I am thinking about getting this for my 8 yr old nephew is this a good buy
1128323
No. It does not work because it's omni-directional, i.e., it amplifies everything including background noise in front and behind. For example, if your nephew takes a step or a car passes by, those sounds will be amplified, obscuring what he is trying to hear.
1128324
It actually does work! Not ultra-sensitive but can listen to neighbors across the street (just as a test!) Teaches how sound waves travel.
1128325
It does work and it works best with full ear phones. It is not earth shaking pick up quality but it does work. It has a control that opens and closes the field of sound. The 9 volt battery last a long time. I used it for a few years then I gave it to my grand kids. Your nephew will have fun playing spy.
1128326
If you want it as a toy, then yes. If you want it for more serious use, then you get what you pay for.
1976340
It would probably be a good toy for him Ive sat on this and played with my nephew and it holds up great!
1177520
I would reccomend it , a lot of junk and toys out there, this is a good entry level and good quality for the price range, I think the pull distance is adjustable on this one that is why I bought this one , there are smaller ones out there but that 11 year old will start growing fast trust me, he should be lucky to get one, remember to lay down the saftey rules first, hugo's online had the best price last year, a straw hay bale wrapped in a plastic bag makes a good cheap target
1499625
Hi! I bought it for my 9 year old nephew for his birhday. He loves it. His older brother, 13, also a huge minecraft fan, thought it was cool too. Hope that helps. Happy holidays.
376792
I would say it depends on how tall your 8 year old is, but my daughter is 7 and about average height and it's still tall enough for her. We bought it for Christmas and we're still on the first batch of batteries and it's going strong. I think it's a good deal. Best of luck!
1038375
Yes it's very very user friendly. An 8 year old would have no trouble. battery and charger is included.
546702
I bought it for my six year old daughter last Xmas and so far it has still held up. I would recommend it for a child slightly older though. It can be played with or displayed
1788823
I would think so, my nieces are 5 and 8 and they love theirs. Though it is more than a year old at this point, you might consider investing a little more unless you are concerned about abuse.
824670
I gave one to my 9 year old daughter last year and she flies it very well. If your boy can be calm and is fairly responsible, then he will be fine. Order a couple extra top propellers because that's the piece that takes the most abuse. Also, be sure to unplug the battery after use as running Lipo batteries dead ruins them. This helicopter is a good way to get into flying or teach kids, and its a far better buy than the cheaper ones you can get at Walmart as most hobby shops and many online retailers stock replacement parts.
443211
Yes my 8 year old got this for his 8yr B-day and he had it completed and playing with it by the end of the weekend.
2010275
Yes, it does work well. It was my 8-year-old son birthday present some years ago. He did not use it too much, though.
303334
Yes definitely, it is an amazing and fun toy to have. My niece was 4 when I bought it for her. She loved and she is still playing with it! Great toy!
42446
I would assume that it is suitable for kids. . i would encourage you to purchase this one
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.
937362
I'd say awesome for a youth for the money. My son is 7 turning 8 this year. I don't know of a better one for the money, if you find it, let me know.
2033575
I think your almost 5 year old would love it. It has play value beyond the age suggestion and would help spur your almost 5 year old into different types of imaginative play. My youngest great-nephew, who is 4, loves it. But his older brother, who is 7, loves it too and together they play happily for a few hours. If those 2 high energy boys can actually play together for a few hours, it makes me believe the toy has lots of play value. I hope this helps.
379896
no, it should be good. I had my 8 and 6 yr old do it and my 4yr old neded help with it. It should not be too easy or boring for 8yr old.