If you’re looking for the best toys for preschool boys, here’s our list of the top toys for 3-year-old and 4-year-old boys right now. These are some of the 2021 best toys for preschoolers and chances are the preschool boy in your life is dreaming of at least one of them.
From superheroes to science and creative toys, you’ll find something in the latest toy releases to make the preschool-aged boy on your gift list grin like the Cheshire Cat.
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Best Toys For Preschool Boys
A Few of Our Favorite Toys for Preschool Boys
We’re going to start our list out with some favorite, high-rating toys that preschool boys love. These would make great Christmas or birthday gifts for the 3-year-old or 4-year-old boy in your life! Then scroll on down to see some brand new and recent toys that are sure to be on his wish list.
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Imagination MagnetsSuper Hero SetKinetic SandCartoon RC CarsReady, Set, SchoolFerry Boat Bath ToyToy Story 4 TrainVehicles Puzzles
Star Wars The Child Talking Plush Toy
Star Wars The Child
Young Star Wars fans (or kids of Star Wars fans who don’t have a choice as to whether they are Star Wars fans) will love the long-awaited plush baby Yoda from The Mandalorian Disney Plus series.
His official name is The Child and he’s about 8 inches of plush cuteness. Squeeze him and he warbles his signature sounds, which will melt the heart of even non-Star Wars fans.
His head, hands and feet are plastic, but the rest of him is soft enough for little hands to hold at bedtime. He is a top toy for preschool boys who love Star Wars (or whose dads love Star Wars)!
Age 3+
New Design and Drill Bolt Buddies
The Educational Insights Design & Drill toys are very popular with preschoolers and their parents. A new addition to the line is the Bolt Buddies Race Car.
Kids can take a real, working, kid-safe drill and build their own race car, then pop in the included play figures and take it for a spin.
Another new Design & Build toy is the Bolt Buddies Rocket, which also comes with two figures for imaginative play once the building is done.
The nice thing about both of these toys is that kids can take them apart and rebuild them as many times as they want and the packaging turns into a playset to be used with the toys.
Age 3+
Bolt Buddies Race CarBolt Buddies Rocket
Blue’s Clues & You! Dancing Plush
Dance-Along Blue Plush
Blue’s Clues fans will love the brand new Blue’s Clues & You! Dancing Plush toy. Blue dances and sings the theme song from the show.
She comes with a little guitar that kids use to speed up her dancing, make her say phrases, or do her little puppy dance moves.
This toy comes with 2 AAA batteries for the guitar and 4 AA batteries for Blue. Clue seeking preschoolers will love dancing and interacting with Blue!
Age 3+
Below are a few more Blue’s Clues toys that preschool boys and girls love.
Blue’s Clues PlaysetBlue’s House Playset
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Botley 2.0 Activity Set
Botley 2.0 Activity Set
The popular coding robot gets an upgrade with the Botley 2.0 Activity Set. Like his predecessor, Botley 2.0 teaches kids the basics of coding, but applies the lessons to actual play. This makes it much easier for kids to grasp and remember coding concepts, which is pretty cool.
Kids can guide Botley throAugh an obstacle course of their own creation, transform him into different vehicles (including a ghost!) and all sorts of other cool things.
Parents love that this coding toy works all on its own, with no need of a smartphone or tablet. Botley 2.0 is a great coding toy for preschool boys.
Age 5+
Paw Patrol Chase Ultimate Police Cruiser
Paw Patrol Ultimate Cruiser
Paw Patrol toys are among the best toys for preschool boys and girls! I know this because when my niece and nephew were that age, they were obsessed with them.
The newest vehicle to the pup rescue fleet is the Chase Ultimate Police Cruiser. This one is awesome because it comes with four other smaller vehicles that launch from the cruiser, which is way cool! And also great when you have multiple kids playing with it.
Lots of fun features and bells and whistles on this one (literally – there’s a siren) to entertain the little guys for a while. It only comes with one character, Chase, so you might want to pick up more. You can get Marshall and his vehicle here along with a few others.
Age 3+
Imaginext Super Surround Batcave
Super Surround Batcave
Holy super-duper immersive batcave, Robin! The brand new Imaginext Super Surround Batcave is the hottest toy for preschool boys this year! So hot that it is one of the Toy of The Year finalists for 2021. Here’s some fanbatastic features:
- 200+ sounds and phrases
- Huge enough for multiple kids to play
- Includes 5 play figures plus accessories!
