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Top Toy Picks for 12 Year Old Boys

The following list of toys has been identified by our customers as the top toy choices for 12 year old boys. Rather than relying upon manufacturer supplied age recommendations, we ask every customer for whom the end user of the toy will be. Using these results we're able to gauge much more accurately who is playing with our toys. We hope you find this list of the most popular toys for 12 year old boys helpful in your quest for the perfect gift!


1. Catapult Kit Catapult Kit
Catapult Kit

Catapult Kit
Pathfinders' innovative wooden science kits build working replicas of two of the most infamous and powerful, medieval siege engines, the Catapult and the Trebuchet. Weapons that once smashed castle and fortress walls changing the course of many a kingdom! Building the kits allow children and adults to explore the link between design, materials and technology. A wonderful lesson in how basic mechanical principles turned simple materials into very useful and effective tools.

Catapult Kit
Retail Price: $24.95
Our Price: $24.90

2. Erector Set - Special Edition Set Erector Set - Special Edition Set
Erector Set - Special Edition Set

Erector Set - Special Edition Set
Special Edition Erector Set: As American as apple pie. Shiny, solid metal steel girders, plates, nuts & bolts, wheels, a 6V motor, clutches, ball bearings & illustrated instructions for 25 of your favorite moving models. . .all included in the classic Erector case. Inspiring creativity, observation, deductive reasoning, logical thinking, principles of mechanics, physics & problem solving. 643 parts. 8+

Erector Set - Special Edition Set
Retail Price: $95.99
Our Price: $95.95
Today's Sale Price: $71.99

3. Trebuchet Kit Trebuchet Kit
Trebuchet Kit

Trebuchet Kit
Pathfinders' innovative wooden science kits build working replicas of two of the most infamous and powerful, medieval siege engines, the Catapult and the Trebuchet. Weapons that once smashed castle and fortress walls changing the course of many a kingdom! Building the kits allow children and adults to explore the link between design, materials and technology. A wonderful lesson in how basic mechanical principles turned simple materials into very useful and effective tools.

Trebuchet Kit
Retail Price: $39.95
Our Price: $37.95

4. Fat Brain Toys Gift Certificate Fat Brain Toys Gift Certificate
Fat Brain Toys Gift Certificate
Fat Brain Toys Gift Certificate
"You have so many choices, but what do I choose?" Let the recipient choose what they want with a Fat Brain Toys gift certificate! A gift certificate is the perfect gift for all occasions. Choose from denominations of $5 to $500.

Fat Brain Toys Gift Certificate
Price: $20.00

5. Erector Remote Control Tuning Street Racing Style Erector Remote Control Tuning Street Racing Style
Erector Remote Control Tuning Street Racing Style

Erector Remote Control Tuning Street Racing Style
Build full functions tuning radio control models. Make 3 models that have 5 different modes combining 2 music styles, sound and light effects. Glowing neon lighting under the chassis, flashing rearlights and headlights with transmission by optic fibre priciple, and screeching tires and roaring engine sound effects are some of the fun features of this street racer. Chrome-plated rims, racing tires, bumpers, orange metallic paint, and flaming stickers included. Only one model can be made at a time. Power tool is included.

Erector Remote Control Tuning Street Racing Style
Retail Price: $75.99
Our Price: $48.95
Today's Sale Price: $47.95

6. Serpentiles Serpentiles
Serpentiles

Serpentiles
This highly addictive game challenges players to combine selected tiles to form a continuous snake-like path. As they make their way from beginner to expert level , the challenges have more twists and turns.

Serpentiles
Retail Price: $15.00
Our Price: $14.95

7. Charoodles Charoodles
Charoodles

Charoodles
Finally, a game where it's okay to act out! This great party icebreaker is an imaginative and physically involving take on the classic game of charades. Each player on a team uses props to act out eight items on a category challenge card. Excitement mounts as 90 seconds of sand in an hourglass dwindle away. More than 3000 charades guarantee this family favorite will never get old.

Charoodles
Retail Price: $20.00
Our Price: $19.95
Today's Sale Price: $17.95

8. Erector New Design 2 Erector New Design 2
Erector New Design 2
Erector New Design 2
With the Design 2 Set you can make 5 moving models.

Erector New Design 2
Retail Price: $39.99
Our Price: $39.95
Today's Sale Price: $35.95

9. Rock Beat Rhythm Sticks Rock Beat Rhythm Sticks
Rock Beat Rhythm Sticks

Rock Beat Rhythm Sticks
Just turn them on and drum away. Different buttons change the sound from a snare drum to a tom-tom to a crash cymbal and also play a snappy rock melody to drum along to. The ends of the sticks even light up with each beat!

