I’ve always loved Christmas shopping for my son. Testing out the toys, comparing prices and choosing the right toys are the best parts of Christmas shopping for children. During the holidays many stores have displays set out for you to play with to try the newest toys out. If you can’t get out to try out the hottest toys and gifts this year, trust this guide to show you the ten best Christmas gifts for boys for 2011. There are many hot trends with kids this holiday season, so you have a lot to choose from. I’ll show you the best gifts to buy for the little or not so little boy on your Christmas list, and where to find the best deal.
#5 NERF N-STRIKE STAMPEDE ECS — $44.99
NERF has been making children’s Christmas gifts exciting for forty years. You can trust that any boy would love to get this amazing fully automatic NERFBlaster. Features a bipod which doubles as a carrying handle. The NERF N-STRIKE STAMPEDE ECS blaster also comes complete with one six dart Clip and three extended Clips which each hold 18 darts, it offers the highest Clip capacity from NERF to date. You can buy one from Toys R’ Us for only $44.99.
#4 Fisher Price Trio Building Sets – $10.99 and up
Ranging in price from $10.99 to over $100, Trio building sets are perfect for any budget. If you are shopping for a little engineer these building sets are a perfect Christmas gift. You can buy them in pre-designed sets or design your own styles. This toy is a great logic builder and children can easily spend hours playing with them. There is a Batcave set that would make a great gift for any batman lover, or a dinosaur set for prehistoric fans. Even the pickiest child would love these awesome building sets.
#3 Hot Wheels Wall Tracks – $27.99
If your home is like mine, the life span of a Hot Wheels track is very short. The floor space that they usually take up is valuable so in assembling and putting away the track we end up losing important track pieces and can no longer use it. This year Hot Wheels has tackled that problem with their Wall Tracks. I am a firm believer in using vertical space to make the best of storage but had never thought of using vertical space for playing! The track attaches to any wall and the cars travel down. This innovative toy is sure to be a big hit for any little boy this Christmas. I know that I’m excited to try it out. The starter track is only $27.99 so you can easily afford some of the add-on tracks that Hot Wheels offers.
#2 Nintendo 3DS $175 –
The Nintendo 3DS is a great option when choosing a gift for a boy. Nintendo Recently gave the 3DS a huge price cut, so you can buy this gift for less than $200. The 3DS offers a new way to play handheld video games, in 3D! There is no need for special 3D glasses and you can determine exactly how much 3D you see with the depth slider. Not only can your child play games in 3D but the 3DS also allows you to take 3D pictures. If you are shopping for a 3DS, Amazon has some new ones for as low as $175.
#1 Microsoft Xbox 360 and Kinect Bundle with a game, a controller and a $50 egift card. $299.99
This great bundle is only available at Wal-mart. This Xbox 360 bundle is definitely at the top of most boy’s wishlists. Watch your child as he excitidly opens up this bundle to find a Microsoft Xbox 360, the Kinect, a game, an Xbox controller and a bonus $50 egift card! This bundle is a steal at $299.99.
You can trust that any gift on this list will please any boy on your Christmas Shopping list. No matter your budget you can afford a Christmas gift that will be treasured. Merry Christmas and Happy Shopping!