Monday, December 16, 2013

Awesome Gift Ideas For The Teenage Boy

5 Awesome Gift Ideas for The Teenage Boy In Your Life:

What do you get that teenage boy in your house? He is growing up so fast, yet at time he is still your little boy. He likes playing video game, listens to loud music and sometime talks a language your not sure is the same one that you speak at time.

There are many days you don't understand him at all, but now that the holidays are upon us you need to find him a gift. If you're struggling to find the perfect gift for that teenage boy on your Christmas list and you need a little help, then here are 5 gift ideas to get you started.

1. Paintball Guns

What is the natural instinct that drives teenage boys to want to hunt each other down? Whatever it is, you can feed this instinct safely by giving a gift of paintball guns and equipment. There are complete kits you can purchase at retail stores for reasonable prices. .







2. Team Jersey

The majority of teenage boys are into some sort of sport. Whether it is basketball, football, baseball, or NASCAR racing, he most likely has a favorite team or sports hero. Buy him a jersey from his team. Even better, find a jersey with the number of his favorite player.













3. Jeans

Most teenage boys wear jeans most of the time, which means they always need new ones. Just make sure you buy the style he likes. Some teenage boys like snug-fitting jeans, while others like their jeans baggy. Carpenter or painter jeans are also popular. Whatever the style, this is the "can't miss" gift, because there is no such thing as too many jeans.




4. Snowboards

Christmas is a great time for winter sports. This year might be the perfect opportunity for your teenager to get into snowboarding, and simple snowboards can be purchased at a relatively low price. The thrill of conquering a new challenge motivates many a teenage boy, and snowboarding will give him a way to release some energy and add excitement to the winter months.









5. Video Game Magazine Subscription:
Generally speaking, teenage boys are suckers for video games. If the guy on your list has a game system, such as X-Box, PlayStation, or Nintendo, you can get him a subscription to the corresponding magazine. He'll get inside information and screen shots from upcoming games, ratings of current games, and, best of all -- demo discs. These demo discs let him play portions of games before they even come out, which helps him decide what games he really likes and wants to buy.


Mission Accomplished:

Head out to the mall armed with the above list and a little shopping savvy, and you have a way better chance of finding the ideal gift. Soon he will be saying, "DUDE, that is so cool!"

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Finding The Best Gifts for Boys Ages 10 to 13 Years

My 5 Gift Ideas for Boys Ages 10 to 13 Years Old:

Finding the right gifts for boys ages 10 to 13 years is hard. These are the tween years and boys this age can be difficult at times. They are really starting to get interested in sports, outdoor activities and video games, but peer pressure is starting to influence some of their decisions. They are interested in the latest trends in clothing, outdoor gear, toys and video games. Many boys at this age are starting to show an interest in  hobbies like woodworking, model building and collecting items like baseball card. I have done some research and came up with a list of 5 gift ideas for boys this age that will help parents and other family members find the best gifts for boys ages 10 to 13 years on their list.

1. LEGO Mindstorms EV3:

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My first pick is the Lego Minestorm series. This series is Lego's all grown up and was designed for boys this age. This series of Lego's combine the versatility of the LEGO building system with the most advanced technology ever developed, unleashing the creative powers of you child mind. They can build robot with touch sensor, color sensor, infrared sensor and 550+ LEGO Technic elements from this set. I love this set as it's the next step in the mindstorm series that Lego developed years ago that many High School Robotics clubs use to complete in Lego contest. This is the perfect gift for a boy that show an interest in Engineering. I know because this is how my son started getting into robotics and is now getting his BS in electrical engineering with a minor in Robotics.



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2.  Battroborg 3-in-1 Battle Arena:

This is the hottest toy this year for boys of all ages, but the age that will really enjoy these robot are between the ages of 10 to 13 where they can battle their friends in this arena. These Battroborgs are the next innovation in robot gaming technology to hit the market this year. Battroborgs are motion controlled battling robots fueled by your fists and this 3-in-1 Battle Arena offers multiple ways to play. This arena allow the Battroborg to battle in three different, competitive game modes, along with training. The arena includes 2 Robots one red and one green with Nanchaku Controllers, 4 Training Drones and instruction sheet.


3. Maisto R/C 1:24 1967 Ford Mustang:
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This RC car is a great start for any boy that wants to get into a fun hobby of racing cars around a track or share an interest with his Dad as both father and son would love this car. They will enjoy the authentic styling and fast RC control of the Maisto RC 1967 Ford Mustang. Your son can drive this '67 Mustang down a high-speed course with the full-function radio controller. The dashboard-style controller includes left-right steering and forward-reverse motion. Like all Maisto RC models, this Mustang's controls offer a choice between multiple frequencies, so it can race against other Maisto RC vehicles. This RC Mustang is built to 1:24 inch scale, but the true beauty of this car is it's authentic styling and pro-touring modifications.


