We Asked Teen Boys for Their Wishlists. Here Are the Gifts They Want.

Jeff Bogle

Assassin’s Creed Starter Kit

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Marvel Encyclopedia

Marvel Encyclopedia

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Whether he’s new to comics or an old fan, this book will have him delving into the history of his favorite heroes. There are more than 1,000 characters included!

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Money Soap Bar

Money Soap Bar

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Dungeons & Dragons Blanket

Dungeons & Dragons Blanket

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It’s the 50th anniversary of D&D, and if the teen in your life is a player they’ll love this soft, fleece throw in the unmistakable shape of a D20. And maybe get some matching sweats to go with it?

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‘Good Housekeeping Home Skills’ Book

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At some point, they’re going to leave the nest. Get them started learning essential life skills like how to sew a button, clean a house in 15 minutes or seal a drafty window.

Boba Fett Backpack

Boba Fett Backpack

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For Star Wars fans, there’s no one cooler or more mysterious than Boba Fett. This backpack is made to look like his Mandalorian armor, and it also has a padded laptop sleeve inside.

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Evolution Short-Sleeve Polo Shirt

Evolution Short-Sleeve Polo Shirt

Lululemon anything is always a good idea, but our friends over at Esquire called this sweat-wicking shirt a top pick for teen boys. He can wear it to all of those nicer events he has to go to, and still be comfortable.

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Portable iPhone Charger

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Portable iPhone Charger

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This tiny portable high-speed charger will help ensure your teen boy can never say, “sorry I didn’t text, my phone died” while out late with his friends. This means you’ll sleep a little better knowing he’s safe and still within reach.

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Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane Kit

Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane Kit

An upgrade from the ones he used to make when he was little, he can take any piece of paper and connect it to a device for endless hours of flying. You can also get a version that looks like a dragon.

Fidget Pen

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Fidget Pen

Yep, it’s a totally functioning pen, but it can also be shaped into a bunch of different sculptures. It’s another way for teen boys to busy their restless hands when they need something to fidget with.

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Light-Up Football

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Light-Up Football

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Some of his best convos with you and his friends happen over a game of catch. Now, he can have those moments even when the sun goes down with this cool LED ball.

Clip 3

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Clip 3

Portable and waterproof with awesome sound quality, it’ll be hard for him not to want to take it with him everywhere. It’s a great alternative to headphones, especially, say, when he’s riding his bike.

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TOSY Flying Ring

TOSY Flying Ring

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This is the coolest iteration of a Frisbee ever and if the best teen boy gift for when he and his friends want something to play outside…and at night! It comes in three colors (or you can get a set of all three for $50).

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Professional Printing 3D Pen

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Professional Printing 3D Pen

You might not understand how it actually works, but he’ll love that it really does! Give your teen boy a gift that’ll let him create anything he can dream up. This 3D pen magically brings his superhero doodles and dream decor to life right before his eyes.

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Luma 150 Ultra Mini Pocket Pico Projector

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This machine uses HDMI or Micro USB cables to hook up to a laptop, phone or other storage device, then project the image onto a wall at a size of up to 150 inches. And yet, it’s pocket sized (just 4 inches x 4 inches x less than an inch), so it’s like carrying a movie theater in your pocket. Good Housekeeping Institute experts were impressed with how easy it was to use this one, too.

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Portable Retro Mini Fridge

Portable Retro Mini Fridge

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This is just enough to keep his favorite snacks and drinks cold — it fits about six cans. It comes in four colors, all in the cool, vintage style.

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Pocket Sticker Printer

Pocket Sticker Printer

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If he’s always doodling and snapping cool pics with his phone, give him the gift that’ll let your teen boy turn all of his art, and school notes too, into stickers for his locker, notebook and laptop

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BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Markers

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If your teen is anything like mine, he’s got a whole Pinterest board of tattoos they can’t wait to get permanently printed on their body. These markers let him create his own tattoo art that, thankfully, won’t last forever.

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One Mobile Gaming Controller for iPhone

One Mobile Gaming Controller for iPhone

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Make his iPhone gaming easier and more fun with this cool controller adapter that, thankfully, doesn’t need to be charged (because he’s already got enough cables, plugs, and wires in his room)!

Cloud Slides

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Cloud Slides

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If he doesn’t already have a pair, get ’em ASAP. These super-soft slides that can be worn indoors or outdoors have been a top gift for teens for the last year.

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Jeff is a dad of two daughters, an avid traveler, a photographer, an author and a freelance writer who lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia with his wife and their cats. In addition to Good Housekeeping, he’s written for Parents, Fodor’s, Food and Wine, Real Simple and Reader’s Digest, among other print and online publications. Jeff is the publisher of the quarterly literary magazine, Stanchion, and his book, Streets Cats and Where to Find Them, will be published by Running Press in the Summer of 2025.

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