Challenging Toys For 8-Year Old Boys

It's been my experience that the best toys for 8-year old boys are challenging and designed to prod a child's reasoning. These knickknacks present an outlet for kids to use the fullest extent of their imaginations, delving into creative thoughts that are new and exciting. Can you remember the first time you built something spectacular with a bunch of building blocks? Remember the excitement and feelings of accomplishment?

That's what the following short-list of challenging, creative toys seeks to evoke -- the same feelings of achievement and thrill for modern little boys.

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Air Swimmer Remote Control Inflatable Flying Shark

This will probably be the largest RC toy you've ever seen in your home! In the form of a Great White Shark, this inflatable measures 57 x 36 inches when filled completely with helium (sold separately). He'll stay inflated for 2 weeks, and this is considered a challenging toy because of the concentration it takes to maneuver him around corners and through narrow spaces. There are only 4 AAA batteries required to get this Great White moving -- one in the body and three in the RC. Gliding is effortless, as there's a 40ft range built-in to control the shark from a distance. The swimming motion is realistic, smooth, and soundless!

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Air Hunters Z-Curve Bow

For the safety of children (and the peace-of-mind of parents), this bow is designed to be soft, yet accurate. Curved for ideal aiming, the arrows are made from pliable foam that can either bounce off of targets or be attached to suction cups (included). Each arrow is also slightly bent to quiver a whopping 125 feet in range, hitting bulls-eyes from far away. They're aerodynamic and perfect for beginners, as the bow is easy to handle with a simple pull-back string. To the delight of parents, this little kit is educational, teaching children hand-eye coordination and fine-motor skills.

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Melissa & Doug Suspend

This game is all about balance and suspension! For 1-4 players, the toy's objective is to challenge yourself or others by building a tower out of 24 rods. These components aren't magnetized and have no way of staying locked together other than the skill of the builder and small notches. Youngsters will have a blast building on the wooden base, constructing their towers as high as possible while hoping they don't fall. Everything shifts, tilts, and tumbles! It's a game of structure, strategy, and sabotage against multiple opponents (or yourself).

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