This one will make the preschooler batman fan on your list one happy camper!
Age 3+
Potato Head Mr. Movin’ Lips
Potato Head Mr Movin’ Lips
With the release of the Toy Story 4 movie last year, came a slew of new Toy Story 4 toys for preschool-aged kids. The Potato Head Mr. Movin’ Lips by Playskool is still popular so we’re keeping it on our top toys for preschool boys list.
I’m not sure who’s going to like this guy more, the 3-year-old you buy him for or their parents! He says some funny stuff – 40 different comedic lines plus 4 song parodies.
All of his facial features are removable and he has two different sets of lips so kids will have fun giving him different looks too!
Age 3+
Ultimate Walking Buzz Lightyear
Ultimate Walking Buzz Lightyear
On a slightly smaller scale, we have the brand new Ultimate Walking Buzz Lightyear. Buzz is about 7″ tall, perfect for preschool hands to play with.
Ultimate Buzz has all the characteristics of movie Buzz, like his arm laser, pop-out wings and our favorite movie phrases. His walking and moving manner is even like the movie Buzz!
You can pair Buzz up with True Talkers Woody (which is about 9″ tall) and your preschooler can create all sorts of adventures for his Toy Story buddies.
Age 3+
Below is one of the Toy Story 4 playsets that is still a best seller.
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Monster Jam Dirt Arena
Monster Jam Dirt Arena
Kids can bring all the exciting Monster Jam action to life with the Monster Jam Dirt Arena. Kinetic sand makes this toy not as messy as it looks, and also makes it easy to build dirt ramps and obstacles for Monster trucks to destroy! Because isn’t that the point?
The arena is nice and wide so two kids can play together and it comes with one vehicle to get them started. You can pick up a Monster Jam 4 pack of trucks to go with it (these are the same 1:64 size as the one that comes with the arena).
A good thing about the arena is it’s modular, so other Monster Jam ramps, launchers and other accessories can attach to it to make one EPIC Monster Jam-athon! There is a lot of fun to be had for a great price with this thing. It’s a great toy for preschool-aged boys!
Age 3+
Fisher-Price Code ‘n Learn Kinderbot
Code ‘n Learn Kinderbot
The Code ‘n Learn Kinderbot is brand new this year and already getting great feedback. This colorful little guy helps prepare young ones for Kindergarten by teaching numbers, shapes, problem-solving and other skills.
Kids also learn early coding skills as they direct the Kinderbot to move in different directions. And they can “repair” their little learning robot with his tools.
The nice thing about this learning toy is it has different modes, some more challenging than others, so preschoolers can learn at whatever pace is comfortable for them.
This is a fabulous toy for 3-year old and 4-year-old boys and girls that will keep them entertained and challenged in their pre-K years.
Age 3-6
Fisher-Price Wonder Makers Campground
Wonder Makers Campground
Fisher-Price released a line of building and pretend play toys called Wonder Makers and I just LOVE these! They are simple building sets designed for preschoolers and all the sets can interconnect with one another.
I love that they help preschoolers develop their dexterity and problem-solving skills as they put the sets together and they have lots of textures to make the play experience more stimulating.
The Soft Slumber Campground set is my favorite, but the Slide & Ride Schoolyard is adorable too, with loads of fun activities like swings, a slide and a school bus.
A Wonder Makers set is an awesome gift for a 3-year-old boy or girl!
Age 3+
Play-Doh Stamp ‘n Top Pizza Oven
Stamp ‘n Top Pizza Oven
When my niece and nephew were preschool-aged, they adored playing with Play-Doh sets. It kept them busy for hours. A still popular set with boys and girls both is the Stamp ‘n Top Pizza Oven .
This set comes with everything your little amore’s need to create Italian masterpieces, including fun little topping shapes and a pizza cutter.
My favorite feature is the cheese crank so they can create the perfect amount of mozzarella topping.
Age 3+
Play Tent With Tunnel
Play Tent with Tunnel
Play tents offer a whole realm of imaginative play for preschoolers while also providing them a quiet place to read or play. Which is great for moms and dads trying to work from home.
The Kiddey Play Tent and Tunnel is colorful and appealing and just the right size for 3 and 4-year-olds to play in. It can be used indoors or out and the pieces work either together or separate.
It sets up with just a twist, and folds up small too. This tent set does not come with balls, but here’s a good deal on 200 plastic balls for it. A play tent is a super versatile toy for a preschool-aged boy or girl!
