Updated: March 2018

10 Cool Kids Toys for Boys and Girls to Buy in 2018

As a kid, one of the most important things you wanted in your life was a cool toy. Whether it’s toys for boys or toys for girls, it was all about being the person with the coolest toy in class. And that still hasn’t changed. What has changed is that toys have evolved due to technology and companies making newer and better toys than ever. Car toys can now be so close to life-like, it’s like a kid-sized version of the real thing! With so many kids toys to choose from, it can be difficult choosing the best one for your child.

Here are the 10 coolest kids toys for boys and girls to buy in 2018:

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Our Choice

John Deere Tractor Engine

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Tractor Repair Set Lets Your Kid Work on Their Own Tractor

Bottom Line:
Great for kids who want to get a more hands-on experience, this realistic John Deere tractor engine has all the parts of a real engine, without the danger. The tractor toy has over 12 functions you can interact with.

Pros:
Many features (12 functions), Realistic, Stylish look (John Deere).

Cons:
Can be difficult to assemble at first.

This John Deere Tractor Engine for kids is like a real-life model of the front half of a tractor. It lets your kid play safely when doing all the dirty work like popping the hood, maintenance, and doing repairs. In total, the tractor toy has over 12 functions you can perform on it and even has sounds and lights that are powered by batteries. A set of tools are included with the tractor engine for your child to use.

When standing, the John Deere Tractor Engine stands at over 27″ tall.

Available here.

Watch the demo below!
 

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Best For Shopping

Melissa & Doug Freestanding Grocery Store Role Play Toy

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Cashier Toy Lets Your Kids Role Play in a Grocery Store

Bottom Line:
This grocery store toy is the perfect way for your kids to learn money management and how to shop! With a cashier stand and some product accessories to go with it, one child can pay and shop while the other can service them.

Pros:
Lots of accessories (money, products, credit card scan), Realistic, Can be used with more than 1 child.

Cons:
Takes some time to assemble (1 hour according to reviewer).

The Melissa & Doug Freestanding Grocery Store Role Play Toy is a cashier stand that allows your kids to ring up items, scan them, and even pay for them! There’s shelving on both sides for display and storage with smooth and curved corners & edges. Other features include a hand-cranked conveyor belt, a beeping “scanner”, a card swipe machine and a cash drawer. It’s a great way to teach your kids about how it is to grocery shop in real-life.

The Play Toy measures 32″ x 35.5″ x 25″ when assembled.

Available here.

Watch the demo below!
 

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Best For Construction

Linde Forklift Pedal Construction Vehicle

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Pedal Powered Forklift Lets Your Child Pick Things Up Like an Adult

Bottom Line:
Perfect for your little construction worker, is a kid-version of a Linde Forklift that is pedal powered and can pick things up just like any other forklift. Everything is adjustable including the seat, the horn, and of course: the forklift itself.

Pros:
Many features (adjustable seat, horn, forklift), Pedal powered, Stylish look (Linde).

Cons:
Only for children under 55″.

This Linde Kid’s Forklift is a forklift version of a Little Tikes toy car. It’s pedal powered and comes with a mini wooden palette for your child to place items on and lift. All the functions can be interacted using the controls (steering wheel, horn, rotate lifter). An adjustable seat is available to accommodate different sized kids.

The Linde Kid’s Forklift is modelled after the Linde Lime Tree Series 394 forklift. It measures 51.2″ x 22.1″ x 41.3″ in size.

Available here.

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Coolest Look

Hauck Nerf Battle Racer

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Ultimate Go-Kart Experience for Kids Who Love NERF Guns

Bottom Line:
This custom NERF go-kart is great for kids who enjoy NERF guns. It’s specially designed to store your NERF blasters and darts while you race off in your own vehicle. Bring your NERF fight to the next level!

Pros:
Cool design and look, Multiple functions (drive, store darts and blasters).

Cons:
Seat is only adjustable by a bit, Ideally for ages 4-7.

The Hauck Nerf Battle Racer is a ride on accessory that lets NERF users have a vehicle for their NERF fights. It’s a go-kart style vehicle that is pedal powered and lets you carry up to 4 NERF blasters and multiple NERF darts onboard. Made of a sturdy steel frame, the Battle Racer has forward and reverse gears, free-wheel function and easy chain adjustment. The seat is adjustable, but the Racer is ideally for kids aged 4-7 (according to a reviewer).

The Hauck Nerf Battle Racer measures 51″ x 23″ x 27″ in size.

Available here.

Watch the demo below!
 


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For Tabletop

Fantastic Gymnastics Game

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Tabletop Game Has You Trying to Land a Gymnast’s Swing

Bottom Line:
Great for a family game night, this tabletop game involves the kids trying to swing a gymnast and having it land in an area. Points are awarded based on where you land the gymnast (red, yellow or green area). Tons of fun for everyone!

Pros:
Super fun, Portable tabletop game, Cool design.

Cons:
Only 1 gymnast per game, Sometimes have to hold steady.

