101 Best Cool Gifts for Boys in 2023

The Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Razor Crest Set is currently one of the hottest Lego sets around. Everyone wants this set. 

It’s no surprise really. The Mandalorian on Disney+ has become a juggernaut of a TV show (in part thanks to The Child), so it makes sense that kids will watch it and want the big Lego set. 

This 1023-piece set has some of the best detail work I’ve ever seen. There are barely any flat spaces; almost everything has curves or angles to add depth. It’s one of those sets that looks great in the picture, and even greater in person.

There really isn’t much to fault with this set, which is a sign of how good it is. You even get a Mandalorian and The Child mini-figures. The Child can even fit on the Mandalorian’s hand. How cool is that? Check out more great LEGO Star Wars sets here.

Recommended Ages: 10 Years and Up

3D printing has come a long way in a very short period of time, and now, home-ready 3D printers are super affordable. If he’s shown any interest in being able to 3D print toys or gadgets or anything else, check out one of the best first 3D printers on the market, the Comgrow Creality Ender 3 Pro.

What I love most about this printer is the ability to resume printing from the correct position if you’re in the middle of printing and have a power outage or any interference.

It’s also worth noting that this printer has a super easy-to-setup kit and a removable surface plate, AND you get 24/7 professional customer service for life.

If you’ve got someone who loves retro gaming, the RG552 is a solid choice they’re going to love. 

It’s the bright, 5.36-inch screen that really brings this thing to life. Older games from the early Nintendo systems, for example, look better on the RG552 than they do on the original hardware thanks to clever features of the software that runs everything. 

In terms of what it can play, the general rule is up to PS1. Specifically, we’re talking NES, SNES, Gameboy, Gameboy Advance, Master System, Genesis, Neo Geo, MAME, and the aforementioned PS1. If it’s around the 16-bit or below mark, it should run without issue.

What won’t work to a playable standard at the time of writing is N64, Dreamcast, and anything above PS1. That’s not a deal-breaker, but it’s worth factoring into your decision. 

If you’re after a full rundown of everything you need to know, we’ve covered the RG552 in detail before. And if you’re after more ideas in this vein, we’ve also covered the best retro handheld consoles you can buy right now.

If you’ve got a boy that you’re shopping for who absolutely loves puzzles and solving things, I can’t recommend the GoCube enough. So, what is the GoCube? It’s essentially a MUCH IMPROVED version of the classic Rubix Cube, which at first, might sound a bit boring — but let me explain! Not only is it an app-connected version that can help to improve his solving power, but there’s also a social and competitive aspect to it as well. Because, believe it or not, with the GoCube, he’ll be able to play against his friends online.

Competitively.

He can battle online in real-time through the app to see who can solve the cube the quickest. It has a 60+ hour battery life, too, so it’s perfect for long road trips and vacations.

Seriously, if they’ve ever played with a Rubix cube and shown any interest, check out the GoCube.

Honestly, the Playmobil Dino Rise Spinosaurus: Double Defense Power is currently my favorite toy of the year. 

As a general rule, you can never go wrong with dinosaurs for boys. Seriously, what kid doesn’t love dinosaurs? Better yet, what kid wouldn’t love a dinosaur with freaking robotic armor? 

That’s the main hook of this series. It’s a huge dinosaur toy with robotic armor that clips on (and fires rockets!) along with two Playmobil characters (who also come with armor and weapons because Playmobil is going all-in on this). 

The whole series is reminiscent of the Dino-riders series from the late 80s, albeit with more kid-friendly colors so they’re more inviting and less ARGH!

I’ve been playing with this set with my youngest and he’s a huge fan. Oh, there’s also a YouTube series for the kids to get into when they’re done playing. Great or what? 

If he’s a gamer, a great mid-tier i7 gaming laptop is always a great gift option. For example, check out the VR-ready MSI GF65 Thin, which has an Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti, 16GB DDR, 512GB NVMe SSD, and a gorgeous design.

The GF65 Thin is lightweight, coming in at just 4.10 pounds, making it one of the lightest gaming laptops I’ve had.

The GF65 Thin runs beautifully (and quietly), allowing you to bring your games on the go with you as you travel. It’s VR ready, and runs games like No Man’s Sky, Superhot VR, and Job Simulator with ease.

It also runs Overwatch flawlessly on ultra settings at 70fps without any tinkering needed. You can get it up to 120fps (it has a 120hz screen, by the way) with minor adjustments. It also runs the new Microsoft Flight Simulator via Games Pass for PC very well.

I can also run Escape From Tarkov on it with Max settings without losing any frames.

The keyboard is illuminated in red, giving this gaming laptop a menacing-looking glow.

On top of that, MSI provides a full 1-year limited warranty for the laptop should anything happen to it.

If he’s showing interest in the RC hobby, check out this absolute BEAST of a RC Truck: the Hosim 1:10 Scale High Speed 4WD Monster Truck. This thing is one of the fastest RC trucks on the market under $200, and it’ll handle any terrain you want to throw it on. It’s ipx4 water-resistant and it has massive foam-filled tires that are ultra-durable. It can hit speeds of up to ~30mph right out of the box.

If you’re after a fun video game for all ages, look no further than Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury for Nintendo Switch. 