Age 3+
Imaginext Jurassic World T-Rex
Jurassic World T-Rex
In case you haven’t noticed, ginormous playsets have been top toys for preschool boys in recent years. Seriously. The bigger, the better. And the Imaginext toy line by Fisher-Price makes the most popular ginormous playsets for preschoolers of them all!
Take a look at their hit release last year, the Imaginext Jurassic World T-Rex. This thing absolutely thrills preschool-aged dinosaur lovers! What could be better than controlling your very own T-Rex as she chases her dinner and chomps on cars?
It’s still getting great reviews and is an awesome gift for a 3-year-old boy who loves dinosaurs!
Age 3+
Furreal Mighty Roar Simba
Mighty Roar Simba
The Furreal interactive pets are always big hits with preschool-aged boys and girls. The Mighty Roar Simba toy is a adorable and is still a hit with preschoolers!
Little Simba has over 100 sound and motion combinations and the most expressive lion-eyes you’ve ever seen. He just can’t hide his lion eyes. (Sorry, couldn’t help it.)
The cutest thing about Simba is that he’ll roar back to you and munch on his stick of grubs when he’s hungry. He’s a nice gift for a 4-year-old boy who loves The Lion King!
Age 4+
Below are two more popular electronic pets that preschool boys will love.
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Fisher-Price Think & Learn Rocktopus
Think & Learn Rocktopus
Moving on to a slightly more cerebral toy, Fisher-Prices’s Think & Learn Rocktopus won The Toy of The Year Award for 2019. This toy teaches music appreciation and math, using lights, sounds, and a not-too-annoying voice that says things like “Can you dig it?!”
It’s cool because kids learn what the different instruments sound like and how they change the whole flow of a song. Who knows, this toy may help you find out if you have a young composer on your hands!
Another fun feature is you can download an app that will create videos to go along with your preschooler’s musical creation. It’s been out a year, but it still makes our list of the best toys for preschool boys and would be a great gift for a 3-year-old boy or girl!
Age 3-6
PAW Patrol Super Paws Mighty Lookout Tower
Super Paws Lookout Tower
A not new but much-loved PAW Patrol toy is the Super Paws Mighty Lookout Tower. This thing is PAWS-atively amazing!
It’s nearly 3 feet tall so there’s plenty of room for multiple kids to play. And LOTS of activities to keep little ones busy. There’s lights, sounds, an elevator, a zipline so the pups can get to their vehicles quickly, and 6 bays for their rescue vehicles to fly out of.
I mean, what more could a Paw Patrol fan want? The set comes with one vehicle and a Chase character, but the other vehicles are available separately and pretty reasonably priced.
Age 3+
Age 3+
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Imaginext Transforming Batmobile R/C
Transforming Batmobile R/C
The fairly new Remote Controlled Transforming Batmobile is WAY cool! And so easy for preschoolers to operate too!
With the remote, kids can transform the Batmobile from vehicle mode to battle mode and even fire the discs with the remote!
In vehicle mode, the remote controls the car forward, back, left and right AND spins it in circles! COOL!
With the lights and sounds and all the action, this will keep preschoolers entertained for sure. It’s one of my favorite toy releases for preschool-aged boys this year!
If you buy this toy for a 3 or 4-year-old boy, don’t be surprised if the oldest boy in the house takes it over. Yeah, I’m talking about dad.
Age 3-8
Melissa & Doug Tabletop Easel
Tabletop Easel
Preschool boys need a little quiet time sometimes (and so do mom and dad!) and the Melissa & Doug Tabletop Easel is the perfect toy for those times.
It’s a 3-in-1 easel, with a chalkboard, magnetic whiteboard, and paper roll, so preschoolers get a variety of ways to express that creativity. It comes with magnetic letters too, so they can learn words and spelling and start working on their Kindergarten skills.
Parents love that this folds right up and tucks away, so it’s a great gift for a family that doesn’t have a lot of space.
These foam magnets work well with the magnetic board to give preschoolers even more ways to use it. For the price, this is a great Christmas gift for a preschool boy that his parents will thank you for.
Ages 3+
Below is another top-rated easel to consider.
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PlasmaCar
PlasmaCar
The award-winning PlasmaCar has been around several years now, but is still getting almost perfect ratings from kids and parents.
