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].
Harry Potter Defence Class
Part of the HP ‘Moments’ LEGO set for kids of seven and over. Open up the brick-built book with a defence class inside.
Present For 8 Year Old – Studio Creator
Create, edit and share videos for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch with Studio Creator. Dimmable 20cm LED ring light with 12 colour modes, USB powered. Extra-large 2x2m green screen, adjustable tripod, wireless shutter remote, clip-on selfie ring all included. For ages 8+.
Crossed Signals
One of the picks in the ‘Winner Takes It All’ section of the The Dream Toys last year. 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+.
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.
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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