100 Gifts for 12 Year Old Boys in 2023 - National Today (2024)

Best

Capture the Flag Ignited Kit

A twist on the classic game, it comes with 17 brightly colored LED game pieces.

Also Great

EpochAir Wall Climbing Remote Control Car

With 360-degree rotation, it can climb smooth surfaces and even ride on the ceiling.

Good on a Budget

Marvin’s Magic – Fifty Greatest Card Tricks Set

Perform 50 magic card tricks like United Nations and Psychic Vision.

Mind-Glowing 3D Galaxy Moon Lamp

An LED calming night light with 16 vivid colors and working modes.

Mega Cyborg Hand STEM Experiment Kit

Wearable robotic hand that uses the power of air pressure and water.

Robotics Catapult

It has 2 alternate builds and launches balls more than 10 feet.

Star Wars Droid Toy

Features button-activated droid sounds and has light-up functions.

TrueBalance Coordination Game

Helps kids improve their fine motor skills and increase concentration.

Marvin’s Magic – Fifty Greatest Card Tricks Set

Perform 50 magic card tricks like United Nations and Psychic Vision.

Tin Can Robot

No special tools or knowledge required, all you need is a soda can.

The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook

150 easy-to-make "Harry Potter" inspired recipes, tips and techniques.

The Comfy Original Jr.

This microfiber and sherpa blanket is available in 13 colors.

Xbox Game Pass

Indoor and Outdoor Moving Basketball Hoop

The moving hoop is rechargeable by USB cable and 1 charge lasts 2 hrs.

Buddha Board Art Set

This inkless drawing board allows for mindful meditation.

Capture the Flag Ignited Kit

A twist on the classic game, it comes with 17 brightly colored LED game pieces.

Lego Imperial Light Cruiser Building Kit

Features a bridge that doubles as a handle and spring-loaded shooters.

Magneto Kids Skateboard

Features a 27.5-inch-long deck and 60 mm Shore 78A wheels.

Lap Desk

Suited for a 15.6" laptop with a 6.25” x 0.75” slot to hold a phone.

Gross Factopia

Learn facts about smelly sports, weird world records, and more.

100 PICS Optical Illusions Travel Game

Study the anagram, read the question, guess and reveal the answer.

Waboba Moonshine Ball

It’s made of zero-gravity foam — bounce it to activate the moonlight.

Vans Old Skool Sneakers

Made of 56% leather and 43% textile with a rubber sole.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Build your community from scratch and customize your surroundings.

Flipslide Electronic Handheld Game

Match the colored blocks to the lights — 4 game modes are available.

“What Do You Meme?” Family Edition

Use a dealt caption card to caption the photo card in each round.

LEGO “Star Wars: The Mandalorian & The Child” Building Set

The Baby Yoda figure has adjustable ears for different expressions.

Ultimate Skip Ball Pack of 2

As seen on TV, they’re 3x more durable than competitor products.

“Interesting Facts For Curious Minds” Book

It’s divided into 63 chapters that each contain 25 engaging factoids.

KLASK: An Epic Magnetic Battle!

An award-winning game that’s half foosball and half air hockey.

Fuzion X-3 Pro Scooter

Lightweight, durable, and easy to assemble — only 3 bolts to tighten.

National Geographic Dual LED Student Microscope Set

Includes 50 accessories and 10 biological specimens to examine.

Spikeball 3 Ball Kit

Weighs ‎7 lbs and has foldable legs for easier set-up and storage.

Marvel Body Wash Pack

Made from plant-based ingredients, with a subtle refreshing scent.

Fidget Pen

Create countless shapes and figures with this finger magic gadget.

Henoda Programmable Robot

It comes with over 468 pieces and blocks as well as cool stickers.

Valor Kick Scooter

It’s foldable with vibration-dampening grips and high-rebound wheels.

Remote Control Double-Sided Driving Car

It can tumble in place at 360 degrees and drive on just one side.

Donner Electronic Drum Set

A 7-pad drum set with 12 demonstration songs and 9 accompaniments.

Sunset Lamp

Casts a sunset-colored circular light on the wall, ceiling, or floor.

5-in-1 Touch Control Night Light Bluetooth Speaker

A speaker, 48-color LED lamp, MP3 player, and alarm clock, all in one.

Sedzofan Multifunctional Smartwatch for Kids

With a camera, MP3 player, games, calculator, flashlight, and more.

Acoustic Guitar For Dummies Starter Pack

It has a 120 page manual, a digital tuner, picks, and steel strings.

EpochAir Wall Climbing Remote Control Car

With 360-degree rotation, it can climb smooth surfaces and even ride on the ceiling.

Virtual Reality Headset

Enhance your gaming with free virtual content and adjustable lenses.

The Ultimate Brain Games And Puzzles Book For Teens

120 puzzles, pop quizzes, logic games, word challenges, and more.

Toy Foam Axe Throwing Game

Develop improved hand-eye coordination with this safe and fun item!

Glow-in-the-dark Shooting Game

Features 5 glowing tip targets and an easy-to-use foam dart gun toy.

Edible Chemistry Kit

Eat 16+ experiments like polymer pudding or color-changing foam jelly.

WaveRunner Glow-in-the-dark Basketball

This luminescent ball comes complete with a pump and batteries.

