The Coolest Tween Boy Gifts

Older tweens will love learning to 3D print with this Flashforge Adventurer3. It is one of the best models for 3D printing beginners and your kids will love creating in a whole new way. The friendly interface design and easy-to-use powerful functions make 3D printing easy and it is one of the truly plug and play 3D printers. It comes fully-assembled and the bed is leveled at the factory. It also features quiet printing and a built-in camera. It can use a variety of filament such as 3d printer filament PLA,ABS,PETG filament etc. Sunlu is one of my son's favorite PLA filament brands and it comes in so many fun colors.

Smiley faces are super cool with tweens and teens right now and they will love this affordable Smiley Face Neon Light for their room. The neon comes on acrylic backer. It is made of environmentally-friendly acrylic material, which is safer than traditional glass neon lights. It is durable, power saving, plus, it produces no noise and no heat. The protective film protects it from scratching and it is powered by a 5V low voltage interface (no power adapter is included).

The National Geographic Power Rocket is no ordinary model rocket--with its powerful electric motor, it can launch up to 200 feet in the air! Unlike a traditional stomp rocket, the Power Rocket's electric motor is self-powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, providing up to 20 launches on a single charge. Launching the Power Rocket couldn't be easier. Once fully charged, simply place the rocket on the included launcher, then press the launch button one, two, or three times to set your flight time. Then, step back and prepare for launch! Once the Power Rocket reaches its apex, its rotor blades release, bringing it back to the ground safely and gently. And with up to 20 launches per charge, kids will enjoy sending the Power Rocket up again and again.

Your tween and teen Star Wars fans will love this brand new strategy game. Star Wars Villainous-Power of the Dark Side uses the award-winning Villainous game system with added elements to fully immerse players in the Star Wars Universe. Deploy iconic ships like TIE Fighters as you engage with the Millennium Falcon. Use Ambition to power your Villain’s unique abilities, whether you’re playing as a Force user, leader, or manipulator. In Villainous, you’ll play as an iconic Star Wars™ Villain. Choose Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, General Grievous, Asajj Ventress, or Moff Gideon. Each Villain has a unique objective and abilities based on their story and abilities. You’ll also meddle with your opponents by playing forcing them to face off against Jedi and heroes like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, The Mandalorian, and Ahsoka Tano. Enjoy beautifully illustrated cards and sculpted Villain movers, each incorporating your Villain’s weapon and featuring a unique pattern. You can also purchase Villainous Star Wars: Power of the Dark Side at Target.

Now your tween can take this super cool Power Craze Sand 4x4 Buggy outside in the terrain. They will love experiencing extreme off-roading with this Sand Runner. With its powerful motors, you can easily climbs hills, rocks or anything else that gets in your way. The Power Craze Sand Runner includes rugged knobby tires and real working shocks for high performance on steep hills, mud and rocky terrain.  The Sand Runner includes a high quality rechargeable battery, that gives you up to 40 minutes of playtime on a full charge. This set includes: 1 Buggy, 1 Remote control, 1 Lipo battery and charger, 1 spare tire

Your tweens and teen can get cozy in this comfy, thick and warm sherpa throw with this cool checkered pattern. It is made of 100% Polyester, which is super soft, durable and warm. It is great for relaxing around the house, watching TV, reading a book, snuggling or cuddling. They will love the large size (51" x 63") and you can choose their favorite colorway-black, gray, navy, orange and more. If you need a larger size, this throw blanket also comes in a larger, 60" x 80" size.

My kids love making videos and taking action shots, especially to share with their friends. Get hooked on content creation with the PodZilla Medium Kit, the awesome flexible tripod from Joby. Choose from several great colors and easily attach a phone, camera or action camera. They can stand up the Podzilla, wrap the flexible legs around a tree or hold it in their hands. Each leg is fully articulated and built with a durable aluminium core covered in grippy rubber for ease of use. The PodZilla range is designed for all the new and developing content creators who can achieve a stable, level platform to record even on uneven terrain. The PodZilla Medium Kit is designed for phones, cameras and other accessories with a ¼-20” mount up to 1kg. With a push button adjustable ball-head the kit is also supplied with the GripTight™ 360° Phone Mount, so grabbing that latest mobile clip for TikTok or Instagram has never been so accessible to all.

