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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!

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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.

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DC Super-Villains Figurines Set
$19
from potterybarnkids.com
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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).

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Giant Floor Piano Dance Mat
$128
from faoschwarz.com
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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.

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BB-8 Talking Figure
$50
from amazon.com
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Playmobil City Action Ladder Unit

Playmobil's City Action Ladder Unit ($60) features working lights and sounds to simulate an actual fire unit.

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Playmobil's City Action Ladder Unit
$60
from walmart.com
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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.

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DK Games: Silly Sentences Kit
$10
from amazon.com
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Percussion Set

Your child can learn how to play the drums with this Percussion Set ($25) inspired by the Kakamora.

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Percussion Set
$25
from walmart.com
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Build Your Own Robot Kit

This cute little Build Your Own Robot Kit ($15) includes instructions to make three colorful robots.

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Build Your Own Robot Kit
$15
from uncommongoods.com
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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.

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Marvel Captain America: Civil War Iron Man Tech FX Mask
$34
from amazon.com
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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.

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Laser Pegs
$72
from amazon.com
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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!

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Mega Bloks Minions Supervillain Jet set
$9
from walmart.com
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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.

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Ozobot Bit Coding Robot
$64
from walmart.com
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Bananas Collectibles

Yet another collectible blind surprise, Bananas Collectibles ($15), put a silly spin on the craze.

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Bananas Collectibles
$15
from walmart.com
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Playmobil Aquarium Building Set

With Aquarium Building Set ($43), kids can learn all about marine animals as they build.

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Aquarium Building Set
$43
from walmart.com
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Dolls and Action Figures

This Talking Maui Plush Toy ($70) is supersoft and just as funny as full-size Maui.

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Talking Maui Plush Toy
$70
from amazon.com
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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.

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Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet With Blue Kid-Proof Case 16GB
$100
from amazon.com
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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.

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Bosch Tools Set
$39
from potterybarnkids.com
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Pikachu Plush

This mini Pikachu Plush ($15) is going to be your child's new BFF.

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Pikachu Plush
$15
from amazon.com
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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!

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Hot Wheels R/C Star Wars Darth Vader Vehicle
$9
from walmart.com
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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.

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Razor Graffiti Chalk Scooter
$76
from amazon.com
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Outdoor Toys

VTech's Kidizoom Action Cam 180 ($50) is essentially a GoPro for kids.

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Kidizoom Action Cam 180
$50
from amazon.com
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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.

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FS-USA/Mega Marbles Marble Fun Run 80 Piece Set
$22
from amazon.com
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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.

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NHL Arena
$37
from walmart.com
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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.

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Zoomer Chimp
$35
from amazon.com
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Games and Puzzles

Every little hockey-lover will have a blast building and playing with this Playmobil NHL Locker Room Play Box ($17).

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Playmobil NHL Locker Room Play Box
$17
from amazon.com
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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.

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Lakeshore Magnetic Creation Station
$30
from lakeshorelearning.com
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Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Neon Nightglow 12-Pack Egg Carton

These surprise Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Neon Nightglow 12-Pack Egg Carton ($20) are an Amazon exclusive!

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Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Neon Nightglow 12-Pack Egg Carton
$20
from amazon.com
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Disney Cars Flag Finish Lightning McQueen

Your kiddo can see Lightning McQueen's ($30) victory dance after making him race competitively for first place.

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Lightning McQueen's
$30
from walmart.com
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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!

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Pie Face Showdown
$14
from amazon.com
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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.

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Razor Jr. Folding Kiddie Kick Scooter
$34
from walmart.com
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Pokémon Cards

Pokémon Cards ($5) will never lose their appeal!

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Pokémon Cards
$5
from amazon.com
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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.

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Furby edition of the Stars Wars Furbaaca
$69
from amazon.com
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Dazzling Toys Toss and Catch Ball Set

Your kids will spend hours outside playing with the Dazzling Toys Toss and Catch Ball Set ($7).

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Dazzling Toys Toss and Catch Ball Set
$7
from amazon.com
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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!

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Gooey Louie
$17
from target.com
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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!

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Paw Patrol Monkey Temple Playset
$39
from amazon.com
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Secret Decoder Ring

This Secret Decoder Ring ($17) is a game that can be worn as an accessory!

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Secret Decoder Ring
$17
from uncommongoods.com
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