Ultra Bionic Blaster

Build your own powerful robotic glove that shoots foam darts.

National Geographic Kids Pottery Wheel

Make air-dry pottery with a pottery wheel, 2 pounds of clay, and more.

16-inch Screen Magnifier for Cell Phone

Watch movies off your phone in HD quality with double the screen size.

Mini Drone

Take a spin in this 6.3-inch drone with 10 minutes of flight time.

Rechargeable Lightsabers

Razor Jetts DLX Heel Wheels

They’re made of polycarbonate material and have “quick click” straps.

Artie 3000 Coding Robot

Use pre-programmed designs or create your codes — Artie will draw.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Magic Chemistry Set

Perform 10 easy-to-learn magic tricks using science experiments.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Mega Slime Kit & Putty Lab

Learn the science behind the slime and putty with the learning guide.

Caliber Games TowerBall Bundle

A 4-sided 360° toss game — throw balls into the holes and score.

Kids Camera Waterproof

Shoots HD videos and 5MP photos up to 95 ft under water.

American Ninja Warrior Competition Obstacle Course

This 33-piece set allows for dozens of different set-ups.

Table Tennis To Go

With 2 paddles, 2 balls, and a net that fits securely on any table.

Escape Room: The Game Family Edition

With a 60-min Chrono Decoder, 16 keys, hint cards, and 3 adventures.

Not Parent Approved Card Game

Family-friendly, adult-party-game inspired; for 4-10 players, ages 8+.

The Don’t Laugh Challenge – 12 Year Old Edition

A 2-player game with jokes and scenarios to make the opponent laugh.

Green Science Solar Rover

Kids learn how sunlight is converted to energy with this STEM project.

Wicked Big Sports Tipping Point

You get an easy-to-carry tipping point board and 6 bean bags.

Anime Hoodies and Sweatpants

Made from 100% polyester and the sweatpants come with 2 deep pockets.

Astro Boy Building Kit

1,258 pieces set of creative collectible build-and-display models.

KidzRobotix Hover Racer

It skims across the floor’s surface, supported by its cushion of air.

Funkoverse Strategy Game

A 20-60 minute playtime, for 2-4 players, ages 10 and up.

The Mind Card Game

It won many board game awards and is perfect for 2-4 players, aged 8+.

Robotikits 14-in-1 Solar Robot

Magnetic Rings Fidget Toy Set

1.2-inch, 3-piece ABS plastic fidget spinner rings for anxiety.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Stunning Chemistry Set

Try 45 experiments including making a volcano and launching a rocket.

Ezyroller Drifter Pro-X

Larger frame with improved padding, back support, and holds 200 Ibs.

4-pack Fidget Cubes

Comprised of 8 small cubes, these pocket-sized cubes help with anxiety.

How to Draw Cool Stuff: A Drawing Guide for Teachers and Students

Start with easy-to-learn shapes that build into complex drawings.

LLMoose Hover Soccer Ball

Has flashing LEDs, foam bumpers, and glides smoothly over surfaces.

Spy X Night Mission Goggles

Has twin LED beams to see 25 ft away and a magnified flip-out scope.

Stop Motion Animation Kit

Includes the HUE HD USB camera with integrated microphone and more.

Arcade Machine

A 4-player coinless arcade cabinet with 3 arcade games and much more.

Temporary Tattoo Pens

Features water-based, non-toxic, non-allergenic, cosmetic-grade ink.

MONOPOLY: Fortnite Edition

Comes with 27 Fortnite outfits — players can choose their favorite.

LEGO Creator Expert Gingerbread House

1,477 piece set that includes frosted roofs and candy buttons.

4M Potato Clock Chemistry Engineering Lab

Growing Bacteria Experiment Kit

Includes an easy-to-make nutrient agar and step-by-step guide.

Trampoline Water Sprinkler

With a water flow switch to control the flow onto the trampoline.

Fitbit Ace 3 Activity Tracker

You get 8 days of battery use and a 50m water-resistant feature.

Slackline

A 57 ft line with a ratchet, 3 tree protectors, and a handy carry bag.

The Boys’ Book of Survival

Tips on how to survive any situation including zombie attacks.

National Geographic Rocket Launcher

It soars up to 200 feet with up to 20 flights on a single charge.

Djubi: Slingball Night Fight

With 2 rackets, used to catch and launch the Djubi balls up to 100 ft.

Flybar Pogo Ball

Features a pump and heavy-duty grip tape for maximum traction.

Mongoose Legion Freestyle Kids BMX Bike

It’s durable with a Hi-Ten steel frame and aluminum mag wheels.

Gskyer Refracting Telescope for Kids

Great for amateurs, it has 400 mm focal length and 70 mm aperture.

36 LEDs Flying Disc

Weighs 175 grams and a 30-minute charge lasts up to 1,000 throws.

LED Strip Lights

Transform any room with this 20 multi-color and 8-mode strip tape.

Space Warship Toy

Rotate a button to adjust the wings, which can move up and down.

Difficult Riddles For Smart Kids

300 brain teasers and riddles for kids who like to problem-solve.

Life Skills for Tweens

Teaches kids how to build friendships and handle difficult emotions.

Clean Water Science Kit

Extract salt from sea water, and clean and reuse dirty water.