Super Mario 3D World is a family-friendly adventure. Players need to traverse different areas on the way to the goal – all while avoiding pitfalls, enemies, and solving light puzzles. 

It’s not a hard game by any means, but the difficulty does progress as players delve further through the levels. The brilliant thing about Mario games is the difficulty is always on-par with the player. The more you play it, the better you become at it, and the difficulty reflects that. It’s quite clever, really. 

As for the “+ Bowser’s Fury,” that’s an add-on pack you can only play on Nintendo Switch which adds new content to the game where players are aided by Bowser Jr. 

One final point, if you don’t want to wait and you’ve got Internet access and the storage space for it, you can grab the downloadable version instead. That version has you buying a code you enter on the Nintendo eShop and downloading the game as opposed to waiting on delivery, which is sure to be handy to some families. 

Recommended Ages: E for Everyone

If they’ve shown any interest in drones over the past couple of years but haven’t got around to picking one up yet, Deerc makes the best drones in the affordable price range, and you won’t find more user-friendly options than the Deerc D10, D20, or D50 drones.

I’d also like to note, I’ve tested all three of these models and can confirm they are perfect for people who don’t know the first thing about drones. Instructions are clear, removable parts are easily accessible, and for the price, you really can’t go wrong. 

Another point, each drone comes with two rechargeable batteries that offer up to around 25 minutes per charge. So when you’re out of juice, just land and switch it out to continue flying. You won’t believe how useful that is. 

Deerc D20 

We’ll start with the Deerc D20 drone, the smallest of the three, coming in at around seven inches in length. 

Why pick such a small drone? There’s logic to that. When you’re starting out, the smaller surface area makes maneuvering the drone much, much easier. If you’re careening toward something you shouldn’t, it’s easier to adjust on the fly. 

The D20 also has a more basic control scheme. It still includes features like one key landing, headless mode, and altitude hold, but as it’s not geared only towards pros, the controller is much less intimidating to understand. 

Elsewhere, you’ve also got a 720p HD camera for taking aerial snaps and videos, and thanks to the built-in wi-fi, you can see what the drone sees through your phone. 

Bottom Line: The D20 is affordable and perfect for newcomers and younger flyers. 

Deerc D10

The Deerc D10 exists as a good halfway house between the D20 and the D50. It’s still suitable for newcomers but also throws in options for those looking for something more advanced. 

In terms of what it’s capable of, you’ve got one key start/landing, altitude hold, headless mode, and a rather useful speed adjustment feature for those with a more daredevil attitude to altitude. 

One of the big adjustments over the D20 is this beast can record video and take pictures in full 1080p. It’s also much larger, coming in at just under 14 inches in length. Another nice little add-on is it comes with its own carry case, which I found made it much easier to carry around from place to place. It’s a small thing, for sure, but little touches like that are what make products feel like they’ve gone the extra mile. 

When it comes to control, I never felt like the D10 was beyond my skillset. It’s also quite robust. I lost count how many times I flew it into a tree (through my own ineptitude), but each time it came out unscathed. It’s a testament to the build quality of Deerc drones that despite being lightweight, they can withstand a fair amount of punishment. 

Bottom Line: Good for newcomers and those looking to become advanced flyers.

Deerc D50

It should go without saying, the Deerc D50 drone is the most premium offering of the three. It is the most expensive, but the quality here is on another level. 

From the moment you get it out the box, it feels extraordinary. If you’re looking to take pictures or video, this is the one to go for thanks to the ultra HD 2K camera. 

Although I’d rate the D50 more suitable for those who’ve flown drones before, it does come with three speed options, meaning newcomers can fly the drone so long as you put it on the lowest speed settings. 

In fact, the D50 even comes with an auto-hover option and can be switched into one-key operation, which is what I used at first just to get my bearings. 

If you’re serious about learning to fly, it’s worth considering the D50 from the off. Yes, it’s more advanced, but Deerc is smart enough to let users crank down the features into something much more manageable. Out of the three, watching the D50 soar through the air is by far the most impressive. When the lights are blaring, and you’re nailing turns, this is the drone that makes all the learning worth it. It is as majestic as they come. 

Bottom Line: Okay for newcomers, perfect for experienced flyers.

Recommended Ages: 14 Years and Up

You can’t go wrong with a highly-rated board game when it comes to picking out a great gift for someone, and one of the best new board games of 2018 is Martin Wallace’s Wildlands.

It’s a brilliantly-designed fantasy-set game set in the lawless ruins known as the Wildlands that tasks players with collecting shard crystals scattered around the map. Obviously, to collect these shards, players have to meet certain criteria.

A player will choose to control one of four factions: Mages’ Guild, Gnomads, Lawbringers, or Pit Fighters. Each faction has its own playstyle with unique action cards that are used in battle.

The figures are well-designed, bringing each character to life — and the art is fantastic. It’s a great competitive game that has a high replay value, too, so he’ll play it over and over again.

It plays like a light skirmish game that’s easy for new players to digest and tons of fun. 2-4 players and recommended for ages 14+.

This year, NERF has introduced what is quite possibly their best water gun yet: the Super Soaker Soakzooka. This baby has a tank that holds up to 55 fluid ounces (roughly a 2 liter), and it has a cool pump handle as the firing mechanism.

