Our top 3 picks
Wham-O Hamper Hoops: The Coolest Gift Idea for Christmas
This turns the laundry basket into one basketball ring that collects the dirty clothes. It is convenient and both children- and parent-friendly. One of the best gift ideas for 8 year old boys and moms alike – turn these best-selling toys into the exciting popular game your kids could not resist.
Laser Tag Guns: Good Birthday Present
These laser guns might just be one of the most popular toys and the coolest presents for boys! Eliminate the vests with 4 long-range laser guns that also serve as your active lifeline, turning an already popular game into a masterpiece of excitement and adventure. It creates a sense of hot competition and camaraderie among the alliances the children make. It is a good gift for Christmas or any occasion and can be used any time of the day.
Popular Foam Bow & Arrow Archery Set
With one of the best toys for 8 year old boys, make them feel the real sense of archery with its classic, chic design and ultra-fast shooting speeds. Its arrows feature non-toxic foam tips to ensure safety while never compromising excitement and fun. These best-selling toys make good birthday gifts and presents for boys.
Top-Rated Toys and Gifts for eight Year Old Boys
Wham-O Hamper Hoops
Take a break from those hot, messy piles of dirty clothes in their closets with the Wham-O Hamper Hoops. It combines one of the cool games of basketball with the supposed-to-be-stressful chore of organizing dirty clothes. One of the best toys for 8-year old boys, it would be an awesome birthday gift! With its easy-to-install over-the-door design and high-quality construction, play instant basketball indoors with your rolled-up laundry as balls in any part of the house.
When it is time to do laundry, simply unzip the bottom of the bag straight to your wash basket. Its plastic/stainless steel/polyester material ensures durability for heavy loads. The backboard measures 5” wide x 10” high, the hoop with 11.5” diameter and bag with 24” length x 16” width.
Why we like it
It has an ingenious design that subtly encourages children to organize their laundry in one place with the power of sports. Infusing an already popular game with house chore has never been this fun, while staying convenient for moms. Truly a cool gift idea!
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How much can weight can it hold?
It holds a decent amount laundry weight. Just be sure to empty it in a couple of days, or when the bag starts to sag.
Will it fit over a sliding closet door?
Yes, the Hamper Hoops take a just a small space and is appropriate for closet doors.
Can it also be played with a basketball like in the real sports?
Yes, the backboard is made of durable material to endure basketballs; however, the ring is not for average-sized basketballs, so use a smaller one.
Laser Tag Guns
Create alliances with friends and family and fight in an exciting shooting game with Laser Tag Guns! These extremely fun toys are available in sets of 4 and are perfect as a unique gift for birthday, Xmas, or any occasion. Choose between a PISTOL, SHOTGUN, SUBMACHINE GUN and ROCKET launcher, than feel the heat of the game with its realistic vibrations, long-range glows and exciting sounds.
The infrared tags located on the front panel of each gun tracks gunshot and serves as your lifeline meter. Made of non-toxic ABS plastic, these are the safest, most awesome toys and a top-rated gift for 8-year old boys. Play anywhere, anytime with these best-selling toys!
Why we like it
Who doesn’t like some active fun sports? The popular game just seen in parks now comes into the comfort of your home. An extremely fun toy, it can build camaraderie among friends and family members, no matter how old they are aged. All the fun – minus the hassles caused by the vest! It is also a tool to enhance the mind, alertness and critical thinking like the popular building toys. The only difference is that it is more jampacked with action.
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How do you tell if you tag someone if there is no vest?
The gun is not only a weapon, but also a target – each with its own life meter. When this runs out, the gun switches off and drops you out the game.
Can more guns be added to the game?
Yes. Guns from different sets can interact, and there can be limitless players in a team. The maximum number of teams, however, is limited to 4, corresponding to the available colors of the guns.
Faux Bow 3.0
The Faux Bow 3.0 features safety and real archery vibes with its foam-tipped, lightweight arrows which can traverse at high speeds to about 100 ft! Make reloading easier with its “Bow Tip” Quiver that holds up to 6 bows at the same time. It brings back the classic approach for bows and arrows to achieve superb speeds at great projectile motions.
A cool toy and a unique gift, it is made of High quality non-phthalate or latex material and is designed by the original inventor of the Nerf Bow. Make it a gift for birthday or Christmas presents for boys with ages eight years old and above.