Your young artists will love the cool graphics in this Graffiti Art Coloring book. Each coloring page is printed on a separate page to avoid bleed-through. The black page is here to prevent colored pencil pressure marks, from damaging with dents, the pages behind the page you're coloring. Also, prevents paint pens from bleeding into the pages behind. Pair this cool book with this large set of Papermate Flair pens to complete the gift.

Lego Super Mario sets are really popular. Now your tween can build the Lego Super Mario's Peach's Castle. It features a throne room with a spinning wall to reveal Bowser, Peach stained-glass window, a Bob-omb painting with an Action Tag, cake with a Goomba hiding inside, Special Pipe: Peach’s Castle, Time Block, ‘broken’ bridge, fruit bowl with a purple fruit and more. Choose from many more Super Mario-themed sets here.

These super cool Nike Dunk shoes are all the rage with the tweens and teens. You can find them in high top or low top, and in a variety of colors. Nike releases new colorways on a regular basis and you can find them in both youth and adult sizing. I try and buy one pair of quality shoes for my kids yearly. If they are expensive, like these, I try and make them a gift!

If you are looking for engineering kits for your tweens, this Engino Newton's Law of Inertia kit is a fun building kit. Observe the effects of kinetic and potential energy and see first-hand how energy is transformed from one form to the other. Build 8 working models such as a ballistic catapult, a gravity fan, a collision car, a moving cabin, a balloon powered plane and a Dragster. You can find easy-to-follow building instructions for all models either online or in the booklet included. The booklet provides detailed explanations of the different scientific principles applied and incorporates innovative experimental activities for hands-on learning. A quiz section is also available to challenge your newly acquired knowledge! conduct thorough experiments and discover - Newton's first law of motion and the relation between force and motion - Newton's second law of motion and the relation between force, mass and acceleration - Newton's third law of motion and the physics of action and reaction forces - the concept of momentum - the fundamental properties of energy - what factors affect potential and kinetic energies.

This cool, Ranger's Apprentice Book Series is based in the fictional past, in a location that loosely resembles dark ages/medieval earth. As a parent, you will love that these books are engaging, yet safe for kids to read. You can purchase the Ranger's Apprentice Books Series in a set or individually.

Horrified is a highly-reviewed cooperative board game for tweens, ages 10 and up, where you defend the town against Frankenstein, Dracula, the bride of Frankenstein, the Wolfman, the Mummy, the invisible Man, and the creature from the black Lagoon. Imagine living in a place so wretched that it's not plagued by one, two, or even three monsters, but seven of the most horrifying fiends you've ever heard of. In this game, you'll come face to face with them all as you work together to rid the town of these maniacal or misunderstood creatures... Before it's too late. This game is made of high-quality components and has easy-to-understand instructions. You can also find this Horrified Strategy Game at Target.

Robotics kits are super cool gifts for tweens. The VEX Robotics Excavator by HEXBUG is one of several new additions to the VEX Construction Collection in 2021! Using the power of STEM and 370+ snap-together pieces, follow step-by-step illustrated instructions to build the Excavator. This mechanical marvel is complete with a working boom arm, bucket, rotating turret, and rolling treads! Extend your learning with the included STEM experiment guide and parent sheet! This multi-jointed build snaps together using easy-to-connect VEX IQ pieces so you can tear down and rebuild!

Your tweens and teens will love these Graw Jump Ramps and they can be used for bikes, scooters or skateboards. They are of beechwood for maximum stability and quality, yet they are lightweight so they can be easily transported. They are light and compact with no assembly needed. The Graw J15 Model has a 5.9 inch height, which works great for beginners. The Graw J20 model has a 7.9 inch height for launching. There are also taller models for advanced riders.

Tweens will love this all new Mega Mouth Game for kids 8 and up. Everyone is a lip reader in this game of massive mouth magnification! Draw a category card, hold the mega-magnifier up to your mouth, and silently speak to your teammates. Don’t say the words out loud! Players are awarded tokens for every answer they guess correctly. Read my lips… MEGA MOUTH is a marvelous and memorable must-have party game!

Bring axe throwing to your home with the Black Series Axe Throwing Set. Toss the indoor-safe axes and stars at the target and go for the bullseye it's an exciting game made for indoors or out and perfect for competitive play or solo practice.

