Toy Ideas for Boys 8 to 13 Years Old
At the best of times it can be quite difficult to pick toys for boys. Boys between the ages of 8 and 13 present an especial challenge, since they are at a stage between little kid and teenager. Some toys will be too juvenile or not enough of a challenge. At this age, boys not only need an adequate amount of daily physical activity but also mental stimulus so they can learn as they play.
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Nintendo DS Gaming System
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Monitor how much time he plays. Nintendo is one of the leading producers of video-game consoles in the world. Its DS gaming system is a hand-held device which has changed the face of portable video-game play with the industry's newest technology. The hand-held system, along with a wide variety of software titles allows for on-the go gaming for everyone. It is perfect for the boy who likes to compete -- he can challenge his friends or himself at any time.
Skateboard
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Keep him protected from injury. Skateboards first arrived on the scene in the 1950s, evolving from die-hard surfers who wanted to surf without water. These days, skateboarding has become an increasingly popular mainstream sport, seen in suburbs and cities the world over. They are available in a range of prices; there is one to suit any budget or skill level. An essential component to safe skateboarding is protective gear -- helmet, knee and elbow pads and gloves, which should be worn at all times.
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Balls, Balls and Balls
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Pick a ball -- any ball! Some things just never go out of style. Balls have been a popular plaything since the beginning of time and are relatively inexpensive. Whether a child is athletic or not, he not only can play with a ball, but really enjoy it too. Not only can he can use a ball for a team sport, such as soccer, football, basketball or baseball -- he can play with it for hours alone, shooting hoops, practicing drills or hitting it against a wall as his tennis opponent.
Lego
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Play well with Lego It should come as no surprise that Lego means "play well" in Danish. This toy has become a staple in countless toy boxes with its ability to grow with a child. The tiny bricks can be attached to each other to form whatever creation springs to mind. Older boys will enjoy creating figures, vehicles, buildings or even scenes from some of their favorite movies with Legos and can either save their creations or disassemble them to make something else.
Water gun
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You can never have too much fun with a water gun! During the summer months one of the most simple and fun toys is the water gun. It is usually made of a lightweight plastic and available with different water-storage capacities. Some water guns use a very basic finger trigger to squirt. There are others on the market that require a stronger pumping action to blast water at its target. Water guns provide a good cooling off, hours of fun and lots of laughs.
Rubik's cube
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Try it, it's addictive! Since 1980, the Rubik's Cube has frustrated and fascinated followers the world over. The toy is a cubic puzzle made up of six colored sides. Each side has nine cubes, which must be twisted in any number of combinations to return them to a solid color. The Rubik's cube is a brain-teasing puzzle, bound to delight -- whether you are 8 or 80, the Rubik's cube is great entertainment.
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