Rock Beat Rhythm Sticks
Retail Price: $20.00
Our Price: $19.95

10. Snap Circuits Pro Snap Circuits Pro
Snap Circuits Pro

Snap Circuits Pro
Dr Toy 100 Best Children's Products Winner. Even Edison would be intrigued. Engineer 500+ exciting, useful electronic gadgets & play lively electronic games! A walloping collection of materials! All parts snap easily. Clear instruction manual makes circuit assembly stress-free fun. Experiment Examples: Musical Doorbell, Laser Gun, Race Game, Lie Detector, Electronic Kazoo, Make Your Own Battery, Morse Code Generator, Mind Reading Game, Race Car Engine, Telegraph, AM & FM Radio. (No Tools Required. Requires 4AA Batteries) Ages 8+

Snap Circuits Pro
Retail Price: $94.25
Our Price: $92.25
Today's Sale Price: $84.95

11. Solar Deluxe Educational Kit Solar Deluxe Educational Kit
Solar Deluxe Educational Kit

Solar Deluxe Educational Kit
Children can do a series of do-it-yourself experiments to acquire the basic knowledge of solar energy with this kit. They will learn how to make an electrical circuit, make a solar circuit, how to increase voltage and current, and how to use solar power to produce energy for a radio, calculator, battery charger, a cassette player and more!

Solar Deluxe Educational Kit
Retail Price: $19.95
Our Price: $18.95
Today's Sale Price: $16.95

12. Boochie Boochie
Boochie
Boochie
There’s a new name in indoor/outdoor games – Boochie! Whether you’re hanging out in the back yard, or heading to the park or beach, we guarantee you’re going have a blast playing this game. There are so many things to love about Boochie: from the active-play element, to the unique 12-sided rolling target, to the amazing variety of throwing challenges packed inside. No two games will ever be the same! Take note that all of the wrist trackers have completely different sets of challenges so be sure to try them all. Get out and play!

Boochie
Retail Price: $35.00
Our Price: $33.95

13. Flip 4 Flip 4
Flip 4

Flip 4
The award winning, strategic math game you'll flip for! Easy to learn, challenging to play and great for the whole family. This game perfectly combines math and strategy. Roll the dice then add, subtract or multiply the numbers to land on board squares. For 2 to 4 players.

Flip 4
Retail Price: $14.95
Our Price: $13.95
Today's Sale Price: $12.95

14. Make n Break Make n Break
Make n Break

Make n Break
Multiple Award Winner! A block-building game for adults? No? Think again. Race with mind & hands to build tricky structures. Add a timer, the fumbling begins, and laughs take over. A fast-paced, visual block game all ages can enjoy! 10 High Quality Blocks, 80 Cards, Timer, Die, 60 Counters. 2-4 players. Ages 8+

Make n Break
Retail Price: $29.99
Our Price: $29.95
Today's Sale Price: $24.95

15. Tangoes Jr. Tangoes Jr.
Tangoes Jr.

Tangoes Jr.
Tangoes Jr. brings the fun, creativity and problem-solving challenges of Tangoes to a unique toy desgined specifically for kids. With a large playing surface, seven magnetic puzzles pieces and recognizable puzzles, childlren can create 11 classic tangram images.

Tangoes Jr.
Retail Price: $25.00
Our Price: $24.95
Today's Sale Price: $23.95

16. Tangram Metal Puzzle Tangram Metal Puzzle
Tangram Metal Puzzle

Tangram Metal Puzzle
This seven-piece Tangram puzzle is the world's oldest and most well known silhouette puzzle. Each of the pieces is crafted in metal and filled with vivid blue enamel.

Tangram Metal Puzzle
Retail Price: $13.00
Our Price: $12.95

17. Tangoes Deluxe Tangoes Deluxe
Tangoes Deluxe

Tangoes Deluxe
Tangoes Deluxe brings a whole new level of sophistication to our traditional Tangoes puzzle game. Packed in a sleek, handcrafted case of walnut and aluminum with matching puzzle pieces, it's the perfect executive or corporate gift - and won't disappoint even the most discerning game player.

Tangoes Deluxe
Retail Price: $40.00
Our Price: $38.95
Today's Sale Price: $35.95

18. Ultra Tangoes Green Ultra Tangoes Green
Ultra Tangoes Green

Ultra Tangoes Green
Packed in a smooth plastic case of vibrant green with contemporary black rubber letters, Ultra Tangoes Green perfectly compliments the coffee table or the conference table. This challenging game includes two sets of seven playing pieces in green and black, along with Card Set One - 27 cards with 54 puzzles and solutions.

