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Tween and teen boys can be notoriously hard to shop for given they've usually outgrown their little kid toys.
We put together some fun, interesting and unexpected gifts you might not have thought of when browsing for your favorite young man.
We have, of course, 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 boy lights up when he opens his holiday gifts this year!
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Tween boy ages 8 to 12
Rotten - Sour Gummy Worms
Price: $11.99 · 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 for every stocking in the house.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Nintendo Switch - U.S. Version
Price: $49.99 · 16% Savings
From Walmart
Original: $59.99
Rossetta Star Projector
Price: $39.99 · 33% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $59.99
With over 70,000 of these projectors sold over the past month on Amazon alone, this is sure to be one of the hottest gifts this season.
LEGO Harry Potter Dobby the House-Elf Building Toy Set
Price: $28 · 19% Savings
From Walmart
Original: $34.99
Hover Soccer Ball Boy Toys, Rechargeable Air Soccer Indoor Floating with LED Light and Upgraded Foam Bumper
Price: $19.99 · 31% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $28.99
VR Atlas - Virtual World Explorer Kit
The tween years are the perfect time to stoke their interest in educational but interesting topics like those you'll find in this cool kit. It's perfect for a bookish kid who deserves a break from studying to learn in a dynamic, fun way.
DIY Root Beer Science Kit
Meoonley Kids Smart Watch with Puzzle Games
Price: $35.99 · From Amazon
Big Boys Cotton Fleece Zip Up Hoodie
Price: $59.50 · From Macy's
Avengers Action Figure Gift Set – Marvel Toybox
Price: $129.99 · From shopDisney
Teen boys ages 13 & up
Costway 3-In-1 Multi Combo Game Table Foosball Soccer Billiards Pool Hockey For Kids
Price: $149.99 · 35% 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 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 favorite 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: $29.95 · 40% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $49.95
Dungeons & Dragons graphic tee
Original: $24.95
Tabletop gaming has made a popular resurgence over the past few years, making this the perfect gift for the young D&D fan in your life.
Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd Generation)
Price: $99 · 23% Savings
From Walmart
Original: $129
Color Splice Knit Balaclava
Balaclavas remain a trending item for this winter, so give this two-tone option to your favorite stylish teen to impress them.
Spalding UO Exclusive Basketball
Audio-Technica LP60X-BT Bluetooth Record Player
The teenager 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 player that has great sound quality and Bluetooth connectivity.
AEO 1977 Eau de Cologne Discovery Set
Price: $31.46 · 30% Savings
From American Eagle
Original: $44.95