The hottest gifts for Pre-teen boys Ages 9-12
Welcome to our holiday gift guide for pre-teen boys. Here you will find the top 20 gift idea's for pre-teen boys, ages 8-12. Having a hard time deciding on what to get them this year? Start with his hobbies and see if you can go from there. Is he into music? Perhaps a music player would be nice. Or does he play basketball? Maybe he would enjoy a basketball game. Video games are usually a safe bet but be sure to find out what kind of console he has. Let us take the guess work out of it with our featured list of top 20 gifts for tween boys. Our gift experts have worked hard to bring you this list of the 20 most popular gifts of 2010. . Give them what they really want this year. You will love seeing the smile on his face Christmas morning when he opens your gift!
LEGO Minotaurus Game
Minotaurus from LEGO Games: A new way to play!
Introducing LEGO Games, the world?s first collection of games that you build, play and change. With the unique buildable LEGO Dice and changeable rules, LEGO Games is a great way of having fun together with family and friends.
The mighty Minotaur, a mythical creature, protects a secret temple hidden deep inside a labyrinth. Be the first to lead your heroes to the temple, avoiding the Minotaur and cleverly placing walls to block your opponents. Clear and simple rules make this game great fun for the whole family (2 to 4 players). Game play approximately 20-30 minutes.
1 buildable LEGO Dice
1 rule booklet
1 building instruction booklet
12 LEGO microfigures
Manufacturer recommended age: 7 years and up
MATTEL - Mindflex
Mindflex--featuring a headset that reads your brain waves and a levitating foam ball--is the kind of game that must be seen to be believed. Recommended for players aged eight and older, the game begins when you strap on the headset so you can use your powers of concentration to move the ball around the game console and through a mind-bending obstacle course. A dial-in console lets you to keep the ball lifted on a cushion of air, but raising and lowering the ball must be accomplished by alternating concentrating and relaxing your mind.
Our recommended age: 8 years and up
Percy Jackson & The Olympians
Percy Jackson & The Olympians:
The Lightning Thief
Modern and mythical worlds collide in this thunderous fantasy-adventure starring Pierce Brosnan, Kevin McKidd and Uma Thurman as you've never seen them before! Percy Jackson is no ordinary teenager...he's just learned he's the son of Poseidon and is accused of stealing Zeus' lightning bolt - the most powerful weapon ever created! With storm clouds brewing, Percy embarks on an incredible cross-country journey to prove his innocence, recover the bolt and prevent a war amongst the gods that could destroy our world!
Air Hogs XS Motors Red Moto Frenzy Stunt Bike
Remote control RC motorcycle with a unique fly wheel mechanism that keeps it upright.
Air Hogs XS Motors Red Moto Frenzy Stunt Bike Ch A
Air Hogs has been the industry innovator and category leader for over a decade
Air Hogs graduated product line of trailblazing, high performance vehicles, spanning all ages and skill levels
It's the perfect blend of product and performance without the cost and complexity of higher end hobby grade R/C
Whether your flyer is for Indoors or outdoors, master the skills of precision racing and stupendous stunts
Also includes 1 remote control motorcycle with 1 controller
recommended age: 8 - 18 years
LEGO Passenger Plane 3181
Pieces: 309
Take off for fun and adventure!
Whether you?re travelling near or far, the big LEGO City Passenger Plane is just the thing to get you there in speed and style! Do a final check on the plane with the service worker, climb on board to take your seat, and use the airport tow truck to move the plane into position for take-off, unloading or repairs.
Includes 3 minifigures: pilot, passenger and service man
Includes plane and tow truck
Plane measures over 15 (38cm) long and over 3 (7cm) tall
Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 12 years
Razor Electric Scooter
The thrill of power meets the latest technology and high-quality materials that Razor is known for-in the form of an electric scooter. It's designed with a kid-sized deck and frame and travels at speeds up to 10 MPH.
Product Features
Up to 40 minutes of continuous use
Battery charge time 12 hours
24V (two 12V) sealed lead acid battery system
Features a 125 mm polyurethane rear wheel and an 8" pneumatic front tire. Features: Hand Operated Brakes
LEGO Creationary Game
Roll the LEGO® Dice to select one of four exciting building categories: vehicles, buildings, nature or things. With three levels of difficulty you can show off your building skills, while the others guess what you are creating. A great game for family and friends to test your imagination, creativity, building and guessing skills to the max. Introducing LEGO Games, the world's first collection of games that you build, play and change. With the unique buildable LEGO Dice and changeable rules, LEGO Games is a great way of having fun together with family and friends. Roll the LEGO Dice to select one of four exciting building categories: vehicles, buildings, nature or things. With three levels of difficulty you can show off your building skills, while the others guess what you are creating. A great game for family and friends to test your imagination, creativity, building and guessing skills to the max. An interactive game for 3 - 8 players. Game play approximately 30-60 minutes. Manufacturer recommended age: 7 years and up.
Nerf Sport Flag Football Set
Get your team together and prepare to play at your best with this awesome Flag Football set. With 8 belt-free, easy-clip orange flags and 8 belt-free, easy-clip red flags, you're set to start a serious series of 4-on-4 action in seconds. And with this football's special WEATHER BLITZ technology, it's got a water-resistant surface, plus superior grip, amazing performance and outstanding durability in any weather conditions-so even rain or snow can't get in the way of your game. Set includes WEATHER BLITZ standard football, eight green clip-on flags and eight orange clip-on flags.
Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 20 years
LEGO Star Wars Cad Bane's Speeder
LEGO Star Wars Cad Bane's Speeder
Take on dangerous bounty hunting missions with Cad Bane! Attack the Senate building with notorious bounty hunter Cad Bane, mercenary Shahan Alama and an elite Assassin Droid! Will the Senate guards see Cad Bane's Speeder and stop this crew from take over? Only you can decide who triumphs!
Bananagrams
Great for Travel
Hours of fun!
It hides a word game with huge appeal
Features 144 letter tiles that are face down in the middle, from which players choose their tiles
For 2 or more players
Great for travel
Recommended age: 7 years and up
Sportcraft 54" Excelerator Turbo Hockey with Dual Spinning Puck Accelerators
Sportcraft 54" Excelerator Turbo Hockey with Dual Spinning Puck Accelerators
This table's innovative new game feature incorporates high-speed spinning discs that change the puck direction when struck. Overhead, an arcade-style electronic scorer calls out the score with bright LED displays. The powerful turbo hockey blower creates strong and even air pressure across the surface for consistent game play. Suggested Age: 6 Years and Up.
Nerf N-Strike Tactical Vest
Don't be caught off guard. Be ready, no matter where or when your opponent strikes, with this awesome Tactical Vest Kit. Built to carry four Quick-Reload Clips, 12 darts, blasters and swords, your vest isn't just an accessory - it's a line of defense. This kit comes with two clear clips and 12 Clip System darts, so you've already got ammo on-hand. Add other elements from your N-STRIKE arsenal
Franklin 2 Player Basketball Game
Franklin 2 Player Basketball Game
Enjoy the Arcade Style Dual Court Basketball Set in your own home! With 4 player electronic scoring and 8 game play options, it's fun for the entire family. It's steel frame construction is durable and easily folds for storage. Accessories include: 4 basketballs, inflation pump & needle and power adaptor.
Suggested Age: 7 Years and Up
Nerf N-Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS-35 Dart Blaster Blue
Nerf N-Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS-35 Dart Blaster
Blue
With the largest ammo capacity of any Nerf gun, the Nerf N-Strike Raider CS-35 will make short work of your foam-shooting foes. The blaster can carry up to 35 darts in its drum magazine, and uses a pump-action system to fire them rapidly. Featuring a tactical rail that is compatible with most N-strike accessories, and an adjustable stock, the Raider CS-35 delivers the pinnacle of blaster performance.
recommended age: 6 years and up
LEGO City House
It's another lovely day in the suburbs of LEGO City and the family is busy around the house
The playful dog is running around the garden, while the little boy rides his skateboard and climbs up the cool tree house
Manufacturer's Suggested Age: 5 Years and Up
Number of Pieces: 383
Language(s): Spanish, French
Vivitar Vx029 10.1 Megapixel Vx029 Digital Camera
Vivitar Vx029 10.1MP Digital Camera
The Vivitar Vivicam VX029 is a 10.1 megapixel digital camera with a 2.7" touchscreen LCD display. The camera uses a lithium ion battery and includes the charger. Face Detection technology lets you focused shots. It shoots video and comes with Vivitar experience photo editing software.
10.1 Megapixel Cmos
8X Digital Zoom
2.7" LCD
Face Detection
Anti-Shake
Roller Derby Ghost Tracks Skateboard
Roller Derby Ghost Tracks Skateboard
Manufactured with the highest standards, Roller Derby skateboards are a leading brand in wheel sports and combine 80 years of experience with the latest design technology. This skateboard features a Ghost Tracks graphic with a double kick tail and Bevo ABEC 3 bearings. *Features Ghost Tracks graphic *Double kick tail *5-inch aluminum trucks *Bevo ABEC 3 bearings *50 mm x 30 mm injection PU wheels *31 inch X 8 inch laminated Maple deck
K'NEX Double Dare Dueling Coaster
Kâ%u20AC%u2122NEX Double Dare Dueling Coaster
Build a giant dueling roller coaster with 1,029 pieces and over 32' of track. A motorized chain lift carries cars to the top. Features 2 separate tracks for exciting racing action. Spinning gates at the finish line indicates which car wins the race.
Suggested Age: 9 Years and Up.
Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Silver
Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Silver
(4th Generation) NEWEST MODEL
Introducing the new, colorful clip-and-go iPod shuffle. Its buttons give you an easy way to play your music. With a press of the VoiceOver button, you can hear the song's title and artist, playlist menu, or battery status. And it holds hundreds of songs, multiple playlists, and Genius Mixes, so you can always have the perfect music for every mood. 2 GB capacity for about 500 songs. Up to 15 hours of audio playback on a single charge
LEGO Star Wars Slave 1
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Frozen in carbonite in Cloud City on Darth Vader's orders, Han Solo is transported by the famed bounty hunter Boba Fett in the Slave I to the gangster, Jabba the Hutt, where he meets with the fearsome Trandoshan hunter, Bossk. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back with this iconic starship equipped with independently rotating cockpit, hidden flick-firing missiles and other hidden weapons. Includes cockpit that rotates independently of the starship, hidden repeater flick-firing missiles, Han Solo minifigure that can be locked into the carbonite element, and bounty hunters Boba Fett and Bossk mini figures.
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Happy holidays!
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wordstock Dec 9, 2010 @ 2:00 pm | delete
- Other than the lego stuff, these are great gifts for our tween. He doesn't play with building toys but loves anything that takes him outside. i really like the skateboard.
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flowski
Nov 30, 2010 @ 11:50 am | delete
- This is a wonderful selection of gifts for tween boys, thanks for the cool gift ideas.
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