Best Minecraft Toys for Kids
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Minecraft has been a crowd favorite for almost a decade, and it doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon! Here at Coder Kids, we love Minecraft too!
At a time when kids start using tablets, phones, computers, video games, etc. as early as the age of 3, sometimes getting them excited about a -real- physical toy can be a challenging task.
However, playing with toys can have a huge impact on their well-being. Not only will it reduce screentime, but it can also help develop cognitive skills, nurture creativity, and improve problem-solving techniques.
If your kid is a hardcore Minecraft fan, check out our list of the Best Minecraft Toys for Kids!
Minecraft Toy Sets
Kicking off our list is every Minecraft avid gamer’s dream. A 241-piece LEGOS set!
Legos are one of the most popular toys for kids and parents. Not only because they’re fun to play with, but also because they help children develop motor and cognitive skills, and use their imagination during structured play.
This Zombie Cave Minecraft building kit isn’t limited to lego pieces. It includes a furnace, a torch, and a ladder to mimic the zombie cave. Moreover, there’s a mini ‘Steve’ figure, so that he can combat the zombies. Did we mention that 2 zombies are included?!
Your kid can actually activate the TNT function to blow some blocks to mine for gold, diamonds, and redstone. They can also pull the lever to send the gravel blocks tumbling! This set really brings the cave to life!
LEGO actually has a series of Minecraft themed products. We recommend all of them! Check them out here (Skull Cave) and here (affordable set) and here (Panda Nursery), or check out all the options by following this link.
Key Features
Compatible with other Lego sets
Includes a Steve, zombies, and bat figures
Budget-friendly
Straightforward instructions
Recommended Age: 7 - 14 years
If your kid is starting to build his own Minecraft collection, then having this Wild Animal Pack is a must!
The set includes pixelated designs of black sheep, wolf, bat, ocelot, Mooshroom, and polar bear. The animals are well made, and that each one has a specific thing to do.
The figures are made of plastic and are relatively small (about 2 inches high), but they’re compatible with other Minecraft miniatures.
This set is great to add some passive mobs to a real Minecraft setup!
You can get the Minecraft Survival Pack and the Complete Case of Minecraft Mini-figures to complete the set with!
Key Features
Small size
Decent quality
Inexpensive
Recommended Age: 3+ years
Minecraft Periodic Table of Elements
If you’re looking for something to start your kid’s Minecraft collection with, this is a great choice!
Mattel’s Periodic Table of Elements has one of each of Minecraft’s blocks that your kid can use to build creative landscapes. The manufacturers made these blocks in sizes that go well with the rest of the Minecraft toys.
The set features 27, 1-inch blocks. They’re made of plastic and they’re washable too. While they resemble the actual periodic table and can serve some educational purposes, they don’t have the ‘real’ elements (just the ones for Minecraft).
Instead, they feature Diamond Ore, Water, Lava, Air, and Glowstone. If your child is an avid Minecraft fan, they’ll love this!
Key Features
Compatible with Minecraft mini-figures
Helps with teaching
Washable
Recommended Age: 6 - 15 years
Minecraft Plushies
JINX Minecraft Creeper Plush Stuffed Toy
Who said a large creepy monster can’t be cuddly?
This soft stuffed green creeper can be your kid’s new best friend! There’s no harm in befriending your favorite Minecraft antagonist, the explosive terror of its world!
It stands at 10.5 inches high, making it easy to carry around and to snuggle in bed. Besides, it’s easy to clean and won’t get worn out quickly.
Keep in mind that this version is unboxed. However, there are various versions for the Creeper Plush. Check them out here (the budget-friendly version), here (the boxed version), and here (the pillow-buddy).
The company that makes the plush, JINX, also makes a wide variety of other merchandise for Minecraft and other games. Check them out at their brand page.
Key Features
Safe
Easy to clean
Withstands a lot of play
Recommended Age: 3+ years
JINX Minecraft Happy Explorer Baby Llama Plush Stuffed Toy
Talk about a cute plushie! This Explorer Baby Llama will make everyone smile, even if they don’t love Minecraft! This little guy is designed for cuddling anywhere you go!
It is only 6.5 inches tall, so he’s easy to bring along with your Minecrafter everywhere. This llama is made by the same company as the Creeper plushie above. However, the llama is part of the JINX Happy Explorer series of small toys. They have pretty much any character from Minecraft you could want!
Key Features
Small size
Easy to clean
No set up required
Recommended Age: 3+ years
Plush Pixel Pals Square Balls
These 4 x 4 x 4 inch plush cubes come in a 12 pack. They come in red, green, yellow and blue. In each pack, you’ll get 3 of each color.
