Getting your boys away from their TVs or tablets is much harder then it use to be; here are some low-tech toys that will keep your kids "unplugged."
Tablets, phones, TVs and computers are all products that are great to entertain and teach young boys; it's hard to find toys unrelated to those techie products. This list has a bunch of examples of toys that will get your boys interacting with one-another without using a screen as a median.
Get your boys away from their screens and hook them up with a yo-yo or a fun way to thumb wrestle. There are even toys that make it fun and relatively safe for boys to beat on each other, which was definitely a fun and important part of my childhood. Get a low-tech toy for the young men you know and lessen the exposure to tech from at-least one area of their life, play-time.
14 Examples of Low-Tech Toys for Boys
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Robot Thumb Wrestlers
The Omnibot Battroborg Thumb War Fighting Robots Reinvent Thumb Wars
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Sci-Fi Toy Christmas Countdowns
The LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar is for Fanboys of All Ages
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Curved Modular Building Toys
The IKOS Modular Building Toys Make Amazing Spherical Forms
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Retro-Inspired Action Figures
Generation Grit by Laura Hale Encourages Empathy & Kindness in Boys
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Minimalistic Wooden Trinkets
The Toys for Boys by James Perse Boast a Sleek Hipster Aesthetic
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Zombified Toy Soldiers
The 'Box-O-Zombies' Toy Soldiers are Missing a Pulse
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Automatic Rubber Band Weapons
Destroy the Competition with the Rubber Band Machine Gun
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Nerdy Toy Subscription Boxes
The Nerd Block Jr. Boys' Box Contains Various Action Figures and Toys
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Sport Equipment-Making Notebooks
The Crumple Ball Notepad Makes Throwing Away Paper a Sport
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Notched Block Toys
The Totems Series One by Dino Sanchez is Made for All Ages
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Galactic Skateboards
Santa Cruz Company has Partnered With LucasFilm to Make Star Wars Skateboards
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Sci-Fi Adventure Slot Cars
This Star Wars Slot Car Set is Out of This Galaxy
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Inflatable Car Gamer Desks
This Ninja Turtles Inflatable Sports Car Doubles as a Holder
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Spacey Yo-Yo Accessories
These Star Wars Yo-Yo Stands Turn Toys into Jedis
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Sci-Fi-Inspired Onesies
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Whole Brain Notebooks
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Dark Side Storage Shelves
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Iconic Branded Gun Designs
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$1 Million Advent Calendars
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Alcoholic Advent Calendars
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DIY Mechanical Playthings
The Strawbees Toy Kit Targets Aspiring Architects and Engineers
Grotesque Zombie Gnomes
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Sci-Fi Sports Helmets
The Star Wars National Football League by John Raya is Fictional
Vaporizing Blaster Guns
This Ring Making 'Zero Toy' Vapor Blaster is a Safe Toy Gun
Corrugated Movie Figurines
These Cardboard Robot Toys Are Designed for Eco-Conscious Kids
Comprehensive Toy Cars
World's Number One Dad Builds Son Realistic Toy Car
Handmade Advent Calendars
DIY Fillings are a Creative Way to Count Down to X-Mas
Mod Christmas Countdowns
This Modern Advent Calendar Features Graphic Design Instead of Chocolate
Educational Toy Subscriptions
Spark Box Toys' Rental Service Entertains and Educates
Zombie-Inspired Teapots
These Novelty Decaying Teapots are Perfect for the Undead Enthusiast
Great Ape Wooden Toys
The Hanno the Gorilla Toy is Expertly Crafted
Female Empowering Dollhouses
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Wood-Infused Toys
