetic dart board is a good alternative that is strong enough for all darts to stay on. Featuring six safe magnetic darts, this game is excellent for both independent and family play because it is safe enough for all family members, no matter their age. Switch up your family game nights with this new magnetic board that also encourages sportsmanship while improving coordination in your child. The dartboard comes with a hook, making it easy to hang in any room. The Doinkit dartboard works the same way a classic dartboard does and is built to be lightweight and durable.

Key Features:

MAGNETIC DART BOARD

comes with a hook

For ages 6+

Set of 6

Specification:
  • BrandMarky Sparky
  • Model90008
  • Weight1 pounds

17
Star Wars Bluetooth Speaker

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Star Wars Bluetooth Speaker
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The force awakens with the Star Wars Bluetooth Speaker. Get ready to blast Tie Fighters and all your favourite songs in the comfort of Han Solo and Chewbacca’s famous ship. This Bluetooth speaker is undoubtedly one of the ideal gift options any nine-year-old boy will love, as it plays audios wirelessly at distances up to 30 feet. Also, your child can connect his speakers to all devices that have a 3.5mm jack for headphones. With a dominant sound performance, your child can bring more life into any party, playing all types of tunes and the Star Wars theme song if he’s really up for it. Make a junior Star Wars fan’s day with this perfect toy.

Key Features:

Bluetooth

Aux line-in jack

Rechargeable Battery

Star Wars themed

Specification:
  • BrandStar Wars
  • ModelLi-B17.FMv7
  • Weight0.32 ounces

18
Hasbro Scrabble Crossword Game

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Scrabble is a game known all around in many households, as it’s been the source of their entertainment from generation to generation. The Hasbro Scrabble Crossword Game brings back the countless memories many people hold dear to their hearts in the form of the classic game of scrabble. Get ready for a wordy showdown with this crossword game from Hasbro which features racks, letter tiles, tile racks and the game board where all the full-on fun takes place. Whether you’re a professional player or you’re new to the game, the Hasbro crossword game is one to challenge you as you go head-to-head with an opponent. So gear up and pray for a triple-word score; with a family like yours, you’re going to need it!

Key Features:

For all ages

100 wooden letter tiles

Drawstring bag for storage

game guide

Specification:
  • BrandHasbro
  • ModelA8166
  • Weight10.1 ounces

19
Top Race 15 Channel Full Functional Remote Control Excavator Construction Tractor

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A realistic play is made possible with the Top Race 15 Channel Full Functional Remote Control Excavator Construction Tractor. Spend countless hours all day in the comfort of your backyard by using this steel engineered toy to dig both sand and snow. Not only does the RC excavator tractor resemble an actual excavator, but it also has a long lifespan like the real equipment, making it more fun! Develop your own construction site where sand is moved from one location to another, or onto a dump truck. Move your tractor in any direction without any difficulty and experience the real life excavator sounds and lights this toy exhibits to make play more realistic.

Key Features:

For ages 8+

2 AA batteries (not included)

100 feet control distance

20 mins play on a full charge

Specification:
  • BrandTop Race
  • ModelTR-211
  • Weight2 pounds

20
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PRO Series Metal Detector

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National Geographic has outdoored the perfect tool for every junior wanderer, the National Geographic Pro Series Metal Detector. Experience the thrill of discovery with this fully adjustable and easy to use the professional metal detector which features pro components such as various detection modes, location pinpointing and sensitivity levels which make your exploits easier. This toy is excellent for all ages and can be operated by both novices and experts, as it’s built with powerful searching features and advanced technology. The PRO series metal detector can move from the beach or park to another state without much difficulty, thanks to its compact yet lightweight form and design. Locate cool artefacts such as Coins, Gold, Jewellery and more with this series metal detector.

Key Features:

For all ages

10” waterproof detection coil

Easy to understand LCD

Highly portable telescoping design – no assembly required

Specification:
  • BrandNational Geographic
  • ModelNGPRODETECTOR
  • Weight2.3 pounds

21
Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow

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Get a load of the Junior Glow Stomp Rockets and have fun standing out against the night sky. Great for both individual and group play these all-foam rockets are powered fully by your child and can be launched up to 100 feet in the air. If this isn’t amazing, we don’t know what else could be! Soar everywhere with your kid with this super-fast and easy to build Ultra Rocket LED that requires no batteries. The Stomp Rocket is considered a STEM toy, that is, a toy that engages your child in fields relating to science, technology, engineering and math. These subjects help your child venture into natural sciences, computers and robotics when he develops the interest. Support STEM development in your child by getting him these awesome glow-in-the-dark rockets!