Best of all is the look of this thing: it has a sort of design that makes it look like it was pulled right out of a video game.

If they love water fights, they’re going to flip out when you buy them the ultimate water gun: the Soakzooka!

The Nanoleaf Rhythm Smarter Kit is a fantastic smart LED lighting kit that takes a more artful approach than other smart LED lights. It’s about creating scenes on your wall (or ceiling) using Wi-Fi enabled, high-quality colored LED light panels.

The core kit comes with 9 panels that are easy to set up and mount on the wall (without ruining your walls, by the way). The lights can be controlled by a smartphone app, and they’re highly customizable.

What’s more – this kit comes with the Rhythm Upgrade Module that makes these lights capable of reacting to sound.

The app is also compatible with IFTTT, Google Assistant, Alexa, and Apple Home for smart integration.

Really, anything from Nanoleaf makes for some of the best gift ideas for gamers because, if you check out Twitch, there are MANY streamers who have them as a part of their setup.

Logitech’s gaming division has seriously stepped their game up by releasing a new wave of awesome gaming PC peripherals. One of their newest additions is the Prodigy G213 gaming keyboard. It not only looks great, with up to 16.8 million colors to choose from and five individual lighting zones, but it’s also spill-resistant and durable. it has adjustable feet and dedicated media controls to make their music listening easy. It’s also 4x faster than standard keyboards as it’s tunned to enhance the tactile experience with ultra-quick and responsive key presses.

See Also: Best Gaming Keyboards

One way to waste the day away is to stream on Twitch (which can also actually earn them a decent income if taken seriously). To stream their Xbox One, PS4 or Wii U gameplay on Twitch, they’ll need a gaming capture card, and the best available is the Elgato Game Capture HD60 which captures their gameplay in full 1080p and 60 fps (the highest quality possible). Streaming gameplay on Twitch is not only fun, but some people actually make a living off of doing it, and they’ll also be able to create videos for YouTube as well.

Does he love Pokemon? Of course he does, because Pokemon is fantastic! This year, the best Pokemon toy ever created was revealed, and it’s this Power Action Pikachu. He’s super cool; when someone shakes him, his tail and cheeks illuminate. He also says 15+ phrases and responses.

Nintendo’s newest handheld/home console hybrid is absolutely on a tear since its release in March 2017. It has sold over 3 million units to date, and new units are only beginning to ship now after they’ve been sold-out since the initial launch.

There are already a handful of great new games to play on the Switch, and whether they ‘re always on the go or they prefer gaming on the TV, they can do both with the Nintendo Switch.

In fact, the Switch now has one of the highest-rated video games of all-time with the recent release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and it’s getting more new games by the day. Although Nintendo has said it won’t be treated as a 3DS replacement, chances are they’re going to want to leave their old Nintendo handheld behind. Upgrade them to a Switch. (We also included the Switch on our list of the best gifts for 13 year old boys).

Okay, so there are a few things you need to know about memory cards. It’s all fairly basic stuff, don’t worry. 

If you’re buying a Nintendo Switch, you absolutely need what’s called a ‘microSD card’ or ‘memory card’ to the rest of us.

Without that, the internal storage – used for saving games, images, and video – will be filled very fast. Especially if you’re buying games digitally (as opposed to on a cartridge, in a box). 

The Fortnite 256GB Memory Card for Nintendo Switch is the memory card we recommend. Fortnite is still huge at the moment so that branding is cool. But the important things to know here is it’s made by Sandisk, who is essentially the best in the industry when it comes to making memory cards, and this microSD card is eight times larger than the Switch’s internal storage. That is a huge amount of space that they’re going to struggle to fill. 

So if you don’t want a headache later down the line, save yourself now by picking up a memory card. It’s not a super-flashy gift, but they’ll thank you in the long run. 

GoPro cameras are bigger than ever, as people like to show-off the fact that they’re not sitting on the couch eating corn chips (although, I’m sure a GoPro video of that exists, too). If your boy is someone who isn’t a sit-on-the-couch type, he’ll love the GoPro Hero7 released earlier this year.

The Go Pro HERO7 is the best-selling and highest-rated action camera available, as it captures stellar quality 4K video at 60fps. 12MP stills. The coolest feature, in my opinion, is that it can stream live video straight to Facebook…nothing else needed.

If you have a comic book-lover in your house, or someone who just likes to draw, chances are that they’ve thought about making their own comic book at one point or another. With the Lulu Jr. My Comic Book Kit, your child can write and illustrate their very own full-color, 18 page comic book and then have it professionally printed by the company that makes the kit. It comes with ready-to-use book pages, a pencil and artist eraser, outline pen, markers, and a prepaid postage envelope and instructions to show you how to get it professionally printed.

It’s a great way to fuel his creativity, and it’s great for virtually all ages.

Retro gaming is all the rage nowadays, and the greatest video game console of all-time is the SNES. The Hyperkin Supaboy allows you to bring your SNES games with you on the go, and even has a headphone jack so you don’t disturb those around you. It makes the perfect retro-inspired gift for gamers, allowing them to play their classic Super Nintendo games like Super Mario World, Battletoads, and Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo.

