Imaginative Toys For 5-Year Old Boys

The best toys for 5-year old boys are the most imaginative, creative, and quirky baubles you've ever seen! However, they're also simple, basic, and entertaining for hours of fun (and distraction while parents get work done around the house).

These are knickknacks that inspire and thrill, while ensuring children are actually learning something, anything, from their playtime. Whether encouraging kids to be more creative, or enhancing fine-motor skills in a subtle way, these are the best of the best because they're brilliant in the eyes of little lads and parents alike.

Kid Galaxy Morphibians Shark

This is so cool! Kids (and those young-at-heart) will get such a kick out of running this all-terrain RC car through the mud.

In the shape of a sleek shark, complete with fins, this little automobile is built for speed through sand, in-water, over pavement, and across dirt. The thick tires do well in any environment, and the 4x4 train makes a "vroom" sound to tickle any RC enthusiast.

For those that want something different, there are also designs in Killer Whale, Cobra, Stingray, Alligator, and so many more.

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel

You'll see the true talent of your child shine through when he can create something from nothing.

This easel features a dry erase board, chalkboard, and rolls of clean paper for your miniature Picasso to run with his artistic abilities.

An adjustable height accommodates youngsters as they grow, and a sturdy paint tray holds all of their supplies securely in one place. Additionally, little ones will love "playing school" with a traditional chalkboard and extra tray for "grading" utensils.

Gears! Gears! Gears! Beginner's Building Set

This is a great set for kids who have an interest in how things work! There are pillars, connectors, cranks, and gears galore, for every kind of project your youngster could think of.

95-pieces complete the kit in bright colors and easy assembly; additionally, there are also bases to build upon so kids can get an idea of where to start.

Ultra Stomp Rocket

Scientific and so much fun, the Stomp Rocket launches 4 foam-darts high in the sky with every hard thump.

Equipped with a launch pad, youngsters will stomp down to send their rocket soaring up to 200 feet in the air. It teaches kids about air pressure and the power of force!

Plus, if children want something a little different for night-time fun, there are glow-in-the-dark rockets that can be purchased separately for this set.

What other toys are kids encouraged to stomp on? It's (literally) a blast!