Tweens · ages 9–12

Christmas toys for ages 9–12

Clever kits and collectibles for curious, almost-grown kids.

Gifts tweens actually keep using

Tweens want to feel capable and a little bit grown-up. Science kits they can master and collectibles they can trade with friends feed that, and they keep going long after the holidays.

Gentle gifting tips

Lean into what they already love. A budding engineer will spend hours with circuits, and a Pokémon fan will light up at a fresh box of cards. Hobby gifts beat one-off novelties at this age.

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