Preteens are one of the trickiest age groups to shop for. They’ve outgrown their childhood toys, but they’re still too young for all the gizmos and gadgets adults typically ask for. No need to fret because we’ve put together a list of exciting toys and games for any of the tweens, teens, and young adults on your shopping list.
You’ll find games inspired by their favorite movies, collectibles they’ll be proud to display, and activities to keep them busy all winter long — whether they prefer crafting, tinkering, or building. Check out the full list below … you may even find some goodies for yourself!
AIRTITANS JURASSIC WORLD MASSIVE ATTACK T. REX R/C
This inflatable beast is more than 6 feet long and fully inflates in 20 seconds. Kids can make her move with 2.4 GHz, full-function controls and trigger the attack mode in which the dinosaur stomps, thrashes, and spins.
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LITE-BRITE WALL ART POP WOW!
Create light-up wall art with this mega-size Lite-Brite. It features a 16-by-16-inch grid, 6,000 mini pegs, 45 LED lights, and three pop-art design templates. Display on a wall or a tabletop using the included stand.
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LEGO HARRY POTTER ADVENT CALENDAR
This advent calendar contains 24 Harry Potter LEGO daily gifts to unbox, including seven minifigures and pieces to create moments from the Harry Potter films. The first three days include toys to build a scene from the first movie, the next three toys make a scene from the second movie, and so on.
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JUST MY STYLE GLITZY POP CHARM STUDIO
This jewelry-making kit comes with more than 650 beads, 10 charms, and a jewel-placing pen that kids can use to create sparkling bracelets, necklaces, and more.
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POKÉMON SCARLET AND POKÉMON VIOLET
Explore an open world and encounter the Legendary Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the newest games in the Pokémon franchise. The games are sold separately and made for the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
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WILDER GAMES CLUELESS PARTY GAME – SPINNER PARTY GAME
Take a spin down memory lane and answer personal questions, players can see how well they know their friends, relive favorite Clueless moments and so much more! Players compete to be the first to win each mini-game! There might be some moments that will leave players saying "Ugh, As If!" along the way!
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KOOSH CAMEOS
The nostalgic fun of Koosh meets kids' favorite characters with these licensed 3-inch Koosh Balls. Available in characters including Grogu from The Mandalorian and Blue from Jurassic World (both pictured).
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THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW GAME
2-4 players can race the clock to bake the best desserts in this game. Players can race to recreate the configuration of baking cards shown on the recipe, while choosing whether to move quickly or take more time to select the best flavors for their bake. Whoever earns the most points during the signature, technical,…
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SHIMMER ‘N SPARKLE LIGHT UP BEAUTY STUDIO
Kids can get glam with the 28 lip, cheek, and eyeshadow colors, then record or snap photos with the help of the clip-on selfie light. They can follow the illustrated tutorial cards to create their ideal looks.
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CLIPOLOGY
Test your TV and movie knowledge in this interactive trivia game that includes a physical board game, video content, and more than 12 challenge types. The cloud-based game is constantly updated with new clips.
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ULTRA BIONIC BLASTER
Future engineers will construct an air-powered robotic glove that launches safe, foam darts. As they assemble the blaster from more than 100 pieces, kids will learn about how pressurized air can move objects.
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JELLY MOOD LIGHTS
Kids can decorate their room with jelly mood lights. These translucent lights come shaped as either a unicorn or a dinosaur. LED lights inside the mood lights change color. Each light is also bubblegum scented.
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PIKA3D SUPER 3D PRINTING PEN
Go beyond the world of 2D drawing with PiKA3D. Kids can build their PiKA character and then construct elements to expand its world. With the PiKA3D Super 3D pen, they'll start by creating simple, 3D shapes that serve as the building blocks to more complex design thinking.
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E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL: LIGHT YEARS FROM HOME GAME
Kids can play as Elliott, Gertie, Michael, and Greg as they work together to send E.T. home by biking through the neighborhood, using shortcuts and ramps to avoid federal agents while collecting items that E.T. can use to build a communication device and call his ship. The goal is to get E.T. to the clearing…
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VALOR KICK SCOOTER
This foldable scooter is compact enough to fit in a backpack or locker. It features an adjustable T-Bar with a maximum height of 36 inches and a large footwell with a limit of 220 lbs.