How it works with no pedals or batteries, I have no idea, but it can get up to 6 miles per hour!
It’s super quiet, so if you have the room, kids can even use this thing indoors. And it supports up to 220 pounds, so your preschoolers older siblings will have a blast on it too, not too mention their parents!
It’s a great toy for preschool boys to develop their balance and coordination skills too.
Age 3+
Below are two more highly rated ride-on toys for preschool boys that would be awesome Christmas or birthday gifts for the 3 or 4-year-old boy on your list.
Banana Balance BikeLascoota Kick Scooter
VTech Kidizoom Duo Camera
VTech Kidizoom Camera
Budding photographers don’t have to wait until they’re old enough for a cell phone to practice their photography skills. The VTech Kidizoom Duo Camera is extra durable and easy to use for preschoolers.
When you give a 3 or 4-year-old a camera, they look a little closer at the world around them to see what they can capture. It inspires creativity as they try different angles to get just the right shot of their toy, sibling, or best friend. And parents get lots of memories captured on film, from their child’s perspective.
The Duo works in front facing and selfie mode and records video too. It also has fun photo effects and even some games.
Kids and parents are loving the Kidizoom Duo, making it a top toy choice for preschoolers this year!
Ages 3-9
Melissa & Doug Get Well Activity Center
Get Well Activity Center
The Melissa & Doug line of pretend play toys are always among the best toys for preschoolers. Each year, I can’t wait to see what new wooden playsets they release.
This year, their latest addition is the Get Well Doctor Activity Center. It features a patient exam bench, a doctor’s seat and a sink and storage area for the nurse. So yeah, it’s plenty big enough for multiple kids to play together.
What a fun way to teach young ones what happens at the doctor’s office and allay any fears. Plus, it just might set your preschooler on the path of a healthcare career – you never know!
Age 3+
Pretend play is so important for preschoolers! Below are two more popular wooden pretend play sets that preschool boys and girls love. I really like the Melissa & Doug Diner because it’s a table on one side and a mini-restaurant kitchen on the other!
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Tasty Jr. Bake ‘N Share Kitchen
Speaking of pretend play – kitchen playsets are always popular with preschool-aged boys and girls. Brand new from Little Tikes comes the Tasty Jr. Bake ‘N Share kitchen playset.
Two things I really like about this play kitchen – one is that it comes with over 40 accessories right out of the box, so you don’t have to buy those separately (although they have more accessory sets available if you want more variety).
The second thing is that the height is adjustable as your child grows. Just push the two side pieces together and the counter is raised up to fit older kids – so convenient!
The “share” feature is pretty neat too – there’s a cellphone holder built-in so you can capture and share those adorable moments when your kids are playing nicely together!
Age 2+
Below are two more play kitchen sets that are smaller in size and so have a better chance of arriving before Christmas.
Little Tikes Kitchen & AccessoriesLittle Tikes Play Oven & Accessories
Related: Compare the Best Wooden Play Kitchen Sets for Preschoolers
VTech KidiBeats Kids Drum Set
KidiBeats Drum Set
It’s never too early to ignite dreams of stardom in the preschooler on your gift list. After all, you could have another Dave Grohl on your hands and not even realize it yet.
Budding drummers will have fun learning to keep a beat, plus their letters, numbers and other valuable lessons, with the KidiBeats Kids Drum Set for preschoolers. This toy continues to be a big selling Christmas toy for preschoolers and has rave reviews.
And here’s a link to some Tylenol for mom and dad.
Age 2-5
VTech musical toys seem to always make the list for best toys for preschool boys. Below are two more popular musical toys from VTech.
VTech Strum and JamVTech KidiStudio
Little Tikes Easy Score Basketball Set
Easy Score Basketball Set
Little Tikes is known for making some of the best toys for preschool boys. Their toys are durable and many (like this one) can be placed indoors or out. Great for those bad weather days.
Young swooshers are loving this Easy Score Basketball Set. Preschool boys can burn off some of that endless energy while working on their coordination and balance skills too.
Parents also love this set because the height is adjustable, so it works for a wide range of ages. Perfect gift for families with multiple kids!
Age 18 months – 5 years
Related: Best Toys to Keep Preschoolers Active Indoors
Super Hero Games are Awesome Gifts for Preschool Boys
Games are good gifts for preschool boys because they build social skills and can keep a group of preschoolers busy and having fun for a little while. And when the theme is super heroes, the game becomes epically cool!