This year’s hottest new console is the Xbox One X, which touts itself as the most powerful console ever made. It’s the creme de la creme of video game consoles, and buying them any other sort of Xbox is just going to be disappointing.

It has 40% more power than any other console on the market, which means that all multi-console games will play the best on the Xbox One X. It has 12GB DDR5 RAM and a 6 Teraflop GPU that’ll help push the graphical capabilities to the max. It also has a 4K Blu-ray player and has 4K streaming capabilities. It’ll also make their current collection of Xbox One games better, as most games will soon get an update to be enhanced for Xbox One X.

Where was this Castle Play Tent when I was a kid!? This thing is awesome! It’s a super easy to set up tent (seriously — it took me 10 minutes) that looks like a castle right out of a fantasy series. It also comes with a great sword and shield knight set that will allow your kids to pretend they’re knights protecting the king and queen. It’s good for both indoors and outdoors, and it’s recommended for ages 3 to 7 years old.

At first glance, the Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII might be intimidating. But, if you want to get his creative juices flowing, this is the best selling computer recording midi controller system on the market today, and Akai’s quality is second to none. Basically, the MPK is a tool that helps create electronic music with a computer. Not only is it one of the best music-making tools available, it’s also a ton of fun to use. And if he doesn’t have any idea what he’s doing at first — and trust me, he won’t — there are a ton of YouTube videos with how-tos and best practices.

I’ve already raved about the Logitech G920 Force Xbox One Racing Wheel in my review, but it’s easily the best Xbox One steering wheel available now. Logitech is well-known for its high-quality gaming peripherals, and this wheel is no exception. It looks great, has great controls, and it’s easy to set up. If your son owns Forza 6 or Project CARS, he’ll definitely want to play them both with a steering wheel. (Check out more of the best Xbox One steering wheels here).

Earlier this year, I brought home the GOTRAX GXL v2 Commuter Scooter – an absolutely fantastic electric scooter that’s made for 16 years and up. And although my son (10 years old) wanted to ride it, he was a bit too small for it – which was a bummer. Luckily, GOTRAX also has a slower/safer version of their electric scooters called the GOTRAX GKS that’s perfect for kids.

Instead of going 16MPH, the GKS only hits a max of 7.5MPH. It’s also half the price of the GXL v2, so parents will appreciate that aspect of it. It’s especially great if you have an electric scooter to ride along with him!

The biggest issue with drones is that, in our experiences, the most enjoyable drones require a large, open space; the most fun we have with our drones is when we’re outside with them. But RISE has made it their mission to bring indoor drone racing, which typically requires a lot of space, into the home with their RISE Vusion House Racer kit. This kit comes with everything you need to create fun FPV drone racers right in your living room. It comes with the Fusion House Racer 125 FPV Quadcopter that comes equipped with a 600TVL camera for FPV purposes, as well as a 4.3 inch 5.8GHz FPV monitor and even FPV Goggles (FPV-G1). The drone has auto-flip functionality as well as three custom flight modes, so whether he’s a beginner, intermediate, or advanced pilot, he’ll have something to play with on those rainy days.

But what we like to do with ours is use the Gate System that Rise also has available for $40, which adds the ability to create races indoor with the use of two rings, a checkered flag gate, and three arrows.

The Amazon Fire TV stick is the easiest (and I believe, cheapest) way for them to get all of their streaming needs to their TV. At just $35, it has all of the apps he’ll need, including Netflix, SlingTV, Amazon Video, Twitch, and Spotify. It has its own dual-core processor and dedicated GPU, as well as 8GB of storage, which is 4X more than the Chromecast. It’s easy to setup, and it works with any HDMI capable TV or PC monitor. In fact, they’ll be ready to bingewatch their favorite shows in no-time.

This black and white Batman statue is based on the designs of Jae Lee, and is sculpted by Jonathan Matthews. It’s a collectible that’ll instantly take your boy’s collection to the next level. There are only 5,200 of these made, so it’s a limited edition. It’s approximately 7.8″ high, and is modeled after the DC Comics series Batman/Superman.

Check out more awesome Batman toys here.

The Redcat Racing Lightning EPX Drift Car is a standout in the price range among RC cars. It sports a 2.4GHz radio (which requires 8 AA batteries), aluminum capped oil filled shocks with a stellar polycarbonate body with 3 color options. The black and orange Lamborghini style has an undeniable aesthetic appeal. It’s fast and durable as well. And, as expected, it drifts wonderfully, allowing you to turn corners without hiccups. The battery leaves much to be desired, but if you or your child is seriously starting to get into RC cars as a hobby, Redcat Racing’s Lightning EPX Drift Car is a great choice.

The Astronaut Instruction Manual isn’t your everyday normal book for kids. Instead, it’s a functioning instructional guide for the first steps into becoming an astronaut. It’s super cool, and it’s driven by enthusiasm for space exploration. It’s clear that the author, Mike Mongo, has a genuine passion for space exploration, and this bright-eyed take on becoming an astronaut is a great way to get them interested and possibly excited for life in space.

