{"id":16227,"date":"2015-07-04T22:56:41","date_gmt":"2015-07-04T15:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=16227"},"modified":"2015-07-04T22:56:41","modified_gmt":"2015-07-04T15:56:41","slug":"birthdays-top-tech-toys-for-boys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/birthdays-top-tech-toys-for-boys\/","title":{"rendered":"Birthdays: Top Tech Toys for Boys"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Your son has been invited to another birthday party.  You need to RSVP to the party, find out what the birthday boy wants, then remember to pick up a card and birthday present before the party.<\/p>\n

Some months seem more filled with birthday parties than others…there’s a reason for that.  According from this infographic from Today’s Parent<\/a>, most babies are conceived during the winter months, making July through October a busy time for birthdays.<\/p>\n

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To save you some stress and help you prepare for birthday parties…before invitations start rolling in during the Fall, we put together a list of 5 great tech toys for boys.  All STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematical) focused toys boys would LOVE to own…and you don’t even have to ask what they want ahead of time!<\/p>\n

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Spot, Zoomer Zuppies <\/span><\/h1>\n

5 + Years Old<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Spot is a cute, non-shedding pup that loves kids.  He’s expressive – his eyes light up to express his feelings.  He’s sporty – he has a whole repertoire of interactive games to play.  And he’s a fun companion – he loves performing tricks – some only for his owner and what he doesn’t give for a good tummy rub!<\/p>\n

He’s a teacup pup – a less expensive version of his bigger brother Zoomer, and can be carried around easily because of his size.  He’s loyal to a fault.<\/p>\n

Kicks the Zoomer Zuppie is available from Walmart.com<\/a> for $29.99.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Skylanders Trap Team Character Pack <\/span><\/h1>\n

6 Years + Old<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Skylanders is a big hit with boys.  According to IGN<\/a>, “with 175 million toys sold since 2011, makes the [Skylanders] series one of the top 20 highest-selling video game franchises of all time.”  Most boys already have the Skylanders video game.<\/p>\n

Though there are different versions of the Skylanders video game series, most older characters can play on newer games.  The latest Skylanders video game out right now is Skylanders Trap Team.  If you know the birthday boy has the Skylander’s game, there are a huge selection of characters you can choose from to buy.<\/p>\n

This character, Tuff Luck – Deal With It!, has unbeatable good luck, joined the Trap Team to help protect the Skylands.  She is one of many powerful Skylanders sure to help the birthday boy fight evil.<\/p>\n

Skylander’s Tuff Luck sells on Walmart.com<\/a> for $14.96.  Other Skylanders Trap Team characters are available for a similar price or lower.<\/p>\n

Interested to see what video games will be available in the late Fall, just in time for Christmas?  See our<\/em> top video game picks<\/em>.<\/a><\/p>\n

OWI EM4 Educational Motorized Robot Kit <\/span><\/h2>\n

8+ Years Old<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Robotics is a hot topic these days, who wouldn’t want to build one?  The EM4 OWI Robot kit allows kids to build a three-speed vehicle in four fun modes.  A Cricket with 6 legs, Beast with 2 legs, Trailer a cute little train engine, Grandpa-bot, complete with bobble head.<\/p>\n

OWI designs each kit with simplicity in mind.  Only one AA battery is needed to power these fun, easy-to-assembly characters, each with their own unique movements.<\/p>\n

The OWI EM4 Educational Motorized Robot Kit is available from Walmart.com<\/a> for $21.87.<\/p>\n

 SmartLab Blast-Off Rocket Racer <\/span><\/h1>\n

8 + Years Old<\/span><\/h3>\n

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What, besides robots, fill a boy’s head with exuberating excitement?  Rockets!  In this case, it’s a Rocket Racer!  SMARTLAB gives kids a 16-page illustrated  instruction booklet\/lab journal and racer materials to build their own Rocket Racer.  Just add baking soda and vinegar and watch it go!<\/p>\n

The Rocket Racer includes a see-through body so kids can watch the vinegar and baking soda combust to produce a blast off.  For added fun, a stomp-pad launcher is included to control the moment of blast off.<\/p>\n

The SmartLab Blast-Off Rocker Racer is available on Walmart.com<\/a> for $17.69.<\/p>\n

Nerf N-Strike Elite Rapidstrike CS-18 Blaster <\/span><\/h1>\n

8 + Years Old <\/span><\/h3>\n

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What boy can resist the power and excitement of a very large Nerf gun?  Not only does this lightweight Rapidstrike CS-18 Blaster include a clip that holds 18 Elite darts, but with it’s battery powered motor, it can rapid fire all 18 darts up to 75 feet!  This is the powerhouse of Nerf guns, for sure.<\/p>\n

This motorized rapid-fire blaster will make friends run for cover.  Requires 4 C batteries for operation (not included).  Worried that the birthday boy already has a Nerf gun?  No worries, boys love multiple Nerf guns.  That way friends and family members can play with them.  But with a gun like the Rapidstrike CS-18 Blaster, you know which one the birthday boy will play with!  With their new motorized blasters, Nerf now makes a number of great tech toys for boys.<\/p>\n

The Nerf N-Strike Elite Rapidstrike CS-18 Blaster sells for $34.99 on Walmart.com<\/a> and is available in stores as well.<\/p>\n

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Throwing a birthday party for your own son?  In addition to having the top tech toys for boys, Walmart has a surprising amount of birthday themed items for kids of all ages, including really cool birthday cakes.  Make shopping for your son’s birthday easy – Walmart has it all!<\/p>\n

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