Why we like it
Most toy bow and arrows often forget speed and the real archery vibes in their high-tech archery sets. This set, however, is different. The arrows can travel at fast speeds and long distances, providing a realistic archery feel while taking care of the children’s safety. Truly a perfect gift for eight year old boys with the sense of adventure and excitement in their minds!
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How long does it take to assemble the toy?
This is composed of three pieces that comes all together in a box. It can be assembled in about 10 seconds.
What if I want shorter distances for the arrows?
You can pull the string back with an appropriate strength to shoot in less distances.
EzyRoller Classic Ride On
Offering new locomotion possibilities like no other, the EzyRoller Classic Ride On can be your new favorite toy. It moves in a snake-like motion just by right-left pushing of the foot bar, eliminating the engine and pedals, designed to be used in flat indoor and outdoor surfaces. This environment-friendly, popular toy brings adventure, comfortability and safety into one.
It can carry weights of up to 150 lb, so whether you’re 4 or 14, this is a good gift for you. Made of durable materials, it is meant to last a long time, not to mention it includes 2 size extensions to grow as you do. Truly an awesome present for boys, have it for birthdays or for any occasion.
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Can you buy replacement wheels?
Yes, EzyRoller also sells Replacement Wheel Sets from their website.
If there are no gears, what powers it?
The whole unit moves forward using gravity. Due to the way the wheels are angled, the ride is powered when the rider moves the foot bar back and forth.
Official Nerf N-Strike Elite Series Tactical Vest
Feel the spirit of hot competition and complete the mission with the Official Nerf N-Strike Elite Series Tactical Vest. It lets you stay heavily armed even in the tightest situations for an extra-quick reload. Start the active and cool games and load its storage loops and clip storage areas. Carry backup firepower with its blaster storage and bring whatever you need in the mission with an extra pocket.
One of the best toys for an 8-year old boy, it also makes a good Christmas gift for anyone with the Nerf Elite Blasters and N-Strike Blasters. Providing the full experience using one of the most popular toys of all time, this tactical vest also comes with free 12 Nerf Darts and 2 Nerf Clips.
Why we like it
With its durable material and sleek design, who wouldn’t love this Tactical Vest? We think it would be required for a complete Nerf sports experience. You don’t have to worry about running out of darts to shoot anymore. This add-on to the kids’ favorite toy is a top-rated gift for 8-year old boys.
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How many Darts and Clips can fit in this vest?
It will hold 4 clips with 8 darts each.
Can it hold Nerf Rival Balls?
There is a large mesh pocket on the right front of the vest that can accommodate them.
It the vest washable?
Yes, you can wash it anytime without worrying about runs and wears.
Smack it! Card Fun Game
If you’re finding outrageously fun card games suitable for any age, this might be the one for you! The Smack It! Card Fun Game features easily understandable rules for a card game appropriate to kids aged 2 years old, to adults who enjoy hot, competitive action.
Smack It! Is an interesting twist in popular games involving cards. With its ultra-enticing colors, it lives up to the energy of the players totally alert for Smack It and Challenge cards. Also one of the most convenient educational toys, it makes for a good Christmas present and a unique gift for birthdays.
Why we like it
It doesn’t take much effort to play these cool games. Learning toys have never been this fun and outrageous. It can help the children develop aptitude to numbers, alertness and spirit of competitiveness with their equally-competitive playmates and family. Like building things, this toy helps connect neurons to raise a brighter kid!
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How do you play the game?
It is a mix of the childhood card games called "War" and "Slap Jack". Each player places a card face up in a center stack. When a “Smack It" card appears, the first person to smack the deck gets the stack. The goal is to get all the cards in the deck. Other features can also be explained by reading the manual.
How simple are these cool games?
The game can easily be taught under one minute to children, appropriate to ages 2 years old and above. It is easy to understand also one of the learning toys in terms of numbers.
Blast Pad Missile Launcher: The Hottest Toy
Launching missiles had always been most kids dream in terms of tactical games. Complete the ammunition with Marky Sparky’s Blast Pad Missile Launcher. With a durable blast pad base, a launch tube and 3 foam-tipped missiles, get the outdoor fun in cheap, full safety and see how far you can make it fly.
Truly one of the best toys for 8 year old boys and girls who love adventure, this awesome toy rocks simple construction and improved design. The flex tube does not kink to restrict airflow and the launch tube extends up to almost 3 feet. This cool toy is a good Christmas present and birthday gift for those who dare seek to reach the stars.
