Boys love toys, and that doesn’t change when they grow up. Here are a couple of ideas for toys to delight the boys in your life this Christmas:

The H-Racer is the world’s smallest hydrogen powered fuel-cell car, a futuristic toy car containing one of the most exciting and advanced technologies of the 21st century. With new advances in technology, hydrogen is on its way to becoming the world’s next fuel. The H-racer is the working miniature version of what is being developed in real-size cars of the future, which are also called “zero emissions vehicles”. Boys of all ages would love one of these.

Watch this video for a little taster of the H-Racer:

Way more impressive than a kite, and easier to get launched, the Science Museum’s Solar Airship will guarantee a fun-filled Christmas afternoon (guarantee only applies if there’s a bit of sunshine) for the boys (and girls too). Just a small amount of sunlight will get the 8-metre monster into the air. It comes complete with tether and cable ties to make sure it doesn’t fly away. And no need to worry about going on an involuntary airship ride, it would take at least 150 of these to lift an average adult.

Watch it in action on this video:

For a few more eco-friendly ideas for grown up boys, check out my post on wind up gadgets over at the Christmas Shopping Blog.