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Boys won't grow out of their love of computer games until beyond their teenage years. XBox is currently the favourite with 12 year olds. Many are also devoted to a favourite sport and will welcome kit and accessories for it. With their growing independence, a mobile phone becomes a very useful means of communication with parents as well as a crucial fashion statement to their friends. Ipods also feature high on a 12 year old boy's "must have " list. Gadgets often appeal as will experiences like go karting and paintballing.
Pricing for the items featured may change.
As a guide: £=under £10 ££= £10-20 £££=£21-30 ££££=over £30
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Echo Bot
Wonderful little gadget - record a short message, noise or song and ambush familiy and friends. If they come within a metre of the echobot they set it off. My children will definitely be getting these this Christmas - should keep them happy for hours. |
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Airzooka
Blows balls of air across a room. Definitely not educational but plenty of harmless fun. Read the description. It is Gizoo's top gift for Xmas 2009. |
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The experience of a lifetime - Quadbikes
and loads of other great experience days. Fantastic presents to get them out of doors and do something they'll remember.
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Star Wars Phone Flashers
These clever little charms flash and spin every time a call comes in. Each transparent dome comes direct from the Star Wars Universe and contain Darth Vader or a Stormtrooper.
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Picoo Z Micro Helicopter
Ready-to-fly straight out the box, this palm-sized IR flying machine is perfect for indoor flights. Only 17cm long it weighs a mere 10g and has a range of up to 30ft. More importantly it won't fall to bits, as it's constructed from robust polypropylene foam.
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Book: The Fall by Robert Muchamore
Other great reads for for this age group up to teens are books by Anthony Horovitz, Darren Shan and Malorie Blackman
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Mobile Phone "Mopods"
These nifty phone charms contain a Moshi Monster that flashes and spins when a call or text comes in. So far, so nuts. And very handy when you're in a noisy place or your phone's in silent mode. You'll never miss another call.
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Mobile Phone Game - Worms 2007
For just £6.00 this is a fun gift for a boy who loves his new mobile phone. Lots more games at play.com |
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Playstation 2 Console
This is the most popular of the games consoles amongst boys of 12. See the great selection of games
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Bop It Extreme
Now you can play head-to-head or plug in headphones or speakers as you Bop It, Twist It, Pull It, Spin It and Flick It! Compete to the beat as spoken and musical commands test your reflexes. Completely addictive! |
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Marvin's Freaky Body Illusions
You can get him a nice book for Christmas, or maybe something educational. But he'd prefer this..."jostling with a freshly severed arm, twisting your head 360°, stretching your earlobe down to your shoulder, flossing your brain and levitating! It's easy with Marvin's Magic Freaky Body Illusions."
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