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The best big kid toys

Surprise your big kid with these cool toys and make it a happy holiday!

By Leah Rumack & Amy Valm
The best big kid toys

The best big kid toys

New big kid toys

We've got the top recommendations for the big kids in your house!

Check out our awesome ideas, which are sure to impress your school-age kid

A version of this article appeared in our November issue with the headline "Toy Guide: Big Kids," pp. 109.

The best big kid toysPhoto: Daniel Harrison

Atomic Coaster

A four-foot tall duelling roller coaster that is sure to keep kids entertained.

Ages: 9+
Knex, $70
Where to Buy? knex.com

The best big kid toysPhoto: Daniel Harrison

Nowhere To Go

Trap your opponent!

"Easy to understand the rules, but play could be very strategic and clever, too." ~ Denise, mom of Brighton, 13

Ages: 8+
Educational Insights, $22
Where to Buy? educationalinsights.com

The best big kid toysPhoto by Daniel Harrison

Air Hogs Battle Tracker

Shoot that helicopter down — but look out, it might shoot back!

Ages: 8+
Spinmaster, $105
Where to Buy? airhogs.com

The best big kid toysPhoto: Daniel Harrison

Hexbug Nano Hive Habitat Set

Totally transportable, kids can customize the design with 35 pieces.

Ages: 5+
Hexbug, $35

Where to Buy? hexbug.com

The best big kid toysPhoto: Daniel Harrison

Monster Fighters: The Crazy Scientist and his Monster

Kids can build the laboratory of the Crazy Scientist and battle his Monster for the moonstone without landing in the laboratory prison cell!

Ages: 8+
Lego, $65
Where to Buy? shop.lego.com

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The best big kid toysPhoto: Daniel Harrison

Rory's Story Cubes

Roll the dice, tell a story!

Ages: 8+
Gamewright, $10
Where to Buy? gamewright.com

The best big kid toysPhoto: Daniel Harrison

Litehawk Duo Helicopter

"With its sturdy build, minimal learning curve and, most importantly, its ability to actually fly, this is a top-notch toy." ~ Lara, mom of Braydn, 10

Ages: 8+
Litehawk, $50
Where to Buy? litehawk.ca

The best big kid toysPhoto: Daniel Harrison

E-Rangers Headquarters

Uses solar power and kids can rearrange this control centre!

Ages: 7+
Playmobil, $130
Where to Buy? playmobil.ca

The best big kid toysPhoto: Daniel Harrison

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This article was originally published on Oct 25, 2012

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