Gift suggestions for a soon to be 12 yr old boy

[MissMinnie]

Ok, I'll try this again since my original went MIA.......I really need some help for gift ideas for my nephew who will be 12 in 3 weeks and for Christmas. What do 12 yr old boys like or are into? He lives 1200 miles away so I don't see him regularly and my sister (his mom) says he likes "everything"!!!! I don't want to get him anything to "babyish" and it has to be reasonably priced due to budget constraints (ugh!) Any moms or dads or others that can help? I will really appreciate your help and suggestions. Thanks to all of you who reply.

 

[kejoda]

How about a gift card? He can get what he wants and its easily mailed.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Well all I know it that my nephew is into Yu Gi Oh. I will be lurking on your thread too. I don't know what to get him either.

 

[MerryPoppins]

Do you know anything about his likes/dislikes? Does he have a favorite team or anything like that that you could work with?

If not, I'd be tempted to get him a gift card. Kids that age love money to spend at the after holiday sales. I don't know how you could go wrong with Walmart or Target.

Blockbuster, movie theaters, book stores, fast food, are all cards/certificates that my kids love to get over the holidays.

 

[Krisu]

I agree a gift card would be nice. That's a tough age to buy for if you really don't know what he's into. Video games? Music? Sports? See if you can get some specific answers from your sister Although I'm sure he would be happy with anything, it would be great to get something he really likes.

 

[Kirby]

How about a CD, a CD holder, a movie, a wallet with money in it? My son would like any of these.

 

[Pam]

As a mom of two teens, including a 14 yr. old DS, I heartily agree with the others about a gift card. My kids love getting them or mall certificates and buying exactly what they want.

Pam

 

[kendall]

who thinks that the following are good ideas (in no particular order):

CD player and gift card to pick out some CDs
Gift cards to Target, Best Buy, Barnes and Noble
MP3 player (if he is a techie kind of boy)
Movie passes
Mall gift certificate/gift card
depending on the kid, a board game like Trivial Pursuit
If he has an Xbox or GameCube, see if he needs any accessories or add-on components

another idea, check out www.etoys.com and browse the appropriate age category - for a 12 year old, I would browse up a category to the 13-16 year olds - and the nice thing there is you can also browse within a budget category ;-) Of course, this is a toy site, so obviously what will be recommended will be toys (and hopefully age appropriate).

Good luck!

 

[Nutsy]

My youngest hasn't long turned 13, but at 12 he was into music [CD'S] & cars........... mainly hot wheels.

What about a book..........something funny or on a topic he enjoys.

A poster for his bedroom, or a framed print.

These are all things my boys like, but all kids are different.

A bath towel or beach towel embossed with him name or initials might be nice too.

Have fun........hope you find something suitable soon & hope he likes what you chose..

 

[JohnTBap]

I am forever picking up Pokemon cards and Gameboys at school......

 

[MissMinnie]

Thanks for all your good suggestions. What is Yu Gi Oh? I have heard of it but do not have a clue what it's about. It is like a Pokemon sort of thing? I better get with it as I have 2 little boys who are growing up fast!!!!