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The 7 Best Toys for 9-Year-Old Boys

Action-packed and fun learning playtime for pre-tweens

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It may be hard to keep up with the ever-changing interests and preferences of the 9-year-old in your life, but there are tons of toys out there that even the pickiest tween will love.

When looking for a toy for a 9-year old boy, remember to find something that is age-appropriate, has adequate safety measures in place, and helps them learn about the world around them. You can even play together for some special bonding time.

Here are the best toys that will make your 9-year-old happy.

Our Top Picks

It allows kids to build huge roller coasters as tall as 2.5 feet high.

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This award-winning toy comes with 60 challenges in levels that range from beginner to expert.

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Not only can it do amazing tricks and turns on the ground, but it can climb walls, windows, and even drive on the ceiling!

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Customers say the heels glide well, brake easily, and that kids love them.

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It's designed for up to four players and is fun for the whole family.

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The coolest part, though, is that it's equipped with lights that glow for cool in-the-dark action.

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This Genius Kit comes with a base, five games, game playing pieces, and containers to store everything in.

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K'NEX Thrill Rides Web Weaver Roller Coaster Building Set

Little thrill seekers will love building their very own amusement park rides with this roller coaster building set from K'NEX.

With more than 430 pieces, it allows kids to build huge roller coasters as tall as 2.5 feet high. Color-coded instructions come with the set to build one coaster, while online directions are available to build another. Glow-in-the-dark tracks make for ultra cool thrills when the lights go down, too.

Not only will kids have a blast building the coasters, but they'll be building on important STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills as they do. Once the thrill rides are built, they can send the air-propelled, motorized coaster car (included) soaring around the tracks.

Gravity Maze

The good times will roll with the Think Fun Gravity Maze Falling Marble Logic Game that's as challenging as it is fun. This award-winning toy comes with 60 challenges in levels that range from beginner to expert.

The object is to build a tower that will take the marble from the starting point designated on the challenge cards to the target tower. To do so, it takes spatial reasoning, visual perception, planning, and other important engineering skills, which kids will build as they have fun building these mazes.

The game requires no batteries or electricity, just concentration. All in all, this is an entertaining choice for kids as well as adults.

remote-control-car

Crazy adventure awaits with the EpochAir Remote Control Car that literally takes fun to new heights. Not only can it do amazing tricks and turns on the ground, but it can climb walls, windows, and even drive on the ceiling!

An infrared remote control lets kids send the car racing forward, backward, and in 360-degree spins. Lights make for fun nighttime driving, too. It's all the action of a traditional remote control car, with amplified add-ons that make it super cool.

The car has a built-in, rechargeable battery, while the remote control requires six AA batteries. Customers say kids love it, and it provides hours of entertainment and action. It gets many glowing reviews and is one of the best selling RC cars, so your 9-year-old is sure to be a happy young man.

Razor Jetts Heel Wheels

Get your kids up off the couch and out the door with these fun Heel Wheels from Razor Jetts. Simply strap them onto the heels of any shoes, and off they go!

For an extra cool kick, they also come with spark pads that leave a shimmering pop of flames in their dust. Kids can zip and zap around the neighborhood or local park with ease and look oh so cool while doing so.

Adults can even give them a whirl as they fit shoe sizes from youth 12 to adult 12 and will support up to 250 pounds. The spark pads are removable and refills are sold separately.

Customers say the heels glide well, brake easily, and that kids love them. They also note the low price, which is significantly less than shoes that have built-in wheels.

Gamewright Dragonwood A Game of Dice & Daring

For a board game that's anything but boring, there's Dragonwood from Gamewright. Full of mythical creatures, adventure, and enchantment, it's designed for up to four players and is fun for the whole family.

The objective: To capture creatures and enchantments by rolling dice, collecting cards, and strategizing the best moves. Along the way, you'll encounter angry ogres, giggling goblins, and other creatures that you must stomp, shriek at, or strike. It comes with 108 cards, six customized dice, and easy-to-follow instructions. Winning requires a good mix of strategy and luck.

Parents rave about this fantasy-themed game, saying their kids love it, and they love playing it with their kids. Over 450 people have reviewed it and it's a big hit with almost every one of them.

eKids Star Wars Millennium Falcon Bluetooth Speaker

Little dudes can jam out to their tunes "Star Wars" style with this cool Millennium Falcon Bluetooth Speaker. It will connect with any Bluetooth-enabled device, such as a tablet or iPhone, and also has a 3.5 mm headphone jack if they want to plug in.

The music plays loud and clear. The coolest part, though, is that it's equipped with lights that glow for cool in-the-dark action.

It comes with a rechargeable lithium battery and charging cable, and it's also equipped with buttons that allow kids to answer a phone call should one come in while the music plays.

Customers say it works well, produces clear, quality sound, and that "Star Wars" fans flip for it.

Osmo's Genius Kit

There's screen time, and then there's screen time with this Osmo Genius Kit. It transforms an iPad into a powerful learning tool.

From math to spelling and beyond, this kit contains fun games that span a wide variety of subjects and bolsters many different skills. Kids will want to play it because it's a blast. You'll want them to play it because they're studying.

This Genius Kit comes with a base, five games, game playing pieces, and containers to store everything in. Note, however, that additional Osmo games can be purchased separately and you will need your own iPad to play.

Recommended Age

Tech is a big ticket item for this age group and many of the most popular toys allow your young tween to create and run their own technology games and toys. Whether it's following the included instructions or constructing their own design, 9-year olds can engage in a high tech toy that is made just for their age group.

Safety

Channel your 9-year old boy's energy into an active, outdoor toy to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Just make sure to encourage appropriate safety habits while you are at it, by including a helmet, knee pads, or other protective gear with your gift.

Educational Value

Learning through play is great for any age, but especially 9-year old boys. They can play a game that is tailored to their interests or favorite subject in school to learn new facts. They can also benefit from puzzles and design challenges that engage their mind and imagination without ever feeling like school. Great toys for 9-year old boys incorporate learning right into the fun.

Your gift may also spark a new interest in your child. Chuck English, Virginia STEM Coordinator at the Science Museum of Virginia, likes open-ended toys. "For me the best ones are the ones that don't have an automatic answer or can be solved in multiple ways. They should lead the child to a sense of curiosity where he wants to learn more."

FAQ

What size bike do you get a 9-year-old boy?

In general, a 9-year-old boy will fit well on a 20-inch wheel bike. This will accommodate a height of 4'0″-4'5″. If the boy in question is on the shorter or taller side, adjust accordingly.
What should you do for a 9-year-old's birthday?

By the time a child is nine years old, birthdays become a big deal that they will remember when they are older. Tailor the birthday celebration to the personality of the child as well as available resources. A birthday celebration can be as simple as a family meal, a birthday cake, and a movie night. Plan a sleepover with three best friends, a pool party with the whole class, or a trip to an amusement park, the natural history museum, or an aquarium.
What do you give a 9-year-old boy for Christmas?

Boys develop at different paces and have individual personalities, so do your best to tailor your gift to his current interests. Nine-year-olds are generally at a stage where they have moved beyond toys and can use more grown-up tools to explore their passions. So if you're looking for a gift for an avid baker who is practicing to audition for a kids' cooking competition show, offer him a grown-up set of utensils and baking molds, or an electric mixer.