Poorex Poor Toys are Fun and Functional
Tablet-Based Toy Cars
Appmates Cars Toys Will Have Parents Biting their Nails
Cube-Composed Furniture
The Atlas Series by The Fundamental Group Makes Tactile Geometry
Luxurious Kids Cars
The Playsam Saab Roadster Comes With Its Own Chauffeur
Zombified Children's Books
'A Brain is for Eating' Teaches Children How to Hunt for Brains
Sci-Fi Sword Lasers
This Powerful Handheld Laser Resembles a Lightsaber
Space Saga-Inspired Dresses
These Star Wars Dresses by Rodarte Make a Splash on the Runway
Paper Sci-Fi Playthings
Paper Toy Company Momot Has Created a Star Wars Toy Series
Artisanal Stuffed Animals
These Aquatic Toys are Handcrafted and Distinctive
Advanced Modeling Tool Toys
The DohVinci is a Play-Doh Toy That Has Glue-Gun Like Precision
Appetizing Asian LEGO Food
This Block Sushi Looks Strangely Good, for LEGO
Villainous Video Game Figures
This LEGO Bioshock Infinite Figurine is Eerily Accurate
Life-Sized Zombie Dolls
The Waking Dead Girl Prop Will Scare Any Child
Playful Programming Games
Code Kingdom Teaches Coding for Children Through Play
Convenient Cumulous Notebooks
The Cloud Book Notebook is an Adorable Way to Write
Inflatable Plastic Paintings
The Peeps Exhibit Portraits Place Women Next to Synthetic Toys
Intergalactic Pet Products
The Star Wars Pet Fans Collection at Petco is Iconic and Fun
Sci-Fi Felted Figurines
Don Nguyen Created a Series of Felt Star Wars Figures
Cities In Bags
Japanese Design Store Muji Sells Wooden Toys For Adults
Feminized Assault Rifles
These Stock Sets Turn Your AR-15 Pink
Festive Manicure Calendars
The Ciaté 'Mini Mani' Set is the Dream Holiday Cosmetic Set
Educational Robot Toys
Codie Takes a Simple Gaming Approach to Teaching Coding to Children
Crafty Thumb War Creations
This DIY Mexican Thumb War Set is Definitely a Crowd Pleaser
Building Block Lunch Sets
The LEGO Bento Box Makes it Socially Acceptable to Play With Your Food
Illusory Zombie Hosiery
Frightening Zombie Doll Tights by deadborg Help Make a Mean Zombie Costume
Ballastics-Styled USB Drives
These Handgun-Shaped USB Flash Sticks Will Blow You Away
DIY Notebook Lunch Bags
This DIY Teaches How to Make Your Own Lunch Bag for Back-to-School
Disgraced Mayor Action Figures
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Giant Alien Robot Sculptures
Factory Owner Li Lei is Building Life-Size Transformers
Confident Meme Notebooks
The 'Makers Gonna Make' Notebook Speaks of a Life of Success
Sci-Fi Christmas Decor
The Yoda Nutcracker is Made for 'Star Wars' Fans
Cement Building Block Toys
The Concrete Legos by Andrew Lewicki are Heavy-Duty
Bloody Building Blocks
Jack Munro's Blood Bricks Make a Macabre But Clever Form of Masonry
Pop Culture Sci-Fi Figurines
Empire Peaks by Mike Leavitt Mashes Up Star Wars and Famous Figures
Playful Bathtime Tattoos
Make a Bath Fun for Kids with Colorful Stick-On Tub Tattoos
Positive Female Action Figures
IAmElemental Action Figures Boast Strong Quads Not Big Breasts
Brilliant Whirling Toys
Eric Chu's DIY Spin-Activated LED Yo-Yo
Iconic Comic-Branded Merchandise
Peanuts-Themed Products Bring Snoopy to Everyday Life
Wooden Toy Satellites
The Papofoxtrot Space Series Combines the Outdated With the Advanced
Galactic Thumb Games
The Star Wars Thumb Wrestling is an Upgrade From the Childhood Classic
Puppy-Shaped Puzzles
Doggy Building Blocks is a Canine-Themed Plaything Evocative of Tetris
Apocalyptic Undead Beers
These Eerie Demon Beers are the Perfect Boozy Zombie Food
Tiny Tree Toys
Yo-Yos Handcrafted From Sustainable Harvested Woods
Princess Toy Block Figurines
The Disney Princess LEGO Sets Turn Classic Characters into Minifigs
First Aid Sticky Notes
The Chachap 'Band Memo' Gives Your Notes a Quirky Flair
Cultural Thumb Games
Get Physical and Nostalgic with These Sumo Wrestler Toys
Paper-Fueled Rifles
The Paper Shooter Helps People Create a Deadly Spit Ball
Pop Artist Action Figures
These Medicom Toy Designs Pay Tribute to a New Andy Warhol Exhibit
Hostile Hand War Shirts
This Thumb Wrestling T-shirt Features a Quirky Mismatched Graphic
Sci-Fi Head Lights
The Force is Strong in These Sci-Fi Mood Lights
Skill-Building Toy Shops
Amazon Launched a Store for Featuring Educational and Fun STEM Toys
Tech-Made Chocolate Countdowns
The Moving Brands 3D Advent Calendar is Deliciously Intricate
Revamped Classic Gamer Characters
