The search for the perfect toy for 10 year olds has never been more complicated. From technology to tiny figurines, and remote control to roaring dinosaurs, the choice is staggering, and quite frankly, daunting. But don’t worry, we have compiled a list of toys for 10 year old boys and girls which they’ll actually enjoy.
Shopkins Scoops Ice Cream Truck
When you’re looking for a cool toy for 10 year olds, they don’t come much cooler than an ice cream truck. Add Shopkins into the mix and it becomes sub-zero cool! The super bright ice cream truck also comes with a table, menu board, two exclusive Shopkins, and a downloadable app for even more fun.
$99.98
LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Doc Ock's Tentacle Trap
LEGO? Marvel? Spiderman? Just how awesome can a toy get? Recreate your favorite Doc Ock vs. Spiderman scenes, or make up your own with this epic playset, which features Spidey, Doc Ock, and three other mini figures. Octobot, police speedboat, surfboard, and many other accessories are also included. What more could a 10 year old need?
$115.48
SZJJX RC Quadcopter Drone
Take to the skies for some bird’s eye action with this incredible RC drone. With a foldable shaft, this wind-resistant drone will provide stability whether indoors or outside, and comes with a wide-angle HD camera & altitude hold, 120 Degree wide angle lens, and 200W/2MP 720P HD camera. Connects to phone and supports VR viewing.
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ALEX Toys Craft Eco Crafts Scrapbook
What 10 year old girl doesn’t like crafting? This Eco Crafts Scrapbook set will feed their creativity without costing the earth, because it comes with earth-friendly pages, eco-pencils and is printed with soy inks, all designed to help protect the environment. This pretty kit contains everything needed to make and decorate a gorgeous memory book.
$49.99
LEGO Star Wars TIE Advanced Prototype Toy
Build this TIE advanced prototype and join in the battle between good and evil. Will you take Vader’s side as he instructs The Inquisitor to take out every remaining Jedi Knight, or will you side with good and outsmart the dark side? This LEGO set comes complete with 355 pieces, weapons, and three mini figures.
$195.40
Fingerlings Interactive Baby Monkey
It’s not just 10 year olds who will love Fingerlings – parents will want to have a cuddle too! These adorable interactive monkeys love to play, and will grab hold of your finger, babble, turn their heads, blow kisses, and hang upside down. Responding to touch, sound, and motion, it’s just like having a real pet!
$21.00
ALEX Toys Craft DIY Card Crafter
Forgotten birthdays will be a thing of the past with this handy DIY Card Crafter, containing all the tools needed to create one-off beautiful cards for any friend, on any occasion. The ideal gift for both boys and girls who love to create, this set includes stamps, card, envelopes, shapes, stickers, and so much more.
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LEGO Friends Heartlake Summer Pool
School’s out and the kids are heading to the Heartlake Summer Pool for some much needed R&R. This LEGO Friends set contains 589 pieces which all combine to build THE most awesome aqua center ever. The wavy slide, diving board, aquarium and swim up bar will keep Andrea and Martina (included) entertained all summer long.
$108.90
LEGO Creator Mighty Dinosaurs
Create a “Rawr” with LEGO Creator. Young palaeontologists will really “dig” this 174-piece 3-in-1 building set which, when completed, will result in the mighty T-Rex, with bright orange eyes and poseable limbs, a Triceratops with terrifying horns, or a Pterodactyl for sky high Jurassic action. You couldn’t get a more perfect toy for 10 year olds.
$11.99
Exploding Kittens Card Game
Exploding Kittens is a strategy card game which sounds gross (very appealing to 10 year olds), but really isn’t. This hugely successful Kickstarter project sees players drawing cards while trying to avoid the “you’re out” exploding kitten, which can only be outplayed with a “defuse” card. (No kittens were harmed in the making of this game.)
$11.88
4M Crystal Growing Experiment
What toys for 10 year olds can you get when said child is a science boffin? Well, how about this 3M Crystal Growing Kit, which contains everything needed to grow seven different crystals? And the fun doesn’t stop there, because once the crystals have matured, they can be displayed in the specially designed case included.
$16.99
Bloxels Build Your Own Video Game
Combining fun with learning is always a smart move, and this Bloxels Build Your Own Video Game kit does just that. Perfect for both boys and girls, this Toy Insider STEM 10 winner will allow them to create game art, game rooms, and characters, using the free downloadable Bloxels Builder app on your own device.
