Boys love toys but let’s face it they are very finicky about which toys make the cool list. A toy is either super cool or totally “over” before it even gets out of the box.  There is no in between with the “rough and tumble” crowd.

Have no fear! Kid Congeniality’s Boys Love Toys Gift Guide is here!  I’ve attended the events, played with the samples and have gotten my KID’s approval on which toys pass the muster as the hottest toys for the 2020 holidays.

**Disclosure- I am not implying that only boys should be playing with these fun toys. Most, if not ALL of these will appeal to girls as well. I have put this guide together based on my son’s preferences to help make holiday shopping for your sons and nephews easier.  If I were younger I personally would have a bunch of these on my own list to Santa! Note that I also received samples of some of these toys to review- but not all.  I did however play with all of these items (either at trade shows or from my son’s collection) because I would never recommend a product we didn’t truly like.  This post also contains Amazon affiliate links for your convenience. You can purchase recommended toys via my Amazon Affiliate Links at no extra cost to you and help me continue to run Kid Congeniality!

Boys Love Toys Gift Guide:

Ryans World- Road Kit 6 Pack Starter Kit (Bonkers)

Ryan’s World is going on a road trip across the USA and you are invited! These mystery micro figure collectibles based on the most popular kids YouTube channel on the planet are adorable and represent each state of our fine union!

• Contains 6 out of 52 possible state-themed micro figures with corresponding state and figure stickers, Road Trip Map, and DLC card for the Tag with Ryan app
• The easiest way to start and keep track of the Road Trip collection
• -Ages 3+

Pokemon Battle Academy- (The Pokemon Company International)The trading card game where you can choose Pikachu or Charizard to lead your team in a battle against another trainer. Personally Im smitten with the look of the advanced MewTwo card but I’ll have to work my way up to be worthy of the deck.

• Special perk: also includes a code for the Pokemon Trading Card game online.

• MSRP $19.99- Ages 6+

FGTeeV Giant Mystery TeeV – Season 2 (Bonkers)

The ultimate unboxing  experience features a giant retro silver TV storage case, a  collectible mini mystery figure based on animated  characters from their YouTube channels, a surprise squishy  and new XL Squishy, 5.5” articulated action figure, sound  FX hanger, flashlight & cool vinyl stickers. It even has a clear  TeeV “screen” for displaying all the surprises! All of the  contents capture the crazy and creative energy of the  FGTeeV videos. 

• MSRP $39.99- Ages 6+

FGTeeV Mini Mystery TeeV – Season 2 (Bonkers)Great things come in small packages! The new silver Season 2 mini retro TV is filled with FGTeeV fun. Each mystery pack includes a blind bag collectible figure, photo-reactive putty, a mini black light, and cool vinyl stickers. It’s the ideal unboxing experience at an affordable price. 

• MSRP $9.99 – $14.99,  Ages 6+

Bey Blade Burst Rise- Hyper Sphere Vortex (Hasbro)

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The ultimate customizable Beystadium comes with everything you need to battle!

• Includes Hypersphere Vortex Climb Beystadium, 2 launchers, and right-spin battling tops Golden Judgement Dragon D5 (balance) and Prime Apocalypse A5 (attack)
• MSRP $34.99- Ages 8 +

Mars Space Station (Playmobil)

Voted 2020 Playset Toy of the Year this space station is chock full of tools needed for hours of deep space exploration and fun.

• MSRP $ 79.99- Ages 6 +

Crayola XL Poster Markers (Crayola)–

Use these gigantic, non toxic markers for posters, signs, decorations, and more!

• Includes 4 XL washable, safe and non-toxic poster markers.
• Colors: Features Black, Green, Blue, and Red markers.
• MSRP $7.99- Ages 6 +

Braille Skateboarding Mini Skateboard Collectible Blind Bag (Bonkers)-

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Collect mini versions of the epic skateboards Aaron Kyro and friends have skated on the Braille Skateboarding YouTube Skate Everything series 

• 12 finger boards in the series 1 assortment
• Each bling bag contains 1 finger board, 4 wheels and 1 tool.
• MSRP $3.99-$4.99, Ages 3+

BendyFigs ( The Noble Collection)

Have a Universal Monster or even a Harry Potter fanatic on your list?  These new “toyllectible” bendable, 7-inch figures include popular characters from Universal Monsters, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and more.

• MSRP $14.00, Ages 7+

Dino Crunch (Goliath)

Roll the dice to choose which stolen egg to rescue. Carefully reach in and take out the egg, but watch out because you never know when this T-Rex will roar and leap out at you!

• MSRP $24.99-  Ages  4+, Available at Target.

National Geographic- Break Open 4 Geodes (Blue Marble)

Geodes are naturally forming volcanic rocks that contain amazing crystal formations inside. Crack them open and discover beautiful minerals with this smashingly fun kit.

• MSRP $19.99- For stem enthusiasts of all ages.

Onward Action Figures (Mattel)-

Ages 3+ will have a blast reenacting their favorite scenes from the Disney-Pixar hit Onward!

May all of your holidays be bright and shiny! Make sure to check back soon for our Family Game Night Gift Guide.