These little pixel pals are great to use at home, take on the go, or to give some away to friends! Minecraft lovers will have fun playing with their “real life” pixels and it’ll keep their imagination going!
Key Features
12 packs means you can keep them all, or keep some and give some away
Easy to clean
Fun for kids and adults of all ages
Recommended Age: 3+ years
Minecraft Replica Toys
Minecraft Ender Dragon
The Ender Dragon is a hostile boss mob that spawns towards you at the end of the game. Killing it in the game would be an honorable achievement. What about getting your kid a well-crafted figure of it?
This Ender Dragon figure is on the Amazon”s Choice list, and it deserves to be there! The details are intricate, the figure is sturdy and the dimensions match the advertised ones (8.1 x 16.1 x 10 inches). This Ender Dragon also has a 19-inch wingspan!
Choking Hazards: Beware that this toy has small parts that children under 6 years of age could choke on. It should be used with adult supervision..
Key Features
Neck & tail are flexible
Mouth opens & closes
Wide wingspan
Recommended Age: 6+ years
Diamond Pickaxe
Get your kid ready to fight the evil forces using Minecraft’s Pickaxe! Pair it with a proper ‘Steve’ costume and get your kid ready for the war!
The pickaxe is made of plastic that’s both durable and lightweight. The size is great. Not big or too small.
It is very durable, but the paint might come off. However, we think that for the price, it’s a good value..
You’ll find plenty of variations of the pickaxe and the sword. Here are other ones of our favorite picks: the Light-up Adventure Sword, the Diamond Axe, and finally the Minecraft Multi-Tool.
Key Features
Good Quality
Sturdy
Proper size
Recommended Age: 3+ years
This one actually looks like it’s just been taken out of the computer screen!
The signature potion bottle is made into a real one that runs on 2 AAA batteries. Just tap the top button, and the magic starts!
It lights up and switches between 8 different colors: red, yellow, indigo, cyan, peach, green, blue, and white. Tap on it and the color will change instantly!
To preserve battery life, the bottle has a 3-minute time out that can be restarted by re-tapping the bottle.
Key Features
Time-off to save battery life
6 changing colors
A bit overpriced
Recommended Age: 6+ years
Minecraft Games
Mattel Games Minecraft Card Game
This is an option that suits kids as well as adults. Who doesn’t love a fun card game?
This Minecraft-themed card game from Mattel will allow your kids (and you) to recreate all the fun of playing the video game. Through resource cards, TNT, creeper, craft, and wild cards you can create a super fun 15 - 20 minute round with 2 to 4 players!
You start off by mining ‘Resource’ cards of Diamond, Gold, Iron, and Stone. Then start using them to ‘Craft’ things using the ‘Craft’ cards. Beware of the ‘TNT’ & ‘Creep’ cards that your opponent will be throwing at you!
The first who reaches the game goal wins. It comes with an instruction sheet and you can ]watch a tutorial here.
It’s a nice activity to play with family and friends!
Key Features
Suitable for a wide age range
Needs 2 to 4 players
A great way to bond the family
Comes with a good storage box
Recommended Age: 8+ years
Minecraft Magnetic Travel Puzzle Logic Game
This game is a great way to get your Minecraft fix even when you’re on the go! In this puzzle, the ender Dragon is trying to prevent you from travelling through the worlds of Minecraft . You must solve the challenges to win.
The game includes 9 magnetic Minecraft items, an instruction manual, and a challenge booklet containing 40 beginner to expert challenges and solutions.
Key Features
Clear instructions
Magnetic game board and pieces- great for traveling
Develops logical thinking
Recommended Age: 8+ years
Before Buying - What to Look for in Minecraft Toys?
Getting your kid a toy isn’t that big a deal. However, there are certain things that you should keep in mind during the purchase, especially safety concerns.
Safety
Toys with small pieces might pose choking hazards threats. Make sure to check the age appropriateness of the toy before buying.
Many are not suitable for children under 3.
Age Compatibility
Safety aside, not every toy is for every age, and that’s actually okay.
There’s no point in trying to get your 5-year-old understand the complex rules of a card game. The same goes to convincing your 7-year-old to play with a stuffed teddy bear, even if it was his favorite game character!
Preferences
Not everything that’s related to Minecraft will appeal to every kid.There are lots of different characters and parts to the game. Try to find out which characters are your child’s favorite or what they like most about Minecraft and look for toys that incorporate those characters and attributes.
Remember
Putting in effort and care in choosing a toy your kids will love is hard work!. Give yourself a pat on the back and get ready to participate in the next Minecraft war with your kiddo! Thanks for checking out our picks for the Best Minecraft Toys for Kids!
If you are interested in having your child use Multiplayer mode in Minecraft and play with their friends, we highly recommend using Apex for your server.
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