$42.99
DC Super Hero Girls Batgirl Action Doll
Pow about adding a little girl power to your super hero set with this impressive 12” Batgirl action figure. This dynamic DC hero sports a mask, golden boots, and tech-print purple top, and is equipped with several accessories, including a bat-shaped backpack. Just like any super hero, she can stand on her own two feet, too.
$59.86
Sphero SPRK+ STEAM Educational Robot
Using JavaScript, this is the ultimate toy for 10 year olds who love technology. This complete educational robot from Sphero is the perfect introduction into the world of coding, programming, robotics and technology, and fully supports STEM learning. Suitable for both beginners and the more experienced, this little cross-platform robot offers unlimited learning fun.
$199.99
LEGO Creator Propeller Plane Building Toy
Let imaginations soar with the LEGO Creator Propeller Plane building kit. With 230 pieces, this toy set allows kids to create a plane with spinning propellers and opening cockpit, a hydroplane, or a helicopter with working rotor blades, depending on where their imaginations want to go. Suitable for both boys and girls aged 7- 12.
$84.88
Yumi Ashigaru Stormtrooper Star Wars Action Figure
From the Bandai Movie Realization line comes the Stormtrooper as you’ve never seen him before. From the reimagined traditional feudal Archer helmet, to the intimidating Japanese style bow, this Trooper is fierce, and comes with interchangeable hands, Katana, and quiver. It’s the perfect Star Wars toy for 10 year olds who love collectibles.
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Ever After High Legacy Day Cerise Hood Doll
If you know a girl who loves Monster High, expand on her toy collection with this gorgeous figure from Ever After High, MH’s ‘sister’ school. Red Riding Hood’s daughter, Cerise Hood, is wearing a stunning cape with fur-trimmed hood, and a picnic-basket themed purse, in keeping with the fairy tale named after her famous mother.
$99.95
Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Egg Carton
Toys are more fun by the dozen, which is what makes this set from Hatchimals so enjoyable. Each egg carton contains 2 out-of-egg, season 2 Hatchimals CollEGGtibles, and 10 in-egg Hatchimals, just waiting to be warmed and hatched. The sparkly blue carton is perfect for transporting your new friends, and can be stacked with additional sets.
$71.28
Kotobukiya Star Wars Stormtrooper ArtFX+ Statue
The only thing more intimidating than a Stormtrooper is two Stormtroopers, and that is exactly what you get in this ArtFX+ Statue set. The perfect toys for boys who love Star Wars, both Troopers come with four arm parts and two leg parts, and stand on their bases thanks to the magnetic feet on each.
$124.95
Piper Computer Kit with Minecraft Raspberry Pi Edition
It’s every techie’s dream toy – a computer they get to build themselves! The Minecraft Raspberry Pi Edition allows boys and girls to solve puzzles by building their own machine from start to finish, including physical controls, lights, buttons and switches. Comes with 1GB RAM, 1.2 Ghz Quad Core CPU, and WiFi capabilities. For ages 7-13.
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Osmo Genius Kit
Turn iPad screen time into learning time without them even realizing, thanks to Osmo Genius. Osmo takes core subjects and transforms them into fun games, and is perfect for honing problem solving and visual thinking skills. Simply place your device into the stand for a whole world of drawing, math, spatial thinking, and puzzles. Ages 5-12.
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My First Makeup Set
“Make up” your mind and gift this delightful My First Makeup Set to any little girl who wants to experiment with cosmetics. The fold out palette contains 8 eye shadows, 8 glitter shadows, 6 lip glosses, 4 blushes, various brushes and sponges with which to apply it all, and of course a built in mirror.
$14.99
Evo App-Connected Coding Robot
Get tomorrow’s creators started today, with the small but mighty Evo App-Connected Coding Robot. This award-winning coding bot allows users to program simple tricks, such as Follow, Music, and Escape, and for the more advanced there is OzoBlockly – the “language” which really brings coding to life and gives users the power to fully control their Ozobot.
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Crayola Inspiration Art Case
Really get to the art of the matter with the Crayola Inspiration Art Case. Jam-packed with 140 pieces, this set includes 64 crayons, 40 washable markers, 20 colored pencils, and 15 paper sheets, all contained in one awesome carrying case, making it the ideal toy for 10 year olds who love art. Just add imagination.
