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By Stormy Brain



Finding the perfect gift for a teen boy can be pretty difficult. There are many gifts you can find for a teen boy that are under $20 or you can choose gifts that cost a little bit more. Quite often gift cards are given to teen boys because people don't know what to give them.

Here are some great gifts for a teen boy:

Give him a gift card for gas or movie tickets. Movie tickets are a perfect gift for a teen boy because he can use it on a date or just a casual gathering with his friends. A gift card is a great gift for a teen boy because they have a variety of films to choose from and it is guaranteed entertainment. A gift card for gas is also a nice gift because they are usually out driving all the time. With the high prices of gas, a gas gift card is a great purchase. Since most teens are responsible for fueling their vehicles, you are guaranteeing them a way to get home when they accidentally run out of gas. You can select whatever amount you want with a gas card and a movie gift card.

Gifts-911.com also has great ideas for teen boy gifts. They provide gift ideas for birthdays, holidays and other special occasions and can help you select the right gift for a teen boy.

Teen boys love to play video games like Halo 3, Madden Football, NCAA and NBA basketball, Call of Duty 4, and other games. A great gift to give your teen boy is a nice game chair. You can pick up a decent game chair for $79 up. The best game chair available is called the "Ultimate Game Chair: The Renegade Game Chair". The Renegade Game Chair can be purchased for $299 and is compatible with the Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo Wii, and the iPod. It includes 12 Game-Sync'd Vibration Motors and includes a headrest with 3D Stereo Speakers. You can also use any Steering Wheel or Game Accessory. It also includes headphone jacks and a massage mode.

If your teen boy doesn't currently have a gaming system, consider purchasing one for him. You can pick up an Xbox 360 for around $250, a Nintendo Wii for $150, and a PS3 for $300. When you purchase a video game system, purchase a few games and extra control paddles so they can play with their friends. Popular games for teen boys include Halo 3, Call of Duty 4, and the EA Sports games like Football, Baseball, Soccer, Basketball and several others.

Most teen boys are interested in sports so consider purchasing athletic items like a basketball, football, baseball glove with a bat and ball, street hockey gear, and other items. You can pick up most of these items from Target or Wal-mart for $20. If you don't have a basketball hoop, consider purchasing one. You can find a nice basketball hoop for $699 and up. Decide if you would like a basketball hoop that is portable or one that can be installed in the ground.


Many teen boys graduate from high school during this time in their life and finding the perfect gift for graduation can be a challenge. Visit GiftBasketsDeluxe.com and purchase the Inlaid Wooden Boxes Gift Basket for $179. This gift basket includes 2 wooden boxes that are made from rich burl wood and decorated with an elegant diamond pattern. The box is loaded with tasty treats and after it is cleaned out from the candy, it can be used to store many precious things. Some of the tasty treats include:

  • Gourmet cookies
  • Chocolate bars
  • Truffles
  • Pistachios
  • Imported chocolates
  • Gourmet coffee
  • Honey roasted peanuts
  • Chocolate covered cherries
  • Chocolate covered almonds

Consider a magazine subscription to Sports Illustrated, PC Gamer, or another web site that is interesting to your teen boy. You can purchase a magazine subscription for $20 up and it will last a year or more. A magazine subscription is a great way for your teen to keep up with their favorite sports team or video game news.

For $139 you can purchase some gravity-defying boots that will allow your teen boy to leap around the house. Gravity-defying boots will buckle over your normal athletic shoes and help to strengthen leg muscles and burn calories.

For $89.97, you can purchase the Hidden Clock Gift Basket from Corporate-Gift-Baskets-Deluxe.com. This is a unique gift basket that has a practical purpose as well. It has a metal container with curved legs and a clock with a lid that opens the can. This gift basket is packed with gourmet chocolate and it is perfect for a teen boy as a birthday or graduation present.

Teen boys love to snack and for $34.97, you can pick up a Popcorn Pack gift basket. This gift basket includes popcorn, Coke, candies, Oreos, and many other tasty snacks. This is an easy gift for a teen boy and is sure to make them happy as they hang out with their friends watching movies.

Ripstik is one of the hottest selling items for all age groups. Razor USA says Ripstik is made for ages 7 to 83.25. The Ripstik is taking place of traditional skate boards, it is simply a two-wheeled, foot-gripping board that is similar to a skateboard but it has all of the movements and uses of a snowboard. The Ripstik is one of the hottest selling toys of 2008 and only costs $80. The best part about the Ripstik is that as you advance your skills, you can purchase the next level of difficult board. This is a great gift for a teen boy who enjoys skateboarding.

A practical gift for a teen boy is to open a savings bond and give this to them for graduation as a way to plan and prepare for the future. This teaches your teen boy about patience and about the power of bonds. Savings bonds can be used as a down payment on a car, tuition money for college, or on a home someday.

Event tickets or sporting tickets are another great gift for a teen boy. Purchase tickets for your teen boy's favorite band or sports team. Sporting events can be a great bonding experience if your teen boy is willing to share this with you. Depending upon the tickets you purchase, you can find tickets for $10 up.

Many teen boys enjoy exercising and care about their appearance. Purchase a gym pass or fitness sessions. If you cannot purchase a gym pass for your teen boy, consider making a home gym. Pick up some hand weights, treadmill, weight bench, boxing bag, and other fitness items.

 


Teen boys like to dress a little nicer as they are getting ready for their college years. You can purchase some nice clothing for your teen boy like Fossil jeans, sunglasses, belts, and a messenger bag. Fossil items range in prices, but are preferred by many for their quality and brand name.

Teen boys love electronic gifts like digital cameras, iPods, and many other things. You can find a nice digital camera for $50 or more. The new iPod Nano now includes video capability. If your teen boy already owns an iPod, consider giving him a gift certificate to iTunes where he can download music.

For $79.99, you can purchase a projection alarm clock that monitors the weather and projects the current time and outdoor temperature to a wall in their bedroom or ceiling. The projector rotates 180 degrees and includes an adjustable, clear focus, allowing the numbers to be read without glasses. It also includes a built-in sensor that detects ambient light and activates the large LCD's blue backlighting for a clear view; it also shows the time, alarm status, and temperature. The time and temperature are automatically updated from radio signals from the Automatic Clock in Boulder, Colorado.

Air Hogs Havoc Heli Laser Battle (Spin Master, Ltd.) can be purchased for $130. It is the smallest radio-controlled helicopter in the world and has twin drive props, dual top rotors, and six way directional controls. The Air Hogs Havoc Heli Laser Battle Helicopters are made for 2 players and even make the sounds of battling helicopters. These helicopters require 6 AA batteries and are powered by rechargeable lithium batteries. The Havoc helicopters use infrared beams to shoot the other helicopter down. These helicopters are recommended for all ages and are quite fun for teen boys to play with.

Teen boys may be hard to shop for, but if you still can't decide which gift is best to give, choose a gift card to their favorite store or give them a gift basket. Be sure the gift card you give doesn't have an expiration date, or your teen boy may not be able to enjoy his present. Most teen boys don't complain about getting some type of food item as a gift, so go ahead and pick up a nice gift basket that is loaded with tasty treats.

 

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christine almaraz  says:
12 months ago

Thanks for the great ideas. It's always so hard to pick out gifts for teenage boys because they tend to be so picky (definately harder to pick for than girls). I'm going to use some of your ideas for those ' hard to get gifts for ' teen in my life.

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