When kids reach a certain age their tastes change and they want items that are a little more grown up and that bit more challenging. Thankfully this list can guide you to those perfect toys and gifts for 9 year old boys, whatever the level of expense you can afford.
This robot called Dash is the genuine article that is responsive to the world around it. Using free apps on iOS or Android, your child can bring this machine to life getting it to move, dance, light up, make sounds and even react to their voice. Hundreds of coding adventures supplied.
$137.30
A PlayStation 4 is the perfect gift for 9 year old boys and now comes in a lighter slim line style which fits better with house decor and saves space. Sporting wonderful graphics, it is ideal for watching TV and listening to music as well as playing the copious games available.
$273.00
This delta winged scooter supports sitting or standing in a crazy ride style that’s easy to learn. With a steel frame and hi tech polymer wings, the 3 wheeler also has a 2 piece “Y” drop handlebar and low angle trailing casters with large 125mm wheels that support drifting and spinning.
$79.00
This funky robot is pocket sized and ideal for building early STEM skills. He’s ready to roll as he arrives assembled and has 2 ways to code, namely with colors, and then for more advanced users, with the OzoBlockly programming editor. Complete with an activity pack to make the most of this little robot.
$54.38
Under Armour® Embroidered Drawstring Bag
This handy drawstring bag comes with customizable embroidery to give you that personal look and feel. Lightweight and constructed of durable 100% polyester with a side seam tricot lined valuables pocket, there’s adjustable single cording and a D ring on the front panel for an added attachment point.
$34.99
These over ear phones come with a stereo bass, 3.5mm plug and a cord length of 4.9ft to keep you wired to your sounds. The foldable design makes them easy to carry and there’s an adjustable headband to make sure they fit everyone’s head. Complete with 1 Year hassle free limited warranty.
$14.99
This genius kit has 5 award winning games that transform your iPad into a hands on learning tool. Teaching core subjects such as math and spelling, this kit makes learning more fun and accessible and comes with the Osmo base, game playing pieces, and stackable storage containers.
$109.99
Kids love to take pictures and as they reach an older age they need a camera that can go where they go. This one will take photos and videos on the move and is fully rotatable for the obligatory selfies. All weather designed, this camera can also immerse in water up to 6 feet.
$66.95
This Nintendo DS has a c-stick for enhanced controls and has faster processing power than the Nintendo 3DS. It plays all the 3DS games but an ac adapter is not included. Handily, there’s a parental control option which will stop your kids running off with it for hours on end.
$299.98
The Nintendo Switch takes home gaming to a new dimension as it not only is a fixed game station for the house, but it also can be taken along as a mobile device to play others anywhere. Already popular, this is a perfect gift for 9 year old boys everywhere.
$319.99
Inspire your child with this terrific gift that will produce a keepsake. The set comes with pre-formatted blank pages on which they create their story, illustrating it to their own style. When complete the pack is sent away and an actual bound copy of their comic is returned in the post.
$30.00
Camouflage Personalized Wallet
As kids grow older they need to learn to handle money and most will require a wallet or purse to keep that money safe. This camouflage colored wallet will appeal to boy’s tastes and is large enough for all their monetary needs at this early age.
$11.19
This fun robot will delight your child and also teach important lessons as they unlock their imaginations with the code lab. The robot can be challenged to games or, by using the explorer mode, the child can see things from the robot’s perspective. Complete with 3 power cubes and a charger.
$108.90
These real binoculars for kids are designed to handle the extra rough and tumble belonging to a child brings. They have super soft rubber surrounded eye pieces, shock proof rubber armor and an optics system that makes sharp focus easy. See far away with up to 8X magnification.
$26.99
Tactical Vest Kit for Nerf Guns
For the committed Nerf gamer, this ammo vest will be a dream come true as they will be able to carry around more darts than ever before, equipping them for even longer battles. The quick reload clips are compatible with all Nerf N-Strike Elite blasters and most original N-Strike blasters.
$12.87
Nerf Official N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster
This Nerf blaster holds up to 6 Elite darts and fires them up to 90 feet away without the need for any batteries. You can rapid fire all 6 included Elite darts and the rotating barrel flips open to make loading easy. Let them dominate on the Nerf battle field with this smart blaster.
$12.34
This durable kick scooter has been made from lightweight aircraft grade aluminum with a double stacked head tube clamp, and has been designed and tested by pro-riders, so you know it is a sturdy ride. There’s also a patented folding mechanism and rear brake that will be a delight to any rider.