Ultra Tangoes Green
Retail Price: $14.00
Our Price: $12.95

19. TipOver TipOver
TipOver

TipOver
This 3D multi-level game delights & challenges problem solvers of all skill levels. Set up crates of different colors & heights on game grid to match one of 40 Beginner-to-Expert card challenges. Next, tip over the crates to connect your Tipper to the red crate, which is your final destination on the card. There's a catch; your Tipper can't jump over empty grid spaces. Only you control your fate by tipping over the right crate! Includes 40 Beginner-to-Expert challenges, solutions on back of each challenge card and travel bag.

TipOver
Retail Price: $17.00
Our Price: $16.95
Today's Sale Price: $14.95

20. Mentalogy Mentalogy
Mentalogy
Mentalogy
Test your memory against your opponents. Players are in a timed race against each other to recall a series of different card selections. Can you recall all the words, numbers, & pictures and get your brain to finish first? Ages 6 and up. For 2 or more players.

Mentalogy
Retail Price: $30.00
Our Price: $28.95
Today's Sale Price: $19.50

21. Brain Box - All Around the World Brain Box - All Around the World
Brain Box - All Around the World
Brain Box - All Around the World
BrainBox is this clever new memory recall game challenges players to memorize as many details as they can in just 10 short seconds!

Brain Box - All Around the World
Price: $19.95

22. Visual Brainstorms Visual Brainstorms
Visual Brainstorms

Visual Brainstorms
One hundred of the world's best brainteaser puzzle cards each guaranteed to challenge, entertain, captivate, amuse and enlighten you!

Visual Brainstorms
Retail Price: $12.50
Our Price: $11.95

23. Pentago Pentago
Pentago

Pentago
A fast and fun strategy game that is both simple and sophisitcated at the same time. The object of the game is to create a row of five marbles, in any direction. But the mind twisting part is that you will also twist one of the four game blocks as part of your move. This causes the game board to constantly change, making for a perpetually challenging game experience, both for beginners and masters alike. For two players. Play time is approx. 3-30 minutes. Suitable for age 6 and up.

Pentago
Retail Price: $25.00
Our Price: $24.95

24. Perplexors Level C Perplexors Level C
Perplexors Level C

Perplexors Level C
Pick up a pencil and sharpen your deductive reasoning skill with these challenging logic puzzles. Each puzzle categorizes information and lists clues below. The Perplexors Level C contains 48 full-page puzzles for Grades 6-7.

Perplexors Level C
Retail Price: $12.95
Our Price: $11.95

25. Perplexors Level B Perplexors Level B
Perplexors Level B

Perplexors Level B
Pick up a pencil and sharpen your deductive reasoning skill with these challenging logic puzzles. Each puzzle categorizes information and lists clues below. The Perplexors Level B contains 48 full-page puzzles for Grades 5-6.

Perplexors Level B
Retail Price: $12.95
Our Price: $11.95

26. Perplexors Level A Perplexors Level A
Perplexors Level A

Perplexors Level A
Pick up a pencil and sharpen your deductive reasoning skill with these challenging logic puzzles. Each puzzle categorizes information and lists clues below. The Perplexors Leval A contains 48 full-page puzzles for Grades 4-5.

Perplexors Level A
Retail Price: $12.95
Our Price: $11.95

27. Analogy Challenges Level B Analogy Challenges Level B
Analogy Challenges Level B

Analogy Challenges Level B
Presenting a fast, fun way to help kids build logical thinking and expand their vocabulary. Analogy Challenges are a series of fast-moving puzzles, with each page presenting five different analogies. Solve the first four, and get hints for the fifth challenge analogy! Grades 6-8.

Analogy Challenges Level B
Retail Price: $12.95
Our Price: $11.95

28. Analogy Challenges Level A Analogy Challenges Level A
Analogy Challenges Level A

Analogy Challenges Level A
Presenting a fast, fun way to help kids build logical thinking and expand their vocabulary. Analogy Challenges are a series of fast-moving puzzles, with each page presenting five different analogies. Solve the first four, and get hints for the fifth challenge analogy! Grades 3-5

Analogy Challenges Level A
Retail Price: $12.95
Our Price: $11.95

29. Air Traffic Control Tower Air Traffic Control Tower
Air Traffic Control Tower
Air Traffic Control Tower
Can you navigate the planes safely to their destinations? As an air traffic controller, you’re in control of each plane’s position – both on the runway and in the air! Guide each plane along a safe route by arranging the six transparent puzzle pieces on the challenge cards. Pilots are depending on you – are you up to the task?

