WATCH: Gift ideas for the toughest people on your list
Tween and teen boys can be notoriously hard to shop for, given they've usually outgrown their little kid toys.
We rounded up some fun, interesting and unexpected gifts you might not have thought of when browsing for the teens and tweens in your life.
We included some cool clothes and a couple of fun, older-kid toy options, alongside more niche gifts that will please the pickiest of gift-getters.
Keep reading to see how you can guarantee your favorite tween or teen lights up when he opens his gift this holiday season.
Gifts for hard-to-shop-for toddlers, teens, co-workers and more
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Tween boys ages 8 to 12
Santa Hooded Sweatshirt
Price: $65 · From Goat USA
This cult-favorite brand is a hit amongst middle schoolers. The latest holiday drop features the brand's signature goat in a Santa get-up.
JB Skrub The Junior Travel Trio
Price: $30 · From Amazon
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.
PF Flyers High-Top Sneaker
Price: $56 · From Amazon
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!
THE NORTH FACE Boys' Teen Glacier Full Zip Hooded Jacket (Little Big Kid)
Price: $60 · From Amazon
Winter warmth is a top priority for all, so give it to your favorite tween boy with this classic North Face jacket.
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.
NFL Hooded Bomber Jacket
For young football fans, consider this cool bomber jacket featuring various patches, stitching and more to showcase their love of the game.
Rotten - Sour Gummy Worms
Price: $9.99 · From Amazon
Everything from the artwork, the name and the decreased sugar content is perfect for giving kids who love a little gross-out humor and have a sweet tooth. This shareable size will go quickly thanks to the deliciously sour taste, so grab extras in case your giftee wants to share!
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Nintendo Switch - U.S. Version
Price: $49.94 · 16% Savings
From Walmart
Original: $59.99
Loungefly Jurassic Park Camo Full Size Nylon Backpack
Price: $50 · From Amazon
For the big kid who still loves dinosaurs but in a cool way, this retro-inspired "Jurrasic Park" camo backpack is a fantastic gift choice.
Rossetta Star Projector
Price: $39.99 · 33% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $59.99
More than 7,000 of these projectors were sold over the past month on Amazon alone.
LEGO Harry Potter Dobby the House-Elf Building Toy Set
Price: $27.95 · 20% Savings
From Walmart
Original: $34.99
Hover Soccer Ball Boy Toys, Rechargeable Air Soccer Indoor Floating with LED Light and Upgraded Foam Bumper
Price: $15.99 · 44% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $28.99
DIY Root Beer Science Kit
Meoonley Kids Smart Watch with Puzzle Games
Price: $32.99 · From Amazon
Big Boys Cotton Fleece Zip Up Hoodie
Price: $41.65 · From Macy's
Avengers Action Figure Gift Set – Marvel Toybox
Price: $89.98 · 30% Savings
From shopDisney
Original: $129.99
Teen boys ages 13 and up
Beats Solo 4 - Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones, Apple & Android Compatible, Up to 50 Hours of Battery Life - Matte Black
Price: $99.99 · 49% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $199.95
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.
Boxed 3 In 1 Wallet Gift Set
Price: $79.80 · 65% Savings
From Coach Outlet
Original: $228
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.
Upgrade Digital Camera, Autofocus 50MP FHD 1080P Camera for Kids
Price: $35.99 · 21% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $45.99
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.
Sephora Favorites Cologne Sampler Set with Redeemable Voucher
Price: $95 · From Sephora
Teen boys are exploring ways to express themselves, including through their favorite scents. Encourage him to try out a few fragrances to see if any favorites stick.
Costway 3-In-1 Multi Combo Game Table Foosball Soccer Billiards Pool Hockey For Kids
Price: $159.99 · 30% Savings
From Walmart
Original: $231
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.
Urban Shop Blue Lava Motion Volcano Lamp
Price: $14.86 · From Walmart
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.
Backbone One - PlayStation® Edition for iPhone - Lightning
Price: $99.99 · From Backbone
JBL Go 3: Portable Speaker with Bluetooth, Built-in Battery, Waterproof and Dustproof Feature - Black
Price: $49.95 · From Amazon
DATA BANK CA506B-1AVT
Price: $69.95 · From Casio
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.
Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd Generation)
Price: $89 · 31% Savings
From Walmart
Original: $129
Audio-Technica LP60X-BT Bluetooth Record Player
Original: $259
The teenage years are when many lifelong music fanatics begin their journey into collecting related memorabilia, vinyl included. Give him the gift of analog music with this excellent Audio-Technica record player that has great sound quality and Bluetooth connectivity.