Key Features:

For ages 3+

ASTRA Best Toys for Kids award winner

100% KID powered STEM Toy

No batteries required

Specification:
  • BrandStomp Rocket
  • Model20005
  • Weight3.52 ounces

22
Scientific Explorer POOF-Slinky Magic Science for Wizards Only Kit

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Become a true master with this unique educational kit popularly known as the Scientific Explorer POOF-Slinky Magic Science for Wizards Only Kit. With adult supervision required for children aged six and above, using this science kit is a fun way of learning and mastering the beautiful art of magic. Featuring supplies such as baking soda, a polyacrylate copolymer, colour tablets and vegetable oil, your child can replicate some of the world’s famous magic tricks, and even create some of their own! Learning is done through nine activities that focus on chemical reactions to create magic.

Key Features:

For ages 6+

For Wizards only

Adult supervision required

Activity guide

Specification:
  • BrandScientific Explorer
  • ModelGDU-065
  • Weight1.6 pounds

23
Epoch Air Remote Control Car Toys

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With the Epoch Air Remote Control Car, leisure time promises to be full of endless fun and enriching experiences. This car is remote controlled and has been designed to operate in two modes, the Floor and Wall modes. This means it can run seamlessly on any flat surface and also move faster than the ordinary race car. Send your vehicle moving in any direction be it left, right, reverse or forward with its infrared remote controller which is also used to charge the car.

Key Features:

For ages 8+

Remote control car

360° rotating stunt

High-quality guarantee

Specification:
  • BrandEpoch Air
  • Weight8 ounces

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Makey Makey – An Invention Kit for Everyone

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This simple invention kit helps your child turn his entire world into a keyboard. The Makey Makey is an educational toy fit for kids, educators, artists, inventors and everyone else. With no software needed and only seconds for installation, the Makey Makey presents you with a thousand creation possibilities, such as making a banana piano. This invention set comes with alligator clips which can be attached to bananas, coins and any material that can conduct the smallest amount of electricity. Connect your universe to your computer with this exciting and creative toy that only requires you to plug, clip and play!

Key Features:

For all ages

Works with Mac and Windows

Beginners or Experts

No programming knowledge needed

Specification:
  • BrandMakey Makey
  • ModelMMCE
  • Weight6.4 ounces

25
Engino Discovering Stem: Levers, Linkages & Structures Building Kit

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Engino Discovering Stem: Levers, Linkages & Structures Building Kit
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One of the ideal gift options for a nine-year-old boy who loves levers and building of things is the Engino Discovering Stem Building Kit. This kit simplifies complex engineering and scientific concepts, bringing them into clearer focus by using components and illustrated assembly instructions. Learn all about levers and structures by creating models such as weight scales, parking gates, seesaws and a toy with moving figures, amongst others. The Engino building kit won’t let your kid forget all about science any time soon.

Key Features:

For ages 8+

Made in CYPRUS

Models illustrated online

Specification:
  • BrandEngino
  • ModelENG-STEM901
  • Weight1.25 pounds

26
LEGO Minecraft the Waterfall Base

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LEGO Minecraft the Waterfall Base
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Let the imagination of your child run free with the LEGO Minecraft creator set, a building set that enables you to develop the ultimate shelter that features many intricate details. Add a little life to your playdates by creating fun scenarios involving Steve, Zombie and Alex, the three additional minifigures. There are other Minecraft accessories namely the buildable Enderman cat and dyed sheep figures. All these come together to form the Minecraft set which offers every child unlimited fun all day long.

Key Features:

For ages 8+

729 pieces

Includes three minifigures

Compatible with all Lego construction sets

Specification:
  • BrandLEGO
  • Model6174360
  • Weight2.95 pounds

27
Scientific Explorer Disgusting Science Kit

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Scientific Explorer Disgusting Science Kit
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Take science education to a new, disgusting level and grab the opportunity to showcase to your children exactly what goes on within their bodies. The Scientific Explorer Disgusting Science Kit teaches your child about by-products and our various body parts and also shows them how to develop friendly bacteria and moulds from scratch. Featuring Petri dishes, gelatin, baking yeast, a guide and many other supplies, this science kit is probably the most revolting you’ll ever come across and the most educative as well. Answer questions such as ‘Why do my feet really stink?’ And more by engaging your child with this kit. It’s slimy and stinky, but it’s worth it.

