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Tween Boy Gift Ideas They’ll Love More Than Video Games

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Inside: Have a tween boy on your shopping list? You’ll love these tween boy gift ideas they’ll love more than video games. 


When my son became a tween, he went from being totally easy to shop for to being pretty difficult to shop for. 

To prove he was growing up, he now longer wanted stuffed animals and super hero figures and Matchbox cars. 

I could still buy him Legos luckily but I could no longer walk into a toy store and hit the jackpot. So I had to get creative. I had to focus on his interests, hone in on skills he had and was developing, and gifts that felt “cool.” 

This ever increasing need to be “cool” and be more grown up meant his desire for new, older gifts.

And if I needed the help to find the cool gifts, you might too. So here are some of the best Tween Boy gift ideas they’ll love even more than video games. 

Have a tween boy on your shopping list? You'll love these tween boy gift ideas they'll love more than video games. 

RC Flying Toy 

 

Fidget Rings- my son loves to fidget and these rings are perfect. 

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Magnetic Dart Board

NAIMAY Magnetic Dart Board for Kids Teenagers and Adults, Indoor Outdoor Game, Safe Toy Dart Game Set with 12 Darts, Rollu...

 

Tortilla Blanket 

Pizza Blanket (or choose a waffle or chocolate chip cookie blanket)- this is my son’s favorite!

Sponsored Ad - mermaker Pizza Blanket 2.0 Double Sided 60 inches, Novelty Realistic Pizza Food Blanket for Kids and Adult,...

Silly Socks- my son is obsessed with these “silly” socks and loves these candy ones

Sponsored Ad - Odd Sox Swedish Fish or Sour Patch Kids Funny Socks for Men & Women, Cotton Crew, Large

 

Wallet

PUMA Kids' Rise Trifold Wallet

Watch

Big Boys Watch Digital Sports Waterproof Military Back Light Teenager Watch (Black) 1426

Slides- my son lives in these!

adidas Originals Women's Adilette Lite Slides

 

Lego Mug- perfect for hot cocoa mornings!

TOYAMBA Build on Brick Mug BPA-Free Funny Mug with 3 Packs of Building Bricks, Funny Cups for Kids - Creative Building Block Mug DIY Idea 16OZ (Black)

Walkie Talkie Set – if they’re not ready for a phone, this is a great way to stay connected!

Walkie Talkies for Kids Adults Long Range Rechargeable 2 Pack, Topsung USB Walkie Talkies for Teen Girls Boys Age 3-12, NOAA 2 Way Radio Walkie Talkies for Family Camping Hiking Boating Fishing

 

Sling Table Top Game- we played this at a friend’s house and we loved it. It’s so much fun!

Nutty Toys Sling Puck Family Game XL - Fast & Rapid Tabletop Table Battle, Top Xmas Gift 2022, Unique Kids & Adults Christmas Stocking Stuffer Idea, Best Teenage Girl, Teen Boy & Tween Holiday Present

Waterproof Deck of Cards- play by the pool or by the lake in the summer!

The Upside Down Challenge Game

3D Pen Set- STEAM gift that’s half art and half science!

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Spy Science Kit

Exploding kittens Game 

 

Minute to Win It Games- minute to win it games that are so fun!

Super Skills - Action Game for Competitive People - Beat Your Friends at 120 Challenges - Fun Group Activity for Family Night or Party with Kids, Teens & Adults

Glow Football- keep the game going after dark!

Drone

LED Lights for Bicycle Wheels- ride after dark with this cool LED lights kit

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Lego Gauntlet- my son LOVED building this one! 

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Infinity Gauntlet 76191 Building Set for Adults (590 Pieces)

Waterproof Camera – perfect for making fun and silly videos

Galaxy Hat

Quanhaigou Galaxy Snapback Hat for Men Women,Hip Hop Style Colorful Flat Bill Hats Teens Adjustable Baseball Cap

The Wild Robot Book Series- this is such a great book series we’ve been reading together

The Wild Robot Hardcover Gift Set

Stick Bot Stop Animation Kit- learning how to make stop animation videos is a great skill to have and let’s kids get super creative!

Stikbot Zanimation Studio with Pet - Includes 2 Stikbots, 1 Horse Stikbot, 1 Phone Stand and 1 Reversible Backdrop - in Ec...

Voice Changer

ATM Bank- they can hide their money from their siblings with this fun bank

Refasy Piggy Bank Cash Coin Can ATM Bank Electronic Coin Money Bank for Kids--Hot Gift

Lego Chain Reactions 

LEGO Chain Reactions (Klutz Science/STEM Activity Kit), 9" Length x 1.06" Width x 10" Height

Gear Bots- build something more than just Lego and sneak some engineering in! 

Klutz Lego Gear Bots Science/STEM Activity Kit

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Trapped in a Video Game Boo Series

Throw Throw Burrito- any game where you get to throw a burrito will be appreciated

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Flip Side Game

Flipslide Game, Electronic Handheld Game | Flip, Slide, and Match the Colors to Beat the Clock - 4 Game Modes - Multiplaye...

Wood Building Kit- Candy Dispenser- such a cool gift to get kids to build and use beginning tools

Sponsored Ad - SparkJump DIY Candy Dispenser Wood Building Kit – Real Wood – Great Gift Idea for Boys and Girls Alike – ST...

Slammo Game- the new hot game your kids will love

GoSports Slammo Game Set (Includes 3 Balls, Carrying Case and Rules) - Outdoor Lawn, Beach & Tailgating Roundnet Game for ...

RipStik- learning how to do this took some practice but once my son got the hang of it, he loved it!

Razor RipStik Ripster - Compact and Lightweight Caster Board with 360-degree casters

 

How to Draw Cool Optical Illusions

Doodling Robot- build a robot that draws with this STEAM gift!

4M Toysmith, Doodling Robot, Multicolor, for Girls & Boys 5+

Show Your Mood Shark- I don’t understand the draw of these, but all my kids love them.

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That’s Gross Science Lab Kit

SmartLab Toys That's Gross Science Lab

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Game On Neon Sign- my son would LOVE this for his gaming area! 

LED Lights with Music Sync- syncing music makes these the coolest LED lights ever

Glow in the Dark Gaming Blanket

Jekeno Glow in The Dark Blanket Game Controller Throw Gamer Gift Toys for Kids Boys Teen Adults Gaming Decor for Bedroom L...

Retro Gaming Poster – the evolution of gaming controllers so my son can be grateful for the one he has now

Retro Video Game Posters for Walls by Haus and Hues | Gaming Room Decor, Video Game Room Decor for Boys, Gaming Posters fo...

Reusable Water Balloons- reusable balloons are way better for the environment and then they don’t have to pick up all the tiny pieces when they’re done playing

Sponsored Ad - Reusable Water balloons, Summer Toy Water Toy Baby Bath Toy for Boys and Girls, Pool Beach Toys for Kids ag...

Scooter Sled/Beginning Snowboard

Ninja Warrior Course- get out the energy with this for your backyard that you can keep up even through the winter

Sponsored Ad - Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course for Kids - 600 lbs Weight Capacity, 2×56ft Slackline with 8 Ninja Accessories...

Here’s to finding the perfect gift for the tween boy on your shopping list. 

 

If you have a tween boy on your shopping list you'll love this tween boy gift guide!


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I’m Nicole and am a recovering elementary school teacher, a mom to three super busy kids, and the founder of The Raising Kind Kids Club where we share strategies and resources with busy parents and educators to intentionally focus on kindness, family connection, and bullying prevention.

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