Shopping for a tween boy has you stumped? We found some unique gifts for tween boys that they will rave about. We included a few electronic items, but there is so much more for your boys to explore here and you will love our tween boy gift ideas. Whether your pre teen are into sports, building, electronics or games, we found some amazing gift ideas that you may not have thought of.
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Gifts for Tweens – Boys
The holiday season is fast approaching, and you’re looking for the perfect gifts for pre teen boys that they would love. But with so many options it’s hard to know where to start – especially when they have everything already!
We have included so many different tween boy gifts based on their interests. We update these lists every single year so there are sure to be not only classic gift ideas but hot new toys and gift ideas as well. This guide presents you with over 80 gifts for pre teen boys.
The age range for a pre teen boy tends to be about 8-12 years old. Tween boys are often interested in sports, exploring the outdoors, video games and technology. This gift guide though is full of ideas that teens and even some younger boys might love.
Whether your son is into sports, technology, or just having a good time – this guide has the perfect gift for him. From games and toys to accessories, we’ve got everything you need to find the best gift for your tween boy who has everything! We found amazing gifts for boys age 9, gifts for boys age 10, gifts for boys age 11 and gifts for boys age 12.
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Gifts for Pre Teen Boys
This list has over 80 of the best gifts for tween boys. With this list, there is no need to struggle with gift ideas for tween boys. We make it easy to find the perfect gift.
Picking out gifts for tween boys can be tough, but we’ve got you covered. Whether your son is into sports, gaming, or art, we’ve got the perfect present for him. So take a look and see what catches your eye. Your son is sure to love whatever you choose!
Super Fun Gifts For Tween Boys
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The tweens and teens in my town use these to get around everywhere and these make a great gift for older kids! This highly-reviewed Hiboy S2 Foldable Electric Scooter has some great features and is more affordable than most similar scooters. This fun scooter is extremely smooth when accelerating and turning, making it a great drive for your kids. The 350W electric brushless hub motor allows for speeds up to 19mph. High capacity battery with a Max. travel range of 17 miles under specific conditions. The Hiboy Electric Scooter S2 is made with front, middle, and rear 3 lights. The double braking system features a disc braking and eABS regenerative anti-lock braking. Simply connect Hiboy Electric Scooters app to lock your scooter, to customized speed and cruise control unique to the Hiboy S2 APP. It works with both iPhones and Android smartphones.
This cool board game is perfectly catered to your tweens. Dude Perfect The Board Game, for Kids Who Love Sports and Competitive Challenges, Perfect for Family and Friend Game Night for 2-5 Players. Battle friends and family in mini sports challenges, try to avoid Wheel Of Consequences, and collect four Golden Boys to win! Dude Perfect The Board Game is sure to be a hit with everyone.
My kids love wearing these sports jerseys to school and you can pick up the jersey of his favorite team in both youth or adult sizing. I guarantee it will get worn. I used to size up on jerseys so my kids, who are growing, could wear them longer. Choose your favorite team's jersey.
Govee is one of my favorite solid lighting brands and these Govee Glide Wall LED Lights would make a super cool gift and would be perfect for his room or gaming area! With patented RGBIC tech, Govee Glide lively Light makes glide display 24 colors at one time with DIY Mode, 16 million colors for endless customization options, and flowing multi-color effects. They sync to your favorite audio and create an immersive listening experience. Choose from the 11 versatile music modes on the Govee Home App to keep the party going. Adjust the colors and lighting with the Govee App. This is a 2-panel Set. Each panel has 3 light sections. You can also find this Govee Glide Wall Larger Set with more lighting sections and curve pieces.
Your tweens will love this super cool, Monster 4x4 Off Road Remote Control Truck. This 1/18 scale truck is splash waterproof with electronic speed controls, enabling this all terrain rc car to take on realistic off-road performance. This fun RC car can be driven in a variety of weather conditions. It can go across water puddles and muddy places. This Off road truck employs an enhanced version powerful 380 brush motor which powers a top speed up to 36km/H. Full-function proportional 2.4GHz radio control reflects a 280-feet-control range. Living up to hobby grade rc car standards, this 4WD trucks engages 16 ball bearings, metal drive shafts and quality gears in the drive train to minimize the power loss. Quality PA material framework is flexible and substantial against collisions.
Your young baseball players and enthusiests will love these fun Baseball Lifestyle 101 clothes. They come in fun, bright prints, in both boys and adult sizing. I love these Boys Ice Cream Shorts and Men's Ice Cream Shorts. There are also matching hats, tees and more. You can find more colors and styles at Scheel's Sporting Goods.
Your tweens will love this fun, indoor game. The Hypershot Electronic Hockey Game delivers the puck-slinging frenzy of air hockey in a portable tabletop game! Players compete to own the “ice,” as they each shoot their puck and try to strike the lights. Choose from 5 thrilling game modes with music, lights, and sound effects that amp up the excitement! The four 2-player game modes—Ricochet, Slap Shot, Shoot-Out, and Face-Off—feature head-to-head games played in rounds. At the end of each round, the game unit will announce the score. Or play solo and practice in Trainer mode.
This iconic set from Lego is perfect for your builders. Bring Minion movie fun to life with Lego Despicable Me 4 Minions and Gru's Family Mansion house and tree house playset. This buildable Minions toy house for kids aged 8+ is filled with details to delight all fans of Despicable Me.Gru’s iconic house contains well-known movies items, such as the red couch, fireplace, rocket-style bedroom, the Minions’ laboratory filled with gadgets and rotating units containing objects such as a toilet and a cookie storage box. Next to the house is the girls’ brightly colored tree house, which features a dining area with a zip line running down to the party space (complete with bongos!) and a decorated hideaway beneath the platform with flowers, toys and candles.
