Creative Gift for Funny 6 Year Old Boy
The 21 Best Gifts for the 6-Year-Old Boy in Your Life
The Little Pretender Walkie-Talkies is our overall best pick
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Updated on 03/01/22
We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. The Spruce / Chloe Jeong Children have different dispositions, passions, and hobbies, which makes the prospect of finding a gift-worthy toy for a 6-year-old boy tricky. We researched and tested the top toys for 6-year-old boys, evaluating age appropriateness, durability, and entertainment value. Our top pick for indoor/outdoor play, the Little Pretender Walkie Talkies, are easy to use, have clear sound quality, and feature an LED flashlight and LCD display. Here are the best gifts for 6-year-old boys. Walmart What We Like Clear sound over 2-mile range Can add lines for the whole family Fun flashlight What We Don't Like No volume control Noisy beeping sounds The Little Pretender Walkie-Talkies for kids will have your child saying, "Roger that!" with delight as they talk to friends through these sturdy and realistic units. This set gives you FRS functionality in a simple, easy-to-use design, earning them a glowing review from our tester and the top spot in this roundup. They work well for neighborhood fun and have a 2-mile coverage range, so kids can get outside and stay active while using them. Our tester loved that these electronics were small enough to fit comfortably in small hands compared to competitors. There are only three channel selections, so fussing over lost signals isn't a problem. The sturdy plastic can withstand long-time use and even a few drops. The entertainment value is high, as kids of all ages can get involved and even adults can play along. Little ones will need help putting in the three AAA batteries anyway. They are not the cheapest walkies on the market, but our testers declare them worth the money, noting the clear signal, ease of cleaning, and overall value. What We Like Voice sounds just like LeBron James Includes basketball accessories What We Don't Like Packaging isn't great for collectors The action figure may be a bit smaller than expected The Space Jam: A New Legacy action figure looks just like LeBron James himself—the voice also sounds on point, and it even recites phrases from the movie. LeBron comes with four accessories that attach to his body, including the ACME blocker, a basketball, basket boom, and claws. You can pose LeBron's arms and legs for extensive play. Courtesy of Walmart What We Like Good for one or more players Includes more than 16 feet of track Provides hours of fun What We Don't Like Box only includes one car Motor can be loud This Hot Wheels track features four elevated loops for car racing fun, along with multiple 'crash zones' for plenty of action and excitement. Motorized wheels propel cars onto the loops of the track and kids have fun guessing which cars will go the distance to make many circuits before crashing. Just know that this toy can be a bit loud, thanks to the motor powering cars around the track and the crashing cars. Courtesy of Walmart What We Like 25 levels of fun and adventure Encourages creative thinking No batteries needed What We Don't Like One-time use Kinetic sand requires clean-up This ship has it all, from a canon to trapdoors and gold-dipped treasure at the end. Kids will love encountering different challenges as they try to rescue the captain and defeat the evil monster. There are surprises everywhere, so this toy is sure to keep their attention. Amazon What We Like Has five games and three action challenges Includes a camera with photo effects Voice recorder with voice-changing effects Alarm, timer, and stopwatch What We Don't Like Low screen resolution Lower battery life than expected Six-year-old boys who love tech gadgets will appreciate the VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX. This kid-friendly version of a smartwatch features rugged construction plus fun activities and games to keep kids engaged and learning. Parents find the VTech Kidizoom to be great for getting kids excited about staying active since it has games that are played with the motion sensors. It's also useful for keeping kids occupied on car rides or running errands without needing to bring along a larger tablet. Courtesy of Walmart What We Like Great gift for Minions fans Shake Otto to hear him laugh and vibrate Press hand to hear laughter and Minion Speak Huggable plush toy for bedtime and traveling What We Don't Like Can be loud Batteries wear out quickly This Minions toy is a fun, interactive one. Otto has more than 20 different sounds and phrases, which are activated based on how he's moved. He even sings a lullaby and snores when he's laid down. He comes with a stone and kids will love watching him react when it's inserted in his pocket. Courtesy of Amazon What We Like Encourages STEM skills and creativity Take apart the bots to create totally unique figures Robots can light up and animate What We Don't Like Lots of small pieces May be too complex for some Kids are in for a surprise, literally, with this toy. The Hexbug dumpster comes with an assortment of more than 50 pieces that can be used to