Bounce 'em, sink 'em, and get the high score! The Bulls-Eye Ball electronic game features lights, sounds, and keeps track of the score as players step up to the challenge! Players bounce balls into the target to score the most points, beat their best times, and challenge their friends to one up their skills. It includes 5 exciting modes: 30 Second Blitz, 25 Point Rush, Bulls-Eye Ace, Target Master, and Practice Mode. The game is a fun choice for the family for game night, and it comes in a great size for on-the-go play; set it up on almost any tabletop and play solo or with friends. It's a fun thing to do while staying at home, and makes a great holiday gift or birthday gift for kids ages 8 and up.

Get your tweens outdoors with this impact-activated LED is built into our Nightmatch LED Football. It ensures maximum visibility in the dark and is still clearly visible from a long distance! It is impact-activated and lights up when bounced, for 30 seconds, and shuts off when not in use. It is made of high-quality materials and it is sturdy and waterproof.

My boys are all about the Disney Plus show, The Mandalorian and these cool Mandalorian Pajamas are a fun set. This pajama set-top features Grogu or The Child in a cartoon style with the phrase "Does Not Listen or Follow Directions" around him. The pants feature an all-over print of Grogu doing various things such as smiling, using The Force, and many more. The whole set is perfect for curling up in and watching all your favorite The Mandalorian episodes!

Time outdoors with your family and friends has never been easier thanks to the CROSSNET. This game allows you to enjoy your first official four-way volleyball game. Crossnet created a unique combo by combining traditional four square and volleyball rules in a competitive game to 11; in which you can win by 2 points. Thanks to the quick and easy setup, you can challenge your closest pals at any place, any time, within minutes on sand or grass. Best of all, this volleyball net is adjustable for children's, women's, and men's outdoor volleyball height. Whether you have a pool party, birthday party, or want an entertaining day with your friends, the CROSSNET 4-Way Volleyball Game Set is the perfect day-long entertainment. This set includes a carrying backpack and ball. You can also purchase the Crossnet on Amazon.

Hydro-dipping is the coolest and newest viral trend. Assemble and apply graphic designs to mini skateboards with the Hydro Dip Custom Skate Studio by Creativity for Kids. This craft activity kit is great for creating and decorating finger skateboards that you can play with or display! You will have fun doing ollies, kick flips, heel flips and more with a custom finger board completely designed by you! Everything you need to make 5 mini finger skateboards is included, just add creativity and imagination. This complete craft kit comes with 5 skate-decks, 8 hydro-skins, grip tape, stickers, wheels, screws and a mini tool set. No glue, paint or chemicals are need to complete this craft! Simply use water to activate the hydro skin graphics to the skateboard mini desks and get ready to play with a toy that’s uniquely yours. Build creative confidence and entertain with at home, indoor screen-free craft activities for kids.

Get your tween outside with this super cool, all new, Razor Electric Drift Rider. They can experience edge-of-their-seat drifting action excitement with the Razor Drift Rider electric drift cycle! Twist the throttle to feel the power of the 100-watt, electric hub motor, then kick out the back end to kick the action into high gear, drifting freestyle at speeds up to 9 mph . The Drift Rider’s high-torque, direct-drive hub motor powers up to 40 minutes of continuous use while dual-inclined, urethane, caster wheels and innovative, 3-D steering lets you lean deep into the curves. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind, moto-inspired, adrenaline pumping, power-sliding ride, with the Razor Drift Rider! This drifter is perfect for riders ages 9 and up weighing up to 143 pounds.

This Yonanas Deluxe Frozen Dessert Maker would make a fun project for your tween. You will love that they can create a healthy treat. If you can slice and freeze fruit, you can use Yonanas! In just a few minutes, make wholesome, delicious, vegan and dairy free desserts with no added fats, sugars, or additives. Create your own or use the 72 included recipes. All removable parts are top rack dishwasher safe and BPA free. Choose from black, red, teal or pink Yonanas Deluxe.

