The Best Gifts for 6-Year-Old Boys

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A Gift Mix For Age Six

Rambunctious or quiet, inquisitive or care-free, 6-year-old boys love a great gift. So what should you get them? We found a wide selection of gifts for 6-year-old boys, whether they're into science, sports, art, or more. At a range of price points, there’s sure to be something on our list that will make him smile.


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Related: Fantastic Gift Ideas for 7-Year-Old Boys

Industrial Dumpster Kit
Amazon

Industrial Dumpster Kit

$15 from Amazon

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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
Amazon

Dinosaur Lantern Night Light

$20 from Amazon

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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
Fat Brain Toys

Snail World

$10 from Fat Brain Toys

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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.

Budsies
Budsies

Custom Stuffed Animals

$139 from Budsies

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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.

Singing Machine-The Sing Along Crew-Lil' Rex
Singing Machine

Sing Along Crew

$30 from Singing Machine

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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
Amazon

Sgile Remote Control Robot

$32 from Amazon

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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
Target

Speed and Superheroes Activity Book

$9 from Target

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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
Amazon

Cuku LED Light Airplane

$16 from Amazon

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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.


Related: The Best Gifts for 8-Year-Old Boys

Snaen Experimental Science Kit
Amazon

Snaen Experimental Science Kit

$20 from Amazon

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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
Maisonette LLC

Clicformers Puppy Friends Set

$40 from Maisonette

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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
Amazon
Mega Construx Pokemon Building Pack
Target
Skillmatics Train of Thought Card Game
Amazon

Skillmatics Train of Thought Card Game

$17 from Amazon

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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!
Target
Junywell Hand-Operated Drone
Amazon

Junywell Hand-Operated Drone

$25 from Amazon

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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
Target
Glow In The Dark Doodle Pillowcase
Etsy

Glow In The Dark Doodle Pillowcase

$19 from Etsy

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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.


Related: The Best Gifts for 8-Year-Old Girls

eeBoo Solar System Art Bundle
Maisonette LLC

eeBoo Solar System Art Bundle

$15 from Maisonette

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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
Etsy

I Am Six … Notebook

$14 from Etsy 

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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
Amazon
Beyblade Burst Rise Hypersphere Infinity Brink Battle Set
Walmart

Beyblade Burst Rise Hypersphere Infinity Brink Battle Set

$30 from Walmart

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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 75295
Target

LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon Microfighter Building Kit

$8 from Target

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"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.


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Rindol Smartwatch With Camera
Amazon
100 Great Words Puzzle
Maisonette LLC
'Awesome Jokes That Every 6 Year Old Should Know!'
Amazon

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

$6 from Amazon

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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.


Related: The Best Toys and Gifts for 10-Year-Old Boys

Kids vs. Adults Trivia Game
Uncommon Goods

Kids vs. Adults Trivia Game

$24 from Uncommon Goods

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Family game night just got even more fun with this game that pits kid against grown-up and is a great gift for a girl to share with the family. Each age group picks from their own age-appropriate deck of trivia cards. It is recommended for ages 6 and up. 


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