With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in our rearview mirror, the gift-giving holidays are barreling down the interstate. Truckers and trucking families who haven’t completed their shopping lists might want to consider giving items that fit their lifestyle. These rank among the top truck toys for children of all ages.
1: Kenworth W-900
This classic Kenworth W-900 toy replica delivers the nostalgia of a classic big rig. It also tasks owners with getting out the model glue and building it piece by piece. Although it is considered an advanced kit, parents and children could put together lasting memories should it get gift-wrapped this season.
2: Mack Granite Liebherr Crane Truck
This large crane truck stands more than four feet high when fulling extended. Its interactive West Coast mirrors maneuver, and its outriggers can be deployed like a real-life construction site crane. It also comes complete with a metal hoisting hook.
3: Dino Transport Car Carrier
This multifunctional truck doesn’t require batteries. But with a sturdy push, it hauls a dozen toy dinosaurs and comes with a mini helicopter. The complete set of dinosaur age meets the big rigs also includes four mini cars, six trees, eight fences, and a map. The experience is all about imagination, so there’s no need to tell youngsters dinosaurs and truckers didn’t coexist millions of years ago.
4: Snow Runner (Saber Interactive)
Snow Runner brings the open road into your family’s living rooms through an interactive video game. Available on platforms such as Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox, the simulation takes drivers on and off-road, running missions. The controls emulate winches, traction, and players can unlock upwards of 40 vehicles.
5: RC Monster Vehicle Truck Crawler
Remote-controlled and sporting 4WD, this toy truck features independent suspension and a stylized RC 380 motor. It ramps up to over 25 mph while providing a run time of 25 minutes on a single charge. Its highly stylized paint job and chrome make it a hobbyist’s eye candy.
6: Lego City Stunt Show Truck
This kit offers a truck and trailer that double as a dunk tank. It’s silly, fun, and the 420 pieces open the door to imaginative uses. Kids, of all ages, can jump traffic or buzz around on a two-wheeler. If you have a Lego buff in the trucking family, this gift may be a big hit.
7: Transformers Optimus Prime
This 16-inch Autobot leader has more than 5,000 components and 80 sound effects. Using advanced technology, it can transform from a Class 8 commercial motor vehicle at the sound of your voice or by pressing a button. If you enjoy the movie franchise, Optimus Prime is every trucker’s Transformer.
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