When choosing Christmas presents for boys you will find that the majority are based on film or television characters. These games and toys are the most sought after by boys but their popularity only lasts a relatively short time. It is far better to choose gifts such as listed here which will be played with and enjoyed by the whole family over a much longer period of time.



1. Radio Controlled PicooZ Helicopter.

The Radio Controlled PicooZ Helicopter is quite a light weight but robust machine. Anyone over the age of 7 should be able to fly it after a bit of practice. It is best to fly it indoors in a largish room to start and then when proficient to try outdoors if there is no wind. The Radio Controlled PicooZ Helicopter is lightweight but well built and will keep all the family entertained for hours.

2. Bop It Extreme 2 From Hasbro.

With The Bop It Extreme 2 you compete to the beat as electronic spoken and musical commands test your reflexes on steering wheel shape toy. You have four musical styles to choose from, five actions and a one-on-one game! Now you can bop it, twist it, pull it, spin it or flick it! Great fun for the children but you will probably find they don't get a look in as the adults in the family monopolize it!

3. LEGO Mindstorms NXT

The LEGO Mindstorms NXT is a brilliant educational fun toy for older children. They will be able to create, build, and program an intelligent robot which will be able to walk, talk, see and hear. The robot can amazingly be controlled by a mobile phone via commands sent by Bluetooth.

4. Tomy Pop Up Pirate.

Tomy Pop Up Pirate is a family game for all ages. Each player chooses a set of their favourite coloured swords and take it in turns to put their blade into a hole in the barrel to try to make the pirate pop up,or play the opposite, put in the blade and hope he doesn't! Different blade hole each time produces winner/loser. Excellent fun for everone looking for a few laughs and is a classic.

5. EyeClops Multi-Zoom Bionic Eye TV Microscope.

The EyeClops Multi-Zoom Bionic Eye Television Microscope is an award winning toy which enables you to look really close up and see extraordinary detail of everyday objects on your TV screen. The EyeClops has three different lens settings 100 times, 200 times and an amazing 400 times and looks solid and well built. It is easy to set up, educational, great fun and a bargain quality toy.

Fads and fashion can change quickly but you will not go far wrong by choosing a gift according to the boys age from this selection. The whole family will be able to join in and share the fun over Christmas and for many months after.

Choosing and buying Christmas gifts or toys for boys need not be too stressful if you look and search online in plenty of time.