Funko Pop figures are everywhere. They’re taking over cubicles, desks, backpacks, bedrooms and dorm rooms. Funko has created a multi-million dollar toy company by just taking the best movie, TV and video game franchises and creating cute-ified action figure toys for them. The result? Hundreds and hundreds of uniquely designed action figures we can’t get enough of. Whatever pop culture your boy is into, there’s a 99.99% chance that there is a Funko Pop version of it available.

While there is also a super cool Nerf zombie strike water blaster, the FlipFury blaster can be used indoors and year-round. Toy Nerf guns are always a hot seller come Christmas time, but the design of the FlipFury is incredibly cool. We also spoke about its bigger brother in our post of the best toy guns. I’ll also note that Nerf guns make great beach toys because they’re typically cheap, easy to pack up and take with you, and kids absolutely love them.

Every Star Wars fan needs a millennium falcon replica in their room. It’s not an opinion — it’s a fact of life. This Star Wars Millennium Falcon Model Kit is easy to assemble and doesn’t require any glue. It also comes pre-painted, so you don’t have to do that yourself, either. It includes an opening cockpit with two figures and a boarding ramp.

This massive kit has over 900 parts, and the resulting built is a 1:72 scale Millennium Falcon. The landing gear can be shifted in up or down positions.

If they’re a lover of all things Star Wars — and, let’s be honest, who isn’t — check out this LEGO Star Wars Death Star building kit. It’s intended for advanced LEGO builders only, as it comes with a massive 4,016 pieces. While it’s going to take awhile to put together, the end result is a top-notch Death Star replica.

Check out more of the best LEGO Star Wars Sets here.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens will bring a new droid into the Star Wars universe. It’s named BB-8, and there’s a replica Sphero droid available that is, simply put, awesome in every way. It’s controlled with a smartphone, and BB-8 recognizes and reacts to your voice, also. We love this little thing, and it’s why we also included it on our list of the best robot toys for kids.

Whether it’s his first guitar or an upgrade, Fender is the most trusted guitar brand in the music industry. The Standard Stratocasters sound great, and have a maple fretboard. It has a fast neck and string-bending is easy. It offers a great range of classic and contemporary tones.

Want to know what you look like every Monday morning? Look no further than the Vandor Star Wars Yoda mug, which has a big photo of Yoda plastered on the front of it. The mug also reads “May the Force Be With You” on one side, and the bright green color of the mug is sure to wake you up. It’s dishwasher and microwave safe, and holds 18-ounces of coffee. Vandor also has a Storm Trooper mug and a R2-D2 mug available, but Yoda is likely your son’s favorite (because, you know, he’s everyone’s favorite Star Wars character).

The Last of Us won award after award after award after its release, and then it was re-released on the PS4 last year, and won even more awards. The majority of its acclaim comes from its incredibly creative post-apocalyptic world that has spectacular design. The cities re-taken by nature create fantastic artwork, and The Art of the Last of Us delves into the character model design as well as some great concept art from the production of the game. The Art of the Last of Us makes a great conversational coffee table book.

2015 was the 30th anniversary of Back to the Future Trilogy, one of the greatest movie trilogies of all time. If he loves Marty McFly and Doc Brown, he’ll want to check out the 30th anniversary Blu-ray, which contains hours of bonus features from Steven Spielberg, and “the two Bobs,” Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale.

A mechanical keyboard makes PC gaming much more responsive than it would be with a standard keyboard. The Cougar 700K Mechanical Keyboard is, in my humble opinion, the best gaming keyboard on the market. It not only looks great, with illuminated keys and a brushed metal backdrop, but it’s also highly customizable and responsive. And even if they don’t play games on their PC, the Cougar 700K keyboard makes typing a breeze.

Bose is well-known for high-quality sound output in their speakers and their headphones. Their Soundlink On-ear Bluetooth headphones provide crisp and powerful sound and sports a whopping 15 hours of playtime on one single charge. They’re very light, weighing in at just .3 lbs, and the white design looks especially great. The earcups rotate for an adjustable fit, and the headband is soft and rests gently on your head. The earcups are soft, and fold up so that you can store them in its compact carrying case. A quick 15-minute charge gives an extra 2 hours of playback, which is the quickest charge out of any wireless headset in its class. The SoundLink Bluetooth headphones also adjust their volume as the noise around you changes. These are the best wireless headphones for the price available for the non-athlete.

The NFL is the most-watched sport in America, and it’s likely that your boy is a fan of American football. Even if their favorite team is having a bad season so far (like, for example, the Carolina Panthers), an official NFL jersey from Nike will cheer them up.

Obviously, How to Survive Anything is a book that isn’t intended to be taken seriously. It’s filled with wit, and it’ll teach your son how to survive anything from an earthquake to a zombie apocalypse. It’s funny and well-drawn, and it’s a great, funny stocking stuffer that’s good for a quick read and a laugh.

Sure, RC cars are cool, and LEGO building kits are cool, and Batman is cool — but have you ever seen all three of those in one package?

Check out the new LEGO Batmobile App-Controlled RC Building Kit. It’s 321 pieces and recommended for ages 8+, and the package contains everything he’ll need to build his very own smartphone-controlled RC LEGO Batmobile!

It measures 3″ high, 7″ long and 5″ wide.

