What do you get a 32 year old when they finally turn 8? 

Feb. 29 is quickly approaching, which means people born on leap day finally get to celebrate. Below we share some gift ideas for the leap birthdays in your life, whether they’re celebrating for the 16th time or for the first. 

What to Get…

The 63 Year Old Turning 16

Sweet 16! While those born the day after or before anyone born on Feb. 29, 1960 are probably celebrating their birthdays with an AARP Membership, the lucky almost-16 year old in your life can celebrate with something a little more their speed.


STAR WARS THE VINTAGE COLLECTION LUKE SKYWALKER

The Vintage Collection features 3.75-inch figures in classic Kenner packaging. Luke Skywalker comes with a lightsaber accessory and unlit hilt accessory.

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  • MSRP:
  • $16.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

LEGO IDEAS ORIENT EXPRESS

The iconic train that ran for almost 100 years has been immortalized in LEGO form! This set has more than 2,500 pieces and eight minifigures. The LEGO Ideas Orient Express will be available starting Dec. 1, 2023.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $299.99
  • Age:
  • 18+

THOMAS KINKADE DISNEY PUZZLE 4-IN-1 MULTIPACK

What's better than one puzzle? Four in one! This set features four 500-piece Disney puzzles inspired by Cinderella, The Lion King, Mickey and Minnie, and The Little Mermaid.

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  • MSRP:
  • $17.99
  • Age:
  • 12+

The 47 Year Old Turning 12

TBH, life is not easy when you’re a middle-aged preteen. Twelve can be a tough age, so we recommend toys that help your loved one hold onto their childhood a little longer with lovable characters and crafts.


MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE ORIGINS PLAYSET SNAKE MOUNTAIN

This detailed Masters of the Universe Origins playset is inspired by the Snake Mountain lair in the Dark Hemisphere of Eternia. It was created as an homage to the '80s, but with a bigger and better modern design. The huge snake dominates the top. Story options abound with extensive features including a trap door, dungeon,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $79.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

SPIROGRAPH DELUXE SET

The classic way to make countless designs! This set is true to the original but updated for today. It features a carrying case with built-in storage, Spirograph gears, design pens, a guide book, paper, and more.

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

RAINBOW BRITE 3-INCH FIGURES

This collection features several characters from the Rainbow Brite universe, with limited-edition figures such as the metallic Rainbow Brite and the glow-in-the-dark Twink to bolster any true or new Rainbow Brite fan's collection.

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  • MSRP:
  • $4.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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The 31 Year Old Turning 8

Eight, great, and thriving. To answer our own question above, when a 32 year old turns 8, you get them something that is both timeless and that reminds them of simpler times.


CAM THE CALICO CAT SQUISHMALLOWS HEATING PAD

The Cam the Calico Cat Squishmallows Heating Pad is like a real Squishmallows plush, with the added comfort of microwaveable heat and a relaxing lavender scent. Simply remove the heating pad pouch from the Cam slipcover, place in the microwave for one minute, let it cool, and then reinsert and enjoy for maximum comfort.

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  • MSRP:
  • $27.99

CHUCK E. CHEESE & FRIENDS PARTY COOKBOOK

This cookbook features recipes inspired by Chuck E. Cheese characters, from Ronnie's Ice Cream Pizza to Chuck E.'s Mummy Dogs. Kids can craft meals designed for the holidays, slumber parties, and more. The book is available for preorder now and is expected to ship this March.

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  • MSRP:
  • $22.99

PBS KIDS ARTHUR – ARTHUR CLUBHOUSE AND FRIENDS – 60 PIECE JIGSAW PUZZLE

This 10-inch-by-13-inch puzzle evokes big nostalgia with 60 pieces. It is made from premium puzzle board.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $3.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

The 15 Year Old Turning 4

Their peers may be getting new cars, but they’re only 4 so they get some colored pencils (but we’re talking about some really cool colored pencils!).


CRAYOLA HD COLORING KIT

This kit comes with 20 premium pages of pre-shaded, HD, black-and-white photos that tweens can color using the 30 included colored pencils. The end result is a professional-looking art piece that they can display.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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POP IT PRO

This electronic Pop It game features LED lights in the bubbles. Players can race to pop the light-up bubbles as fast as they can.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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CARE BEARS MICRO PLUSH

Get ready for big Care Bears fun in a micro scale! The Care Bears kids know and love are tinier and more magical than ever. Play with besties like Cheer Bear, Grumpy Bear, Good Luck Bear, Harmony Bear, and Laugh-a-Lot Bear in their adorable micro size. Each bear comes with their own unique look and…

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  • MSRP:
  • $3.97
  • Age:
  • 4+

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The 3 Year Old Turning 1

Most parents do not have to wait four years to celebrate their kids first birthday, so this is a time to go big! What do 4 year olds and 1 year olds both love? Stickers. Lots of stickers. We also recommend plush and open-ended play.


NATIONAL PARKS REUSABLE STICKERS — ANIMALS

Kids can place 101 cling-style reusable stickers and 20 Denali-themed reusable puffy stickers onto five different scenes based on National Parks (Denali, Everglades, Biscayne, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon). The stickers feature animals and plants and are color coded in English and Spanish for kids to identify.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

BABY GUND SUSTAINABLY SOFT PLUSH

Sourced from 100% recycled materials, each of these plush friends is crafted with recycled plush and fill and comes in sustainable packaging. Choose from Roise Bunny, Clove Bear, and Bay Puppy.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $20
  • Age:
  • 0+

STAPELSTEIN RAINBOW SET

This set features six Original play elements in rainbow hues, accompanied by a confetti-inspired Balance Board. Kids can balance, stack, swirl, spin, and more. Each element is 100% recyclable and crafted using a climate-neutralized production process.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $239.00
  • Age:
  • 0+

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About the author

Nicole Savas

Nicole Savas

As a kid, Nicole either wanted to be a professional toy player-wither or a writer. Somehow, as social media editor for The Toy Insider, The Toy Book, and The Pop Insider, she’s found a career as both. She's grateful to work somewhere that she can fully embrace both her love of teddy bears and her admiration for the Oxford comma. When she's not playing with toys at work, she's playing with her baby girl at home.

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