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Gifts for teenage boys

Presents for teenage boys, from Bluetooth speakers and LEGO sets for adults to Pokémon cards.

By Sam · Updated 4 November 2026

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Our top pick
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£8.48 at Amazon
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£19.99 at Amazon
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Rubik's Cube 3x3
1. Rubik's Cube 3x3 Our top pick
£8.48 at Amazon
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A classic puzzle that suits a patient child or a grown-up who likes a challenge.

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      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they want a fast speedcube: the original turns more stiffly than speed cubes.

      £19.99 at Amazon
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      A quick card game that children and grown-ups both enjoy.

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          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the player is under seven, or you want a game for more than five players.

          £44.99 at Amazon
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          A good gift for a Pokémon card collector; boxes like this often sell out at launch.

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              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child just wants to play: a starter deck is a better first buy.

              £69 at Amazon
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              A fun camera; each photo prints instantly.

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                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you'd rather not buy film: each print uses instax mini film.

                  £34.99 at Amazon
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                  A good car build for an older child or teen.

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                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is under ten.

                      £26.99 at Amazon
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                      A small speaker that suits a teenager's room.

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                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a big sound: it is a small speaker.

                          £28 at Amazon
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                          A popular bottle with teens.

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                              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they already have a favourite bottle.

                              £58.49 at Amazon
                              as of 4 Nov 2026, 13:20 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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                              A useful gift for a PS5 player who needs a second controller.

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                                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they don't have a PS5.

                                  £39.69 at Amazon
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                                  A good strategy game for a family with older children.

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                                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the players are under ten: it is a thinking game.

                                      £23.49 at Amazon
                                      as of 4 Nov 2026, 13:20 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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                                      A good game for a family get-together.

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                                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the players are young children.

                                          £69.90 at brickzonehub
                                          Checked 4 Nov
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                                          A good add-on for someone who already has, or is getting, the Doctor Doom bust and wants it kept free of dust.

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                                              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they don't own the Doctor Doom bust: the case is made for that one set, and the LEGO set is not included.

                                              £99.90 at brickzonehub
                                              Checked 4 Nov
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                                              Worth it for a big display build like the Donkey Kong Arcade, which otherwise gathers dust on a shelf.

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                                                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they don't have the Donkey Kong Arcade set: the case fits that set only, and the LEGO set is not included.

                                                  £109.90 at brickzonehub
                                                  Checked 4 Nov
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                                                  A tidy home for a Star Wars minifigure collection that is spilling out of a drawer.

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                                                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they have only a handful of minifigures, or you don't want to screw it together: it takes about half an hour. No minifigures are included.

                                                      £127.99 at Amazon
                                                      as of 4 Nov 2026, 13:20 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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                                                      Our verdict
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                                                      A big present for a Nintendo fan who likes to build.

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                                                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a quick build: it is a long, detailed set for adults.

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                                                          A good display build for a Marvel fan.

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                                                              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they want a set to play with: it is a display piece.

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                                                              Before you buy
                                                              If you don't know their console or their games, don't guess: a speaker, a build or a game you play together is safer than a game that turns out to be the wrong one.
                                                              How we choose

                                                              We unbox and build what we can at home, hand it to someone the age it's sold for, and check prices and stock at UK shops through the day. Every pick is labelled: Tested at home when we've had it in our hands (bought, or sent free by the brand, and the review says which), Researched when we haven't. Commissions never change a pick or its place on the list. Read our full methodology →