If your busy, athletic tweens love to bounce their basketball in the house and practice dribbling, this full size Silent Swish Foam Basketball will do the trick! Imagine being able to practice your basketball skills anytime, anywhere, without worrying about disturbing others. Silent Swish is the silent basketball that lets you train in peace while still delivering top-notch performance. It is designed with a 29.5" circumference (size 7), and it feels just like a regular basketball. This means you'll enjoy an authentic dribbling experience, ensuring your practice translates seamlessly to the court. Beyond its quiet nature, Silent Swish is crafted from high-quality PU foam, designed to endure. This robust construction withstands rigorous indoor sessions, maintaining shape and performance, mirroring the resilience of every dedicated player.
This super cool new Snap 2 It Game by Snap Circuits is a totally unique game where electronics meets a board game. SNAP 2 IT is a family board game that integrates traditional board game play with the value of teaching foundational STEM principles of electricity. 1-4 players have so much fun, they don’t even know they are learning. Play summary: a battery is placed in the middle of the playing grid, each player chooses their light - the first player to create a path of SNAP CIRCUITS® parts between their light and the battery, wins the game! SNAP 2 IT® and let’s play!
This amazing new Tecti Kinetic Building System is partly a construction toy and part fidget! Your tweens can build kinetic, shape-shifting creations. Unlike Other Construction Building Toys that are random and have only several building sticks, these patented, transforming TECTI consists of 3-dimensional 4-12 movement cubes to build over 50 adventurous designs. Our brain development set is made of 44 plates, 20 hinges, and 1 keystone cube to stabilize your superstructures. Can you master your design skills and free your imagination to create a tectonic empire?
This super fun Razor Electric Dune Buggy would make a fun big gift for tween boys. This vintage-cool ride will give older kids and teens plenty of buggy thrills. The classic dune buggy design features a bucket seat, diamond plate floorboard, with knobby tires and terrain following suspension. The Razor Dune Buggy provides the ultimate in electric powered off-road capabilities. Powerful speeds up to 9mph and can carry up to 120lbs ! The Dune Buggy's specially designed reduction drive is perfect for lower torque climbing and off-roading. 8" knobby tires and big bucket seat allow for a smooth comfortable ride.
Help your tween stay organized with this gaming Light-up Gaming Controller Headphone Stand. Use the push buttons to change the color of the lights in this stand. Each hook is removeable so you can use it for just controllers or for headphones and controllers. This stand also has 2 USB ports and a Type-C Port for headphone charging.
Kids, tweens, teens and even adults will love this Kickit, The Original Soccer Tennis Game. It's where soccer meets tennis! ***Now, with a newly engineered net for durability.*** Played like tennis while using soccer skills to kick the specially designed Kickit Soccer Tennis Ball over the net. Each team has up to 3 touches to return the ball over the net. Score points if the opposing team doesn't return the Ball & play to 11 points! Play 1v1 or 2v2, great for soccer skills training & to improve your touch. Compete train & have fun w/ soccer teammates, friends & family! The Kickit Soccer Tennis Ball is the perfect size and weight! The specially designed soccer tennis ball is the size of a regulation (size 5) soccer ball, with half of the weight. Making it softer for headers and kicking barefoot on the beach. Air gripping technology slows the soccer tennis ball down during play, giving you more time to react and hit the perfect shot!
This Dude Perfect Blitz Ball Set is better than wiffleball. Now your tweens can get in on the curve action and even watch the Blitz Dude Perfect videos. Blitzball is the ultimate backyard baseball! With its unique, patent-pending design, Blitzball gives players MORE curving action, speed, and Home Run distance than any other backyard / plastic baseball! Weighing just under 1 oz. each, Blitzballs are safe enough for everyday backyard use and are proudly made in the USA from the highest-quality plastic polymers. Great fun (and practice) for players of all skill levels, Blitzball takes ordinary backyard baseball games to a whole new level. Get yours today and DOMINATE your friends -- nothing moves like a Blitzball! If your tweens aren't Dude Perfect Fans, then check out this unbranded Blitz Ball Set.
This highly-reviewed Anker Soundcore Boombox 2 Speaker makes a cool gift idea at an affordable price. Make a statement with Motion Boom outdoor speaker—press play and experience huge stereo sound that’s distortion-free, even at high volumes. This speaker utilizes the latest Bluetooth technology for a skip-free and ultra-stable connection with your device. Motion Boom’s drivers have pure titanium diaphragms to reproduce high frequencies up to 40kHz for sound that has noticeably higher clarity. The lights on the sides, sync to the beat to give you a fun light show. Plus, it is fully waterproof and will even float back up to the surface if it’s dropped in water, which makes it a great speaker to take to the pool or on the lake. The Motion Boom outdoor speaker has a 10,000mAh battery to power up to 24 hours of playtime. It also doubles as a device charger and allows you to plug in your phone and other devices to charge while listening.
Part of the Creator line, this Lego Space Roller Coaster Building Set is one the coolest sets for tween boys. Space fans can enjoy an exhilarating trip to an amusement park with this highly detailed set. This cool coaster set includes a winding roller coaster track featuring 3 moving carts for fun rides, which zoom past a decorative space rocket, models of Saturn and Earth, a moon base and a shooting star. There is also a fun meteor with a light brick that can be illuminated, plus 5 minifigures. Kids can choose 3 different amusement park rides to build in this unique LEGO Creator 3 in 1 construction set. They can create the Space Roller Coaster, then rebuild it into a drop tower with an elevator or a spinning space carousel. Each set includes a light brick feature that illuminates when activated.