The Loved Sonic the Hedgehog is Coming Back as Sonic Boom
Adorable Sci-Fi Statuettes
The Jeffrey Brown Star Wars Books Now Come with Adorable Figurines
Entertaining Toy Shops
Hamleys Toy Shop in Moscow Displays Toys Like Amusements in a Theme Park
Thumb Wrestling Boards
Christopher Lee Vector's Thumb War Card Makes Playing Fair
Aggressive Building Blocks
Tomm Velthuis's Ratata is a Full-Sized Wooden Gun
Extravagant Toy Cars
The Dexton Lamborghini is a Luxurious Way for Kids to Cruise
Eco-Friendly Toy Subscriptions
Little Pnuts Sends Your Children an Exciting Surprise Each Quarter
Space Empire Athletic Attire
The Stormtrooper Basketball Jersey Combines Sports and Sci-Fi
Luxury Toy Cars
The Audi 61st International Toy Fair For Infant Auto Racers
Obama Advent Calendars
Esquire Magazine's Obama Cover Opens To Show Ads
Tripod-Aided Water Guns
This Super Water Gun Has Perfect Aim
Fairytale Feline Toys
McDonald's Hello Kitty Fairy Tale Toys Revive Classic Storybook Tales
Movie Villain Barbecue Tongs
These Darth Vader Tongs Bring the Dark Side to the Grill
Bloody Blade Toys
Scare the Dickens Out of Friends and Family with the Sawblade Throwing Disc
Toy Car Earphones
The Lightning McQueen Retractable Earbuds Celebrate Disney's Cars 2
Villainous Mini-Lighting Sources
The LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Desk Lamp Brightens Your Room
Healthy Spinning Toys
Fruit Tops by Andreu Carulla are a Natural Twist to Fun
Edible Cocoa Weapons
These Chocolate Guns Can Help You Melt Away Your Sorrows
Exclusive Designer Wood Toys
The Yoshida & Co. Bearbrick Celebrates the Brand's 77th Anniversary
Whimsical Intricate Puzzle Spheres
The Marusenko Spheres Resemble the Popular Rubik’s Cube
Lifelike Sci-Fi Speakers
This iPod Stereo Speaker is for the True Star Wars Fan
DIY Doodled Racetracks
The Doodle Track Encourages Kids To Draw Their Own Fun
Customized Textbook Tutorials
The Classic School Notebook Design Get a Makeover with this DIY
Undead Beach Sandals
These Flip Flops Will Get You Ready for the Apocalypse in the Summer Heat
Illusory Beard Book Covers
This Funny Notebook Beard Provides Blank Pages and a Quick Cover
Destructive Sci-Fi Kitchenware
The Death Star Cutting Board is Ideal for Star Wars Fans Who Cook
Apocalyptic Cookie Cutters
These Mini Zombie Cookie Cutters Make for a Deliciously Eerie Treat
Discarded Haunting Relic Photography
This New York Photography Series is Nostalgic and Eerie
Space Captain Collectibles
Firefly’s Malcolm Reynolds is Now a Collectible Action Figure
Charitable Children's Branding
BVE KIDS' Branded Characters Adorn Art, Packaging and Brochures
Bow-Shaped Bouncing Toys
The 4 Foot Bounce Pogo Stick Gives a New Design to an Old Plaything
Tea Time Advent Calendars
The Andaz Hotel x Eyal Burstein Countdown Involves Decadent Desserts
Alphabetized Sticky Notes
The 'A-Z' Sticky Letters are the Perfect Way to Decorate Your Notebook
Robotic Rucksacks
This Star Wars R2D2 Backpack is the Perfect Back-to-School Sidekick
Geeky Bounty Hunter Earrings
These Boba Fett Earrings are Perfect for Any Devoted Star Wars Fan
Retro Carbon Fiber Toys
World Champ Johnnie Delvalle's Hitman Pro Yo-Yo is Top of the Line
Girly Toy Subscriptions
The Nerd Block Jr Girl Pack Features Pop Culture Themed Products
Opportunistic Charging
The iYo-Yo
Golden Gun-Constructed Guitars
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Conceptual Yo-Yo Videos
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Wood Block Puzzles
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Children's Sci-Fi Steeds
The Talking Tauntaun Plush is a Cute and Cuddly Collector's Item
Galactic Glowing Toothbrushes
The Star Wars Lightsaber Light-Up Toothbrush is Geeky
Computerized LEGO Keyboards
Jason Allemann Turns Childhood Toys into Functional Devices
Monumental Toy Cars
Goodyear Helps Build a Life-Size LEGO Truck to Assist Drivers on the Road
Undead Seasoning Dispensers
The Zombie Salt and Pepper Shakers are Perfect for Horror Fanatics
Cute Critter Chew Toys
Timmy the Monkey Dog Toy Makes a Great Canine Companion
Stackable Webcam Windows
The Tomodachi Block System Forms Concrete Clustered Convos
Deceiving Card Deck Diaries
This Playing Card Notebook Helps with Reminders and Pranks
Sci-Fi Shakespearean-Infused Books
These Star Wars Books are Translated Into Shakespearean Type
Toy Thumb Wrestling Rings
This Toy Makes a Thumb Wrestling Game More Official