We not really fans of gendered gifts...so why are we putting together a list of cool gifts for tween boys? Well for one, tween boys can be hard to shop for. And two, our readers ask (a lot) for gifts especially for the tween boys in their life.
With that, take a look at some of these cool gift ideas -- which, OF COURSE, girls will totally love too. Speaking of which, check our recommendations for cool gifts for tween girls. You may find just what you're looking for there, as well.
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Fortnite edition Monopoly
Hey, at least they won't be playing Fortnite?
$15.89, Target
Pssst...don't miss our entire category of cool gifts for Fortnite fans!
Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit
Turns any kid into a coding wizard. (Had to do it.)
$99, Amazon
Razor A5 Lux Scooter
Several colors, but the red is so zippy!
$79.99, Target
Series of Unfortunate Events Box Set, Vols 1-3
If they love the Netflix series but haven't yet indulged in the books...start at the beginning.
$24.53, Amazon
Limited edition handmade Bowie sound machine
We visited the dad-run company's Brooklyn workshop and our kids completely fell in love with all of his homemade recording gadgets.
$85, Brand New Noise
Giant polar bear snow tube
You might need a few of these.
$25, Maisonette
King LeBron James cap
Sipping tea, as it should be.
$24.95, Hype Threads
Superfight card game
Do your tweens love to argue? Perfect! This is the game for them!
$28.99 for 500-card core deck at Amazon,
expansion packs available starting at $11
Komodo Dragon Adopt a Species Kit
It's not just cute, it supports the conservation efforts of the DC Smithsonian National Zoo.
$75, DC National Zoo Gift Shop
Marvel’s Spiderman for PS4
Yes it's a cool tween boy gift but believe us, our girls want it too.
$59.99, GameStop
March Journal
Adapted from Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell's graphic novel trilogy,
it's the perfect way to dream, plan, and fight for the causes they're passionate about.
$14.95, Amazon or your local indie bookseller
Vans Sk8 Hi-Top in red
Still rad.
$45, Zappos
littleBits Marvel Avengers Hero Inventors Kit
Help keep the stones safe on earth with earth's mightiest heroes. Like Kevin Bacon.
$99 on sale, Amazon
Kidstir Happy Cooking Taco Truck Subscription Box
A taco truck in every kitchen. Sounds good to us.
$19.95, Kidstir, or monthly subscription available
Learn more about our favorite subscription cooking boxes for kids here
Miles Morales Spiderverse fan art poster
And if they haven't read it yet, the Miles Morales: Spiderman YA novel byJason Reynolds and Kadir Nelso is pretty awesome too.
$20, Paints by Ocasio; book $14 hardcover on Amazon
Black light putty from Crazy Aaron’s
Get both. Really.
$15/ea, Uncommon Goods
Cookie Do cookie dough four-pack
If you're buying this, you're probably not the parents -- you're probably the coolest aunt, uncle, grandparent or godparent around.
$50, shipped by Goldbelly
Boys leather bomber jacket
This Appaman jacket is a perennial tween gift favorite and holds up through hand-me-downs.
$102, Appaman
Klutz LEGO make your own movie kit
Add onto the LEGOs he already owns and...we bet that can be one long movie.
$20 on sale, Amazon
Basquiat dino crown tee
The coolest
$14.90, MoMA store with discounts for members
Handmade Swurfer backyard swing
Great for tweens, teens, and teen-at-heart adults
$129.99, Swurfer
Use code COOL for 15% off site wide
Lulu Jr. Illustory Book Making Kit
For the next Shakespeare, or the next David Sedaris. Either way.
$29.99, Amazon
Penn and Teller Fool Everyone Magic Kit
For tweens who promise not to give away the secrets. Unless they're on TV, getting paid to give away the secrets.
$39.99, Amazon or local toy shops
Star Wars Otterbox Phone Case
Extra protection for their phones from dark forces. Like gravity.
$22 and up, Otterbox
NBA mini rocker speaker chair
Lucky kid.
$199, PB Teen
Don't forget to visit our other gift guide categories for even more ideas!
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