The Thames and Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand Experiment Kit is a fun project to keep your tweens busy during their downtime. They can explore hydraulics, pneumatics, and robotics with their very own GIANT hydraulic hand! Using over 200 plastic pieces and piston tubes that you fill with water, build an awesome mechanical hand that uses hydraulic power to simulate the movements of the human hand no motors or electricity required! Once assembled, your cyborg hand slips onto your own hand like a glove, with mechanical fingers that you operate with your own fingers and that can grip objects with enough force to lift them. Challenge yourself to pick up and hold a variety of items like bottles, pencils, small items anything with reach! The hand can be configured in three ways left hand, right hand, and claw-like, with the thumb in the center and can be adjusted to fit virtually all hand sizes. A 40-page, full-color manual guides model building and experimentation and provides engaging scientific information about how pneumatic and hydraulic systems are used in industrial robots to assist with a variety of tasks in our modern world. You can also purchase this Mega Cyborg Hand Experiment Kit at Amazon.

The highly-reviewed, all new, UpsideDownChallenge Game will keep your tweens laughing out loud for hours. Compete to do simple tasks like writing your name, giving a high five, & pouring water from one cup into another, all while your vision is flipped upside down. You’ll be shocked how difficult even the simplest tasks become. Great for kids & adults, this hilarious game is perfect for family game night, parties, & fun with friends! Makes a great gift for all ages 8 and up.

Your tweens will enjoy assembling this cool LEGO Star Wars The Child (75318) build-and-display model and it is going to be a hot item this year. Authentic details of this popular character, affectionately known as Baby Yoda, are recreated in LEGO style, with posable head, ears and mouth for different expressions, plus the Child’s favorite toy – a gearshift knob (element included) – for it to hold just like it does in Star Wars: The Mandalorian. This is a fun gift idea for kids aged 10+ and any Star Wars fan, it includes clear building instructions so even LEGO beginners can enjoy the fun, creative process. This buildable model also comes with an information sign and the Child LEGO minifigure to complete a charming display. LEGO Star Wars for all! You can also find this Mandalorian The Child Lego Set at Target.

This highly-reviewed, Barefoot Magneto Mini Cruiser Skateboard was created for those days when your just chillin. Sometimes it's nice to just go for a simple cruise. It's even better when you do it without shoes on. Whether you're cruising to the beach or enjoying the sunshine in the park, this board is designed for you. No shoes, no problem! The Barefoot Cruiser features an EVA foam surf style stomp pad. This replaces the grip tape on top of the board which increases comfort while riding and makes everything a lot smoother. If going barefoot isn't your thing, you can still ride this board with shoes or sandals. We used the same shape as our mini cruisers for the Barefoot Cruiser. Super easy to skate, carry and store throughout your entire day. Its 27.5" length and 18" wheelbase make this board a blast to ride with plenty of room for your feet on top of the deck. Big enough for fun, small enough to carry around, this shape is a fan favorite.

Do your tweens need a new book to read? From the bestselling author of RESTART, The Fort Book is a story of a middle-school "band of brothers" -- five friends who need to stick together after they set up a hideout in an abandoned bomb shelter and discover that the only way to be true friends is to reveal their secrets and help each other out. The morning after Hurricane Leo rips through the town of Canaan, residents awaken to widespread destruction -- power outages, downed branches, uprooted trees, broken windows and damaged roofs. Four eighth-grade friends -- Evan, Jason, Mitchell, and CJ -- meet to explore the devastation. The tight-knit group is dismayed to find that Evan has brought along a stray -- Ricky, who is new to their town and school, and doesn’t have any friends yet. Ricky is the one to find the strange trap door that’s appeared in the middle of the woods -- the door to an old bomb shelter, unearthed by the hurricane. Inside, the boys find a completely intact underground lair, complete with electricity, food, and entertainment (in the form of videocassettes). The boys vow to keep the place’s existence to themselves.

Keeping those teens busy can be a challenge. They will love improving their eye-hand coordination while enjoying hours of competitive fun with the Indoor/Outdoor Franklin Sports Spyder Pong Tennis Game Set. This easy-to-set-up game is perfect for playing with a friend or sibling and it combines the greatest elements from multiple games. It combines table tennis, volleyball and four square into one action packed game. This cool game is the perfect sport to stir up a crowd at any sporting event, picnic or party or if it is snowing inside, it can be set up indoors!

