Tween Boy Gift Guide
Finding gifts for kids between the ages of 10 – 12 can be tricky. My 11 year old son wants to be a grown up but still wants some toys for Christmas. (My 41 year old husband also asked for LEGO so…) It can be hard to find a balance between too baby and too grown so I’m compiled a list of gifts that I think any tween boy would love to receive. I tried to provide a variety of gift ideas because I know everyone has different interests but I think I’ve got a little something for everyone here.
A more affordable option to the Nintendo Switch the Nintendo Switch Lite is a great gift for at home or on-the-go gamers.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
If your tween already has a Switch or is getting one for Christmas this is an amazing game to add to their collection. You can read my full review of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
Designed with kids in mind – They can ask Alexa to play music, hear stories, call approved friends and family, and explore a world of kid-friendly skills.
Cozmo is a game playing machine (literally). You can play games, guide him in Explorer Mode, and learn to code with Code Lab
Get ready for another awesome year of gaming with this ultimate guide to all your favorite games, including a definitive list of the biggest games of the past year and hot new ones coming in 2020!
Klutz Lego Make Your Own Movie Activity Kit
Bring your LEGO minifigures to life with this beginner-friendly guide to stop-motion animation. Ten ‘Mini Movies’ walk you through using your phone, tablet, or computer to make short, funny clips with step-by-step instructions.
Kindle Kids Edition is purpose-built for reading, with a black & white glare-free display and weeks of battery life. It performs differently than a tablet, because it’s geared for reading books – no games, ads or videos means zero distractions.
Are you up to the challenge? Venture with Link and Princess Zelda in this hardcover full-color activity book based on Nintendo’s classic franchise The Legend of Zelda!
Mega Man returns! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man’s speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.
Attop drones for kids offers you a precious experience of enjoying the view in the air by recording wonderful moments from the air with awesome perspective.
Gravity Maze is a combination logic game, marble run, and STEM toy that’s one of the best gifts you can buy for boys and girls age 8 and up. It contains 60 challenges from beginner to expert, a game grid, 9 towers, 1 target piece, and 3 marbles.
Trapped in a Video Game Series
Getting sucked into a video game is not as much fun as you’d think. Sure, there are jetpacks, hover tanks, and infinite lives, but what happens when the game starts to turn on you? In this best-selling series, 12-year-old Jesse Rigsby finds out just how dangerous video games – and the people making those games – can be.
Small and easy to use, 1.2m drop resistant. With vivid Camo green exterior, compact bodies, ergonomic design and simple push-to-talk operation, intended for kids aged from 3 to 12 years old, these walkie talkies would be impressive toys and gifts for boys.
Fire 6 darts in a row from the quick draw, fast firing Nerf Strongam blaster! When speed and mobility are essential, bring this N Strike Elite toy blaster into Nerf battles.
Encourage a child’s love for drawing, storytelling and comics with My Comic Book, a complete kit for writing, illustrating and publishing their very own comic book. From super heroes to true stories, My Comic Book brings a child’s imagination to life as they follow their characters’ adventures on the pages. Comic book lovers of all ages can create a lasting keepsake through the fun and educational process of writing and illustrating your own comic book.
Get ready to squeal over the craziest facts you’ve ever heard! Have you ever wondered: How many pounds of insect parts the average person eats each year? Which specialty coffee is made from poop? How someone turned farting into a job? No? Then don’t open this book. The world around you is pretty wonderful, but also extremely weird.
Turn your home or backyard into a laser tag arena with the ArmoGear laser tag blaster set, the most advanced set of laser tag blasters out there!
3 LED lights color follow the music ups and downs at ear-pad two sides, fashion design, Best sound quality, Clear and transparent bass, mids and highs.
Star Wars® Origami marries the fun of paper folding with the obsession of Star Wars. Like The Joy of Origami and Origami on the Go, this book puts an original spin on an ancient art.
Build 21st century super powers with the Marvel Starter Pack for Ozobot Bit. Each Pack comes with one Ozobot Bit—a coding robot and one of the top smart toys for kids—plus Spider-Man and Venom skins, DIY stickers, color coding markers, and over 20 Marvel-themed STEAM activities. This is the robot for future artists, engineers, and everyone in between, now including Spider-Man fans!
The fourth book in the beloved Harry Potter series, now illustrated in glorious full color by award-winning artist Jim Kay.
Built-in wireless speaker can be easily connected to portable devices in second, just enjoy your favorite music or books without wearing headphones.
Build your own computer. Comes with step-by-step book, Raspberry Pi 3, programmable LED lights, DIY case, power button, wireless keyboard with track pad, memory, HDMI and power cables, stickers, Kano unique operating system, 100+ coding challenges, and 100+ apps.
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