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4. Skylanders SWAP Force - Nintendo 3DS:

This is the only Video game that I have included on my list of toys, but for boys this age it hard not to have at least one video games since they are so interested in these types of toys. So the reason that I have included this one is not only could it be played on a wide variety of game systems, but  it also comes with 3-Skylanders Figures, a Character Collector Poster, 3-Sticker Sheets with Secret Codes and 3-Trading Cards along with the video game. Plus you can collect more characters to add to the game. Boys age 10 to 11 might enjoy this video game more, than the older boys. 

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5. Nerf N-Strike Blazin Bow Blaster: 

The latest bow from Nerf is the Nerf Blazin' Bow. It comes with 3 foam arrows, nylon string/rope, an arrow holder, instructions, and the bow. With the Blazin' Bow, the nylon string/rope, and the arrow holder are already in place by Nerf. This blaster has a 20-inch wingspan with gives it launching power to hit targets up to 40 feet away and it is easy to reload fast from the blaster's arrow storage compartment
 





Some other gift ideas might be bikes, skateboards or sports gear that will help keep your son active in his favorite sport. My two sons at this age loved Hockey and skateboarding. They want sticks, pucks and a Goaly net to practice everyday. This is just some of my suggestions for fun Christmas gift ideas for boys ages 10 to 13 years old.   Use this list to either purchase these toys or to come up with some ideas of different toys that your son might like this year.

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Monday, December 2, 2013

Gift Ideas for Boys Ages 8 to 10

My Five Top Picks For Boys 8 to 10: 

 

Boys in this age range have so many different interest that seem to be going on at the same time. Sports and sports heroes start to be come a fixture at this age. They want to be like their favorite sport star and will really focus on learning how to play the game. Getting into new hobbies like wood working, collecting comic books and building models start to appeal to this age. 

Studying might take a bit of a back seat, but some subjects like Art and Science are still cool to this age. They also like building toys like Lego,but want them themed to things they enjoy like Star wars, Ninjas and etc. RC toys are a big hit or any thing that has to do with their hobbies make a great gift for this age.  My top five picks for boys 8 to 10 will include some ideas from all these different areas to help you find the right gift for your son or give you some ideas of other gifts that your son might like to make that special day a big hit.


1. Lego: Star Wars Tiin's Jedi Star Fighter

 

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This Lego set features a Jedi Star fighter that your son needs to build himself. It has an open cockpit, detachable escape pod function, retractable landing gear, droid cockpit, light saber holder, 4 flick missiles and 2 Light sabers. This set has 244 pieces that also include 3 mini figures: Saesee Tiin, Astromech Droid R3-D5 and Even Piell that will add to the fun of building and playing with this set. As with all Lego sets, each one can be used with other sets in the series to create that world or mixed with their other sets to allow your child to use his imagination to design his own world.




                                                                                  

                                                                                  2. Erector Super Construction Set: 

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3. Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter:

This Helicopter is the perfect RC toys for starting a new hobby. They are not high priced, but still fun to use. The controls on this Helicopter are easy for a beginner to work with and learn how to operate an RC toys, but the best thing is that this toy will be enjoyed by both father and son as they fly it all over the house. This Helicopter has 3-channel, Infrared Controls that allow for Forward/Backward, Left/Right, Up/Down movements. A metal frame for durability and is easy to fly.


 
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4. Snap Circuits SC-300: 

This toy is one of my favorite picks as it is both an educational toy and fun to play with too. Any boy at this age that is into science or interested in how electronic products work will love the Snap Circuits sets. These sets makes learning electronics easy and fun for any child. Snap Circuits have one several awards as one of the top educational toys on the market. But the best part is that it allows you to build over 300 projects with the 60 snap together pieces that require no tools and a concise, easy to follow manual. Your son will enjoy hours of educational fun while learning about electronics.





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5. 4 in 1 Cool  Tool Work Shop:


Young carpenters can safely create and build real wood projects just like dad with this combination drill press, jigsaw, sander and lathe. This wood shop toy will help them develop wood working skill and create the begin of a new hobby that will bring years of fun. The woodworking equipment functions and performs like real carpentry machinery, but with rigorous built-in safety features to protect kids from the possibility of injury. The 4-in-1 Cool Tool Workshop includes equipment, wooden practice dowels, 4 wood samples, power supply and deluxe project book, as well as extra blades, sanding disks and extra tool parts.

Every parent need some idea or suggestions on what's out there to help them find some Christmas gifts that are not all electronic related, but will still be used by their children at this age. These gift ideas for boys ages 8 to 10 are just a starting point for parents or other family members to discover some great toys that might give them more ideas on other toys that are similar to these ones listed.


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