which lego set is the best for an 8 year old boy
1551563
My grandson is 6 and has loved every set he has received. But he has help from his parents and older cousins in putting the sets together.
1551564
The Lego City Police will not let you down. They will play for hours at a time and for weeks straight. Well made and good colors made for 6 to 12 years old and has one of the top ratings of any Lego set. I wish I was young again :)
1551565
Which ever one he wants the most! Some kids have a harder time and get frustrated putting them together. Start with a set that cost around 20 bucks before you by him something more expensive and more complicated. Let him develope his talent instead of throwing something overwhelming at him. Have fun!
575952
I think it's a great ideas for boys that age. Especially if play time is indoors. I would buy the large sets though. Like with the helicopter attachments etc. And be sure to order enough because it takes many peices to build certain structures. This could lead to fighting if there aren't enough peices for individual projects. For example if one wants to build a castle and the other a helicopter. More is better in this case from my experience.
1145489
There isn't 2 of everything but they could both build cars and small houses without a problem. If they like to build the same things I'd get 2 sets. My boys build great together with this set. The argument we have is over who gets to be Lego guys. We bought a set of people and still have a few spats.
767828
I think Age 5 is a good time to start with Lego, but a set like this one might be too much of a challenge. Duplo (larger blocks) are a good idea until you're certain they are old enough to not try eating blocks. After that, the main concern is that the set will be too difficult. If the kid is really driven and has asked for the set, then I'm sure they can manage, especially with a little help. If you just want to start them on lego I'd recommend something less likely to frustrate them, like a smaller set (like LEGO Star Wars AT-RT 75002) and/or simpler set (like LEGO City Police Helicopter 7741). I think Age 5 is a good time to start with Lego, but a set like this one might be too much of a challenge. Duplo (larger blocks) are a good idea until you're certain they are old enough to not try eating blocks. After that, the main concern is that the set will be too difficult. If the kid is really driven and has asked for the set, then I'm sure they can manage, especially with a little help. If you just want to start them on lego I'd recommend something less likely to frustrate them, like a smaller set (like LEGO Star Wars AT-RT 75002) and/or simpler set (like LEGO City Police Helicopter... » Read More I think Age 5 is a good time to start with Lego, but a set like this one might be too much of a challenge. Duplo (larger blocks) are a good idea until you're certain they are old enough to not try eating blocks. After that, the main concern is that the set will be too difficult. If the kid is really driven and has asked for the set, then I'm sure they can manage, especially with a little help. If you just want to start them on lego I'd recommend something less likely to frustrate them, like a smaller set (like LEGO Star Wars AT-RT 75002) and/or simpler set (like LEGO City Police Helicopter 7741). « Show Less
1996114
Nope, my 8yr has built a set (7 at the time with a littile help) and his older brother (12 at the time) can build it on his won. Just lots of 1x1 squares and other smaller bricks. This was on the Orgional set. This will most likely be under the tree this year for them.
636210
Absolutely! My sons love this set. They wanted more buildings for their lego people and love the hobbit sets. We picked this one up and they love acting out the meeting at the house from the movie! They can't wait till the second movie comes out this weekend!
557784
I got them for my 7 year old nephew and he loved them. They are a little bigger than normal lego's - which make them easy to play with and build with.
459740
Yes!!! Probably better for 8 year old. My nephew is only 5, but he does very well with it.
2064381
I'm a export at lego and I'm 13. I think a 8 year old could build it. It might give them trouble. I had one problem with two bricks not clicking together but I fixed it. A very smart and export 7 year old could build it but will at one point need help Hope I helped Spencer :)
2003174
Hi, Chet! I think the set with wheels is great for toddler boys. As your child gets bigger, you may want to add to the Magna-tile collection because they start to really enjoy building big structures and towers. As a beginning set, though, the smaller one with wheels is fun!
2208298
Yes! Our son loves legos and really loves to build with erector sets too. This is a great set. He loves it.
47546
It depends on the 4-5 year old. My son who just turned 5 can build the 8+ sets without much assistance. He didn't find the juniors sets very exciting at all, we tried those when he was 4. He prefers the themed sets (lego movie/star wars/mixels) over the simple juniors one. As a general rule he can do the regular sets with less than 300(maybe 400) pieces on his own, and requires slight assistance with ones that have more.
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I think 8 would be a great age for this toy -- he might need some guidance at first, but it would be a great toy to work on together.
561694
Hi! I bought it for my 5 year old son, it is a big set for kids of this age but nothing impossible, the apropiate age for this ser is for kids 8 to 11.
1816108
My husband has this sitting on his dresser. He still loves legos. My youngest daughter has been building legos this size since she was 6, with a little help when needed. Now 8 has no problems. Would not give this to a child that would put them in their mouths.
1958277
Between these two, I prefer the Super Brain Set. The main reason is that it includes pieces from a few special sets such as the Carnival Set and the Power Construction Set.
352928
I'd say buy Bionicle or any Lego Tecnic set. I personally am a fan of bionicle, but that's just me.