Ever dreamed of being an international superspy? Well, you don’t need to be the next James Bond or Nikita Taylor to make your dreams come true – all you need is the right equipment… Some awesome spy gadgets!
Inquisitive kids can learn a lot from spy gadgets. As well as the creative and social elements inherent in fun roleplay like this, these toys are perfect for learning STEM skills (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Some are also a great introduction to the secretive world of cryptography, codes and code-breaking.
Here are 11 of the coolest spy gadgets the government doesn’t want you to know about:
Best Spy Gadgets for Kids
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1. Holy Stone HS110W Drone with Live HD Video Camera
I spy with my little eye, something hovering high in the sky! The Holy Stone HS110W Drone with Live HD Video Camera is a fully functional drone that lets you take real-time aerial videos and photos on your iPhone or Android device. Take control using the remote or your phone or tablet, and easily hover, glide, bank, or do 360 spins. There’s no need to waste a fortune on batteries as it can be recharged via USB. What’s more, with its one-touch return home button, there’s no chance of losing it – even if goes out of sight. All in all, this is some seriously high-tech surveillance kit!
Ages: 14+
2. Spy Gear Mission Alpha Kit 2.0
This phenomenal 4-piece spy gadgets bundle is ideal for any undercover agent. The Spy Gear Mission Alpha Kit 2.0 includes a pair of night goggles with a flip-down 2X zoom lens, a tactical mirror for seeing around corners, a motion alarm for sensing approaching enemies, and a spy recording pen for secret audio bugging and messages. So, Alpha Team, are you ready? It’s time to move in!
Ages: 6+
3. Spy Gear Batman Night Goggles
Do you have what it takes to be the hero Gotham needs? The Dark Knight can see in the dark night with these Spy Gear Batman Night Goggles. Secretly track criminals with this kit’s dual-mounted LED lights – then flip down the 2X lens to get a closer look or examine clues. Definitely one of the most super spy gadgets available!
Ages: 6+
4. Brookstone Rover Revolution Spy Vehicle
Now here’s a wheely awesome reconnaissance vehicle! The Brookstone Rover Revolution Spy Vehicle comes equipped with a rotating night-vision camera and a two-way audio system. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor surveillance, with 150-foot wireless transmission range and rugged all-terrain wheels. The batteries can be recharged in 2 hours, giving up to 1.5 hours of running time. Time to get roving, agents!
Ages: 14+
5. ALEX Toys Spy Case
The ultimate on-the-go set of spy gadgets. With fold-up binoculars, a flashlight, a magnifying glass, a fingerprint dusting set, a secret codebook, and an invisible ink set – all in a handy carry case – ALEX Toys Spy Case is a treasure trove for any young super sleuth.
Ages: 8+
6. Spy X Micro Gear Set
Set up your spy surveillance center with this awesome 4-piece kit. The Spy X Micro Gear Set comes with some incredible spy gadgets. It’s got a Micro Motion Sensor Alarm, a Micro Listener, a Micro Ear Light, and an Invisible Ink Pen with a secret compartment for your spy notes and a UV light to reveal what you have written. What’s more, it all fits into a handy utility belt. There’s a whole lot of fun in this micro spy set!
Ages: 6+
7. Spy Gear Tri-Optics Video Watch
Spy technology doesn’t get much cooler than this! With the Spy Gear Tri-Optics Video Watch, you can flick between three lenses (standard, zoom, or wide angle) and record up to 20 minutes of footage. When you’re done recording, you can play it all back on your watch and plug in earphones to hear the audio. Comes with a USB cable for charging and transferring videos onto your PC. If you’ve got this tri-mendous piece of kit, bad guys better watch out!
Ages: 8+
8. GeoSafari Sonic Sleuth Handheld Listening Device
Get supersonic hearing with the GeoSafari Sonic Sleuth Handheld Listening Device! Simply put on the earphones and point the listening device at what you’d like to hear. It’s ideal for eavesdropping on your parents’ conversations – and perfect for finding birds and little critters in your backyard. This awesome set can amplify sounds up to 300 feet away and its built-in safety feature automatically blocks out noises over 85 decibels, guaranteeing safe sleuthing for young spies.
Ages: 6+
9. Spy Gear Spy Snake Cam
With the Spy Gear Spy Snake Cam, you can see around corners, look over walls, or peer under doors. Just bend the flexible camera arm into the shape you desire and push the activate button, and the image appears live on the spy cam’s LCD screen. And if your cover is rumbled, don’t panic – you can quickly fold it up and hook it onto your belt with its handy clip. It’s incognito ingenuity at its finest!
Ages: 6+
10. Spy X Spy Tracker
See who’s snooping around with the Spy X Spy Tracker. This amazing set-up includes one alarm base and two wireless transmitter pods, allowing you to track movement up to 75 feet away – even through walls! Choose a silent, LED, or loudspeaker alarm, and set it up to protect your secret stuff, classified documents, or personal hidey hole. It’s alarmingly ideal for any budding CIA agents!
Ages: 6+
11. Spy Gear Ultra Range Walkie-Talkies
Never lose contact with your favourite undercover operative with this set of two Spy Gear Ultra Range Walkie-Talkies. With a 3.2km range, this covert communication kit is ideal for secret spies, KGB agents, cops and robbers, or simply two best buds! Includes volume control for careful clandestine operations.
Ages: 6+
Are there any spy gadgets you love that we forgot about? Why not let us know in the comments section below!
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