This cool, authentic, Knex Architecture: Golden Gate Bridge is a great project for tweens to keep them busy. This cool model is over 3 feet long, once assembled. This set is perfect project for any architecture-obssessed fan. KNEX Architecture is a new line of Building Sets based on the world’s greatest architectural designs. Think outside the blocks with K'NEX, a building system featuring rods and connectors that snap together with a satisfying "click" and can be configured into amazing, moving designs of all shapes and sizes. Each set comes with historical information about the landmark and detailed easy-to-follow, step-by-step building instructions. Building with K'NEX supports developmental growth and puts builders on a path towards a better understanding of STEM subjects. As they fit the pieces together, they're developing spatial awareness and honing their fine motor and dexterity skills. Discover your inner architect with this fun family project you will be proud to display in your home. For Ages 9+. Compatible with other K'NEX building sets.

This super cool and highly-reviewed Chillbo Shwaggins Inflatable Couch and Chair is perfect for tweens, teens and adults too! My kids have these and they are amazing for camping, on the beach or hanging out at the lake. Chillbo Shwaggins outdoor chairs are your ticket to chillax in style! With its hyper portable design, its versatility makes it one of the ideal camper accessories for your vacation, RV or boat. Do you want to bring some inflatable fun to your crew? You will love this EASY TO INFLATE design-no pump required. Just 2 scoops of air and this inflatable lounge is ready to hangout in. You’ll be chillin’ like a villain in your hammock chair as your friends look on in envy! Use it as an outdoor chair and replace that cumbersome camping hammock, picnic blanket, blowup sofa or air bed. Chillbo Shwaggins does it all. This inflatable is a fun hangout for the backyard, the beach, the lake and so much more!  It comes is so many fun colors and patterns like camo, cool stripes and more. This is a US-based company that guarantees product satisfaction!

Your tweens will love getting cozy with The Comfy Original. This cool brand made wearing your blanket a thing! This wearable blanket keeps you warm and cozy while you lounge at home, watch TV, play video games, work on your laptop, camp, attend a sporting event or concert, & more. Choose a ton of colors and patterns from adult one-size fits all or child sizing, one size fits all.

The Comfy Dream is a light-weight, long, silk-like microfiber blankets you with wearable fluffy warmth everywhere you go. The oversized one-size-fits-all design & high quality materials provide the ultimate comfort, softness, & happiness - you’ll never want to take it off! Choose from a ton of patterns and colors.

If your teen loves the Mandalorian from Disney Plus, they will like this cool the Child Cable Guy phone and controller holder phone and controller holder. It can hold your teen's device while it charges. 'Baby Yoda' stands 8" tall and ships with a 6ft Micro USB Charging Cable right in the box. This holder can hold anything that fits in their hands, Cable Guys are always compatible with most game controllers; including Playstation and Xbox Controllers as well as almost all mobile phones, hand-held electronic games and tablets too!

Your tween will love taking their music on-the-go. This Like no other, the JBL Clip 4 Waterproof Speaker is a unique ultra-portable, ultra-rugged and waterproof Bluetooth speaker that is small in size but with surprisingly big sound. The upgraded durable and fully integrated carabiner clips to your clothes, belt loop or backpack, making the Clip 3 your outdoor companion on every adventure. The JBL Clip 4 is IPX7 waterproof and offers 10 hours of playtime, powered by a 1000mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery, allowing you to bring your music with you. A built-in noise and echo-cancelling speakerphone gives you crystal clear calls with the press of a button. It comes in a rainbow of colors and I love that it also comes in a cool camo print and color-blocked style!

You will love this affordable, fun game for tweens! The Tiny Pong Solo Table Tennis game brings exciting bouncing action into the palm of your hand! Launch the ball off the court and bounce it repeatedly on the court to rack up points. Move the court back and forth under the ball. Keep it going, getting a point for every bounce. To increase the challenge, switch from Beginner mode to Expert mode. The game responds with lights and sounds as players try to beat their highest score by getting as many bounces as they can! How long can you keep it going?

