Top Ten Non-Electronic Toys for Preteen Boys

There’s no doubt about it. Preteen boys are obsessed with video games. No matter how hard we parents try there is virtually no pulling them away with video game systems. However, these gifts are just cool enough to convince them to give their controllers a break.

Magnetix 500 piece case with Wheels, $79.99. This popular building set comes with squares, curves, flexors, triangles, bars, extenders and connectors. The preteen boy on your list can build towers, shapes and even construct models for chemistry, physics and math. The wheels make the set easy to transport.

Vertical Vengeance Coaster by K’nex, $39.99. This kit helps your favorite pre-teen boy build a giant roller coaster over 5 feet high. There are 33+ feet of track in the set and instructions for two different roller coast models. When they are finished building, they can test out their track with 2 cars and a motorized chain lift. The sound module with coaster sounds and screams makes the experience exciting and fun.

Orange County Choppers Custom Bike Shop, $29.99. Fans of the show “American Chopper” will enjoy building all three miniature custom bikes included in this kit. All of the motorcycles have realistic sounding motors that shake and rev with sound.

Moon Shoes, $29.99. These shoes are sure to get your favorite preteen moving and outside getting fresh air. These shoes turn feet into trampolines and let kids jump higher than ever thought possible. They also help improve coordination and balance. Moon shoes are made of durable plastic and have adjustable straps non-skid soles. They fit up to a men’s size 9.