It might be blowing your mind a little that the precocious and adorable 9-year-old in your life is so close to finally reaching the double digits, but luckily finding gifts for single-digit kiddos still doesn't involve satisfying the tween and teen angst that'll come later. Keep clicking to find great gift ideas for just about any near decade-old kiddo, no matter his interests.
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$17 from Amazon
Camping season is right around the corner, and this new release from Lego can help get your kiddo psyched for summer adventures. With 190 pieces, the final build results in a cool camper van, minifigures, and fun accessories.
$200 from Amazon
This well-reviewed and innovative laser tag set includes four infrared guns and vests that'll let you play indoors or outdoors, in the dark or light. Additional features include synced scoring, adjustable lives, and four weapon modes.
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$16 from Amazon
Yes, many boys this age still love Minecraft, but that doesn't mean they can't get off their screen for some good, old-fashioned Lego play. This set includes Steve, a zombie, a spider, and a living slime (don't worry, he'll know what all that means).
$30 from Uncommon Goods
If you've got a boy on your hands that loves intrigue, he'll likely love this book, which explores "the history and spooky secrets of ten of the most mysterious places in the world." The set includes red, green, and blue lenses, each revealing hidden parts of the books that the other don't.
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$15 from Amazon
Rated for kiddos 8 years and older, this no-batteries-required Nerf blaster fires six darts in a row up to 90 feet. The dart barrel flips open for easy and quick reloads.
$10 from Amazon
It's hard to go wrong with a classic Nerf football, and this one is both easy on the budget and the player with its foam construction and grip features that make it a cinch to catch and throw.
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$30 from Uncommon Goods
Is your 9- or 10-year-old more of a baseball nut than a football fan? He'll love this poster showing the home ballpark of every MLB team that exists. Who knows? It could even inspire a bucket-list road trip.
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$59 from Amazon
Any Star Wars-obsessed fan — young or old — will love this animatronic Yoda with sound effects and movements that include a nodding head, back-and-forth ears, blinking eyes, and more.
$40 from Amazon
Encourage indoor play that doesn't involve a screen with this magnetic dartboard, which features LED backlights that change as the game progresses. The darts also glow in the dark, so this is great for daytime or nighttime play.
$32 and up from Amazon
Not just any remote-controlled car, this vehicle can handle all kinds of terrain, including water and snow. Its motor allows for speeds of up to 18 mph, and the remote can control the car from up to 100 meters away. Comes in blue, green, and red.
$100 from Cabela's
Do you have a budding ninja warrior on your hands? Help them toward those dreams of pushing the buzzer with this set, which includes a 36-foot ninja line with lots of accessories to help them build that growing athleticism and confidence. Everything comes packed in a convenient and portable carrying bag.
$99 from Cabela's
For a low-key outdoor game time (that requires strategic thinking), this gift will have them soaking up the sun and breathing fresh air while trying to best their opponent in chess or checkers. On rainy days, it can be used indoors, too.