If your tween loves the Rubik's Cubes, check out this all new type of challenging puzzle and fidget gadget! Unlock the geometric secrets of Shashibo! This mysterious magnetic puzzle box transforms into over 70 shapes! It may look like an ordinary box on the outside, but each Shashibo has a kaleidoscope effect once you open it and begin to connect the magnets to create geometric shapes. Collect and combine several to build larger structures and create more possibilities as you add boxes. Gently fidget, twist, and let the magnets guide you. Can you master the shape shifter? What will you create? INVENTED BY: Andreas Hoenigschmid Sand artist by day. Shashibo mastermind at night. Inspired by his love of design, geometry, and sand art, Andreas wanted to create a magnetic puzzle toy that would be accessible to people of all ages and walks of life, even those vision-impaired. Once he figured out how to magnetically combine the units onto each other, he realized this was the product and idea he had been waiting for his whole life. Thus, the Shashibo was born!

Your tween will love to defy gravity with Boomtrix Showdown! Set up a wild course of launchers, trampolines and obstacles to bounce the metal balls all the way to the goal. A great STEM product as kids engineer their own chain reactions with this cool set. Boomtrix improves fine motor skills, planning skills, and imagination as kids create their own path – the possibilities are endless! The Showdown set is the ultimate assortment of fun, including a ramp tower that can release up to 15 balls at once, 6 trampolines, 4 trampoline curves, a booster, a stunt ring, a firework goal and 12 metal balls. You can combine this set with other Boomtrix sets to create huge stunts!

This Wooden Ferris Wheel Stem Building Kit is a fun and affordable project for your tween-and it works!  This Mini Ferris Wheel provides a fun yet educational experience for kids ages 8 and up! Introduce your child to the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) with our fun and exciting tinker toys. Enhance your child’s natural curiosity and empower them with the skills they need for a bright and successful future with a real, spinning amusement park favorite they’ll adore. The perfect learning gifts for kids to help them build a solid foundation in the STEM world-no additional tools needed! These STEM educational toys help develop your child's fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, their cognitive ability, problem-solving skills, as well as working on their imagination.

If your tween loves the Wimpy kid series, then they will love the Diary of a Wimpy Kids: Diper Overload book. When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick’s band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn’t realize what he’s getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle.

These fun Build-on-Brick mugs are a fun gift for your Lego fan! They are big and sturdy and your tween can really drink out of this mug as it is made of food grade BPA-free plastic and is FDA approved. It can also be used to hold toothbrushes or pens and pencils.  Your tween can use his favorite bricks to customize his mug. This mug is not intended for the dishwasher or microwave. Hand washing is recommended. Choose from blue, black or pink.

Your tweens will love this highly-reviewed, fun and challenging game. Flipslide is an addictive, fast paced puzzle game of skill! Flip to find the color and slide to match the lights. Your tweens can take it anywhere, play it anytime, it's addictive fun for anyone! It has four different game modes to choose and it can be played alone or in multi-player mode.

If you have a curious tween, they will love this really fun Bounty Hunter Junior Metal Detector. Your tween will spend hours either in your backyard, at the local creek or beach searching for "treasures" and this is one of my favorite tween boy gift ideas. This fun metal detector would be a really fun activity to take camping or on your summer beach vacation. This junior version is smaller for kids and detects smaller objects up to five inches deep and larger objects up to three feet deep. It has a discrimination control feature that won't detect iron or other unwanted items.

STEM toys are hot and this cool gift idea doesn't require a screen! It is amazing what happens when we trust kids with their own ideas. This Electric Motors Catalyst set was made to inspire young tinkerers to imagine and build their own inventions. Your tweens can create with real wood, real motors and real hardware inspires DIY Robotics for girls & boys. No screen time or programming – just pure hands-on invention. They will love creating electronic builds with their own hands, using the motors, wires, and a battery pack to experiment with electricity and simple circuits. You can combine multiple tinker kits to create bigger and more powerful innovations!

Basketballs just don't seem to last at our house and we could always use extras! This super cool NBA Street Phantom Basketball's Soft Grip Technology comes with ultra durable soft grip cover and wide channel design, this ball will provide great grip and improved recognition and is outdoor-rated. It is affordable and comes in a cool black color with a variety of accent colors that tweens will love.