You could pretty much paint anything with a glow-in-the-dark colorway and kids would be into it, so it’s no surprise that the Pro Performance Glow in the dark Basketball Hoop and Ball set makes a great gift for boys and girls alike. It’s made with a polycarbonate shatter-proof backboard that has a foam padded back. It comes with a 5″ mini glow-in-the-dark ball for the breakaway rim, which is 9″ in diameter. It’s perfect for their rooms or the garage.

The Sky Viper Nano Drone is a great toy for boys who like a few moments of distraction. It’s perfect to keep them occupied for a little while. It measures just 2.75″ blade to blade, so it’s incredibly tiny and fits in even the littlest of hands. It has an unprecedented level of control, and it’s super fun to fly. The Nano drone can do tricks and flips with the push of a single button, which is one of the main reasons we put it on our list of the best drones under $300.

Of course, your LEGO Star Wars collection would be incomplete without the AT-ST Walker (#75153). It’s one of the highest-rated LEGO toys on Amazon, holding 4.7 out of 5.0 stars on Amazon from over 240 reviewers. It’s intended for ages 8-14, and comes with 449 pieces.

It’ll allow you to build your very own LEGO AT-ST Walker with posable legs, an opening cockpit, and two spring-loaded shooters. It comes with Baze Malbus, a Rebel Trooper, and an AT-ST Driver.

LEGO is always coming up with some creative ideas, and the reason LEGOs are so popular is because they’re tools that help fuel your child’s (or teen’s) imagination. This year, LEGO has introduced the LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox Building Kit, which comes with all of the tools your creator will need to make something super cool.

It comes with over 840 LEGO pieces, a LEGO move hub, interactive motor, as well as a color and distance sensor. These tools will let your kids build, code, and play with their new robot toy. There are 5 pre-made models included, and step-by-step instructions can be found int eh free LEGO Boost app on any smartphone or tablet. It also has 60+ activities in the app, so there’s plenty here to keep your child occupied.

You can’t go wrong with a DJ Controller, as pretty much all kids love to make music. The 2-deck Hercules DJ Control Glow allows users to mix two tracks with 2 jog wheels, 1 cross fader, 2 volume faders and more buttons and switches than I, personally, know what to do with. It’s USB-powered, so there’s no need to worry about needing another plug. And, of course, it wouldn’t be called Glow if it didn’t illuminate and look cool.

If they love great board games, and they love all-things zombie-related (and, what boy DOESN’T), check out Zombicide, a fun new board game for ages 13 and up. Playtime can range from 20 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the board used, and you can play with up to six players. It’s a fun strategy game that, obviously, revolves around zombies and survival. Each player controls one survivor in a zombie-infested town, in which players frequently turn from preys to predators. Your goal is to find weapons scattered about, kill zombies, and as players level up, more zombies enter the game. How long will they be able to last?

In case you missed it, littleBits announced a brand new Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit on Force Friday this year (which was just a couple of weeks ago). This newest addition to their line of cool STEM toys allows your child to build their very own R2-D2 ALL BY THEMSELVES — that’s right, no parents necessary! It has step-by-step, in-app instructions that are incredibly easy, and it’s highly customizable as well.

Each block is reconfigurable and has a different function, enabling kids to build and rebuild their R2-D2 in numerous ways.

With the warm weather just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about some awesome beach toys, and this cool inflatable donut float will surely make him laugh. It’s a great gift for boys who love the beach, the lake, and the like.

We all scoffed with the Xbox One Elite controller was originally introduced, but upon further review, and getting our hands on it ourselves, we’re more than sold. In fact, I’d probably call it the best video game controller of all-time. Not only does it have a hefty weight to it, but it also has swappable thumbsticks and D-pads, as well as hair trigger locks that allow gamers to fire faster. It also has a rubberized grip, and it’s a serious step-up from the original Xbox One controller.

Batman v Superman Rock ’em Sock ’em Robots is a must-have for any superhero-loving boy. It pits Batman against Superman in a battle of fists. It plays like the original game, where players press their buttons to punch left or right in an effort to dismember their opponent. It’s an absolute blast.

While NERF just announced their spring 2018 lineup, those new Nerf guns aren’t available just yet. However, they have already introduced numerous new products this year that your kids will want. We’ve been seeing numerous commercials for the NERF Rival line, and the coolest of the bunch is the new Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K. It has a sort of paintball gun feel to it, using small round balls that are dropped into the top of the tank. It’s fully motorized, and it’ll rapidly fire the 100 balls it holds per round with ease. We’ve used ours extensively, and we haven’t had a single jam yet!

Summer is on the way, and pretty soon, they’re going to be looking to get outside and play with their friends (sorry, I mean “hang out” with their friends because kids don’t “play” any more). Still, GoSports Slammo is a fun game to play with their friends that will keep them active. It was the best-selling new game of last year, and it’s going to only rise in popularity this year.

The new Plantronics Rig 800LX Xbox One Headset gives you a full 24 hours of wireless gaming, and not just wireless in the sense that it’s wireless to the console, but also entirely wireless; there’s no cord running from the headset to the controller, either. Best of all, it uses Dolby Atmos for headphones which uses moving audio that sweeps around you and above you in the most realistic way (it also comes with a prepaid code for it).

These have a noise cancelling mic that flips up to instantly mute as well, so other players don’t have to hear your snack break in between rounds.