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One of the best known tablets around, this Apple comes with 32GB SSD storage, a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera and 2 speaker audio. The 9.7 inch Retina touchscreen display has wide color and true tone whilst inside there’s an A9 third generation chip with 64 bit architecture making this one classy tablet.
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Mattel Bloxels Build Your Own Video Game
This clever method of engaging kids in physical contact whilst still using their hunger for the electronic world means that they build their own video games by using a physical design. Using a free app to complete the process, this mix of physical and digital tools will keep them occupied for hours.
$23.94
For a child who likes to be challenged, this clever puzzle from designer Guido Lap will frustrate and delight them for hours. Using elastic bands of different colors, your challenge is to gather the same colors together but without getting all tangled up. Perfect as a gift for 9 year old boys.
$17.00
Relieve that frustration you feel when the kids have opened all their toys and seem to be simply playing with the boxes, by giving them the tools to do something really great with those boxes. This set has all the items required to let their imaginative minds go to work.
$12.50
This Xbox bundle comes with not only the console but also a controller, 3 months of Xbox game pass and 3 months of Xbox live Gold. With instant access to over 100 great games, you’ll never be bored, but there’s also the Blu-ray movie player included as well as 4K streaming capability.
$274.99
Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Kit
As if their static models weren’t good enough, now LEGO are producing models that actually have moving parts. With this set you will design and build 10 amazing moving machines with the included 33 LEGO pieces and other necessary parts. An 80 page instruction book is provided.
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LEGO Jurassic World Stygimoloch Breakout Building Kit
Taking a lead from the popular film, LEGO now give you the opportunity to experience your own dinosaur problems with this 222 piece set. Build a laboratory with an observation deck as well as the dinosaur enclosure pen, and play with the provided figures to replicate the big screen nightmares.
$17.99
Bring your child into the future with this Chromebook that sports a rugged construction that can handle the drops and spills of everyday life. Featuring an Intel Celeron N3060 processor with 2M cache for up to 2.48 GHz, this Chromebook gives you a fast and snappy performance when it matters.
$209.00
Tree Camo Personalized Pencil Case
Whilst it might not be the most exciting part of their day, it’s important for a child to look and feel confident at school, and this smart pencil case will help them. Made in a camo style and constructed of a heavy duty canvas and polyester flap, it features 2 zippered pockets.
$11.89
For keeping kids entertained there is nothing like simple coloring and picture creation, but for an older child the pencils need to be of a higher quality like these non-toxic ones. With rich, vibrant colors, they are perfect for blending and shading and come in a large selection of 50 colors.
$8.90
As children develop their reading capacity so their thirst for books grows. Stop the clutter of paperbacks building up by giving them this classic Kindle. With a built in adjustable light and no screen glare, this kindle is perfect for reading and the battery will last for weeks.
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Playshion Complete Mini Cruiser Skateboard
This beginner’s skateboard is an ideal starter as a gift for 9 year old boys and features a 22 x 6 inch deck made from fiberglass and polypropylene. To keep you going faster there’s 3.25 inch aluminum trucks and high responsive 83A PU bushings and it’s pre-assembled to get you moving quickly.
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Nerf N-Strike Elite Rhino-Fire Blaster
This Nerf blaster is top of the range and features a tripod so you can steady your weapon as you fire repeatedly. It fires Elite darts from 2 alternating barrels with motorized blasting, with each drum holding a massive 25 darts. With this much power, it still only requires 6 x D batteries.
$99.99
For those children fascinated by the Roblox characters then this neat and compact carrying box will be a delight and a boon. There’s 2 figures included in the box but there’s room for 32 in total and it also comes with an exclusive virtual game code.
$17.99
Camo Personalized Fleece Blanket
These delightfully comfortable rugs can be personalized with the name of the recipient to make their day or simply honor an achievement. Made from super soft micro coral fleece, this blanket is the perfect choice when you need to relax after a hard day at work, in the garden or at school.
$48.99
Champions of Roblox 6 Figure Pack
This set of Roblox figures will excite the imagination amongst any young child and fits in perfectly with other sets already on the market. You can also mix and match any of the 6 figures or accessories so that the fun never stops and the imagination doesn’t become stale.
$19.99
Everything you need is in this one simple box as you learn to code art, music, apps, games and more. Pluggable into any HDM screen, the item comes with Lifetime care and a 1 year warranty. A family award winner that will stir the imagination and promote STEM skills.
