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16 gifts for teen boys, from a camera drone to a wooden steam-car kit, sorted by what he will actually do with them.
Three from the 16 below, picked by the ItsYomTov team after comparing listings and reviews. Not tested by us.
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Budgets are the retailer prices we saw on 14 Oct.
Kits and puzzles that take an evening or two, from a motorized wooden steam car to a real book press.
469 laser-cut wooden parts that build a 14-inch steam car with a working motor and three gears.
An 11.6 by 7.8-inch book press with wax thread, bone folders and illustrated instructions.
A 64-piece beginner leatherworking set from ArtSkills with tools and leather to start on.
A metal brainteaser rated Mensa level 6; the maker says ages 12 and up.
60+ challenge cards for bending a beam with mirrors; made for ages 8 to 12, so best for younger teens.
Things he’ll use every day without thinking about it: a wallet, a watch, a good pen, a bag and slippers.
Handmade in Colombia from full-grain leather, with RFID blocking and a bill compartment.
A minimalist quartz dress watch on a leather band, about 2 ounces, battery included.
Brass pen with real gold plating and a German Schmidt black refill, from a British brand.
A 45-liter carry-on duffel that unzips into a hanging suit bag, with a separate shoe pouch.
Microsuede moccasin slippers with a memory-foam footbed, in men’s sizes.
For camping trips, cold mornings and long drives.
Flashlight, emergency tent, fire starter and a mini first-aid kit in a water-resistant pouch.
Two pocket warmers that clip together, with three heat levels and 8.5 to 20 hours per charge.
A lunch-box oven with car and wall plugs that reheats food in your own containers.
Shopping for a teen girl, a younger brother or the men in the family? These pick up where this one leaves off.
A jewelry stand, a Swarovski bracelet, a hoodie blanket and the hair tools she actually wants.
VR science kits, whittling tools, board games and a remote-control fighter jet.
Mug warmers, a whiskey aging barrel, massagers and smart tools for the guy who needs nothing.
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