Is this fun for an 8 year old
888353
That really depends on how interested he/she still is in the little cars; I have a 9 year old that hasn't been real interested in playing with it, but our 7 year old boy will play with it, esp. with me, but not as often as we did a few months ago when we first got it. I wish the track was a little longer, but it does work pretty well.
888354
My son is three and loves racing his cars on this track. Every new car goes on it immediately. So, I would ask "Does your child like to run his own races?" "Does your child like watching the loser get flung off the track?" I would potentially get this as a gift for an 8 year old, if they like Hot Wheels/ Matchbox cars. Race Grooves does Hot Wheels videos and here is his video review of this toy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GocrGNRqfeg - I am not related to Race Grooves - merely a fan of his Hot Wheels Youtube videos as is my 3 year old - Also, it hooks up with standard orange tracks so we added some pieces for a longer run for the winner as well as we built a Megablock tunnel for the winner to run through My son is three and loves racing his cars on this track. Every new car goes on it immediately. So, I would ask "Does your child like to run his own races?" "Does your child like watching the loser get flung off the track?" I would potentially get this as a gift for an 8 year old, if they like Hot Wheels/ Matchbox cars. Race Grooves does Hot Wheels videos and here is his video review of this toy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GocrGNRqfeg - I am not related to Race Grooves - merely a fan of his Hot Wheels Youtube videos as is my 3 year old - Also, it hooks up with... » Read More My son is three and loves racing his cars on this track. Every new car goes on it immediately. So, I would ask "Does your child like to run his own races?" "Does your child like watching the loser get flung off the track?" I would potentially get this as a gift for an 8 year old, if they like Hot Wheels/ Matchbox cars. Race Grooves does Hot Wheels videos and here is his video review of this toy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GocrGNRqfeg - I am not related to Race Grooves - merely a fan of his Hot Wheels Youtube videos as is my 3 year old - Also, it hooks up with standard orange tracks so we added some pieces for a longer run for the winner as well as we built a Megablock tunnel for the winner to run through « Show Less
758348
Absolutely... I bought this for my four year old and he loves it. The cars sometimes get jammed and they will need your help, but it is tons of fun.
1642148
yes, to big for an 8 year old, but you could put rubber bands around the wrists to hold them on. Could be extra funny, depending on the games, would add a "makes the games harder and more Funny"!
2211197
We bought this for our four year old and he loves it. I think your 8 year old would like since he likes the movie and and especially if he also likes romote control cars. I know my husband and I enjoy playing with it. I notice that the other answers say that he is too old for this but I stand by my answer that he would like it , but then again all children are different and depends on what he is into.
1071593
I think that an 8 year old would love this. It's easy to use, a great travel toy, and they have the chance to be very creative.
1071590
This activity is very appropriate for an 8 year old. It has a nice age span of about 6 to 12. I bought it for my granddaughter in June. My girls had one 30 years ago and wanted it for the granddaughter!
1362446
It might be hard for them to build but with assistance it should be fine. There are a lot of little pieces that can be lost and break off from the ship but they are easy enough to put back together. Overall it is a good toy for a younger kid that is first getting building projects. I would recommend it to an 8 year old.
1812338
yes. my 8 year old had no issues figuring it out. It can be as complicated or as simple as you choose. Great simulator. Lots of free add ons, plane packs etc.
1318830
my 8 year old daughter likes it a lot, its kinda small and light. It has a lot of commands. she plays with it everyday/.
1252627
I've found that it depends on the child. My 8 year old caught on fairly quickly and plays with us regularly. His friend, however, wasn't quite ready for the complexities of the game. So I'd suggest giving it a try and seeing if the child/ren can understand the game and find it enjoyable. (All of this is mainly speaking about the basic game rather than the expansion listed here.)
400677
Yes, I think it's probably too small for an 8 year old. I have a 3 and 4 years old grandchildren and they are just about too big for it. Hope this helps...
453943
My oldest likes to play on my youngest's LeapPad (she's 11), but she finds the games a bit slow, and knows all the "educational" things in the games...for an 8y/o it would depend on if he's ever had any other gaming system, but probably would get bored with it sooner then you'd want.
1168536
Yes its excellent for an 8 year old. I bought it for my daughter and although she was 11 she was also a beginner. Her band teacher said it was perfect. So yes its good for an 8 year old.
608465
this is for 5-12 year olds so yes its fine for an 8 year old but anyone concerned too I would go with the teen/adult one which is similar. on their website here. http://www.microkickboard.com/young-adult-teen-scooters/3-wheeled
1972824
I wouldn't go any lower than 8, our 9 y/o really enjoys it, she doesn't win as often as her older brothers do, but she has fun.
497944
I honestly would not by this for an 8 year old. I did let my daughter use it when she was 8 but she is on the smaller side. This was purchased for a 4 year old who is now about 5.5 and still uses it occasionally. I see it last MAYBE 2 more years before we pass it on.
36888
I bought this for my great granddaughter, she was 8 at the time. She loved it. I would think between 7-10 would have lots of fun with it.