Air Traffic Control Tower
Retail Price: $19.99
Our Price: $19.95

30. Lazer Trip Wire Lazer Trip Wire
Lazer Trip Wire

Lazer Trip Wire
Don't let anyone disrupt your mission! Set a perimeter and make sure no one crosses it & without you knowing first! Lazer Tripwire works best in low/dark lighting conditions. Once the alarm is activated, it lasts for approximately 5 seconds and is loud (48 db). The complete set can secure about 100 square feet (pods can be set 6 - 10 feet apart; depending on lighting conditions). You can even connect multiple sets to secure larger areas. Pod light beams are as safe as a flashlight.

Lazer Trip Wire
Retail Price: $30.00
Our Price: $29.95
Today's Sale Price: $19.50

31. Star Theater 2 Star Theater 2
Star Theater 2

Star Theater 2
See a perfect replica of the sky in miniature indoors. Simplify the process of locating your favorite constellations when you take your Star Theatre II outside and find the same constellations lit up (and labeled with their names) right below you--directly up above you! A built in compass for accuracy. Capability of seeing the night sky for anytime--past, present, future! Includes Interactive Meteor Maker, guided CD audio tour. Ages 6+

Star Theater 2
Retail Price: $37.00
Our Price: $36.95
Today's Sale Price: $31.95

32. Solar System Mobile Solar System Mobile
Solar System Mobile

Solar System Mobile
Now you can explore the wonders of the solar system right in your own room! Just look up at your ceiling and watch as all nine planets orbit around the light-up sun. Listen as the audio CD takes you on a fascinating tour of our solar system. Solar System Mobile requires 3 "C" batteries. Remote Control requires 2 "AAA" batteries. (Batteries not included)

Solar System Mobile
Retail Price: $40.00
Our Price: $39.95
Today's Sale Price: $31.95

33. Dado Cubes Dado Cubes
Dado Cubes

Dado Cubes
A multi-award winning toy that's made in America, Dado combines art & science as kids of all ages explore architectural principles...proportion, balance, structure & color. A new twist on classic building blocks, Dado engages the imagination as the slits on each cube are interlocked to create an unlimited number of three-dimensional structures. Constructed horizontally, vertically or nested together, Dado invites visual spatial development & problem solving!

Dado Cubes
Retail Price: $24.99
Our Price: $24.95

34. K'NEX Education - Bridges K'NEX Education - Bridges
K'NEX Education - Bridges

K'NEX Education - Bridges
Build and explore the differences between the 7 key bridge types with this K'NEX building set. Builds 14 models, one at a time. Supports 2 students working as a team. Educational concept for this set is characteristics and purpose of bridge types.

K'NEX Education - Bridges
Retail Price: $26.00
Our Price: $25.95

35. Zome Tool - Pioneer Kit Zome Tool - Pioneer Kit
Zome Tool - Pioneer Kit

Zome Tool - Pioneer Kit
The Pioneer Kit is great for people who have never experienced Zome. Build the simplest models, from a house or a flower, to more advanced models such as a "squashed" icosahedron or a shadow of a 4-D cube.

Zome Tool - Pioneer Kit
Retail Price: $19.95
Our Price: $17.95

36. Roger von Oech's Ball of Whacks Roger von Oech's Ball of Whacks
Roger von Oech's Ball of Whacks

Roger von Oech's Ball of Whacks
A creative tool for innovators like artists, engineers, writier, designers and you! Create inspiring shapes with the 30 magnetic Whack pieces. The Ball of Whacks was created by dividing on of nature's most beautiful shapes--the thirty sided rhombic triacontahedron--into 30 pyramid pieces. The result is a fun set of magnetic building blocks with many uses.

Roger von Oech's Ball of Whacks
Retail Price: $35.00
Our Price: $34.95

37. 3-D Tic Tac Toe 3-D Tic Tac Toe
3-D Tic Tac Toe

3-D Tic Tac Toe
Magnetically Charged High-Low-Tic-Tac-Toe. Fantastic Take-Anywhere Game. Inspires higher level thinking & strategic maneuvers. Fun & gratification rise to higher levels with each successive ring. 26 Rings (13 Gold, 13 Silver) Positively charged side of each ring has a red circle; negatively charged side has no circle. 9 Pegs on Magnetic Game Board. Convenient Flip Top Carry & Storage Case. Instructions Included. Ages 7+

3-D Tic Tac Toe
Retail Price: $16.50
Our Price: $15.95
Today's Sale Price: $14.95

38. Apples to Apples - Junior Apples to Apples - Junior
Apples to Apples - Junior

Apples to Apples - Junior
Apples to Apples Junior 9+ is the award winning card and party game for ages nine and up. Players will delight in the crazy comparisons while expanding their vocabulary and thinking skills. The 576 cards provide hours and hours of fun! Note: Apples to Apples Jr. and Apples to Apples Jr. 9+ each contain a unique set of cards. There will not be duplicate cards if these two sets are mixed.

