3 Super Fun Summer Hobbies for Boys

Let’s face it, finding fun and exciting ways to entertain the kids during the summer can be difficult these days. It can be difficult, whether your a parent or a child yourself, to find fun and enriching ways to occupy time during the “school’s out” season. After all, boredom is the enemy of development for young minds, and left without an enjoyable outlet, summer vacation may not seem like much of a vacation at all.

No need to worry, however, because here at Plaza Japan, we’ve got you completely covered. There are plenty of collectables and enriching games here to assure that any child will never want summer to end. From the fulfillment of building a full plastic model to the excitement of radio control toys, you can shop Plaza Japan for all of your summer needs! Check out this list of the three great summer hobbies for boys.

Pokemon

Chances are, your boys are already familiar with Pokemon in one form or another. This franchise has been dominating video games, movies, television, trading card games, and collectables for longer than the two most recent generations have existed. Something about the gameplay, the emphasis on collection, and the friendly competitiveness has made it one of the best summer hobbies for boys, and unlike several franchises who start strong and then flounder, it’s never been a better time to enter the exciting world of Pokemon.

Pokemon revolves around catching and training many different exciting creatures and grooming them for contests, battle, or even trade. What sets Pokemon apart from most other video games, particularly handheld ones, is that there is a strong emphasis on socializing with other players. Throughout this great adventure of the imagination, players are encouraged to interact with each other, be it through trade or battle. In fact, there are several features to the game and specific Pokemon themselves that cannot be unlocked without interacting with another player. Due to the fact that the games are largely played on handheld devices, and to the advent of nearly universal wifi, this interaction has never been easier.

The excitement of Pokemon as a boys hobby doesn’t end there, however. Over the years, Pokemon has evolved into a cross-media franchise that creates a fully immersive experience and great summer hobby for boys for years to come. There is a TV series that has been running for the better part of two decades that insures a bonding experience for boys of all ages. Furthermore, an incredibly popular trading card game has been developed over the course of the franchise, encouraging interaction and friendship for all summers to come.

As you can imagine, such a prominent franchise has created several collectables and games, and you can shop for all the Pokemon merchandise you could ever want right here at Plaza Japan.

Plastic Model Building

At some point in their young lives, all boys will become interested in the way things work, or more specifically, the way that they are put together. All young people are interested in creation, be it an act in replication or a completely new project. One of the best boys’ hobbies for young and creative minds is the enriching activity of  plastic model building. This activity can not only occupy hours of play time, but also be very mentally stimulating.

Plastic model building kits come in many shapes and sizes, and are very often based on actual vehicles in a modern or historical context. Not only will this summer hobby for boys be exciting and enriching, but it can also teach the unique history of airplanes, locomotives, and automobiles. This hobby, however, won’t simply stop at the realistic. There are several model kits that focus on fantastic or futuristic hypothetical vehicles and structures, as well as entire games that revolve around the making of plastic models.

This is one boys’ hobby that will hone patience, persistence, and precision in a young boy’s mind, and be amazingly fun while doing so! Here at Plaza Japan, you can shop for not only Model Kits, but individual pieces and accessories as well!

RC / Radio Control Toys

Every young man has very fond memories of playing with  radio control cars, planes and even boats as a child. To be sure, the activity is every bit as enriching today as it was back in the good old days. There’s more to it, however, than just buying a remote control car and driving it around. To the discerning hobbyist, this activity can involve endless hours of creation and customization, developing your own creation to drive around and show off to everyone!

From customization to controlling, this is one boys hobby that can entertain all summer long. The amount of work and collection put into creating one’s own radio control toy is as fulfilling as any summer hobby for boys that you can think of, and young boys love to share and race their creations, just be certain of proper supervision any time the radio control toys are being used in the street. Whether you want to purchase a brand new radio control toy or parts for one, you can be sure that Plaza Japan has you covered on all your radio control needs!

Order Hobbyist Collectables at Plaza Japan

Plaza Japan is a leading supplier of Pokemon toys and collectibles, plastic model kits, and radio control parts and accessories. We have everything you and the emerging hobby enthusiast in your life need to stay entertained and engaged all summer long. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to email us directly at  info@plazajapan.com, and we’ll be back to you as soon as possible. Explore our inventory of model kits, puzzles, toys, and more and place your order today!

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