$29.81
Jenga Classic Game
The bigger they stack, the harder they fall. Anyone who has ever played Jenga knows how nerve-wracking it is, sliding a block out carefully and placing it on top without making the tower fall. If you’re looking for a toy for kids which will help them with their concentration and critical thinking, this is it.
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Makeup Light Up Beauty Vanity Cosmetic Set with Mirror
Many 10 year old girls will be just getting interested in makeup, so why not treat them to this stunning beauty set, which comes with its own light up mirror? The case makes it perfect for taking to sleepovers, and contains eyeshadows, lipsticks, lip glosses, blushes, and mascara for a pretty princess makeover.
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Cozmo
A cross between a computer and a BFF, Cozmo’s A.I. allows him to express hundreds of emotions. He’ll recognize your face, name, and mannerisms, and will evolve with you. Consisting of more than 300 parts, Cozmo goes above and beyond – exploring, plotting, planning, playing games, and coding, making him the ultimate toy for any child.
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Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster
Turn the kids loose and let battle commence. The Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster comes with 6 elite darts and is capable of firing them up to 90 feet, more than enough to keep the enemies at bay, while the Slam Fire slide will take them down rapidly if they do get too close.
$13.78
LEGO Elves The Goblin King's Evil Dragon Building Kit
Raise Ashwing from the ashes with LEGO. Each of the 339 pieces come together to build the dragon, as well as an exploding crystal cave which incorporates a safe bolt-hole for Lil’ Blue. Compatible with other LEGO sets, this Elves set (including mini-figures) will stretch boys’ and girls’ imaginations as they build and play.
$119.49
LEGO Minecraft The Farm
When LEGO and Minecraft come together, you know it’s going to be something any 10 year old will love. With endless play opportunities, kids can build their own Minecraft world and inhabit it with the mini-figures included. This 262 piece set also comes with many accessories and is compatible with other sets in the series.
$89.99
Uno Emoji Card Game
The makers of UNO have finally “faced” the truth – emojis are here to stay. Our favorite card game has been given an upgrade and comes with a new rule: if the special card is played, the next player must make that face and hold it for two rounds! Great fun for all the family.
$8.99
Snap Circuits Jr. Electronics Discovery Kit
Light up their lives by introducing them to the world of electrical circuits. Thanks to Snap Circuits Jr., both boys and girls can get to grips with designing and building working electrical circuits, using the snap on parts (no tools required) and instructions for over 100 projects included. Contains photo-sensor, flashing light, and adjustable siren.
$19.59
LEGO Marvel Iron Man: Detroit Steel Strikes Superhero
Has Iron Man met his match in this awesome Detroit Steel weaponized Mech? After all, Iron Man is just one man, whereas this mech comes equipped with posable arms and legs, movable wings, six-stud shooter, and arm-mounted chainsaw! Bring your favorite scenes to life with the three minifigures included, along with Agent Coulson’s car. Epic!
$137.94
Makey Makey Invention Kit for Everyone
10 year olds will love to wakey wakey to Makey Makey, the invention kit that will have them turning everyday items into awesome working projects. The possibilities are endless – make a paper controller, a water dance mat, or even a banana piano! Makey Makey also supports STEM learning as it explores circuits and physical computing.
$49.95
Monster High Frights, Camera, Action! Honey Swamp Doll
Monster High dolls are the coolest ghouls you could ever meet, and aspiring film maker Honey Swamp is no exception. Like her father the Swamp Monster, Honey cuts an intimidating figure, but underneath it all she’s just a young ghoul trying to make her mark on the world. Comes with video camera, diary, and accessories.
$89.95
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Black Panther Pursuit Toy
Black Panther has taken the movie world by storm, and now Marvel has teamed up with LEGO to do the same with the toy world. The Black Panther jet features two stud shooters, and opening cockpit, while Captain America’s 4×4 is equipped with spring-loaded shooter and big wheels. This 287-piece LEGO set also includes three mini-figures.
$128.49
Hatchimals CollEGGtibles
The bonus Hatchimal included in this season 2 set is a taste of things to come, because there are four more just waiting to be hatched! All they need is a warm hand and a loving touch to tempt them out of their shells, and you’ll have your own menagerie to love and play with.
$22.95
Prism Kite Technology Tube Tail
Add some wow to a windy day by attaching this stupendous Tube Tail to your stunt kite. Available in two lengths, this nylon tube will give you either 20 feet or 75 feet of awe-inspiring action as it soars above you, drawing the crowds and the kite envy. Easily attaches to almost any kite.