Older tweens will love this super cool Casting Shadows Base Game. Between the strategy and cool graphics and pieces, this game will be a winner. Enter a dark, enchanting world and battle your opponents in this strategic board game from the creators of Unstable Unicorns and Here to Slay. Throughout the game, you’ll collect Resources, learn new Spells, summon a Companion, and unlock your Shadow Form, all in the quest to become the Ultimate Shadow Caster. The last player standing after this supernatural showdown wins the game! There is also an Ice Storm Expansion Set.
This affordable Nike 64oz Fuel Jug is a high quality water bottle that is perfect for sports or long trips. These make great, practical gift ideas for tweens. It's easy to top up while you work out with the Nike 64oz Fuel Jug. Featuring BPA-free materials and a 1-handed flip-top lid, it helps you stay hydrated so you can bring your A game all practice long. Plus the handle doubles as a fence hook. It comes in three great colors.
This cool boredom beater game for tweens, teens and adults, Popdarts Pro Pack Suction Throwing Game is like darts, but so much cooler. Popdarts was featured on ESPN, the Today Show, Buzzfeed, Sports Illustrated and more. This unique game can be played wherever you go, indoors or outdoors. Popdarts stick best to smooth surfaces like a countertop, refrigerator, window, car windshield, glass door, surfboard – be creative! It has a unique scoring system and just scan the QR code in the box to use the app to score your game. The closest Popdart to the Target Marker = 3 points. Every other Popdart that sticks = 1 point. Landing on the Wigglenobber Target Marker = 10 points. Use “Cancellation Scoring” (just like cornhole). For example: 5 blue – 2 green = 3 blue. Each game consists of multiple rounds! First team to reach 21 points wins! The Popdarts Pro Pack has the target marker that players can land on for extra points. There is also a Popdarts Original Set and a Popdarts Glow Set.
The National Geographic 150-Piece Magnetic Marble Run STEM Building Set brings a new level of excitement to building a marble maze! With its innovative spiral lift and magnetic connectors, kids and adults alike can build, create, and explore engineering and physics on any magnetic surface. This makes a great STEM toy gift idea. This patented marble racetrack is the most backed Kickstarter magnetic super puzzle of all time! Each track and trick has its own unique properties—just move them around to adjust or add exciting new pathways! This great set includes a motorized marble lift, 70 tracks & connectors, 32 trick pieces, 25 marbles and more for infinite building combinations and endless amounts of creative fun!
This highly-reviewed Smartivity DIY Pinball Machine is a cool project for tweens. Bring the Arcade home with this exciting mechanical Pinball Machine. The step-by-step instructional manual will help your tween build this cool pinball machine, making it perfect for kids to construct and enjoy for hours. Your kids can enjoy hassle-free fun with all parts included, plus a lifetime supply of replacement parts. Easy-to-follow instructions make building a breeze, ensuring uninterrupted playtime.
If you are looking for a new series for your tween, they will enjoy the Alex Rider Series. These books are packed with adventure Meet the orphan turned teen superspy who's saving the world one mission at a time—from #1 New York Times bestselling author! His newest book, Alex Rider Nightshade Revenge was just released or you can find Alex Rider Nightshade Revenge at Target.
If your tweens love to tinker, this fun set is a great into to coding and robotics. Build, code, and play — with this cool Thames and Kosmos Code + Control Dinosaur Robot Rex Set! Your kids can assemble their own robotic model of the giant, powerful, ferocious Tyrannosaurus rex. Use the handheld controller to command your robot to move around in all directions, light up its eyes, and play sounds, including chowing down on food and even farting! The special Code+Control wireless unit enables them to either directly control REX in real time, or write and save sequences of commands for the robot to perform at the push of a button. No app or separate devices are required! REX makes hands-on STEM learning fun and accessible. First, follow the step-by-step instructions to assemble the robot and controller from 100 pieces using the included screwdriver and decorate your completed dino with stickers. Then, learn the function of each button on the controller and how to combine those functions together into programs for your robot. With two motors and a flexible tail, REX can move in one of two ways: walking or gliding. Put REX into guardian mode and it will use its infrared sensors to identify intruders then unleash a ferocious roar! The process of assembling REX gives you an insider's look at various electrical components found inside many robots and by experimenting with the different commands your robot pal can follow, you'll get a clearer understanding of how robots work!
This Mega Pokemon Jumbo Building Set is for the ultimate fan! Prepare for a shockingly big battle with the buildable 12-inch Pikachu! Take your Pokémon training to new heights when you use over 800 pieces to build a 12-inch Pikachu! Featuring the beloved Pokémon's iconic lightning bolt-shaped tail, red cheeks and smiling face, this nearly life-size Pikachu is articulated so you can position it in different poses! This fun set would make a great gift for tweens.
I love that this Fortnite Fishstick Neon Ramen Bowl Tee celebrates your kids' love of Fortnite without being a walking advertisement. This fun print will be a favorite with your Fortnite fans. It comes in a variety of colors and both youth and adult sizing.
Older Tweens or really skilled builders will love these 4D Build Star Wars Puzzles. Build model-like puzzles with the detailed durable punch-out pieces and instructions to complete this satisfying craft challenge. No tools required! Choose from a variety of Star Wars Sets and some have more pieces than others for a more difficult build.
