One question I get asked frequently this time of year is, “What should I get my tweens and teens for Christmas?” In years past, I have struggled a little, because I didn’t have children that age, so I couldn’t relate personal experiences, just hear-say. However, my two oldest kids have since entered the “tween” phase, and I now am living the struggle to find the PERFECT gift for them. Turns out, as kids get older they aren’t sure what interests them as much. All they know is toys bore them, and they want more grown-up items. I have spent a good deal of this year seeking out fun, unique, and exciting toys for the 2017 Holiday Gift Guide for Tweens & Teens.
I have been looking forward to putting out this gift guide for some time. All products included in our Holiday Gift Guide for Children Tweens & Teens have been provided to us from various companies. Each of the items have been evaluated and are categorized according to the recommendations from the manufacturer. If you see something you are interested in, click on the link under the picture and it will take you directly to the purchasing page.
2017 Holiday Gift Guide for Tweens & Teens
Hover-1 XLS E-Bike
Ride in style around town, campus, or down the street to a friends’ house. The Hover-1 XLS E-Bike is a high quality bike that gets you where you need to go without too much effort. It is the perfect get-up-a-go bike. To see my personal experience with it, click HERE. Recommended for adult-use only with a 14+ suggested age limit. (*I wanted to add this in the teen category because I feel that it is a great gift idea for older teens.) Retail Price: $999.99 (Amazon.com had it for sale for $598.00!!)
SnooZzoo Wolf Sleeping Bag
SnooZzoo is a sleepover bag that includes a sleeping bag, built-in pillow, backpack and travel case, all in the shape of your child’s favorite animal from the zoo. In the form of many different animal friends, children completely immerse themselves inside the large, stuffed animals for a cuddly, cozy snooze. (Click HERE to see actual pictures and videos of the wolf sleeping bag) Children love placing their arms and legs inside the limbs of the large SnooZzoo animals and snuggling inside the soft interior. When it’s time to rest, kids climb in their plush SnooZzoo, open the velcro paws and use the soft animal head as a pillow. Youth size SnooZzoo sleeping bags fit a child 36″-54″. Recommended for children ages 5-10. (ADULT SIZES AVAILABLE ALSO) Retail Price: $139.95
Hover-1™ Drifting Buggy
This is the perfect accessory for anyone with a hover board. Turn your hover board into a drifting buggy in just a matter of minutes. To see it in action, click HERE. Please take note that hover boards are sold separately. Maximum weight limit for use is 264lbs. Recommended for children ages 8+. Retail Price: $79.99
Hover-1™ H1 Electric Scooter
The Hover-1™ H1 Electric Scooter has three levels of riding speeds. From beginner to expert, speed can range from 1 to 10mph. It has customizable LED headlights that change with the push of a button. In addition to that fun feature, it is also has a built-in Bluetooth speaker! Jam out to your favorite songs, while riding around in style. To see this in action, click HERE. Maximum weight limit is 264lbs. Recommended for children ages 8+. Retail Price: $299.99
Populele
Want to learn how to play the ukulele? The Populele is the first ever smart ukulele. With a 72-LED fretboard and in-app game mode, learning has never been easier. Each populele comes with VIP access to an interactive app that lights up the fretboard to show you where your fingers need to be placed to make the proper chord. No need to rely on the smart device connection to play, the populele works perfectly as a ukulele when not connected digitally. Recommended for children ages 8+. Retail Price: $199.00
Air Hogs Helix Race Drone
Own the skies with the Helix Race Drone from Air Hogs! This high-speed racing drone has Beginner and Advanced modes to challenge each pilot as they develop their RC skills. Master aerial tricks thanks to the quick stunt button, and when things don’t go exactly as planned you’re covered by the crash-resistant exoframe. 2.4GHz remote communications allows you to push the limits even further. Race to any mission with the Air Hogs Helix Race Drone! Recommended for ages 8+. Retail Price: $49.99
Buildr Tape
Take Lego building to a whole new level with Buildr Tape. With multiple colors and sizes to choose from, the possibilities are endless for the creative mind. Build an upside down city, create a holding place for your characters, and so much more! Recommended for children ages 4+. Retail Price: $11 and up.
