This Christmas Gift Guide for boys is full of 2012 hot toys that boys want! It is geared toward boys in elementary school, especially 7-10 year old boys! You’ll also find great toys for preschoolers, elementary school, middle school, and even high school boys for Christmas. If you have girls, check out our 2012 Christmas Gift Guide for Girls.
All toys have been tested by AkronOhioMoms and their kids. Browse the Christmas gift guide, check out detailed full reviews on each, and show us some love by following the link to Amazon.com to purchase.
Skylanders Starter Kit
Skylanders combines the collect-ability of figurines (and associated cards) with a video game. Ages 6+
Nerf Vortex Pyragon Long Range Disk Blaster
The Nerf Vortex Pyragon is the first-ever drum fed Vortex blaster that holds an amazing 40 discs! Ages 8+
Micro Chargers Loop Track
Micro Chargers perform gravity-defying stunts on this track set! Tiny but fast electronic quick charge cars! Ages 6+
The Trash Pack Street Sweeper
Trash Pack Street Sweeper is a moving vehicle that your kids will enjoy playing with as they sweep up all of their trashies. Ages 6+
Nerf Infrared Nightvision Goggle with Camcorder
See up to 50 feet in the dark with infrared technology, take digital pictures, and record all the action with the camcorder! Ages 5+
Nerf Firevision Sports Football
Football has 100 feet of glowing action, comes with 2 sets of eyewear with 2 colors to see the football in the dark. Ages 6+
Beyblade Metal Fury Destroyer Dome
The Beyblade Metal Fury Destroyer Dome allows your kids to battle with Beyblades in a full 3650 degrees! Ages 6+
Koosh Solar Galaxy Solar Recon Ball Launcher
The Solar Galaxy Solar Recon Ball Launcher shoots the Koosh balls quickly with slide & fire action. Ages 4+
VTech InnoTab 2S
WI-FI learning app tablet with rotatable camera and video camera that plays games, videos, e-books, and more.
Chuggington Die Cast Wilson’s Wild Ride
This 350 degree spiraling train track towers up 2 feet high. Ages 3+
Sonny the Seal
Ring toss game with barking, clapping, and moving Seal. Ages 4+
B. Woofer Kids Guitar
Includes 3 modes of play: acoustic, electric, and hound dog for musical fun. Ages 2-6
B. Piccolo Carousel Bells
Real metal bells that play beautiful music tap by tap with the included mallet. Ages 3-13
Playskool Rocktivity Sit Crawl n Stand Band
Playskool Rocktivity Sit Crawl n Stand engages babies and toddlers ages 6-36 months in a musical adventure of play!
Elmo Ready for School
Elmo Ready for School toy will teach your child shapes, colors, and fine motor skills through play. Ages 2+
Kidorable Gloves, Hats, & Mittens for Kids
Kidorable also offers fantastic kids knit gloves, scarves, and hats for winter – in super fun styles. Ages 2-8
Transformers Prime for Wii
Help OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTOBOTS join forces with human friends Jack, Miko and Raf to save the Earth from MEGATRON and his new secret weapon THUNDERWING.
Reverse Charades
Reverse Charades is a twist on the classic, with 1 person guessing and multiple people acting out the word. Ages 8+ Available in Jr for Ages 6+
Star Trek Catan Board Game
Newest Catan board game, combining the timeless game of The Settlers of Catan with the Star Trek universe Ages 10+
Flash Point Fire Rescue Board Game
Cooperative team board game that posts your team of 2-6 firefighters against the dangers of a burning building. Ages 10+
Disney’s Wheres My Water? Game
Based on the award-winning app, in this game, the goal is to get the “water” running in Swampy the alligator’s shower. Ages 5+
JumpStart Computer Learning Game
All of your favorite DreamWorks Madagascar™ characters are entertaining your child as he/she learns on JumpStart.com! Ages 2-12
Read Full Review
Buy Now
FarmVille Hungry Hungry Heard
FarmVille Hungry Hungry Heard is an updated version of the classic Hungry Hungry Hippos game that kids and adults will love. Ages 4+
ZYNGA Words with Friends
Players take turns building crossword puzzle style words kind of like Scrabble. Ages 13+
CityVille Monopoly
Zynga game that is very similar to both Sim City and FarmVille. Ages 8+
ZYNGA Draw Something Game
2-4 players can enjoy the fast-paced, unpredictable drawing experience as the online Zynga game. Ages 8+
Puff the Magic Dragon
The book tells the story of a big old dragon, and his wonderful friendship with a boy named Little Jackie Paper.
Fluff & Billy
Fluff and Billy’s story of friendship and forgiveness with adorable pictures and minimal words.
Sad Santa
Tad’s retro-styled illustrations tell the story of Santa and his struggles to feel happy once Christmas is over.
I See Me! Personalized Christmas Books, Coloring Books, and Placemats
Delight your child with their very own personalized holiday books including Christmas book, Hanukkah book, Christmas colororing & activity book, Christmas placemat, or other personalized book. Ages 0-8
Artistic Sensations Sleeping Bag
Artistic Sensations offers a variety of different prints and patterns for boys and girls sleeping bags.
Wikki Stix Activity Set
Award winning, Wikki Stix are lengths of yarn coated with food grade wax. Ages 3+
Duracell Batteries
Be prepared for Christmas with reliable Duracell batteries and chargers.
The Goon Holler Guidebook
Explore the wonders into the land of Goon Holler with this activity-filled book for ages 5-8.
If Trees Could Talk Book
If Trees Could Talk is a beautifully illustrated book that will take your child on an adventure that is all about trees and their importance and presence in our lives. Ages 3-12
Read Full Review
Buy Now
One Little Christmas Tree
This book is about young Christmas Tree, Alfred growing up on a Christmas Tree Farm and how he makes a little boy happy.
Read Full Review
Buy Now
On the Night You Were Born Book and CD Storytime Set
A tribute to your child and when he was born
Have a very Merry Christmas this year!