This Plunder: A Pirate’s Life Game is a highly-reviewed, competitive strategy-based board game played on a modular ocean map. This fun strategy game is made of high-quality parts and is easy to play, which eliminates frustrations when games are too complicated. Adventure and riches await any swashbuckler brave enough to seize the helm and command a fleet. Wage war against rival captains. Build and upgrade your ships with masts and cannons to increase speed and firepower. Conquer islands and exploit the land to gain valuable resources. Navigate dangerous waters and avoid the ever-wandering storm. Are you ruthless enough to prevail? Do you seek gold and infamy? If ruling the seas is your ambition, it’s time to unleash your inner pirate. It’s time to plunder!
This highly-reviewed Super Mario-Inspired Neon Sign will be a hit with your Nintendo fans. This mushroom-shaped neon light is carved from high-quality transparent acrylic board and equipped with colored silicone strips. It is 9.8 x 11.8 inches and it includes a 59 inch USB cable and an ON/OFF switch. It does not include a power adapter, so you will need a 5V 1A USB socket. This sign includes two adhesive hooks for easy wall mounting. Choose from the red mushroom or the green mushroom! You can also find the Super Mario-Inspired King Boo the Ghost Face Neon light.
If your tweens don't have the classic Spy Alley Game, then they are missing out on this award-winning game. In your quest to be the worlds top spy, players will be developing skills like social deduction, reasoning, logic and skills so top secret we can’t tell you what they are. Assume your secret Identity and use your wit to unmask and eliminate the enemy spies. No two games are ever the same. Great spies learn from every mission. Your friends and family will be just like spies in training learning new strategies and changing their play. This classic game makes a great gift.
This high quality, Andjoor Wide 220 Ramp for bikes, scooters skateboards and remote control vehicles will revolutionize your tween's outside time! They will love the great take-off angle and they will have a blast going over this ramp again and again. This ramp is almost 24 inches wide and it is so strong that it will hold the weight of three adults. Plus it has a slip-resistant finish and non-slip rubber feet. The best part is that it is easy to take on-the-go. It assembles and disassembles in about one minute to FOLD FLAT. You can carry it on your back and easily slide it into the car. Choose from a few different models of ramp.
Your tweens will love lounging on this Ultimate Sack 5 foot Giant Foam-Filled Bean Bag Style Chair. Whether your tweens are looking for a place to lounge, play games, read, study, work, or watch the game, the Ultimate Sack is the answer. Unlike traditional bean bag chairs filled with "beans", the Ultimate Sack is stuffed with a 100% virgin shredded, soft, brand new memory foam blend that is high quality. The foam is sealed in a liner so the cover can easily be unzipped and washed. You can choose from tons of great colors to match your tweens room, game room or basement. These Ultimate Sacks also come in a variety of sizes.
Franklin Sports Over The Door Mini LED Scoring Basketball Hoop - Shatter Resistant
Up your game indoors with this Franklin Sports Pro Hoops LED Scoring Over-the-Door Mini Basketball Hoop. This cool, bright led illuminated backboard on this set has been designed to outperform all other over the door basketball sets in the market. This hoop includes a mini-game within the set and the hoop will score for you when you play the game. You will need to throw as many shots as possible in 30 seconds. Note: it does not score outside of the mini-game. This set includes a shatter-resistant backboard , a breakaway rim for light dunking and it is foam-backed to help protect your door.
This cool new Doomlings Card Game is both a fun and competitive game that your tweens and teens will love. Doomlings is a delightful card game for the End of the World! Play adorable, powerful, and mischievous characters for points over rounds, called Ages. Each Age introduces a new rule to the game. BE WARNED! Hidden in the Ages are Catastrophes, which introduce adverse effects to the game. After three catastrophes, the World Ends, and the player with the most points wins! The object of the game is to score the most points by the time the world ends. Score points by playing traits for your Doomlings’ species. When the end of the world arrives, the Doomlings with the strongest set of traits get to look the Apocalypse in the eye and declare…“I scored the most points.” You can also purchase this Doomlings Card Game at Target. You can also purchase neopreme card mats to go along with this game, but they are not necessary.
If your tween needs something new to read, they will love this action-packed, Five Kingdom Series. These books have the perfect mix of action, magic and real-life issues. Brandon Mull, the author, is also the New York Times Best-Selling author of Fablehaven and the Beyonders series. You can purchase these books in a box set or individually.
Santa Cruz has been making skateboards for over 40 years and if you are in the market for a complete skateboard for your tween, these Santa Cruz Completes are a great choice. Many are just under $100 and for the money, you get 7-ply maple construction, high quality wheels and bearings. Choose from a bunch of cool decks.
If you are looking for special shoes for your tween, consider these cool Nike SB shoes. They are both comfy and cool and you can find them at a great price point for the quality you are getting in a shoe. In my opinion, Nike SB shoes last longer than the popular canvas shoes for tweens. You can see even more Nike SB styles at Nike.
This Razor Flashback 2-Wheel Scooter has cool air tires and it rides smoother than your traditional Razor scooter. Your tweens can take it back to the golden era of the ’80s and ’90s BMX with the Razor Flashback kick scooter–Razor’s homage to the early days of BMX and the company’s Californian heritage. As fun to look at as it is to ride, the Flashback is a bold-colored feast for the eyes and soul. With dual hand brakes sitting atop the BMX-inspired riser handlebar, you can make easy and intuitive stops on this smooth ride. That smoothness comes from the two 12-inch (305 mm) mag wheels that provide exceptional bump-absorption for those moments when the asphalt or sidewalk loses its composure. The extra-large deck gives you plenty of room to stand on. Designed for riders ages 8 and up, the Flashback is truly the nostalgic stuff of dreams. You can also find this cool Razor Flashback Scooter on Amazon.