build mini figures or robots. The Junkbots can even be animated with the use of the included motor. Courtesy of Amazon What We Like Great for outdoor play Adjustable handlebar height Rear brake What We Don't Like No power motor No kickstand Give your 6-year-old a new set of wheels with the Razor A2 Kick Scooter. This lightweight and easy-to-maneuver scooter is popular with kids of all ages. It features a wheelie bar in the back for fun moves and a shock absorber in the front for a smooth ride. The Razor A2 supports up to 143 pounds and folds up for easy storage. It's a great way to encourage kids to get outside and stay active, as they race with friends or try new moves in the driveway. Courtesy of Amazon What We Like Fun and educational STEM toy Kids can build and design truck Packaging box is part of the toy What We Don't Like Box pieces can get worn easily Back door of truck won't stay shut This STEM toy is fun and educational. Kids use the drill to build the recycling truck, which when completed, has an operational lift arm. They'll love drilling away with the 18 bolts that are included. Also, though you typically throw away the box toys come in, not with this one. The box is actually a part of the play experience. Courtesy of Amazon What We Like Adjustable handle height Foam bottom won't harm floors High 250-pound weight limit What We Don't Like Toy's squeaking noises can be loud The stick is floppy, not fixed upright Provide a fun, safe way for your kid to let loose with the Flybar Foam Pogo Jumper. This compact pogo jumper features a soft foam bottom that won't harm floors and a stretchy handle that enables kids of different heights to use it easily. It has a 250-pound weight limit, and plenty of parents have been known to give the Flybar Foam Pogo Jumper a test run. Courtesy of Walmart What We Like Fun play for backyards and parks Fun rocket launch competition between players Launch rockets up to 20 stories high What We Don't Like Only good for two players Lightweight kids may not be able to launch rockets high Stomp Rocket Dueling Rockets features four rockets and dual launching pads that are designed to be stepped, stomped, and smashed by kids looking to send the rockets high overhead. The rockets themselves are soft, but can soar to great heights. While Stomp Rocket offers a single rocket launcher, the Dueling Rockets version offers the ability for two kids to play simultaneously. Many users also found the Dueling Rockets set-up to have a sturdier base and easier rocket loading system. Courtesy of Amazon What We Like Classic Legos set is great for hours of fun Large 484-piece set comes with storage container Great alternative to screen time What We Don't Like Lots of little pieces to clean up Pieces are smaller than expected These classic building blocks are among the most popular toys of all time, and many young boys enjoy the endless engineering and tinkering that comes with a set of Legos. This 484-piece set comes inside of a handy storage container, though don't be surprised to find that the included bricks don't fill the container to the brim. Instead, it allows plenty of room for your child to grow his Lego collection over the years. Courtesy of Amazon What We Like Great for camping and hiking fun Includes binoculars, flashlight, and more Easy drawstring backpack What We Don't Like Not the most high-grade equipment Smaller than expected Does he love the great outdoors? Equip him for his next adventure with the Adventure Kidz Outdoor Exploration Kit. Along with a drawstring backpack, the set includes binoculars with 4x30 magnification, a crank-operated LED flashlight, a 3X magnifying glass, a compass, and a whistle on a lanyard. While the kit isn't filled with high-grade survival equipment, it's fun and functional for a child. Courtesy of Amazon What We Like Kids learn to build and take apart cars Realistic lights and sounds What We Don't Like Needs patience and a lot of hand-eye coordination Drill handle may be too large for little hands For young motor enthusiasts, the Think Gizmos Take-Apart Racing car is a great hands-on gift. This build-your-own-car kit is designed to be assembled by your child and includes a low-speed, battery-operated drill, and 30 pieces. While it may sound challenging for a 6-year-old, parents found it to be a fun and age-appropriate task for their child. A motion sensor allows the car to make sounds for realistic play, but you can turn this function off with a switch on the engine. What We Like Helps kids learn about dinosaurs Promotes arts and creativity What We Don't Like Limited amount of times clay can be used Very messy toy For a budding paleontologist or any little boy that loves prehistoric action, this clay dinosaur kit from Creativity for Kids is a great activity. The kit includes three plastic dinosaur skeletons and five colors of modeling clay to bring the dinosaurs to life. The clay stays moldable for quite a long time, so your child can re-configure the dinosaurs over and over for hours of fun. Yulu What We Like For solo and up to four players Three escape room challenges Great family game What We Don't Like Batteries not included Challenge the mind with the Operation Escape Board Game. This logic