Best toys for 9-year-old boys in 2026

Nine is the age of the double life: too cool for the toy aisle in public, still builds the LEGO set alone in their room. Respect the contradiction — gifts that look sophisticated but play like toys are the move. Every pick below tested well with boys this age — though honestly, most great toys don't care.

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1. Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles: The Complete Series: Books 1

Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles: The Complete Series: Books 1-6 (Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles)$32.74★ 4.9Ages 6–12View on Amazon →

2. Dan&Darci Paint & Plant Flower Growing Kit for Kids

Dan&Darci Paint & Plant Flower Growing Kit for Kids - Easter Gift Ideas Age 5 6 7 8-12 Year Old Girl - Birthday Crafts Gifts for Girls & Boys, Fun Gardening Kits, Art Projects for Ages 5-12 Years

7.99★ 4.6Ages 8–12View on Amazon →

3. Technic Ford Bronco(R) SUV Toy

Technic Ford Bronco(R) SUV Toy, Building Blocks, Present, Birthday Gift, Vehicles, Cars, Mini Cars, Figures, Toys, For Boys, Girls, Children, Ages 9 to 11, Elementary School Students, 42213$64.96★ 4.8Ages 9–11View on Amazon →

4. Minecraft Colored Pencils Art Supplies Set Crayons Watercolor Paints Colored Markers Coloring Drawing Kit Creeper Art Set Case Gamer Gifts for Boys

Minecraft Colored Pencils Art Supplies Set Crayons Watercolor Paints Colored Markers Coloring Drawing Kit Creeper Art Set Case Gamer Gifts for Boys

5. Technic Monster Jam Grave Digger 42118 Set

Technic Monster Jam Grave Digger 42118 Set - Truck Toy to Off-Road Buggy, Pull-Back Motor, Vehicle Building and Learning Playset, Gift for Grandchildren or Any Monster Truck Fans Ages 7 and Up$86.99★ 4.8Ages 7–11View on Amazon →

6. NERF Elite 2.0 Commander RD

NERF Elite 2.0 Commander RD-6 Dart Blaster, 12 Darts, 6-Dart Rotating Drum, Outdoor Toys, Ages 8 and Up$9.59★ 4.7Ages 8–14View on Amazon →

7. magilano SKYJO

magilano SKYJO, Fun Card Game for Young and Least Young, Fun Game Parties in The Circle of Friends and Family.

6.99★ 4.9Ages 8–11View on Amazon →

8. Labyrinth Pokemon Board Game

Labyrinth Pokemon Board Game - A Strategic Maze Adventure for Family Nights & Pokemon Parties - Includes Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and More - Great Birthday Gift for Kids Ages 7 and Up

9. Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Board Game

Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Board Game, Classic Word Games for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Fun Family Game for 2-4 Players, The Classic Crossword Game