The Rig 800LX is the most advanced Xbox One headset in the price range, and it’s our pick for the best new gaming headset of 2017.

MicroSD cards have gone way down in price, and now is the best time to pick one up. And, it makes for one of the best gifts for boys in 2018 because virtually all of their electronic devices can benefit from it.

Whether they frequently complain that their smartphone is out of storage, or their tablet needs new life, or they need a storage option for their GoPro, the SanDisk Extreme 64GB MicroSD card is a great choice. It’s temperature proof, waterproof, shockproof, and x-ray proof, and it’s built for harsh conditions.

The Logitech G903 Wireless Gaming Mouse is a modern marvel of sorts. Basically, anytime a gamer hears the term “wireless mouse,” they cringe and run in the other direction, as wireless PC mice have a stigma that they aren’t as accurate/responsive as wired mice. But Logitech has set out to prove that stigma false, and the G903 wireless gaming mouse has a lot to love about it. It’s ultra-responsive, and you can change your pointer speed with buttons on the top of the mouse (so if you need to change on the fly to adjust to a new weapon, you can do so).

Secondly, it can be plugged in as wired and used as well, so if it needs a charge, it’s as simple as plugging it in. It uses Logitech’s most accurate optical sensor yet, using pixel-precise performance that even the top-tier eSports athletes can rely on. What’s all that mean? Basically, it’s the best wireless gaming mouse available, and he’ll absolutely love it.

If he’s more the artistic type, getting him a great sketchbook to jot his ideas down in makes a great gift. The best we’ve found (and the highest rated on Amazon) is this Leather Journal Travel Sketchbook by Sovereign-Gear, which uses antique soft leather as a cover. It has a rustic design, and it uses quality cream, unlined paper (300 pages). It’s compact, and it’s great for any artist or writer.

The Amazon Echo has come a long way since its rocky launch last year. Instead of the barebones experience it once was, the Amazon Echo has a lot of great features and apps that your kids will absolutely love. Not only does it play all of your music from Amazon Prime, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and more, but it also allows for hands-free convenience.

Your young ones can simply tell Alexa (that’s what the Amazon Echo’s name is) to play their music. They don’t have to get up or pick up their smartphone. More importantly, it will make it so that you don’t have to answer all of their curious questions, as the Echo is a compendium of knowledge, there to answer their every query (which is why we also consider it one of the best smart home products out there).

What’s more, it provides sports scores, can read audiobooks, and can even order pizza from Dominos. What more could you ask for?

Every kid dreams of one day being Batman, and with Mattel’s new Batman Voice-Changer Helmet inspired by the look of Batman in the recently released Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, they can at least sound like the Dark Knight. The mask is perfect for role-playing, and it plays sounds from the movie as well. If your kid loves all things relating to the Caped Crusader, he’s not going to be able to stop wearing this mask.

Kids are all about competition, and just about every child in their early to late teens has a Fitbit (or something similar) to track their activity to compare it with their friends and family. I actually bought one of these for my seven-year-old, and he won’t take the thing off, wearing it at school, at home, at karate, and at baseball practice. They are both highly functional and stylish. Kids will be able to accurately track their daily stats like the number of steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, and the like all from a smartphone app (or their desktop). Creating competition through technology is a great way to start them on the right path towards living a healthy lifestyle in the future.

At one point, we all cringed at the thought of not owning a fitted hat. But those days are over, and now the world has moved onto the classic look of a snapback cap. It’s undeniable that the snapback has made a comeback over the past few years, and whether they love football, baseball, soccer, or virtually any other sport, there is a great-looking hat for them. Check out these NFL New Era 9Fifty Turnover Two-Tone Snapback Caps and see if it’s something they might be interested in wearing.

Batman: The Killing Joke is one of the greatest Batman graphic novels of all-time, and it’s a perfect read for boys ages 13 and up. It has some PG-13 content in it, but if they love Batman, it’s an essential read that provides an interesting addition to the Batman mythos. It’s easily Alan Moore’s best and most memorable work to date. What’s more, now is the perfect time to pick it up, since there will soon be an animated The Killing Joke movie hitting shelves soon.

Like Batman, the Man of Steel has his own essential graphic novels that fans of Supes should read, with Mark Waid’s Kingdom Come being at the top of that list. It’s the winner of five Eisner and Harvey Awards, and it’s a tale about the struggle of good vs evil within superheroes, themselves. Also, if you don’t know about artist Alex Ross, he is one of the most prolific comic book artists still alive.

Kubb is another one of the best outdoor games for kids, and it’s certainly one of the most unique. It takes strategy and wit to beat your opponent in a game of Kubb. Of course, it also requires throwing skill and good aim.

There are two teams, and players layout their kubbs as they see fit. Then, each team will take turns throwing a baton across a field at the other team’s kubbs. However, it’s not just about knocking kubbs out of the game, as each kubb becomes a defense of sorts when they’re hit. The object of the game is to be the first team to knock over the king (the biggest kubb). It’s super fun, and it is a perfect backyard game for the family.