Now your tweens can combine snap circuits with ordinary building bricks and make endless combinations of construction and circuitry with this Snap Circuits Bric Structures set. With Bric-2-Snap technology, kids can wire up their brick builds with snap circuits lights, sounds, moving parts and 3-D circuits to invent almost anything and make it go! Instead of just building a structure, learn how to build the circuit that makes the lights in a skyscraper illuminate or that makes the gears on a drawbridge move! There’s no limit to what kids can create. These are one of my favorite gift ideas for tweens. Even my kids' school uses these cool Snap Circuit sets in their curriculum!

If your tweens love Forbidden Desert and Forbidden Island games, they will love the newest Forbidden Sky Game by Gamewright. I love these strategy games for older kids. They really encourage critical thinking.

Players soar to dizzying heights in this electrifying adventure and work as a team to uncover a mystical power platform that floats at the center of a savage lightning Storm. Connect a circuit of cables to launch a secret rocket - all before you are electrocuted or blown off the bridge and plummet below. Its a high-wire balancing act that will test your team's capacity for courage and cooperation. One false step and you all could be grounded...permanently!

This Laser X Laser Tag Set is a hit when we have other tween boys over at our house. My kids have a blast having their own laser tag war at home. With this highly-reviewed set, your kids can blast their opponent’s Receiver Vest from up to 200 feet away and the Full Color Lighting Effects let you keep track of shots and hits. This set is great for active boys. Be sure to purchase two or more guns, so your kids can play with their friends! You can also now purchase a 4-player set too!

If you’re tween is rushing to meet with pals down the block or feeling like they are not cut out for core-focused activities, then the Swagtron Swagboard Twist’s got you covered. SWAGTRON returns with the swaggest hoverboard for kids and young teens — the SwagBOARD Twist 3. The “Roaring” LED Wheels – 6.5″ Ultra Bright Wheels Featuring A Multicolored SwagLion. It supports first time Swag Riders up to 185 lbs and at speeds up to 6mph. Once again, SWAGTRON is first to market with advanced technology. Unlike competitors using Lithium Ion, the LifePO4 (lithium phosphate) internal battery is noncombustible and nonflammable from puncture, damage or charging when used as intended.

Your tween boys will love making your backyard into an adventure with this super cool Slackers Slackline Classic Set. If you have two trees in your yard or at the local park, your tweens can easily set up the adjustable nylon webbing slackline that will challenge their balance and strengthen their core. This fun kit comes with two lines, one is the slack line and one is the teaching line, plus it includes a storage bag for easy set-up and clean-up. Your boys will spend hours trying to improve their skills!

The classic Simon memory game takes on a modern twist with the cool Simon Optix. Put on the headset and get ready to follow the lights, repeat the pattern, and master the levels. Simon Optix senses your moves with touch-free technology and the most immersive experience yet! Players can choose to play solo and beat their high score or switch to sync mode, and compete head to head with friends (must purchase an additional headset). Switch from solo mode to sync mode on the headset to start the same gameplay sequence and challenge opponents.

Your tweens will love these highly-reviewed, adventure-packed Story Thieves books. Life is boring when you live in the real world, instead of starring in your own book series. Owen knows that better than anyone, what with the real world’s homework and chores. There are four books in this series and you can get just one or buy all four. These books make a great, affordable gift idea for tween boys.

What kid doesn't like slime? This incredible, highly-reviewed Ultimate Slime Kit comes complete with everything you need to successfully make your own slime!

Our Ultimate Slime Making Kit is the perfect combination of fun and learning. Slime making has been proven to aid a child's development and greatly enhance creativity.

Inside our DIY Slime Kit, you'll find a helpful guide with fun and proven recipes on how to make amazing slimes. Go crazy with 5 marvelous pigments for more colorful slimes. Splash chocolate, apple, candy, or strawberry scents for a lovely delicious smell and add glitters for extra sparkle. Go wild with the crunchy water beads and have endless hours of fun in making Fluffy Slime using the Shaving Foam, or add Snow Powder for a perfect Slime Cloud.

Make over 100 different combinations! Curious about how many variations of squishy slimes can be made? We know one thing for sure, they'll have a ton of fun finding out!