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SERIOUSLY SUPER SIZED PLUSH
Foodies can collect all the Seriously Super Sized plushies from Series 1, including Sushi, Chicken Drumstick, and Cheeseburger. These snuggly, extra-large plush foods measure 24-32 inches long.
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5 IN 1 ACTIVITY TOWER
Kids can use 1,600 components to make more than 40 jewelry pieces. The rotating tower features five removable storage trays, each housing a different design activity. It also has a bracelet holder.
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JUNIOR DETECTIVE
Choose a whodunnit mystery from 40 included unsolved case files, then decode clues using a red spy glass, a mirror, a cipher solve card, and more. The first player to identify the culprit and hiding place wins the game.
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STRANGER THINGS 11-INCH DEMOGORGON
Inspired by the monsters from Netflix's Stranger Things, this 11-inch figure features gruesome detailing and lifelike skin texture, 20 points of articulation, and collectible packaging.
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ALL-PRO PASSER
The All-Pro Passer is programmed to throw accurate football spirals like a quarterback. It features nine different passing zones to launch the ball more than 25 yards. Kids can select their play and press hike, slant, post, short, or long. Players can practice alone or with others.
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PIXICADE QUEST
Kids can create and play their own multilevel video games with Pixicade Quest. Each kit contains game design stickers, map-making stickers, five washable markers, and four books that teach game design concepts.
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MEGA POKÉMON MOTION PIKACHU BUILDING SET
Build the most detailed and elaborate Pikachu to date with this fully mechanized building set that includes a display case and a rocky path that becomes animated when the toy is activated. Complete the model and turn the crank to set legs, feet, and tail in motion for a truly authentic experience. Includes buildable display…
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CLUE: FRIENDS
Players can take on the roles of Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Chandler, Joey, and Ross from Friends to get to the bottom of a secret. One member of the squad is keeping a personal revelation under wraps and 2-6 players must work to reveal it.
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STAR WARS MICRO GALAXY MILLENNIUM FALCON
Blast off to a galaxy far, far away with this Assault Class version of Han Solo's Corellian freighter. The detailed Millennium Falcon features motion-activated sounds, light-up thrusters, and comes with four micro figures.
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SNAP CIRCUITS JUNIOR
Elenco celebrates the 20th anniversary of Snap Circuits with this new edition of Snap Circuits Junior. Kids can explore STEM concepts while learning about how electronics work by building up real, working circuits with snap-together pieces.
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GRINGOTTS BANK WREBBIT3D JIGSAW PUZZLE
Build a 3D replica of the iconic Wizarding World bank with this 300-piece puzzle. With highly detailed graphics and illustrations, the puzzle also features the Ironbelly Ukrainian dragon on the top.
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CHICKEN VS HOT DOG
Players can split into teams or play one-on-one by bidding with cards and physically flipping the chicken and the hog dot in relay-style challenges. The first team to turn over all of their character cards wins.
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BEYBLADE BURST QUADDRIVE COLLISION NEBULA BATTLE SET
Kids can let it rip with this newBeystadium, which comes with two right/left-spin launchers and six spinning tops. This set also comes with special codes that kids can scan to take their tops into the BEYBLADE BURST app.
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AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER CHEEBEE FIGURES
These 3-inch mini figures come in an assortment of characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender, including Aang, Zuko, Sokka, Toph, and Katara.
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TRESTLE TRACKS
Families can build an impressive marble run by stacking hollow cubes and a variety of perfectly flat tracks. The paths cut out of each track widen almost imperceptibly from one end to the other, creating an invisible slope that propels the marbles forward.
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LUMITEK NEON MONSTER
This 1:10-scale, remote-controlled truck has customizable neon lights. It's equipped with rugged off-road tires; real-working shocks; two rechargeable batteries; and a full-function, 2.4 GHz remote control.
