Best Toys For 5-Year-Old Boy
Shopping For a Curious 5-Year-Old? We Have 35 of the Top Toys!
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Your 5-year-old feels like a toddler no more. He's continuing to develop a sense of independence, and a personality you can't help but smile at. Whether he loves exploring in the backyard, tinkering with early coding experiments, or playing games in his room, we have the best toys for any 5-year-old boy. Keep this list nearby throughout the year!
DC Super-Villains Figurines Set
The DC Super-Villains Figurines Set ($19, originally $24) playset is the ultimate cool toy/decor item for a kid room.
FAO Schwarz Giant Floor Piano Dance Mat
FAO Schwarz is officially back, and what better way to re-introduce the brand to your family than with this fun Giant Floor Piano Dance Mat ($128).
BB-8 Talking Figure
Consistently one of the most exciting Star Wars toys is the BB-8 Talking Figure ($50). The figure lights up, plays more than 17 sound effects, and has a moving head and body.
Playmobil City Action Ladder Unit
Playmobil's City Action Ladder Unit ($60) features working lights and sounds to simulate an actual fire unit.
DK Games: Silly Sentences
Boost your kid's spelling skills with this entertaining DK Games: Silly Sentences Kit ($10). Children learn how to build proper sentences with pictures and colours.
Percussion Set
Your child can learn how to play the drums with this Percussion Set ($25) inspired by the Kakamora.
Build Your Own Robot Kit
This cute little Build Your Own Robot Kit ($15) includes instructions to make three colorful robots.
Marvel Captain America: Civil War Iron Man Tech FX Mask
With the Marvel Captain America: Civil War Iron Man Tech FX Mask ($34), your child can engage in some seriously cool imaginative play.
Laser Pegs T-Rex 20-in-1 Building Set
Think of Laser Pegs ($72) as Legos with flair. The building bricks (which are actually compatible with Legos) include Laser Peg pieces that light up when they're connected.
Mega Bloks Minions Supervillain Jet
The Mega Bloks Minions Supervillain Jet set ($9) features a working ejector seat to send your child's minions figures on a crazy ride!
Ozobot Bit Coding Robot
The Ozobot Bit Coding Robot ($64) is a pocket-size, basic bot for building early STEAM skills in kids as young as age 6.
Bananas Collectibles
Yet another collectible blind surprise, Bananas Collectibles ($15), put a silly spin on the craze.
Playmobil Aquarium Building Set
With Aquarium Building Set ($43), kids can learn all about marine animals as they build.
Dolls and Action Figures
This Talking Maui Plush Toy ($70) is supersoft and just as funny as full-size Maui.
Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet With Blue Kid-Proof Case 16GB
Warning: this is not a toy. It is a full-fledged tablet designed with kids in mind. The Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet With Blue Kid-Proof Case 16GB ($100) gives tots unlimited (free!) access to more than 10,000 books, movies, apps, and TV shows. But it also includes strict parental controls so parents can limit what their kids see based on their ages and maturity levels. It also has front and rear cameras, so they can photograph, record, and share their activities with loved ones — or video chat with grandparents.
Bosch Tools Set
Their very own Bosch Tools Set ($39) can help them help you with all of the things that need fixing around the house.
Pikachu Plush
Hot Wheels R/C Star Wars Darth Vader Vehicle
What's cooler than a remote control car? One that's outfitted with lightsabers on the side! The Hot Wheels R/C Star Wars Darth Vader Vehicle ($9) is packed with authentic sounds from the movie as well as glowing light sabers and the ability to steer forward, left, or right!
Riding Toys
The Razor Graffiti Chalk Scooter ($76) features sidewalk chalk near its rear wheel so kids can look back on their path after they've reached their destination.
Outdoor Toys
Mega Marbles Marble Fun Run 58 Piece Set
Marble runs are always fun, and the FS-USA/Mega Marbles Marble Fun Run 80 Piece Set ($22) is full of enough twists and turns to keep kids watching for hours.
Playmobil NHL Arena
Thanks to a licencing agreement with the NHL (and there aren't too many of those out there!), Playmobil introduced the NHL Arena ($37). The set comes with movable figures that can actually shoot the puck into the goal and stickers so you can outfit the ice to represent your kids' favourite teams.
Zoomer Chimp
You've never seen a remote-control animal quite like the Zoomer Chimp ($35, originally $120). With some work, your little one can actually "train" this chimp. Zoomer Chimp will respond to voice commands and lets you know exactly how he's feeling with his colour-changing eyes.
Games and Puzzles
Every little hockey-lover will have a blast building and playing with this Playmobil NHL Locker Room Play Box ($17).
Lakeshore Magnetic Creation Station
The Lakeshore Magnetic Creation Station ($30) comes with 35 building pieces and an illustrated, 16-page design book with lots of fun construction ideas and inspirations.
Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Neon Nightglow 12-Pack Egg Carton
These surprise Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Neon Nightglow 12-Pack Egg Carton ($20) are an Amazon exclusive!
Disney Cars Flag Finish Lightning McQueen
Your kiddo can see Lightning McQueen's ($30) victory dance after making him race competitively for first place.
Pie Face Showdown
Riding off the success of the first Pie Face game, Pie Face Showdown ($14) allows two players to go head to head before one gets pied in the face!
Razor Jr. Folding Kiddie Kick Scooter
If your little one is still trying to figure out how to ride a scooter, start them on the Razor Jr. Folding Kiddie Kick Scooter ($34). It has three wheels, making it easier to balance.
Pokémon Cards
Star Wars Furbacca
Their chatty little companion has a just a little bit of extra fur in Furby edition of the Stars Wars Furbaaca ($69). And even though this Furby has a lot more hair, you still get all the perks of the app that comes with it.
Dazzling Toys Toss and Catch Ball Set
Your kids will spend hours outside playing with the Dazzling Toys Toss and Catch Ball Set ($7).
Gooey Louie
File this one under gross toys that kids love and parents just cringe at. Gooey Louie ($17) has kids pick things out of Louie's nose in hopes of finding the right object. If the wrong one's picked, Louie goes a bit crazy!
Paw Patrol Monkey Temple Playset
Join the Ryder and the pups on adventures with this Paw Patrol Monkey Temple Playset ($39) featuring lights, sounds, and trap doors!
Secret Decoder Ring
This Secret Decoder Ring ($17) is a game that can be worn as an accessory!