Key Features:

For ages 8+

Adult supervision required

Includes four Petri dishes

Specification:
  • BrandScientific Explorer
  • Model0SA222
  • Weight13.8 ounces

28
Piper Computer Kit (2016 edition)

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The Piper Computer Kit exists to help children understand how all their gadgets work. Made to enable children to find meaning in what already exists to create the future, this computer kit features all the parts required for your little one to create his own. This is an ideal gift option for your nine-year-old for any occasion, and it comes with step-by-step instructions on how to program, build and code their own machine while they have fun!

Key Features:

STEM learning toy with Minecraft

For kids ages 8+

Hands-on play

Tech Toy of the year 2018

Specification:
  • Brand Piper
  • Model862904000315
  • Weight4.5 pounds

29
LEGO The Iron Golem

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LEGO The Iron Golem
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Young fans of the famous sandbox game would love this as a reward or gift. The LEGO Iron Golem creator set is a challenging set that encourages children who love mining to craft their own iron golem through hands-on activities such as smelting of iron ingots, the crafting of iron blocks and finally developing the iron golem. Launch a surprise attack on the zombie minifigures using your iron golem and keep your baby pig protected from the hostile mobs roaming the Minecraft landscape. When added to the LEGO Minecraft collection, it provides your nine-year-old with even more imaginative stories to come up with.

Key Features:

Rebuildable for more Minecraft options

Multiple options for hands-on and imaginative play

Includes 2 Minecraft minifigures.

Exciting golem pop-up function

Specification:
  • BrandLEGO
  • Model6135560
  • Weight12.8 ounces

30
Made by Me Build & Paint Your Own Wooden Cars by Horizon Group the USA

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Made by Me Build & Paint Your Own Wooden Cars by Horizon Group the USA
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The Made by Me building kit provides children with everything they will need to create and craft three cars. Designed to help children fully explore their creativity, this kit features pre-cut wooden pieces, glue, sandpaper, acrylic paint, paint brushes and sticker sheets to make each car create stand out from the next. Your child can mix and match the paint colours available to customise their race cars further. This building kit is the best gift idea for nine-year-old boys who are creative and love playing in groups. Get this for your child’s next sleepover or get-together and watch him have the time of his life with his friends.

Key Features:

Developed by crafters for kids

Real wooden cars

Build and paint three cool cars

Race your friends

Specification:
  • BrandMade By Me
  • Model765940211366
  • Weight14.4 ounces

31
Star Wars Hot Wheels Spaceship Models Toys Set

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Star Wars Hot Wheels Spaceship Models Toys Set
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Every fan of classic movies and any model collector will fall in love with the Star Wars Hot Wheels Spaceship Models Toys Set. The collaboration between Star Wars and Hot Wheels has given birth to this model toy set that features fantastic starships with the best authentic and intricate details. This kit is fit for both regular play and also display, as it’s sized to fit in other Star Wars and Hot Wheels collaboration sets. Some ships in this set make appearances in Star Wars movies such as Rogue One, A New Hope, Return of the Jedi and Star Wars Rebels, the famous TV Series.

Key Features:

Metal

For ages 4+

metal model spacecraft figurines

High-quality collectables

Specification:
  • BrandHot Wheels
  • Weight2.5 pounds

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Dragonwood A Game of Dice & Daring Board Game

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Dragonwood A Game of Dice & Daring Board Game
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The Dragonwood Dice Board Game is one meant for the brave and most daring children on the planet. Gameplay is straightforward and easy to follow. A player can either capture a creature or draw a card on their turn. The tickets from which every player draws are in an adventurer deck and comprise cards numbered 1-12 that come in five different colors. Players are at liberty to form various combinations that can help them capture a creature, depending on its value. The Dragonwood board Game makes a gift option for your nine-year-old nephew, especially if he loves to get competitive while he plays.

Key Features:

Collect adventurer cards to earn dice

Roll dice against your foes!

Playing Time: 20 minutes

2 to 4 players

Specification:
  • BrandGamewright
  • Model108
  • Weight14.9 ounces

33
ALEX Toys Undercover Spy Case Detective Gear Set

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ALEX Toys Undercover Spy Case Detective Gear Set
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With over 1,000 unique items to their name, Alex Toys has become one of the well-known manufacturers of toys for every age group. Alex makes toys that encourage a lifetime of learning in the baby, fashion, crafts and misc. Categories. Alex Toys are currently sold in retail stores, catalogues and websites all around the world.

Give your junior sleuth everything he needs for his next vacation in one place. In the comfort of a black nylon case of ALEX Toys Undercover Spy Case Detective Gear Set sits equipment such as a magnifying glass, brush, binoculars, secret marker pen set and fingerprint powder that helps your nine-year-old get his spy game on.