Meccano Micronoid Basher
Now you can have your own robot friend with the Meccano Micronoid Basher. This robot kit comes with 139 pieces for building a small robot toy. Once you’ve got the battery-powered robot built, turn it on and start playing – with push button programming Micronoid can walk, turn, and smash through obstacles. Micronoids make a great gift for those who are into STEM and an alternative to more expensive programmable robots. Recommended for children ages 8+. Retail Price: $48.52
Brackitz Bugz Playpark 47 Piece Set
Promote STEM learning and hands-on engagement with Brackitz. Learn how to challenge the mind and explore creativity while helping the bugz navigate through a maze and tackle obstacles. Great for individual or group play, children will have a great time playing with these toys. Recommended for children ages 4+. Retail Price: $29.99
Air Hog E-Charger
Take to the skies with Air Hogs E-Chargers! Decked out with an epic Patriot design, this E-Charger is ready for action. Made for the outdoors, this plane has durable materials and an aerodynamic construction. Take the compact charger anywhere, plug in the E-Charger for just 30 seconds and you’re ready to take flight. Charge and fly with E-Chargers from Air Hogs! Batteries NOT included. Recommended for children ages 8+. Retail Price: $12.99
Sweetlings Sprinkle Shop
Bring three of your favorite Sweetlings to life using whipped clay icing to frost plastic cupcakes and cones. Then add accessories to create a unique look, that only your Sweetlings will have. The Sweetlings Sprinkle Shop includes Workstation, Whipped Clay Tubes, Frosting Tips, Glitter, Shapes, Stickers, Sprinkles, 3 Bases, Accessories and Instructions. However, it does also require 3 “AA” batteries, which are not included. Recommended for children ages 6+. Retail Price: $29.96
Mini Classic Arcade Handheld Games
It’s a blast from the past with these retro-styled mini arcade games! Collect all of them, and challenge your friends to a high-score challenge. Batteries included! Recommended for children ages 8+. Retail Price: $19.87
Fingerlings Baby Monkeys
Fingerlings Baby Monkeys by WowWee are the newest interactive robotic toy that every kid will want. Pegged to be one of the hottest toys this holiday season, Fingerlings give everyone a chance to have “friendship at your fingertips”. To see more about them, click here. Recommended for children ages 3+. Retail Price: $33.99 (if you order off their website) $14.99 (If you are lucky enough to score one from a retail shop)
Poonicorn Stuffed Plush Emoji Characters
Ever wonder what happens when you mix a unicorn with a poop emoji? Wonder no more. Poonicorn is born! These plushes come in five different colors. When ordering online, note that some vendors randomly select what color you get. From small backpack buddies to large snuggle plushes, these make a fun, and humorous, gift for kids of all ages. Recommended for children ages 3+. Retail Price: $7.21-$23.99
2 in 1 Constructechs DIY Remote Control Vehicles
2-in-1 DIY remote control vehicle is perfect for both the builder and player in your family.2 Model Car Building options with 326 Pieces to create whatever you imagine! The best part of this toy is that the car is USB Charged so you wont need any batteries! Recommended for children ages 8+. Retail Price: $34.95
Singing Machine Kids MOOD
It is never too early to introduce children to music. The MOOD from Signing Machine is a great way to encourage movement and music, even in the youngest of artists. The MOOD comes with a microphone and Bluetooth feature, allowing you to link any smart device to it, for unlimited music options. The MOOD also features changing lights that doubles as a night light in a room. Recommended for children ages 3+. Retail Price: $49.99
Upside-Down Dogs
A beautiful full color photography book showcasing charming dogs from a mix of different breeds photographed upside down by an award-winning photographer. Silly, drooly, whimsical, and fun, Upside Down Dogs is sure to bring a smile to every dog lover’s face. There’s no better book to help someone turn their frown upside down. Recommended for ages 8+. Retail Price: $19.99
Zendoodle Coloring: Keep Merry and Color On
Tis the season for Christmas coloring! Now with colored pencils affixed to the cover! Make your holiday season merry and bright with an inspiring assortment of fun and easy yuletide illustrations from Keep Merry and Color On. There’s no better way to bring holiday cheer to your loved ones than by creating beautiful Christmas designs, from beautiful winter collages and jingle bells, to Santas and festive holly. Recommended for ages 8+. Retail Price: $15.99
Transforming RC Semi-Truck Robot
This is quite possibly the most interactive remote control car I have ever seen. With just one push of a button, and it transforms from a robot to a semi-truck in seconds! This transformation robot can get down with 2 dance modes and music, and the included sword and shield completes its tough, crime-fighter design. It comes with a fast acting rechargeable battery pack, that will need to be charged before use. To see it in action, click HERE. Recommended for ages 8+. Retail Price: $89.99 (Although on the BCP, it has been on sale for $36.99)
Lego BrickHeadz
LEGO BrickHeadz construction characters bring you a brand new way to collect, build and display iconic characters from your favorite movies, TV series, games and comics. The Joker and Batgirl Brickheadz construction characters are fun to build using LEGO System bricks. These cool toys also stand on a buildable baseplate with series number and BrickHeadz icon for easy display. Recommended for ages 10+. Retail Price: $9.99
XPV Xtreme Performance Remote Control Skateboard
The XPV Xtreme Performance RC Skateboard is an innovative, new RC vehicle designed for high levels of speed and real skateboard stunts. It comes “ready to run” and includes everything you need to start shredding right out of the box! With a top speed of 14 miles per hour this RC skateboard has the velocity you need for extreme performance. Recommended for ages 8+. Retail Price: $59.99
The New York Times Home for the Holidays Crosswords
Challenge the mind with 200, easy to hard, crossword puzzles in this cheerful Christmas-inspired package from New York Times. The only thing better than being home for the holidays is relaxing with this merry compilation of New York Times crossword puzzles, which packs hours of solving into a large-size paperback with a fun, flashy cover. Recommended for ages 12+. Retail Price: $18.99
Best for the outdoor adventurist and skills-men, the Apocabox is full of hand-selected survival tools, information and gear that is packed and shipped direct to your doorstep. Creek, the owner of Apocabox, dedicates his passion for survival preparation in every single box. You can sign up for a one time box, 6-month or 12-month subscription. To see more about my Apocabox experiences, click HERE. Recommended for ages 12+, but must be 18+ to order. Retail Price: $50 per APOCABOX + $10.95 shipping FOR THE DECEMBER BOX ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY 12/1/17
Jenga Giant
Jenga Giant JS7 is THE largest authentic hardwood JENGA® game you can buy! It is fun to play and exciting to watch, it’s the perfect addition to any party! Key features include 54 oversized, precision-crafted, high quality, smoothly polished hardwood blocks with a Heavy Duty JENGA® GIANT™ Carry Bag. Recommended for ages 12+. Retail Price: $169.95
Fijix Spinners are the perfect combination of a focus device and a fun figet toy. Very easy to spin using two hands or take it up a level with the flisk of your wrist to balance and keep it spinning in one hand. The high speed and long spin time will not only keep you focused but all of tons of tricks. Highly collectible, each side of the spinner has different graphics of your favorite characters. Recommended for ages 8+. Retail Price: $9.89
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