The Fantastic Gymnastics Game is a tabletop game that involves trying to land a gymnast after he swings. Points are awarded based on which zone he lands on: Green (100), Yellow (50), and Red (25). You can play solo, challenge friends head-to-head or even have a tournament. Control the gymnast by pressing the yellow button to swing him. Once he’s ready to dismount, press the red button and he launches! It takes practice, but once you get the hang of how he swings, it’s tons of fun for the whole family.

The Game measures 2.5″ x 10.5″ x 10.5″ in size.

Available here.

Watch the demo below!
 

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Most Fun

Jabii

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Safe and Friendly Boxing Game for You and Your Friends to Play

Bottom Line:
Great for parents and kids to enjoy together, the Jabii brings a whole new game of fun. Track progress, customize your characters, and connect your phone to the boxing glove to enjoy a unique, fun, and most importantly safe fighting game for kids of all ages!

Pros:
Tons of fun, Safe, Bluetooth compatible (connect to smartphone).

Cons:
Has to be recharged, Lasts 16 hours per charge.

The Jabii is the perfect boxing game for your rough-housing children or even adults! It lets you swing punches at each other without having to worry about getting injured. Track your punches, real-time progress and customize your characters with the app connected by Bluetooth. The glove is made with a smooth, comfortable polyester grip and last up to 16 hours off of one charge.

Available here.

Watch the demo below!
 

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Most Innovative

POWERUP 3.0 Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane

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Motorized Paper Airplane Is Controlled by Your Smartphone and Bluetooth

Bottom Line:
For kids who love making paper airplanes, this nifty toy lets you motorize your paper airplane and make it fully controllable from a smartphone using Bluetooth. It’s a cheaper and more fun alternative to the intense remote control helicopters and drones.

Pros:
Cool design, Innovative, Bluetooth compatible (connect to smartphone).

Cons:
Small parts, Not suitable for children under 4.

The POWERUP 3.0 Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane is the world’s first remote controlled paper airplane using your smartphone’s Bluetooth technology. Included with it, is special paper to ensure easy folding and flying for your paper airplane. The paper airplane is controlled by tilting your device, while ascending/descending is controlled by a throttle lever.

The POWERUP 3.0 Paper Airplane measures 7.5″ x 0.7″ x 1.5″ in size.

Available here.

Watch the demo below!
 

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Best For Jumping

Jungle JumpaRoo

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Entertain the Kids with This Colorful Indoor/outdoor Jungle Gym

Bottom Line:
Perfect for children who love to jump and bounce around, this Jungle Gym can be placed both indoors and outdoors. Great for exercising and getting active play time. Pair it with water to create a unique water / jumping experience!

Pros:
Can be used by multiple kids at the same time, Colorful, Indoor / outdoor use.

Cons:
Inner tube can deflate over time (will require replacement).

The Jungle JumpaRoo is a portable jungle gym that can be used both indoors and outdoors. It combines monkey bars, a fort and a trampoline all in one with colorful bars for your children to hold on. Add-ons are available to make the JumpaRoo even more fun like: rope swing and a hose to make it sprinkle water! It will surely grab the attention of your kids and neighbors as they bounce away having fun (and exercising).

The JumpaRoo measures 30″ x 30″ x 78″ in size.

Available here.

Watch the demo below!
 

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Best For Water Fights

Tie-Not

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Prepare Water Balloons in Seconds with Only One Hand Using This Toy

Bottom Line:
The perfect accessory for a good water balloon fight, the Tie-Not is a nifty tool toy that allows you to prep water balloons with only one hand. Simply fill, twist and insert into wedge and your water balloon is complete!

Pros:
Small and compact, Useful, Comes with 50 balloons.

Cons:
Only fills 1 water balloon at a time.

The Tie-Not is a tool toy that lets you quickly and efficiently fill up your water balloons in seconds. Simply fill the balloon, wrap it around the rod, then insert into the wedge and your water balloon is complete. The great part is that the Tie-Not attaches to any regular garden hose with no special attachments required.

Each Tie-Not measures 6″ x 5.5″ x 1.2″ in size.

Available here.

Watch the demo below!
 

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Best For Easter

EggMazing Easter Egg Decorator

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Easter Egg Decorator Spins Egg So You Can Easily Draw on It

Bottom Line:
Easter eggs can be a tough thing to decorate, but this little machine makes it so much easier! Perfect for kids who love crafts and arts, the EggMazing automatically spins the egg for you so you don’t have to. It’s all the fun, without the mess!

Pros:
Small and compact, DIY crafting, Includes 8 colorful markers.

Cons:
Requires 4 AA batteries which aren’t included.

The EggMazing Easter Egg Decorator is a small, compact machine that spins your egg making it easier for you to decorate. By automatically spinning it, you can focus on just drawing on it with the 8 colorful markers included, without making a mess. No more dyes and no more smells. You can even use it outside of Easter. The EggMazing makes for a fun DIY craft all-year long.

The EggMazing requires 4 AA batteries and measures 12.5″ x 8″ x 2.5″ in size.

Available here.

Watch the demo below!