$98.80
If we want our children to know and understand about the whole of our world then they will need the tools to do so. This Orboot globe uses an app to produce augmented reality onto the 10 inch globe showing details about cultures, inventions, animals, weather and so much more.
$49.99
Osmo Hot Wheels MindRacers Kit
This clever game combines with your iPad to produce an enhanced game of racing. The set comes with a MindRacers Launchpad, 6 Hot Wheels cars, game tokens and an iPad base. The game mixes real world dexterity with strategy to create a challenge for kids to beat.
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School Spirit Personalized Lunch Bag
Support your local school with this lunch bag that can be customized to fit in with your school colors. There’s 12 different color options for the bag which features a zipper closure, exterior mesh pocket and a strap for easy carrying. Fully insulated and made of durable polyester and cotton.
$18.89
If you have a dragon lover in the house then this could be the perfect gift for 9 year old boys. Made from recycled cardboard with rice based inks and organic non-toxic glue, this kit is safe to assemble and comes with numbered pieces to make completion an easy 20 minute target.
$10.00
Happy Canz Smiley Face Emoji Headphones
This fun set of headphones features the smiley emoji on the sides and will fit nearly all devices with a headset port. Although padded, the phones are still lightweight and portable, being able to be folded and yet fully adjustable. A happier set for your ears you won’t see.
$19.95
For those parents with a budding director in their ranks, this Claymation set will be an ideal match. The set allows you to explore the art of DIY animation using stop motion animation as an easy introduction to movie making. A detailed guidebook shows you how to add your device to make movie history.
$20.00
Let them pretend to be on a secret mission with this groovy military style watch that comes with a camo style wristband. The watch is water resistant to 50 meters and features a colorful back light to assist time checks performed at night or in poor conditions.
$18.99
Shadows in the Forest Play in the Dark Board Game
Put a new spin on game night with Shadows in the Forest, the eerie board game which is meant to be played in the dark, but who will win…the Seeker or the Shadowlings?
$15.88
This kit makes a wonderful gift for 9 year old boys as it teaches them step by step how to build their very own computer, and complete missions to finish the game.
$249.00
Drawing is a great skill to have, so help him find his artistic side with this book which contains invaluable guides to drawing everything from cartoons to realistic landscapes.
$7.99
Give your 9 year old the upper hand when it comes to battle with the NERF Fortnite RL Blaster which is equipped with 2 official Fortnite foam rockets for high octane, safe fun.
$26.88
If he’s a curious sort, he’ll love taking a hammer to these rocks which will break apart to reveal beautiful, natural geodes, then learning all about them with the 16 page guide included.
$24.99
If you’re not sure whether LEGO or Minecraft is his favorite, why not get him both, with this set which builds into a fab Minecraft waterfall base which comes with minifigures included?
$97.60
There are few things more satisfying than baking from scratch, especially when you get to sample the goods at the end! This recipe book features 50 easy recipes to get him started.
$17.06
Tech Will Save Us Electro Dough Kit
Who said play dough was just for little ones? This one is electro-conductive, so once he has sculpted his favorite animal, he can bring it to life using electronic sounds and lights.
$15.47
Ridiculous Inventions Science Kits for Kids
With more than 26 experiments included, this kit will amaze and astound any 9 year old as he creates working windmills, spectrum rainbows, telegraphic messaging and much much more.
$39.95
Not only can he build his own racetrack any way he wants it, but he can also build his own car to go it, putting him firmly in control of the whole experience.
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He can complete a whopping 200 challenges using the 12 pieces included in this portable puzzle, which will occupy both his mind and his hands for hours on end.
$8.99
With everything needed to conduct 15 different slimy, gooey experiments, he’ll soon see that science doesn’t have to be boring. (It’s perfect for hands-on STEM learning, but don’t tell him that!)
$18.00
Take on the role of raccoon in this hilarious card game in which the players must steal food from the trash without being busted by a resident dog or cat.
$8.79
If he likes puzzles and loves animals, he’ll adore these mini 3D kits which all snap together to complete a sweet sloth, llama, or narwhal to sit on his bookshelf at home.
$10.00
This game of charades comes with six decks of cards, each geared towards a different age group so that the whole family can join in and enjoy this classic activity.
$26.00
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Metal Detector
People can find treasure in the most unexpected of places, and with the national Geographic Pro metal detector, he’ll have a heads up as to where to begin digging.
$159.99
Compatible with any standard-sized building blocks, AlphaBriks and MathBriks open up a whole new way of learning about numbers and letters, and leaving ‘keep out’ signs on his bedroom door.