The Dude Perfect guys are really popular, viral trick shot videos. I know my boys have watched all of their videos online. Your tweens will love this massive, photo-intensive book, Dude Perfect 101 Tricks, Tips, and Cool Stuff, and they'll experience a behind-the-scenes look at their stunts and their personal lives, PLUS step-by-step instructions so you can attempt their tricks at home! Check out step-by-step instructions on how to perform the Dudes' most popular tricks! Plus, explore new ways to modify the shots to keep challenging your friends, your family and yourself. Plus, they can explore photos from behind-the-scenes of some of Dude Perfect's coolest moments.
The highly-reviewed classic Splendor game returns with this new version Splendor - Marvel Edition as a new stand-alone game. The superheroes of the Marvel Universe take over Splendor with an update to the award-winning card game of drafting and engine building, Splendor Marvel brings the same ease of play to the Marvel universe. Players can build a team of heroes and villains by drafting from 90 iconic Marvel characters. Simple rules, deep strategy, and tons of Marvel characters, Splendor Marvel is the perfect gateway game for Marvel fans getting into board games. New end game triggers and victory conditions add a fresh and thematic twist to Splendor’s renowned gameplay.
Older kids, tweens and teens will have a blast with this family backyard and beach game. RampShot is a four player outdoor game that utilizes two quality plastic ramps and four racquetball style balls. Teammates stand on opposite sides of the playing area and work together to score points by tossing and/or catching the balls. Three points for a shot directly in the net. One point if your teammate catches the ball on a fly after bouncing off the top of the ramp. If the shooter’s toss comes up short and hits the front of the ramp, the ball will bounce back in the shooter’s direction. The opposing team member can now come in and catch the ball to gain an extra shot for their team. The first team to 15 wins! Three out of four players are involved in every play keeping everyone on their toes and ready to make the big play. The grooves on the top of the ramp make for unpredictable bounces and highlight reel catches. This ultra-competitive game is completely unique and is great for the backyard or the beach!
This highly reviewed, Zupapa Sports Baseball and Softball Hitting and Pitching Net is the perfect training tool for your young player. It is constructed with flexible nylon pipe and painted iron pipe. This great net adopts 7-strand knotless Tedolong netting, which is heat-resistant, sun-resistant, and damage-resistant, and, very suitable for outdoor and indoor use. The practice net is densely meshed to ensure long-term use. This high quality baseball net with tee assemble quickly and can be packed in a carrying case for easy transportation and storage, weighing 16.28lbs, easy long-term storage and portability in any vehicle.
This highly-reviewed Grounded for Life Game from the creators of What Do You Meme Family? is a hilarious game that the whole family will enjoy. Players compete to make the funniest sentences by pairing the funniest red card with the blue card for the round. Funniest combo wins a point, and the person with the most cards at the end, wins. What's in the box: Includes 500 cards (100 Blue cards and 400 Red cards) and instructions.
These Segway Ninebot Self-Balancing Scooters are super cool and easy to ride! My tween has an older model and he loves it. The Ninebot is worlds away from the traditional hoverboard style scooter. It is easy-to-learn and the user friendly knee control bar design also makes it the top pick for kids and adults alike. Just step on and you can master it in just minutes. It has 8.5-inch Non-slip and maintenance-free solid tires, LED lighting, and it is easy to move forward in different scenarios. The Ninebot can easily reach the max. speed of 12.2 mph. A single fully charged battery can run up to 21+ miles. Choose from white or black.
Escape rooms are all the rage and now your tweens can challenge with these highly-reviewed cool games from Thames and Kosmos. EXIT: The Game is a series of affordable escape room games for the home. Players must solve riddles and puzzles and crack codes to escape from an imaginary room or environment. But the clock is ticking! Can you escape? Each Exit game has a new theme and they are rated by difficulty on the front of each box.
If your tweens love hands-on STEM, then they will enjoy these super cool Engino Discovering STEM kits. Each kit touches on a concept such as mechanics, solar, engineering and more. These kits are highly-reviewed, affordable and there are so many to choose from! These make a great STEM science gift idea for tweens. There are several cool Engino STEM kits to choose from.
If your tweens have not read The Reckoners Book Series by Brandon Sanderson, they won't be disappointed. This fantasy series is about super humans who are actually villains. This series will draw them in and these book make a great gift idea. Buy them in a box set or you can purchase them individually.
My boys loved their Nerf motorized blasters. They are truly unique as far as foam dart guns go. My boy have spent hours setting up hide-outs and they love having huge Nerf wars. The motorized power takes these blasters to the next level of fun. Now they can fire darts for distance or accuracy with the Nerf Ultra Select blaster! The Ultra Select blaster holds two 10-dart clips and includes 10 Nerf Ultra darts designed for distance and 10 Nerf Ultra darts designed for accuracy. A selector on the blaster lets you choose which clip you want to fire from, so you can switch between them as you battle. Take aim and rapid-fire darts from this fully motorized blaster! Hold down the acceleration button to power up the motor and press the trigger. You can load the clips as you play for less downtime to reload. The blaster fires Nerf Ultra distance darts up to 120 feet (36 meters)*. Nerf Ultra accuracy darts are the most accurate Nerf Ultra darts. They will love that this set includes a carry handle for portability. Nerf Ultra blasters work only with Nerf Ultra darts. (batteries not included). Eyewear recommended (not included).