$17.99
Mega Bloks Halo Covenant Drone Outbreak Building Set
Say hello to Halo with this buildable UNSC supply truck from Mega Bloks. With 378 pieces, this set builds into a playset which consists of the truck, Spartan Jorge and one Spartan JFO minifigures, and two Covenant drones, plus an arsenal of weapons – the perfect toy for 10 year olds who love their game play.
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Your Décor Water Bottle by Horizon Group USA
When you’re searching for toys for 10 year olds, it pays to think practically – choose something fun but which they can use, too. This color your own water bottle does just that. Keeping up their hydration will be a doddle in a bottle they have colored in themselves, using the five super bright markers included.
$9.85
LEGO Jurassic World Indominus Rex Breakout Building Kit
LEGO is as much a toy for girls as it is a toy for boys, and this 1156 piece set will appeal to both. Straight from Jurassic World, the Indominus Rex Breakout kit builds into a scene which includes a dinosaur on the run, helicopter, impound, and four minifigures – the rest is up to you!
$689.99
L.O.L. Surprise!
One of the most sought-after toys for girls has got to be the L.O.L! Surprise! Like an old-fashioned game of pass-the-parcel, each layer is unwrapped to reveal a fun clue to what’s hidden inside – a LOL! Surprise! Doll with water surprise! With 35+ dolls to collect in this series alone, that’s a lot of surprises.
$14.08
Ever After High Duchess Swan Doll
Every little girl loves fairy tales, and the Ever After High dolls bring those fables bang up to date! Meet Duchess Swan, daughter of the Swan Queen. With her feather-themed tutu and accessories, this doll is fully posable, and comes with doll stand and hairbrush to keep her looking graceful, just like her mother.
$115.90
Melissa & Doug Scratch Art Rainbow Mini Notes
All parents know it can be…challenging, getting 10 year olds to communicate. With this Melissa and Doug Scratch Art Mini Notebook set, they won’t be able to help themselves. Simply use the stylus to write a message on the matt black surface and the words will be revealed in a veritable rainbow of bright colors.
$12.99
Monopoly Deal Family Card Game
Don’t get bored without a board – now Monopoly comes in a card game, perfect for gaming on the go. This 15 minute game sees players competing to be the first to collect three full property sets to win the game – simple. It’s the ideal toy for 10 year olds on long (or even short) journeys.
$7.99
Shopkins Chef Club Hot Spot Kitchen Playset
There’s something irresistibly cute about Shopkins, as any girl or boy will tell you. This Chef Club Hot Spot Kitchen Playset contains a spinning microwave, opening oven, drawers and doors, and two adorable exclusive Shopkins. For even more fun, add this set to other Chef Club playsets to create the Chef Club kitchen.
$59.99
LEGO NexoKnights The Fortrex
For LEGO play on the next level, try NexoKnights. Build the huge castle and recreate your favorite scenes from the Cartoon Network series, or even make up your own. With 1140 pieces, both girls and boys will enjoy building this giant fortress, and playing with the seven minifigures included. Comes with free app for smartphone/tablet.
$368.89
AHAHOO RC Cars 4WD Off-Road Racing Truck
So many toys for 10 year olds involve sitting in front of a screen that it makes a welcome change to give something that takes them outside for fresh air. This RC off-road racing truck is so awesome it will keep them out for hours, no matter how tough the terrain or how inclement the weather.
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LEGO Friends Heartlake Grand Hotel
Take a peek at how the other half lives when you build this stunning LEGO Friends Heartlake Grand Hotel. With three sumptuous floors, this hotel boasts a rooftop pool, elevator, outdoor café, jazz bar, and many other amenities. Containing 1552 pieces, this set also includes Andrea, Olivia, Stephanie, Susan, Nate, dog, and cat minifigures.
$454.88
Codenames
Channel your inner spy by playing Codenames – the brilliant quick-play card game in which teams compete to make contact with their own agents, without revealing the whereabouts of their rival team’s agents. But beware – find the assassin and it’s game over. Great fun for all the family, especially when time or space is limited.
$15.79
Bit Coding Robot
Now 10 year olds can have a Bit of fun with robots – Bit, the Coding Bot. Kids can make Bit their own by personalizing it with colors and stickers included, and then embark on a learning journey as they write their own simple color codes for Bit to follow, before graduating to more advanced app-enabled coding.