Your kids will always be cool just the way they are right now, but these Nike Jordan Kids Air Jordan 3 Retro shoes will take their level of cool to an entirely new level, at least among their peers. The mulberry, dark grey and black are the best-looking colorway available, and they create an undeniably clean look. Plus, they look great with a variety of different clothes, from jeans to shorts. Prices start at $47.14.

Skateboarding is a great way for kids (and adults) to express themselves. Sure, you could go the simple route and buy him a complete skateboard deck, but what kind of fun is that?

Admittedly, it’s still fun, because skateboarding is awesome, but why not tickle their artistic side by letting them design their own skateboard. Buy them a blank skateboard deck, some paint, and let them pick their own grip tape. Their skateboard will grow with them, and it’ll be an experience they’ll talk about for years to come (the time they built their own skateboard).

Literally the coolest new toy on the market in 2017 is the Transformers Trypticon Platinum Edition figure — and that’s coming from a person who despises the Transformers series. It’s a mega, 3-in-1 dino figure that also turns into a battle station and city. In dino mode, it can even walk. It converts between each in just 6 steps.

It also comes with a Brunt Tank vehicle, three weapon accessories, two scanner accessories, two blaster stands, two loading ramps, and two connectors. Trypticon wants to obliterate his enemies from existence entirely, and in his battle station mode with two cannons, he can do that with no problems.

If they’re into podcasting and have talked about making their own podcast with their friends, or they want to start creating YouTube videos or other audio or video content, chances are they’re going to need a better than average microphone to provide great sound capturing capabilities.

If you want to fuel their creative side, a Blue Snowball USB Microphone is a great entry-level podcasting microphone that’s super easy to setup and use. And, this bundle comes with the mic, studio headphones and a pop filter. Think of it this way: would you rather him be in his room, recording his voice with his friends, or out terrorizing the neighborhood with his friends? Tough choice.

Learning the guitar is incredibly tough, and it takes a lot of practice. But lugging around their guitar with them everywhere isn’t ideal, give the typical size of guitars. But having this Jamstik+ Portable SmartGuitar in their arsenal of learning tools is a great way to allow them to practice and learn on the go.

It is the world’s first digital guitar that connects wirelessly to iOS devices, and it comes with interactive teaching apps to help them learn. The guitar has the ability to sense the actual placement of your fingers and display them in real-time on-screen, showing the user what they’re doing right and what they’re doing wrong AS THEY’RE DOING IT. What’s more, he’ll never have to tune the Jamstik+, so he can just connect it and start jamming. It also works as a MIDI controller, so he’ll be able to record songs easily.

With the warmer weather slowly creeping in, he’s going to be looking to get out of the house and into the water, or in this case, on the water. Check out the Intex Challenger K1 Inflatable Kayak, a perfect entry-level kayak that’s easily transported and reliable. It’s nimble, and it has eye-catching graphics that will keep him noticed on the water for added safety. When inflated, it measures 30 by 15 by 108 inches, and it weights 27.2 pounds. It has a 220 pound maximum capacity. It makes for a great gift for older boys entering into their teens.

Customizing things, especially his bedroom, will always pique his interest. With the LIFX Wi-Fi Smart bulbs, he can create his own unique lighting in his room, and it’s as easy as screwing in a lightbulb and downloading an app. With the LIFX app, you can pick from various premade scenes and colors, or you can use a color wheel to choose your own from over 16 million available colors. You can change the brightness as well, and there are also some cool effects like giving it a candle-like flicker, strobe, or various other movement abilities. What’s more, it is compatible with IFTTT (If This Then That), which will allow his light to react to things like getting a new DM on Twitter, a new Facebook update, when his favorite team scores, and more.

Obviously, Fortnite is wildly popular among boys ages 7 and up. And now, thanks to McFarlane Toys, fans can bring a piece of that game to life with the Fortnite Rainbow Smash Premium Pickaxe Harvesting Tool.

It’s 39-inches tall and it’s designed right from the in-game assets for a premium level of detail and accuracy.

Spyro the dragon is here to hold his video game controller. It stands 8″ tall and it can hold either a PlayStation controller or an Xbox controller (or the Nintendo Switch Pro).

It also has a 2M cable for charging.

Know what’s better than a plain mirror hanging on your wall? A Batman Logo Mirror hanging on your wall.

This mirror is shaped after the Batman logo and measures 27.5 inches x 13 inches.

Don’t underestimate the value of having cool socks! Stance socks has a lot of great, comfortable (and durable) socks with cool prints. Our personal favorite? Their newest line of Star Wars socks, like this pair of ‘Disturbance’ Star Wars Crew socks.

Although it won’t be available until May 2019, this incredibly well-designed Viserion Ice Dragon Figure by McFarlane Toys will make a perfect addition to his collection.

Its wings span 16.5″ wide and can move up and down for posing.

Laser X returned in 2018 with a brand new set, the Laser X Micro Blasters set. Instead of coming with just 2, full-size blasters, their newest kit comes with four smaller micro blasters and four smaller receivers. Instead of the receivers being worn on the chest (like their original line), these micro blasters are worn on the upper arm.

The Micro Blasters set will let him play a super fun game of laser tag right in his backyard, local park, or right in your living room with up to 3 of his friends/siblings. And because both the blasters and the targets are smaller than the original kit, they’re much better for transporting/traveling.