The highly-reviewed Black Longboard Trident is a great all-around hybrid cruising skateboard. It can do it all and your tween can keep this high-quality board for years to come. It is everything from a smooth cruiser/carver board to a fast free-ride board. This board will fulfill all your longboard desires with its micro-drop, mild W concave, and drop-through trucks. It is extremely stable and responds quickly. Think of it like a sports car: fast, responsive, and fun to ride. It has an Exotic Ebony Wood Deck with 8-Ply Canadian Maple Core with custom pinstripe designs and with beautiful finish. The Laser cut grip tape locks your feet on the board. The rugged and lightweight 7-inch aluminum trucks (black) with ultra high rebound bushings create the ultimate carving experience. The 70mm Hooligan wheels create a smooth and grippy ride. Hooligan wheels have a special designed core to provide smooth, duarable, and evenly-worn wheel. Plus this board has fast and durable Abec 9 Hellion 2 bearings with built in spacers. Rolling with this cool board is effortless.
Your fidgety tween will love this highly-reviewed, pocket-sized Infinity Cube. Have fun for hours while practicing and improving finger flexibility. Keep your hands and minds busy during class or work. Lessen phone and other technology induced stress. It’s a wonderful desk accessory, time killer, conversation starter and everyday carry device. Composed with eight (8) tough ABS plastic blocks linked together with strong stainless steel metal rivets. Durable and can withstand constant flipping and folding. It has a smooth surface and curved edges that are easy on the hands and light on the wrist and arms. This cool fidget cube is fun for kids, tweens, teens and adults. Choose from black, bright green or metal!
What kid doesn't like making slime? Keep those tweens busy for hours with this cool Galaxy Slime Kit. Inside this neat kit, you'll find a helpful guide with fun and proven recipes on how to make amazing 'out of this world' slimes! Go crazy with inks to make galactic colors, add some Glow In The Dark powder and stars to see your slime glow at night! Add galactic stars to your green slime or glitter flakes to your crazy space colored slime - pop them into the Star and Planet cases to keep squishy and hang in your bedroom at night! Make over 100 different Galaxy Slime combinations. Curious about how many variations of squishy slimes can be made? We know one thing for sure, you're going to have a ton of fun finding out!
Assembling this brand new, cool Kidzlabz Mega Hydraulic Arm Robotic Science Kit will be an exciting project for your tween to assemble. They can discover and apply hydraulic power with this multi-axis robotic arm. Water is all that's needed to make it move. This kit includes all parts needed to make the Mega Hydraulic Arm Robot and detailed instructions. Recommended for 8 years and up.
This new, upgraded Pindaloo is a cool game for kids, tweens and teens. The Pindaloo is genius and simple – once you teach yourself the first step, it will be impossible to put it down. It's the perfect skill toy for you, and the complete set will come packaged with everything you need to get your game going. At just 8.5 x 6.5 inches of the best lightweight recyclable plastic the Pindaloo can go anywhere. Indoor or outdoor, the beach, camping, the office and school for break time. Your kids will love playing with this interactive ball and tube game for hours. Without realizing it they will improve their coordination skills!
This cool, highly-reviewed speaker is perfect for your tween's next pool party or trip to the beach. Take your tunes on the go with the powerful JBL Flip 6. Our lightweight Bluetooth speaker goes anywhere. Bad weather? Not to worry. With its waterproof design, you can rock out to our signature sound rain or shine. Move more. Pair two JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers together for stereo sound or link multiple JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers to create a bigger party. Enjoy more than 12 hours of play time for your favorite music. Stand it vertical or horizontal and be bold with your choice of 11 vibrant colors.
My teen neighbor and his friends can't get enough of this Spikeball game but this would also be a fun game for active older boys. While you can play this on the lawn at home, this game would also be fun for the beach or to take camping. Spikeball is played 2 on 2 with rules that are similar to volleyball and it is intense and fast-paced! A taut Hula Hoop-sized net is placed at ankle level between a pair of two-player teams. You smack the palm-sized ball down on the net so it ricochets up at your opponents. This game will give your tweens a great workout while they are having so much fun. You can also find Spikeball at Target.
Your tweens will love this new way to build! GraviTrax is an interactive track system where you can design and build your own marble runs. This STEM toy for boys and girls 8 and up, encourages experimenting with gravity, magnetism, and kinetics to propel your marble to the finish. With over 100 pieces and 18 different construction elements, the GraviTrax Starter Set offers everything you need to begin building your own action-packed marble run. Discover how the laws of physics affect the journey your marble takes with curves, junctions, freefalls and even a cannon. Experiment using different heights and angles to control the speed of the marble to get it to the finish. There are also lots of Gravitrax expansion sets so you can create larger runs! You can also find Gravitrax sets at Target.
Tweens who love to build will go crazy over this cool Thames and Kosmos Structural Engineering Kit. Structural engineers use physics and their knowledge of the properties of building materials and geometric shapes to design structures with sufficient strength and stability. With this kit of modular building pieces, you can learn the basics of structural engineering by conducting a series of 20 model-building experiments. Each model demonstrates a basic principle of mechanical physics or structural engineering in a hands-on way. After kids build small models to demonstrate how structural elements can be attached together to maximize the strength of a structure, they can move on to building more complex models! The 44-page, full-color manual provides detailed step-by-step instructions for assembling the 20 models in the kit. After constructing each model, short experiments pose questions to get kids thinking like a structural engineer.