If your tween has been asking for one of the more expensive sports cameras, check out this super affordable (under $90!) AKASO Sports Action Camera AKASO Brave 4 Pro with innovative dual-color screen design. Your tweens can change framing and monitoring views between back and front, especially the vivid front screen, to take a fun selfie, and the 2-inch back touch screen makes it easy to use than ever. This action camera shoots stunning video with up to 4K resolution and captures crisp and pro-quality photos with 20MP clarity. Shoot in the gnarliest conditions imaginable. Brave 4 Pro underwater camera can take it. It’s tough as nails and waterproof down to 131ft right with the waterproof case.

Tween boys will love all the books in the Heroes of Olympus series -- in a paperback boxed set of heroic proportions. From The Lost Hero to the long awaited Blood of Olympus, this collection will thrill loyal readers and be a go-to gift for new fans of the bestselling series. You can purchase these books in box sets or individually.

Your tweens will love snuggling on the couch with these cool Blankie Tails Shark Blankets. Blankie Tails™ are perfect for movie nights, sleepover, camping, road trips and just hanging out with friends and family. They come in kid size or adult and teen size.

Artistic tween boys will love these cool grown up Harry Potter coloring books. The designs are very intricate and fun to color. These books will keep them busy for hours, especially on rainy or snowy days, when they are stuck inside. See all the Harry Potter Coloring Books here.

Outdoorsy tweens will love these super cool Ultra Light Hammocks. This affordable and  portable hammock is made of super strong woven nylon material, so you don't have to worry about its durability and tested strength. Comes with the innovative attached stuff bag which makes it easy and convenient for storage and travel. Using the easy-to-follow directions, your tween can set this hammock up themselves in the yard, at the park or at your campsite. They come in tons of fun colors.

If you have an older tween that loves Sci-fi, check out this highly-reviewed and highly addictive Star Wars: The Force Awakens X-Wing Miniatures Game Core Set. In this two-player game of dramatic, high-speed dogfights, your tweens can battle head-to-head for the fate of the galaxy. Fantasy Flight Games has built a great continuation of the Star Wars Miniatures game to include The Force Awakens. The detail on the new X-Wing and Tie fighters is nothing short of remarkable. If you already know how to play the other Star Wars miniature games, this is the same game with new pieces. It can be combined with the other core set as if it was an expansion of three more fighters.

My boys love these cool mohawk Krash Helmets for scootering and skateboarding. They look cool and they make it fun to be safe! This model Mohawk lights up with LED lights and it features auto shut off to prolong the battery life. The Krash 3-D mohawks are bendable, durable, and soft to the touch. The thermoplastic rubber mohawks are non-toxic and do not add significant weight to the helmet, but they do add significant radness! The open ventilation system throughout the helmet designed to keep you chill. EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) inner liner designed to absorb impact and help protect your melon! Soft pads cushion the inside of your helmet, keeping your head comfortable. Choose from a variety of designs.

If video games are your tween's thing, you might want to check out some gaming headsets like this Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gaming Headset - Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Mobile and PC. This cool headset amplifies sounds for a more immersive experience and adds bass to your tween's gaming experience. This headset also works great for streaming movies, tv shows and for music. New for the Gen 2, athletic fabric and softer memory foam ear cushions keep you cool and comfortable over hours of gaming. An adjustable metal-reinforced headband is lightweight, flexible and provides long-lasting durability.

Your tween scientist will love checking out a piece of hair or zooming in on a tiny bug with this My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope. This battery operated microscope looks like a very serious piece of equipment, but it's easy enough for tweens to operate. It features glass optics and a 6 hole diapragm and it comes with a 50 piece accessory set.

Tear those tweens away from their screens and devices for some engaging, board-game fun with the classic Catan Board Game! Introduce a clever and strategic board game to those family & friends game nights. Players look to collect resources before their opponents do. Use the resources you collect to expand into other new settlements by building roads. Players & opponents should look to trade & barter when it comes to Catan. Be sure to pick the perfect strategy that suits you best to ultimately have your small island town grow into a flourishing city. Roll the dice, trade, build and you may be the first player to reach 10 victory points and thus win the game!

These are not your typical Monopoly-type games and are hard to find at a discount, but they are the type of game that will last for years, in your household. Ticket to Ride is an award winning, cross-country train adventure game. Players collect train cards that enable them to claim railway routes connecting cities throughout North America. The longer the routes, the more points they earn. Additional points come to those who can fulfill their Destination Tickets by connecting two distant cities, and to the player who builds the longest continuous railway.