$219.99
DC Super Hero Girls Poison Ivy Action Doll
Poison Ivy has got to be the most striking of all the DC Super Hero girls. Dressed all in green, with her titian hair, this girl is learning how to control her super powers and how to handle growing up, all at the same time. Fully articulated, she makes the perfect toy for girls everywhere.
$84.17
Pokemon Trading Cards
If your 10 year old is new to Pokémon, or just wants to expand their collection, this huge set of trading cards is for them! With 100 assorted Pokémon cards in each set, their collection will grow instantaneously, and as it contains some duplicates they’ll be able to start trading straightaway.
$8.95
Tech Will Save Us Gamer Kit
This kit contains everything cool! With snap together parts, kids can build their own console before playing classic games and learning how to design and code their very own games and programs. With no soldering required, boys and girls can jump straight in to glorious geekdom and perhaps take the first step to IT genius.
$55.99
12 Diy Activities (10 Year Old Approved!)
How To Build A Small Onager
This incredible tutorial will take your 10 year old through every step needed to build this awesome Onager – the catapult-style weapon that preceded the cannon. Using only wooden Popsicle sticks, paper, string, and glue, you and your child can delve into the Middle Ages and recreate this menacing masterpiece which actually works.
How to Make a Fidget Spinner DIY
Fidget Spinners are great for keeping kids’ hands busy, but they’re small, and small things get lost. Follow this guide which shows you how to create your own Fidget Spinners for next to nothing, and as they’re easy to make it doesn’t matter how many get lost or broken. Includes instructions and free downloadable templates.
Simple Homemade Robot Car
Make your own robot car using items mostly found at home – it’ll be the most fun you and/or your child will have, and it costs next to nothing to make. Plus (sshhh) it’s educational! Using a block of foam and a motor, you can create this little bot which actually moves, and supports STEM learning, too.
Diy Speakers
This super simple and super cheap DIY project is great for home schoolers, school projects, or just as a rainy day activity. Simply grab a couple of plastic or paper cups, a cardboard tube, and your cell phone, and create a home-made sound system in just a few minutes. How does that sound?
Diy Shoebox Table Football/Foosball Table
This is a super fun DIY project for kids to tackle on their own (with a little adult input) that will give them plenty of play opportunity. Using a shoe box, wooden skewers, wooden pegs and a few other crafting items, you can create this awesome Table Football game that will amuse and entertain. Score!
Giant Ghose Bubbles Tutorial
Bubbles, glue, slime…kids love it! This simple DIY tutorial shows you how to create a whole load of oozing “stuff” for hours of sensory play, using only white glue, liquid starch, and water. Once the right consistency is achieved they can mould and squelch their way through, and even blow giant ghost bubbles using a straw.
Diy Lightsaber That Really Works
For Star Wars fans young and old, there’s no more iconic item than a lightsaber, especially if it actually lights up! Check out this amazing tutorial from Lemon Lime Adventures, which shows you how to turn an inexpensive flashlight and a giant bubble wand into a working lightsaber in just a few easy steps.
DIY Zoetrope Animation STEAM Project
Create some home animation and practice some STEM learning at the same time by making one of these home-made Zoetropes. Using items found around the house, your kids can make their very own simple animations using stick figures, and then progress onto more complex drawings once their confidence grows. Explore the science for further learning.
Diy Paper Airplane Launcher
Watch your paper airplanes take to the skies with a home-made paper airplane launcher. With just a block of wood, a couple of nails, a paperclip, rubber band, and tape, you can create a launcher which will send your planes soaring. Perfect as a hands on project for science, or just as a rainy day activity.
How to Make Rubber Band Bracelets
If you have creative kids, the chances are you have a bag of loom bands and a loom gathering dust somewhere in the back of the closet. Pull them out, dust them off, and set the kids to work making these ten gorgeous loom band bracelets. There’s fishtails, ladders, and even a Minecraft inspired one.
Diy Binary Code Necklace
This blog post contains an entire lesson plan, perfect for home schooled kids or a party activity. Touching on binary codes, this tutorial (and its link) provides all the information needed to design and make a necklace based on the child’s name’s binary code. Go through the whole lesson, or just outline and make the jewelry.
Easy 3-Ingredient Fluffy Slime Tutorial
This recipe will provide hours and hours of gloriously messy, gooey fun for kids of any age. Fluffy slime is made using three ingredients – shaving foam, white glue, and contact lens solution. If you want to pretty it up you can also add food coloring and/or glitter to the mix. Then knead, and play.
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