Your older kids will love this super cool new outdoor set. What fits like a Glove and hits like a racket? The Waboba Voli Racket Set! The included foam mitt acts like a paddle for your hand. Voli adds a new dimension to playing with the included flyer. No net or court needed, so you can play anywhere! Just keep the aerodynamic flyer off the ground. You can bounce the flyer on the mitt for single-player mode or play with a friend. This set includes two foam mitts and a Waboba flyer shuttlecock.
This Nintendo Switch Gaming Console is one of the hottest gifts of the last few years and your tweens will love playing the same games you played as a kid like Mario, Zelda and more. The Nintendo Switch can be played right on the console or it can hook up to your TV. It is a great gaming system to take on-the-go. You can also purchase Nintendo Switch Bundles at Best Buy. Target also carries the Nintendo Switch bundles.
The Bean Bag Bucketz Backyard Game is a challenging, yet easy-to-learn, outdoor or indoor game that your tweens will love. This game premiered at this year's toy show and kids of all ages will enjoy this fun game. It is the hottest new social game for beach goers, parties, backyard play, camping, basements and this will be at the top of summer wish lists. Bean Bag Bucketz is fast-paced, interactive team game that is easy to learn. Consisting of a game tower with 7 bucketz, 16 bean bags and carry bag. B3 is fun...if you have 2 or more players, create teams, take turns throwing into the bucketz. There are many ways to play with B3...the primary game begins with bags being tossed at the bucketz ranging in points from 1 to 4 pts. The first team to score 21 points wins the game. After game time is over, you can easily fold down the tower and pack it all away in the included carry bag to take it on the go or to store it away for next time.
These adventurous books, Treasure Hunters, by James Patterson will keep your tweens at the edge of their seat. The newest book is Treasure Hunters All American Adventure or you can pick up the whole series. Get your tween reading by getting them hooked on a great series. James Patterson is one of the top best-selling authors for tween books.
This Disgusting n' Gross Science Activity and Experiment Set is made for curious kids! Inspiring young children to learn has never been more fun with this fun. Zombie farts, levitating eyeballs, boogers and more! It allows kids to learn about gels and cross-linked polymers using biology and gruesome special effects! This STEM set challenges the child's mind as they work through the detailed easy-to-follow instruction guide, learning about classroom subjects in a fun way. It includes the materials to do several experiments. The fact-filled colorful lab guide is full of pictures and information giving kids hours of fun in their own home made science lab!
If your tween boys love to play baseball in the yard, this high-quality plastic Easton Pro Stix Training Bat and Training Ball Set are perfect to avoid those broken windows. This training ball is meant to mimic leather balls and is great for at-home practice. Need more training balls? I love these SKLZ Limited Flight Practice Ball Set for at-home use.
K'NEX Thrill Rides – Bionic Blast Roller Coaster Building Set with Ride It! App
If your older tweens love building projects, then they will love the challenge of building these K'nex Thrill Rides sets. They come with real moving parts. Experience K'NEX Thrill Rides in a whole new way with this tech robot themed coaster, which is perfect for tweens. Build the K'nex Thrill Ride Sets with the included K'NEX parts and pieces including coaster track, roller coaster car, motor and themed graphics! The rods and connectors click together to create a 3D configuration. In a new twist to K'NEX Thrill Rides, upon completion of building the coaster, children can download the free K'NEX: Ride It! app to take their play to a brand-new level. If you have several tweens and kids at home, this would be a fun project to do on a snow day!
The game exploded on Kickstarter and finally it has made it to market and has been very popular the last few years. Throw Throw Burrito is a family-friendly party game unlike any you've played before. It's a combination of a card game and dodgeball where players go head to head collecting cards, earning points, and throwing squishy toy burritos at one another. Your tweens will love this unique game. You can also get Throw Throw Burrito on Amazon.
The Spooner Board Pro is an indoor and outdoor board for learning tricks. We have one at our house and it’s fun for all ages, including tweens, who love to twist, spin and do 360s. My kids love using ours on the carpet or on our tile. Spooner makes it easy to learn skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing tricks all year-round. It helps to improve core strength and stability, leg strength, balance, coordination and gross-motor skills. The Spooner Board Pro is indestructible and made with non-marring polyethylene. The top of the board has raised edges and no-slip grips. There is also a smaller-sized Spooner board Freestyle, but the Pro is sized for tweens and teens.
This highly-reviewed, Rubik's Race is a fun challenge for tweens and they will love trying to improve their speed. It is a fast paced game for two players to get their brains and fingers racing. Shake the scrambler and go head to head with your opponent to shift and slide the tiles to be the first to make the 3x3 center match the pattern. It sounds easy, but the Rubik’s Race is a real game of skill, speed and dexterity. Challenge your friends and family to a Rubik’s Race!
This carefully-crafted Ravensburger The Earth 3D puzzle has 540 pieces to challenge your tween. No glue is required and this puzzle forms a smooth, solid ball. This set includes a stand to rotate your creation. The puzzle pieces are numbered on the back if you choose to put it together that way or it can be put together by just looking at the image. The recommended age for this puzzle is 10 and up. Check this cool Ravensburger The Earth: 540 Piece Puzzleball.
