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Gift ideas for the toughest people on your list

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ByKelsey Legg, Bethany Braun-Silva, and Casey DelBasso

June 17, 2025, 4:53 PM

Finding the right gift for tween and teen boys can be a challenge, especially when they've outgrown the usual toys and treats.

From stylish wardrobe must-haves to cool gadgets, fun hobby gear and unexpected finds, we've rounded up the best gifts for every type of teen and tween -- even the toughest to shop for.

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With fresh fashion, exciting accessories and unique picks that go beyond the ordinary, these gifts are sure to impress.

Keep scrolling to find something they won't see coming but will totally appreciate.

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Tween boys ages 8 to 12

Amazon

POWERUP 4.0 The Next-Generation Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane Kit

This smartphone-controlled paper airplane kit turns their paper plane creations into tech wonders.

$59.99

Amazon

Amazon

JB Skrub The Junior Travel Trio

Tween boys can often overlook personal hygiene. This travel set includes a hydrating body wash, body spray and gentle foaming face wash to help keep them fresh.

$30

Amazon

Amazon

PF Flyers High-Top Sneaker

These classic high-top sneakers appeared in the beloved movie "Sandlot." If you got a baseball lover on your hands, these are sure to be a hit!

$70

Amazon

Nike

Nike Tech Big Kids' Woven Jacket

$115

Nike

Uncommon Goods

Create Your Own Video Game Set

Young gamers will get an introduction to coding and have a great time learning how to build and play retro-style games with this fun and totally unique set from Uncommon Goods.

$85

Uncommon Goods

23% off

Walmart

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Nintendo Switch - U.S. Version

$45.99
$59.99

Walmart

33% off

Amazon

Rossetta Star Projector

More than 7,000 of these projectors were sold over the past month on Amazon alone.

$39.99
$59.99

Amazon

20% off

Amazon

LEGO Marvel Dancing Groot

$35.99
$44.99

Amazon

9% off

Amazon

Hover Soccer Ball Boy Toys, Rechargeable Air Soccer Indoor Floating with LED Light and Upgraded Foam Bumper

$19.99
$21.99

Amazon

Uncommon Goods

DIY Root Beer Science Kit

$18

Uncommon Goods

Macy's

Big Boys Cotton Fleece Zip Up Hoodie

$59.50

Macy's

Teen boys ages 13 and up

33% off

Amazon

Chillbo Inflatable Couch

Your "bro" can chill anywhere with this inflatable couch that's easy to move from place to place.

$39.99
$59.99

Amazon

35% off

Amazon

Beats Solo 4 - Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones, Apple & Android Compatible, Up to 50 Hours of Battery Life - Matte Black

Beats offer the trifecta of looking cool, sounding great and -- for this model especially -- having a very reasonable price point. Give the teen boy in your life who loves music this pair of on-ear headphones to help him hear his favorite tunes through top-notch sound quality.

$129.95
$199.95

Amazon

60% off

Coach Outlet

Boxed 3 In 1 Wallet Gift Set

A high-quality wallet can last for years, and Coach has been trending with young people again for its top-notch leather goods like this handsome wallet set that comes in three colors to best fit your recipient's style.

$91.20
$228

Coach Outlet

13% off

Amazon

Upgrade Digital Camera, Autofocus 50MP FHD 1080P Camera for Kids

Kids love the "retro" aspect of digital cameras, so grab one that's budget-friendly and built with kids in mind to give them a trendy, sure-to-please gift.

$39.99
$45.99

Amazon

41% off

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Costway 3-In-1 Multi Combo Game Table Foosball Soccer Billiards Pool Hockey For Kids

If you want to be the "cool" house every boy wants to hang out at after school, give your teen this game table to draw a crowd.

$179.99
$309

Walmart

Walmart

Urban Shop Blue Lava Motion Volcano Lamp

Creating your own vibe and aesthetic in your teenage bedroom is a tremendous rite of passage. Help your teen do so by gifting them this cool, retro-inspired lava lamp.

$14.86

Walmart

Amazon

JBL Go 3: Portable Speaker with Bluetooth, Built-in Battery, Waterproof and Dustproof Feature - Black

$39.95

Amazon

Casio

DATA BANK CA506B-1AVT

It's a little nerdy and a lot retro-cool, and it's perfect for the teen who likes peppering those things into his own personal sense of style.

$41.97

Casio

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