Why we like it
3, 2, 1… Blast off! It gives the full missile fantasy to kids with just a stomp on the launch pad. It ensures safety without sacrificing the children’s enjoyment. It can also be played any time of the day.
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Are the rockets water-safe?
Yes, they can even be played with during the rain without destroying the foam tips.
Is the blaster compatible with the rockets of Stomp Rocket Jr.?
Yes, the rockets can be used interchangeably.
How far do the missiles go?
It depends on the force exerted on the launch pad. Children can jump onto the launch pad and the rockets could go as high as 3-story houses.
Betheaces Flying Ball: Perfect for Eight-Year Old Boys
The high-tech design for novelty can now be yours with the Betheaces Flying Ball. Featuring an Intelligent Induction Suspension Flying that receives signals from the bottom, it automatically suspends in the air when turned active with its wireless remote control. Made of non-toxic ABS material, this awesome toy ensures safety with its collision protection that automatically turns it off when it hits something. Its bright colors and LED lights are very attractive to the eyes, combined with pearl art and spherical modelling for an infinitely changing color scheme.
A cheap yet exquisite, safe alternative for one of the most popular toys, drones, this flying ball gives the drone fantasy for beginners. A top-rated gift for 8-year old boys, this toy comes with drop-shape remote control, a USB charging cable and an instruction manual to suit your needs.
Why we like it
This flying ball could just be your child’s next favorite toy! With a truly fascinating flying action, it can be a safe substitute for kids who love drones. It also makes a good Christmas present and birthday gift for any kid who wants an awesome toy. It makes family time more quality time promoting parent-guardian interaction.
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Does it need extra batteries?
No, the toy comes with a charging cable which can be connected to a PC or plug.
How long is the charging time?
The manual says it should be about 20 minutes for a fully charged session.
How long does the toy function when fully charged?
It can go up to 30 minutes of running time.
The Original Stomp Rocket Dueling
Watch the kids run, jump and stomp as they deploy the newest set of missiles from your backyard. With the Original Stomp Rocket Dueling, have a 100% kid-powered rocket launcher that lets 2 children have a competitive battle. It comes with 2 Stomp Pads and 4 Ultra Stomp Rockets. An award winner for its amazing feats, it can go to amazing heights of up to 200 feet above with the greatest stomp you have.
Make these most popular toys your child’s next favorite toy. It is also a great gift idea for 8-year old boys who simply have the fighting spirit and aptitude for greatness.
Why we like it
It makes the rocket launching activity just more competitive between two aspiring kids! The manufacturer has been in the business for more than 25 years, so quality and safety assured with every product they make. This latest toy can be the perfect gift, providing a safe and fun game for 8-year old boys and girls, or literally anyone who wants to feel adventurous.
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Can the Junior Rockets variant be used on this launcher?
Although the Junior Rockets are smaller, they still fit in this launcher.
Can the rockets be launched at the same time or you can shoot them 1 off at a time?
The double launch feature is for dueling; however, you can still shoot one rocket at a time.
Do you need a big open field to launch the rockets?
The recommended area for use is 500 square feet.
Educational Disgusting Science Kit by Scientific Explorer
The grossest and most revolving kits of all time are actually educational toy kits for youngsters curious about bodily phenomena! The Scientific Explorer Disgusting Science enables your young-aged learners to create stinky intestines, slimy snot, fake blood and friendly molds and bacteria. It includes 4 petri dishes, a magnifier, 4 cotton swabs, gelatin, sugar, baking yeasts, food coloring, a rubber balloon and plastic zipper-lock bags.
Jam-packed with cool games for eight-year old boys and girls, this is the perfect gift for the scientists aged 8 years old and one of the most informational stuff for boys and girls.
Why we like it
Who would have thought chemistry and biology can be infused in learning toys this effectively? A cool gift idea for the curious mind, these fun toys can turn knowledge into interesting facts and experience your children will surely remember.
These are not just cheap, fun toys; these are the most popular interactive toys and chemistry set you can ever find. It can be considered as one of the building toys for engaging the children in various experimental set-ups. Just like other popular building toys, this can enhance critical thinking among children.
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What items needed for the experiment are not included in the box set?
The only items needed are basic kitchen utensils.
What if the gelatin medium does not set?
You can put the mixture in the fridge instead of just leaving it out.
What are the activities involved in this experiment kits?
There are 7 activities involved including creating several kinds of molds from the house and from body parts. There is a thorough explanation for each activity provided inside the kits.