Key Features:

For ages 8+

Dr Toy’s Best Vacation Toys Award winner

Easy transportation

Includes printed spy guide

Specification:
  • BrandALEX Toys
  • Model409
  • Weight8.8 ounces

34
Robobloq Robot Kit

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Robobloq Robot Kit
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A pioneer in STEM skills development amongst children, the Robobloq Q-Scout Robot Kit is a metal building platform that uses hands-on play to introduce subjects such as Science, Engineering and Programming to children. This robot comes with a drag-and-drop coding system that makes it extremely easy to operate. With its ultrasonic sensor, the Q-Scout robot is brilliant and can detect and move away from obstacles in its way. Many teachers recommend the Q-Scout for schools and workshops, and it’s also great for one on one education.

Key Features:

For Kids Age 6+

Six pieces AA batteries required

Bluetooth 4.0 or USB communication

30ft control distance

Specification:
  • BrandRobobloq
  • Model10110002
  • Weight2.25 pounds

35
Force1 RC Quadcopter Drones Camera Kit

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Force1 RC Quadcopter Drones Camera Kit
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Fly happy and take great photos from the sky with your Force1 RC Quadcopter Drones Camera Kit. This drone is listed as one of the best for both adults, children and everyone in between, especially your yet to be teenager. This camera is super stable, thanks to its 6-axis gyro and it also features a 4GBMicro SD that provides you with plenty of storage space for all your images. Although you can claim a full refund after your purchase if it doesn’t live up to your expectations, however, we guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Key Features:

For all ages

720p HD camera drone

Bonus drone battery + power bank

Quality assured

Specification:
  • BrandForce1
  • Weight4.6 ounces

36
Perplexus Warp Game

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Perplexus Warp Game
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Addiction is the only word that comes to mind when we talk about the Perplexus Warp Game. You’ll hate this 3-D puzzle game so much because you will not be able to place it down once you begin! Easy to learn and quick to grasp, this game is a must-have for any growing child. Your child can play this game alone or with your voice cheering him on in the background. THE Perplexus Warp Game is fun, challenging and takes the classic maze game to a different level your nine-year-old will be entirely in love with.

Key Features:

Ages 6 & Up

No batteries required

Recommended for single & multiple plays

80 challenging events

Specification:
  • BrandPerplexus
  • ModelPAT958
  • Weight14.4 ounces

9-Year-Old Boys Toy Buying Guide

At the age of nine, your child is about starting middle school, making him feel overly independent. Just as they make more friends at this stage, they also face challenges concerning their academics, especially when it comes to finding answers to questions. With their heightened curiosity and increased attention span, the memory of nine-year-olds develops rapidly. At this stage, most children are more vocal about their feelings, as they are able to express their views and thoughts on numerous topics of interest.

Toys and playing contribute significantly to the overall development of every child. Through play skills such as communication, coordination, imagination and vocabulary are developed. Toys are also fantastic tools to keep your child entertained as you enjoy time with friends or family. The final and most exciting importance of toys is their ability to strengthen the bond between parent and child. Building a car with your child, or teaching him how to throw darts means your child spends less time facing an artificial screen and more time having fun with you.

Toys for 9-Year-Old Boys

Factors to Consider When Buying the Best Toys & Gifts for 9-Year-Old Boys

Picking the best toys for any nine-year-old can be tiresome, especially since no child is precisely the same. Whereas some children are fans of reading, there are others who thrive on sporting activities or simply just moving around from one place to the other. No matter the child’s personality, toys exists to provide both entertainment and education.

When picking a toy, you must make sure that that toy can hold the attention of the little rascal for a long time. Toys that allow them to use their imagination and those that prove to be really engaging are the best types to consider.

Another thing to take into consideration is their hobby or interests. You can opt for a book on his favorite subject or an accessory for his favorite sporting activity. Try getting something that allows for multiple plays, as most nine-year-olds are big fans of socialization.

Lastly, every toy you get for that nine-year-old must be able to educate him. Seeing as he’s preparing for middle school and high school in a few years, you can opt for STEM education tools that can broaden his knowledge on the science backing how many things work.

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Jordan Carter
Jordan Carter is Gear Hungry's resident Editor-in-Chief with a genuine love and passion for all things tech. Jordan works diligently to ensure only the best products ever make it onto the platform and are showcased in Gear Hungry's carefully curated, tested and expertly researched, informative buying guides.
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