Apples to Apples - Junior
Retail Price: $22.50
Our Price: $22.45

39. The Ungame The Ungame
The Ungame

The Ungame
The leading family communications game! Players progress along the playing board as they answer questions such as, "What are the four most important things in your life?" and "What do you think life will be like in 100 years?" This non-competitive game can be a great ice-breaker or a serious exchange of thoughts, feelings and ideas. 2 to 6 players.

The Ungame
Retail Price: $20.00
Our Price: $19.95
Today's Sale Price: $14.95

40. Erector Hummer H2 Radio Controlled Erector Hummer H2 Radio Controlled
Erector Hummer H2 Radio Controlled

Erector Hummer H2 Radio Controlled
Stunning design. Incredible maneuverability. Everyone wants to spend more time out in the woods, tearing across the backyard, scaling inclines & running over obstacles. Fun to build/drive. Runs in 6 directions! 611 Parts. Radio controlled 6v Motor w/ Recharger included. Build 3 different models (one at a time): Hummer H2, Off-Road Racer, Big-Rig truck. Remote has built in tool holders & comes with 9v battery. Tools & Instructions Included. Ages 8+

Erector Hummer H2 Radio Controlled
Retail Price: $110.00
Our Price: $99.95
Today's Sale Price: $84.95

41. Dynamo Super Hi-Intensity 3-LED Flashlight Dynamo Super Hi-Intensity 3-LED Flashlight
Dynamo Super Hi-Intensity 3-LED Flashlight

Dynamo Super Hi-Intensity 3-LED Flashlight
No need for batteries, never change a bulb! This Hi-intensity LED Flashlight stores up to 1 hour's worth of ultra-bright 3 LED light! Operates with one hand. Durable Construction. A must-have for any emergency kit! Flashlight is 9.5" x 5" x 2.25" Available in blue only. 10 minutes of clicking the handle stores approximately 40 minutes of light. On and off switch locks in light.

Dynamo Super Hi-Intensity 3-LED Flashlight
Retail Price: $17.00
Our Price: $16.95

42. Teachers PAK  TG-500 Teachers PAK  TG-500
Teachers PAK  TG-500
Teachers PAK TG-500
These training program books are an in-depth exploration of the electronic components included with the SC-500 Snap Circuits Pro. Ideal for use in home schooling, middle schools, and high schools, where students will grasp the basic principles of electronics.

Teachers PAK  TG-500
Retail Price: $25.00
Our Price: $24.95
Today's Sale Price: $16.25

43. Rocket Car Rocket Car
Rocket Car

Rocket Car
This Rocket Car is powered by baking soda and vinegar. It is fast and totally unique and fun. It's a real rocket on wheels, powered by a patented baking soda and vinegar fueling system.

Rocket Car
Retail Price: $20.00
Our Price: $19.95

44. Zome Tool - Explorer Kit Zome Tool - Explorer Kit
Zome Tool - Explorer Kit

Zome Tool - Explorer Kit
The ideal set for exploring relationships between Platonic solids, tilings, foreshortenings, packings, and more. With 484 pieces you and your family will never run out of ideas for fun building. Includes Interactive DVD.

Zome Tool - Explorer Kit
Retail Price: $74.95
Our Price: $69.95

45. Rapido Rapido
Rapido
Rapido
Two Time Award Winner! What gleeful chaos! Countless colored balls all over the table. Collect them quickly, but don't forget the right order. You need good eyes and nifty hands. Facilitates memory development, sequential thinking, and hand-eye-brain coordination! Sure-fire fun for the whole family. 100% Natural Bamboo. For 2-4 players. Ages 4+.

Rapido
Retail Price: $17.95
Our Price: $17.95
Today's Sale Price: $11.67

46. Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack

Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Original TEDCO Gyroscope packed in nostalgic 1950's twin pack - Place one spinning gyroscope on the end of the other for an amazing balancing act.

Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Retail Price: $11.00
Our Price: $10.95

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