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If you’re wondering what to get your soon-to-be 12-year-old son, brother, nephew, or friend, you have come to the right place. We’ve got some great birthday fits for 12 year old boys that will please a variety of interests.
Sometimes it is hard to buy for kids. Their wants often seem bigger than their heads and finding something in your budget isn’t always easy, especially when you want them to actually like what you get them too.
Unique Birthday Gifts for 12 Year Old Boys
If you have a 12 year old boy (or almost 12 year old) in your life you already know how challenging they can be for shop for. Thankfully we did the digging for some great birthday gifts for 12 year old boys will love. There’s something here for everyone, and a lot of easy go-to birthday gift ideas too.
Brainstring Advanced Brainteaser Puzzle
This Brainstring Advanced Brainteaser puzzle will keep their mind busy for many hours, especially if they are a puzzle lover.
Black and White Set of 3 Skateboarding Prints
Imagine how nice this set of three black and white skateboarding prints will look up on the wall in his bedroom, and maybe even inspire him to push for his dreams.
The Encyclopedia of Immaturity
Let’s face it, 12-year-olds are not mature, that is why they need The Encyclopedia of Immaturity.
Money Pizza Box
Money is awesome, no matter your age… and what better way to surprise him on his birthday than with money in a pizza box. You could also include a pizza gift card if he’d also appreciate a slice.
With Time Super Blaster Water Pistol
Squirt guns are a great pastime in the summer, help him keep busy outdoors with this awesome Super Blaster water pistol in his hands.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box Set
Diary of a Wimpy kid has now become a classic for kids, and this is all ten books!
Foldable Mini Nano RC Drone
What else does a 12-year-old boy need than a mini nano RC drone to fly around the yard or park?
Funny Gamer Shirt
Being a kid is all about playing, after all! If he’s into video games, get him a funny t-shirt like this one.
Mini Ping Pong
He will love playing this mini ping pong game on a table, desk, or wherever he decides to set it up.
Infrared Laser Tag Guns and Vests
Now he doesn’t have to spend extra money to play laser tag, he and his friends can do it in the yard or at the park whenever they like to.
Mini Basketball Hoop
This little basketball hoop can be hung up in his room for a fun way to shoot some hoops. Great for little competitions and to stop some of that boredom kids go through.
Magnetic Marble Run
Marble runs are fun and at 12 he’s still not too old to enjoy them. Skip the kiddie plastic ones in favor of this more grown up magnetic marble run, though.
Nintendo Switch
Can’t go wrong with giving 12 year old boys video games! If he doesn’t already have one, consider a Nintendo Switch gaming console. There’s lots of fun kid-friendly games on it.
The Amazing Emoji Puzzle Book
The Amazing Emoji Puzzle Book will keep him busy and having fun indoors for a while.
Cereal Killer Bowl
Even if he’s not doing this yet it won’t be long before this boy turns into a teenager who loves to eat. Not only will this bowl finally hold enough cereal, it’s funny enough that he’ll want to use it (and be happy to receive a bowl as a gift).
LEGO Architecture Chicago Skyline
If he loves Chicago or architecture, and LEGOs, he will love building the Chicago Skyline with this set!
Square Root of 144 Years Old Shirt
He is officially the square root of 144 years old on his birthday.
Hover Shot
For the Nerf gun fan! You could also get him a Nerf gun, but if he already has enough you can get him some fun accessories like this shooting game.
Remote Control RC Car
Another fun “toy” gift for 12 year old boys, this remote control car is an upgraded version of the more kiddie ones for hours of entertainment indoors and outside.
Super Hero Hoodie
Now that he’s almost a teenager clothes are going to become cooler gifts. Get some trendy threads – especially hoodies – with the coolest characters on them like this Marvel hoodie.
What Do You Meme Family Edition
You probably don’t want him playing the adult version of this party game. Enter: What Do You Meme Family Edition instead. It’s almost as funny as the mature game but appropriate for all ages to play together.
Funko Pop Characters
These are super popular because you can get almost any character in a Funko Pop. Find out what he likes and add to the collection!
Hat With Built in Speaker
OK, how cool is this? It’s not just a trendy hat; it has speakers built in too. If he has a phone he’ll be able to Bluetooth and play music without headphones.
Pogo Ball
Another active gift idea for 12 year old boys, the aim of the game is to try and bounce without falling. Kind of like a pogo stick.
Wooden Slingshot
Sometimes you just have to bring back that traditional childhood feeling. If he loves the outdoors or doesn’t get outside enough a slingshot can be a fun gift. Of course, you can’t trust every kid with this one – but hey, we lived, right?
So many gifts to choose from for your favorite 12 year old boy’s birthday this year! Choose what he will like the most without breaking the bank!
