At this age many boys are right into science, nature and experiments - hopefully not on your lounge room carpet. For those who enjoy some quiet time, Thinkfun games are a good choice, whilst Active People have a nice selection of funky sporting items for those with endless energy.

4M - Dig a Dinosaur excavation kits

Be a paleontologist with this 4M dinosaur dig kit. Dig and excavate the skeleton of the best known dinosaurs of the prehistoric times. The kit includes a plaster block and a specially designed digging tool to help excavate the skeleton. Provides hours of fun, but we warned, these are messy! Choose from a variety of well known prehistoric friends.

4M - Volcano making kit

Make a solid volcano with the mould and plaster provided, then paint and decorate it with lava flow and landscapes. Put baking soda and vinegar into the 'crater' and perform an amazing eruption in front of your friends and family. Your very own volcano will really erupt and bubble frizzy lava. It's an awesome science project and it makes a cool desktop decoration too. The eruption can be performed repeatedly and the fun is unlimited.

Le Toy Van  - Lionheart Castle

Your child will play for hours in a world of make believe with this Lionheart Castle from Le Toy Van.  It is our biggest castle in stock - seven towers in total, with detailed baseboard and moat, wind up drawbridge with portcullis, high walls and 'knock-out' wall. Assembled dimensions are 42x58x60cm. Add some Papo figurines to complete the adventure. 

Thinkfun - Rush Hour Game

Escape the gridlock with this world renowned sequential movement game. Players set up the game board according to pictures of traffic jams displayed on different challenge cards, then slide blocking cars and trucks out of the way to create a path of escape through the congestion. A multi award winner, Rush Hour provides hours of fun, as players progress at their own pace, tackling higher and higher levels of difficulty.

Kiwido Poi

Kiwido, a game originally played by the Maori of New Zealand, beautifully combines dynamic motion, aesthetics and dancing elements. The swinging toy is easy to learn with spectacular effects right away. Advanced players will discover a host of further tricks and elegant movements - training coordination, concentration and endurance. Includes an interactive learning CD with step by step instructions. A fantastically funky present for older children.

Zoobookoo

A fantastic informative cube made up of 16 smaller cubes that fold out and back in again displaying different information on a specific topic. This Planets cube is a fact filled ready reference guide which shows the solar system in perspective. Follow the arrows through the details of the sun and the planets and learn to use a key.

Folkmanis - Puppet Tarantula

He's hairy, he's scary, and some of the real things actually grow this big... But don't worry, this extra large Tarantula puppet can't hurt you-in fact, he's as cuddly as a puppy. Really. But go ahead and squish him if it makes you feel better. Hand enters from chest area to work several of the multiple legs. It's creepy crawly fun. 

National Geographic - Ice Mummy

Children can build the skeleton, freeze it in the mould and then dissect it with warm water and special tools. Includes dissection platform, drainage tray, water tank, warm water syringe and scalpel, mould, bones and intestines, cat mould and internal organs, tool platform, chisel, tweezers and complete instructions. Sounds a little gruesome, but is really lots of fun - your own little CSI in the making!

Active People - Yo-Yo Dark Gem

Active People have been the leading yo-yo specialist in Europe for 20 years. The Dark Gem is an elegant free spin yo-yo. It is the perfect choice for learning the basic tricks and ‘loop the loop' action. It can also be opened for easy maintenance. Each yo-yo comes with a free interactive learning CD-ROM with step by step instructions to the art of yo-yo.  

Dumpling Dynasty - Explorer Kit

What's not to love about the Dumpling Dynasty range? Beautifully packaged in a retro keepsake tin, the Explorer Kit is our favourite in the series. Includes a torch, magnifying glass, compass, string with knot-guide and notebook and pencil. Perfect for getting boys away from the TV and out into the great Australian backyard! Featured in magazines the world over - this absolutely rocks!