and critical thinking game brings the excitement of an Escape Room into your living room. With three challenges to solve and varying degrees of difficulty, it appeals to children's sense of adventure. Amazon What We Like Can make small shapes and large figures and models Includes eBook for more ideas What We Don't Like Will need additional parts for bigger projects Booklet that comes with the toy is unhelpful For the little boy who loves to build, the IQ Builder STEM Construction Set provides an abundance of possibilities. This introduction to engineering set helps kids build structures and shapes with 164 pieces, including building rods in various lengths, connecting balls, and wheels. Just know that if your child really takes off with this STEM construction set, they'll probably need to add to the initial inventory of pieces to create large-scale projects or more specialized designs. Courtesy of Amazon What We Like Helps kids learn geography and history Detective game gives visual and audio clues What We Don't Like Not compatible with all tablets Game can be repetitive Osmo creates interactive games that combine a hands-on board and pieces with the expansive learning opportunities available through a tablet. Compatible with an iPad or Fire Tablet, parents love how the Osmo Detective Agency game helps kids learn more about geography while using critical thinking to solve puzzles. You can easily expand your Osmo learning collection with more games once you have the base, which is sold separately. Marvel What We Like Great for fans of Spiderman Shoots water or silly string for fun What We Don't Like Glove is one size and may not fit everyone Silly string runs out fast Let your 6-year-old's imagination run wild with the Marvel Spider-Man Super Web Slinger. Simply slip on the special Spidey glove and attach the canister and holster to sling webs or spray water. The set includes a can of web fluid—which is similar to silly string. Once the canister runs out, you can buy replacements but it's nice to know that the sprayer also works with water. This Spider-Man Super Web Slinger takes playtime to a whole new level, and parents like that it's not necessary to keep replacing the web fluid for the glove to remain fun. Courtesy of Barnes and Noble What We Like Make robotic creatures Use included motor to propel the bugs Hours of hands-on playtime What We Don't Like Replacement filaments can be expensive Creativity is the name of the game with the 3Doodler. Kids use the 3D pen to create wings, legs, and more that are then added to the insect molds. The pen doesn't get hot, is BPA-free, and easy to use. After creating the creepy crawler of their dreams, the included motors can be used to propel the bugs forward. Courtesy of Walmart What We Like Great for team playing and family fun Ready to play out of the box Three ways to win What We Don't Like Pieces can get stuck in game structure Structure could be more durable Introduce your child to a classic game for hours of fun. Hasbro's Connect 4 is a top seller that is simple to learn but offers competitive gameplay. It's the perfect game for keeping kids occupied on rainy days or to play with parents during a family game night. What people love most about Connect 4 for kids is that it's ready to play out of the box and a quick round can be played in a few minutes or longer tournaments can lead to an hour or more of fun. Look for gifts that'll keep a 6-year-old boy engaged and on the move. Starting at age 6, strength and muscle coordination begins to improve rapidly for your little one. Thus, some 6-year-olds will enjoy a gift that gives them a reason to run, jump, or get active during playtime. At the age of 6, boys may have an active imagination. Put their creativity to use with a toy or game that has multiple configurations or outcomes, allowing them to think outside the box and make creative decisions for themselves. Who says learning can't be fun? But to make sure your little boy will be really engaged in actually building the toy, studies show that you should keep gendered packaging in mind. Help your 6-year-old boy to learn more about science, technology, engineering, or math with fun gifts that teach skills in these useful areas. These are subjects sure to engage as your child is now of the age where he is developing a more mature and logical way of thinking. Many STEM toys and games involve robotics, fun chemistry experiments, or building play structures like forts while using basic principles of engineering. Just be sure to choose an age-appropriate gift and stay around to give a helping hand if your child needs help mastering a certain skill. Even if a toy looks just right for the 6-year-old in your life, make sure to take a quick look at the age rating on the toy you're considering to make sure it's both stimulating and safe, says Kristin Morency Goldman, senior advisor of strategic communications for The Toy Association. This article was written by Erica Puisis, a freelance writer who has written for The Spruce since 2017. To make this list, she considered each toy's level of action and STEM skills, as well as if it encourages a child's imagination.
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