Gift Guide For Kids Aged 8 years and over
Looking for a present for 8 year old boy or girl? Here’s our edit of the latest, must have toys and games (plus other presents too) for a child aged 8 years. We pick the hottest toys and games from the big retailers, industry experts, popular media and parenting blogs. If you can’t find these toys locally, we’ve popped in Amazon links so you can check prices and availability. Just so you know, we are an Amazon Associate and may earn from purchases made via qualifying links [disclosure].
Pictionary Air Harry Potter
Pictionary Air was one of the Top 12 Toys from ITV1’s This Morning in 2019. This Harry Potter version of the interactive game, for ages 8+, contains HP related clue cards and a wand for drawing with. One of the Top Ten Toys For Christmas 2021 from Amazon.
Present For 8 Year Old – The Christmas Pig
Just out! New book by JK Rowling, illustrated by Jim Field. For ages 8-12 years. Described by Goodreads as ‘a heartwarming, page-turning adventure’.
Crossed Signals
One of the picks in the ‘Winner Takes It All’ section of the The Dream Toys 2021. This is an electronic game for up to four players aged 8+ where you have to follow the signals on the handsets. Quick reactions needed. Great for family game nights and Christmas holidays.
Nerf Elite Flipshots
New Nerf blaster has barrels front and back. When you finish blasting from the one, flip the second into action. Ages 8+.
LEGO Friends Jungle Rescue
New LEGO Friends set with a treehouse watchtower and clinic connected by a rope bridge, a jungle hut and picnic area, and a campfire tree. Great present for 8 year old. Perfect for young animal rescuers, vets and scientists. Also includes three buildable mini-dolls, a baby elephant with its mum, two sloths, a turtle, drone and rescue quad bike. Plus accessories such as walkie-talkies, syringe, feeding equipment, stethoscope and more. This is a substantial set for LEGO Friends fans aged 8+.
Nintendo Switch OLED
Just out in October 2021, the new Nintendo Switch with a 7-inch OLED screen. This is the newest member of the Switch family featuring 64 GB of internal storage and enhanced audio. Play anytime, anywhere. Likely to be in demand for Christmas 2021.
The Christmasaurus and the Naughty List
Just out! New book for Christmas from Tom Fletcher, as seen just now on Strictly! For kids 7-11 years. Would make a great stocking filler or present for 8 year old.
Present For 8 Year Old – Hair Chalks
One of products that is attracting most interest on our site at the moment is hair chalks. Have a bit of fun with your hair colour with these ones from Girlzone. Would make a great birthday present or stocking filler.
Pokemon Elite Trainer Celebrations Box
Celebrate 25 years of Pokemon. With 10 Celebrations-themed booster packs, five additional TCG booster packs plus much more all inside a collector’s box. For ages 6+.
Piggy Mystery Head Bundle
One of the Top 10 Toys For Christmas from Bargain Max. Contains two action figures, plus, cosplay props, poster and stickers. Also contains DLC code to unlock exclusive in-game items like badges, piggy tokens and skins. Also serves as a piggy banks. Age range 6+.
Present For 8 Year Old – Orboot AR Earth Globe
This educational globe for ages 4-10 years really does bring the world to life. Using a compatible device, the free Orboot app lets you explore the globe with visual story-telling, music, animal facts, voice interactions, quizzes, puzzles and challenges. Great educational present for 8 year old who is interested in the world. Features as one of Hamleys Top Ten Toys For Christmas this year.
Beyblade Burst Surge Speedstorm
New spinning top toy and launcher from the very popular Beyblade. Ages 8+.
Present For 8 Year Old – Go For Broke
We think this game is going to big for Christmas 2021. An update of the classic game – you win by losing a million. Ages 8+.
Present For 8 Year Old – Cool Maker Go Glam Nail Art
Just like a rea salon, this set has five design pods, polish, dryer, storage, removable stamper and other accessories. Requires batteries. For ages 8+.
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