The Best Gifts for 6-Year-Old Boys

$15 from Amazon

Kids can make their own characters and action figures with this Hexbug Junkbots industrial kit, which comes with more than 50 pieces to build up to four figures. Bots can be animated with the included batteries.

Dinosaur Lantern Night Light

$20 from Amazon

Does your 6-year-old like to sleep with a night light? He'll enjoy making his own, then, with this dinosaur lantern kit featuring color-changing lights. Each kit can be customized to create a unique dinosaur scene, while the jar lid can be decorated with lids or a dinosaur tooth.

Snail World

Buy from Fat Brain Toys

$10 from Fat Brain Toys

This snail habitat will prompt your 6-year-old to slow down and take a closer look at the animal world around him. Each kit includes a magnifier, pipette, tweezers, and more tools for building a habitat. Then it's off to find snails and introduce them to their new home.

Custom Stuffed Animals

Buy from Budsies

$139 from Budsies

Bring your child's creative sketches to life with Budsies, which creates custom stuffed animals based on drawings and other artwork. Each handmade stuffed toy is transformed into a 16-inch, 3D version — though you can upgrade to a 30-inch stuffed animal — for a present that celebrates your kid's one-of-a-kind artistry.

Sing Along Crew

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$30 from Singing Machine

Your little one is never alone on stage with a Sing Along Crew. Choose from Lil’ Rex, Uni-Queen, or Big Pand — stuffed animals equipped with a microphone, built-in speaker, two pre-loaded songs, and two sound effects. Singers can slip into the backpack straps while their fuzzy friend supports the mic with a mic holder (and serves as their biggest fan, of course).

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Sgile Remote Control Robot

$32 from Amazon

Program this robot to perform up to 50 different motions. It has built-in sensors so it won’t knock into things or get stuck. It’s even able to sing and dance!

Speed and Superheroes Activity Book

$9 from Target

Gift this book to the bored 6-year-old boy who needs to keep busy. It’s filled with brain boosting activities for superpower smarts.

Cuku LED Light Airplane

$16 from Amazon

Paper airplanes have nothing on this two-pack of foam airplanes. The 17.5-inch projectiles can fly in two different formations depending on how they are assembled. The built-in LED light means extra fun can be had at nightfall.

Snaen Experimental Science Kit

$20 from Amazon

He can try a new science experiment every day of the month with this loaded-up kit. Some of the experiments include creating rainbow rain, erupting volcanoes, and constructing bottle balloons.

Clicformers Puppy Friends Set

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$40 from Maisonette

Dog-crazy kids will love building some of their favorite breeds, all while gaining STEM skills. The 123-piece set has instructions for building a dachshund, Chihuahua, German shepherd, puddle, shiba, French bulldog to start, but the pup possibilities are endless once she gets started.

Outdoo Hover Soccer Ball

$20 from Amazon

Finally, a way to kick a ball in the house without worrying about general destruction. This rechargeable hover ball has soft foam edges and lights up with flashing LEDs.

Mega Construx Pokemon Building Pack

$17 from Target

Young Pokemon addicts will love building and displaying their favorite figures: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, and Pikachu. The pack can also combine with other Pokemon sets.

Skillmatics Train of Thought Card Game

$17 from Amazon

Looking for something to keep them busy on a rainy day, or perhaps an activity to share with the family? This card game has tons of interesting questions to ponder — the winner is the first to complete his or her "train" of thought, as each card features a part of a train on the back.

The Floor Is Lava Game

$17 from Target

This favorite imaginary playtime activity is now a legit board game. Players have to pretend the floor is lava while spinning the color wheel. The person who jumps to the right foam pieces to reach safety first wins!

Junywell Hand-Operated Drone

$25 from Amazon

Toss this drone into the air and watch it light up like a UFO. Kids will have fun trying different throwing speeds and angles to test this toy's flight paths, tricks, and rotations.

Connect 4 Board Game

$12 from Target

This classic game is a must for any kid's arsenal of "stuck indoors" games, and spans generations. The concept is simple: Drop four of your disks in order before your opponent beats you.

Glow In The Dark Doodle Pillowcase

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$19 from Etsy

Create glowing art that lights up the night. Use the included luminescent light pen to doodle to your heart’s content on the pillowcase, then wake up to find the artwork has magically disappeared so you can design over and over again.

eeBoo Solar System Art Bundle

Buy from Maisonette

$15 from Maisonette

Create out-of-this-world artwork with this solar system-themed set. Included are a wire-bound sketchbook and six jumbo double-sided colored pencils.

I Am Six … Notebook

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$14 from Etsy

This cool blank notepad is the perfect place for him to write down all his thoughts, dreams, and sketches. It’s also a great addition to an art-themed gift.

Selieve Kids' Walkie Talkies

$25 from Amazon

Kids can stay connected inside and outside with this set of walkie talkies, a classic gift. The set has a 3-mile range and a built-in flashlight.

Beyblade Burst Rise Hypersphere Infinity Brink Battle Set

Buy from Walmart

$30 from Walmart

This Beyblade set has everything needed to launch a battle with friends. Two tops and two launchers are included so friends can battle each other in the rink.

LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon Microfighter Building Kit

$8 from Target

"Star Wars"- and Lego-themed items are always hits as gifts, so what’s better than combining them? This kit features a mini-Millennium Falcon to build, and comes with a tiny Han Solo.

Rindol Smartwatch With Camera

$33 from Amazon

This makes a great first smartwatch for kids. It does all the basics: camera, games, pedometer, music, and flashlight. And if she breaks it, you didn’t spend a fortune.

100 Great Words Puzzle

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$22 from Maisonette

The whole family can get in on this 500-piece puzzle that features all kinds of interesting vocabulary-building words. Flummoxed? Definitions with an example sentence are included inside of the lid to help budding wordsmiths build their vocab arsenal.

'Awesome Jokes That Every 6 Year Old Should Know!'

$6 from Amazon

The little funny man on your list will appreciate this book of ridiculously silly jokes that he can share with family and friends. After all, every kid needs some new material to share on the playground.

Kids vs. Adults Trivia Game

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$24 from Uncommon Goods