If your tween is into baseball, this super practical Easton Traveler Baseball Bag is the perfect way to store their gear. Both of my boys have this bag and they love it. Easton’s Traveler Stand Up Wheeled Bag combines the style and design of a backpack with the convenience of a wheeled bag. Transport your gear to games and practice easily with the bag’s telescoping handle and wheels, and then use the fence hook at the field to keep things organized in the dugout. The Traveler Stand-Up Wheeled Bag has sleeves to hold 4 bats, and 2 side pockets to keep your personal items easily accessible. The main compartment is vented, and the separate vented cleat compartment has a fully removable panel if you wish to have your player's bag embroidered.
These Snap Circuits sets have been around a long time and they continue to be very popular. Your kids can create dozens of cool electronic gadgets - all from one box! A safe and fun way to introduce children ages 8+ to the basics of electrical engineering! With this Snap Circuits Arcade Set, they can build 20+ games with fun sounds and lights! The 36-piece kit also builds over 200 exciting and unique projects that come together in a snap! Watch your child write their very own spinning LED message- powered by circuits they engineered themselves!
You tween will love reading their favorite Harry Potter books over and over and these beautifully-illustrated versions make great gifts. These books will make their favorite Harry Potter movies come alive, right on the pages and you will love that your tweens are reading!
These affordable science kits each include one project for your tween scientist and you can collect them all to try out new exciting experiments. The 4M Solar Rover Kit teaches children how to harness the light of the sun to power everyday objects. Transform a recycled soda can into a solar-powered rover. This kit includes all the parts necessary to build one solar-powered car. Detailed assembly instructions included. Perfect for a young scientist with an interest in mechanics and alternate energy sources.
If you have a tween reader at home, you might want to check out this highly-reviewed and Al Capone series by award-winner Gennifer Choldenko. These old, but good captivating books about 12-year old Moose Flanagan and his family will be an exciting read for your tweens. The Al Capone Books by Gennifer Choldenko would one of many gift ideas for tween boys.
Strategy games are so engaging for tweens and this highly-reviewed Splendor Game would make a great gift. As a wealthy Renaissance merchant, acquire mines and transportation, hire artisans and woo the nobility. Create the most fantastic jewelry to become the best-known merchant of them all! Acquire precious stones to trade them for development cards. Use development cards to acquire more gem stones. Use your gems and gold to create the most fantastic jewelry, and appeal to the nobles to gain the prestige you need to win.
Your tweens will love this high-quality, unique pool ball. The ball that's designed to look, feel, and behave like a watermelon in the water. Ideal for all kinds of water games, the Watermelon Ball lets players dribble, kick, bounce, pass, and intercept under water. Just fill with water and get your game on.
I have a son at home that doesn't enjoy reading all that much, but he does love these sports-themed Tim Green Books. You can buy them individually and most of them are under $10. These fun readers are perfect for tween boys and the engaging stories will encourage them to read. My boys can't wait to read the newest ones! I love this super cool box set: Baseball Genius. See all the Tim Green Sports Books for Kids.
Any vehicle-loving kid would be proud to own a high-performance 4X4. Now you can make that dream a reality with the LEGO Technic Jeep Wrangler set. Boys and girls aged 9 and up will have fun exploring this iconic off-roader. There’s a button to operate the front steering and its powerful axle-articulation suspension means kids will love testing out their model on obstacles around the home. With opening doors and hood, fold-down rear seats, a full-size spare tire, winch and classic Jeep branding, this fun toy model car brings kids closer than ever to the real Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. The eye-catching, yellow-and-black color scheme means this model looks great in action or on display.The world of LEGO Technic offers advanced building toys for young LEGO fans ready for their next fun challenge. With realistic mechanisms, these collectible toys are a great way to introduce kids to engineering concepts.
This 6x6 feet MONSTER Rocket Back EZ Goal Rebounder is the ultimate throwback practice net used by the pros. Use one net to train for a variety of sports! It is great for soccer, lacrosse, baseball or football practice. If you are training baseball, the center target helps improve aim and speed. Throw and catch the ball for hours by yourself! Just tilt it forward to stop the ball when you don’t want it to rebound back. If you are a lacrosse player, the center target helps improve your aim. Rebounds the ball back - chase less, practice more! Soccer players can practice passing, shooting, trapping and heading. The ball rockets back at game speed! It is built to last. The commercial-grade steel frame and Hi UV-protected netting, won't deteriorate in the elements. This heavy-duty steel Monster features a rock solid folding system - folds down flat for storage.
This cool Diabolo Set is a perfect starter Chinese yoyo for kids and beginners. My kids have one of these and they have had so much fun with it. Your kids will love trying new tricks and learning to master the Diabolo. It is five inches in diameter, perfect size for speed and handling. It is made of high quality TPR Hard rubber material, has efficient shock absorption, anti-impact, plus it is made to be break-resistant.
This Giantex Table Top Foosball Table makes it easy to enjoy foosball without owning one of those huge tables. This durable soccer arcade can fit on top of your kitchen counter, coffee table, or on your floor without leaving scratches. Light enough for easy transport and storage, with guaranteed resilience to withstand the high energy of players. It is constructed of strong wood construction and steel rods, to make it sturdy and reliable.
Beat bedroom boredom with this fun and easy-to-hang Magnetic Dart Board. This highly-reviewed indoor dartboard for kids includes a two-sided board and six magnetic darts. The best part is that you can roll it up when your kids are finished playing!
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Deanna says
Great ideas! Thank you.
Lindsay says
Thanks so much for this list! I’ve really been struggling coming up with Christmas ideas this year and you just gave me several. Great list. Thanks again!
Heidi says
You are so welcome! Happy Holidays. 🙂
The real harambe says
This list was great!