$19.99
Have him set up his own little brewery at home with this kit which contains everything he’ll need to produce a batch of delicious-tasting root beer, all in the name of science.
$16.00
Melissa and Doug Deluxe Magic Set
This magic tricks set will equip kids with 10 classic tricks – such as the Egyptian Prediction, and the Vanishing Coin – which they can use to astound their friends, family, and teachers.
$26.98
Rally and Roar Tabletop Air Hockey Table
Super quick to set-up, this table-top air hockey game will deliver fast-paced sporting action and healthy competitiveness anywhere there’s a socket to plug it in, and comes with pucks, pushers, and more.
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It’s never too early to encourage a love of music, and this synthesizer might just be the thing to help as they jam to the synchronized lights, drum machine, and built-in melodies.
$189.00
Any fan of Overwatch will jump at the chance to build their very own LEGO Bastion robot which can flip from sentry mode to recon tank without the need for taking it apart.
$39.99
The Mysterious Benedict Society Book
Book lovers will lose themselves in this first book of the Mysterious Benedict Society Series, as they accompany the characters on an intriguing undercover mission at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened.
$6.99
Any budding author/illustrator will be thrilled to receive their own professionally printed and bound comic book, and with this kit that’s exactly what they will get, complete with an ‘about the author’ page.
$30.00
Players will need their wits about them when they play Color Smash, the matching card game in which all is not what it seems, and the cards are kept in a paint tin.
$8.99
Science doesn’t have to be studied in a lab – the 40 experiments detailed in this colorful book all use ingredients you probably have at home, and all take place in a humble mason jar.
$9.97
LEGO Star Wars Boost Droid Commander Building Set
With 1177 pieces included in this kit, he can have three impressive Star Wars robots at any one time, and learn how to power and code each of them in turn.
$199.95
Just 12 polygon pieces make up 500 different challenges in this portable wooden game. Ideal for fans of Tetris, it will make geometry fun without them even realizing.
$35.00
Check out this new species of dinosaur – the Nachosaurus! With chips for spikes, he also comes with his own volcano dip dish – maybe that makes him a DIP-lodocus instead?
$14.95
It’s not exactly no-strings-attached learning, but it does come with only half the usual amount, which makes learning to play the guitar much quicker and easier. Flashcards are also included.
$79.00
Best things come in small packages, and this RipStik Ripster Caster Board is smaller than the original, which means that it’s easier for executing all those white knuckle tricks he’s learned.
$29.92
This spellbook is a complete reference to every single spell used in the Harry Potter series, as well as ‘Fantastic Beasts’, and comes with additional trivia to make him a true expert.
$8.39
This mini basketball hoop fits neatly on top of a door and features a shatterproof backboard, which means it’s ideal for practicing indoors using the 5” Pro Mini rubber ball included.
$19.99
Brainbolt Brain Teaser Memory Game
The perfect size to fit in a bag, this memory game makes an absorbing gift for 9 year old boys as they play along, repeating the sequence of lights displayed on the board.
$15.39
Awesome Science Experiments for Kids
Penned by a former chemistry teacher, this book features more than 100 amazing STEAM experiments which he can do at home, and contains the all-important answers to the question ‘why?’.
$8.99
Stress balls are great, but making them is even better! Give him this kit which contains enough cool stuff to make three galaxy-inspired balls to take his stress away.
$4.97
Would-be spies and code breakers will have a ball writing and deciphering secret messages with this decoder ring, which features a spinner that reveals which number corresponds to each letter.
$17.00
Table of Contents
4 Fun Diy Gifts and Toys for 9 Year Old Boys
Make a fun periscope with this informative blog that takes you through step by step how to produce this fun looking device. Kids will love hiding around corners or behind sofas to spy on the family in this fun fashion. A great gift for a 9 year old at little expense.
The Marvel universe has taken the movie world by storm and now you can design Avengers pillowcases for your kids’ beds with the help of this blog, from a mom who has done just that. Based around freezer paper, you’ll be shown the tricks of the trade in producing these great items.
Make this terrific Angry Birds can toss game with the assistance of this instructive blog that has helpful photographs to show you how to. A simple game that has often been overlooked but which is always great fun for the family, especially with this modern take on the game.
Kids love t-shirts and will always want that special one you can’t get in the shops. Luckily, this blog will help you to create your own t-shirt design and place them on a blank tee, with photographs to take you through the process visually. making a perfect gift for your child.
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