The Marvel I Can Do That Game gives kids funny challenges to see if they’d make a good superhero. It gets them active and laughing at the same time. Win-win!
The Marvel Matching Game is a fun twist on the classic matching game that helps preschoolers hone their memory skills. Both of these games get great reviews from parents and kids!
Age 3+
I Can Do That!Marvel Matching Game
Thomas & Friends Super Station Playset
Thomas & Friends Super Station
The Thomas & Friends toys are well-loved and among the best toys for preschool boys.
The Thomas & Friends Super Station playset features several of their favorite character cars and multiple configuration options to fit in a variety of spaces.
This is such a nice playset because it’s plenty large enough for multiple kids to play with. Even mom and dad will want to relive their childhood and play trains with the kids!
There’s lots of room to add additional tracks and cars too, so you’re all set for future gift ideas for your Thomas & Friends fan.
Ages 3-7
Matchbox Rescue Headquarters Playset
Matchbox Rescue Headquarters
Ever notice how little kids are fascinated with rescue vehicles? Fire trucks, police cars, ambulances – they hear those sirens and can’t take their eyes off them as they whiz past!
That’s why preschool boys love the Matchbox Rescue Headquarters Set. They can act out their own rescue stories and they love all the working parts, like lights, elevator and real microphone!
It comes with three vehicles and a helicopter, but you can buy extra rescue vehicles for it too.
This is an awesome gift for the preschool boy in your life!
Ages 3-7
Magformers Set (62 pcs)
Magformers
Magformers are the coolest building sets for kids! They’re one of the best toys for preschool boys because they encourage both creative and STEM skills.
Magformers are magnetic shapes that connect together in all kinds of configurations for unique 3D creations.
The 62 Piece Standard Magformers Set has plenty of pieces for kids to play with, but if that’s a bit overwhelming, there is a less expensive 30 piece Magformers set that is a good starter set for preschoolers.
Ages 3+
Hape Discovery Space Center Wooden Playset
Discovery Space Center
I adore Hape wooden toys! Their Discovery Space Center Playset is beautiful, full of detail and built to last through multiple kids.
Introduce the preschool boy or girl on your gift list to the wonders of space with this set. They’ll love blasting off with the rocket, working the gadgets on each level, and keeping things ship-shape on ground control.
The circular shape is perfect for multiple kids to play together and best of all…it’s quiet! Just pure imagination with this one. It’s a wonderful toy for 3-year-old and 4-year-old boys and girls!
Age 3+
Little Tikes Stem Jr Wonder Lab
STEM Jr. Wonder Lab
Little Tikes is known for making some of the best toys for preschool-aged boys. Last year they released the Stem Jr Wonder Lab which wound up winning a Toy of The Year award for 2019.
Preschoolers can do tons of simple experiments, from concocting a witch’s brew to building a cool maze. It holds their attention with sounds and phrases and offers lots of ways to keep those little hands busy.
The experiments mostly require common household items, but if you want to make sure you have them on hand, this helpful reviewer lists all of the ingredients necessary.
This is a nice toy for families with multiple kids because it appeals to a wide range of ages. Younger kids may need a little help, but even grade school kids will like doing these experiments with their siblings.
Age 2-5
Below are two more highly-rated science toys designed just for preschoolers!
Kids First Science KitTalking Microscope
Coding Critters Ranger & Zip
Coding Critters – Ranger & Zip
Learning Resources released a new coding toy for preschoolers, Coding Critters. These look like just cute little animal playsets that young ones will love all on their own, but actually teach simple coding and logic skills too.
Ranger and Zip is the latest addition to the Coding Critters, but all of the animal sets are super cute and fun to play with. Each one has a storybook to add to the experience and includes a main creature they can code, plus a sidekick.
Preschoolers will love watching Ranger respond to their commands, dance, and make cute puppy noises. On top of being so entertaining and educational, Coding Critters are less expensive than other coding toys I’ve seen too. This would be an awesome gift for the 4-year-old boy in your life!
Age 4+
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We hope this list of the best toys for preschool boys helps you to find the perfect toy for the little man in your life.
Don’t forget to check out the Best Toys for Preschool Girls list, because it contains some of the best toys for preschoolers too! Many of the toys are gender neutral and 3 and 4-year-old boys may like them as much as the girls do.
Shopping for boys of other ages too? Check out our Top Toys for Boys age 6 to 8 gift guide!
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