Toys for Secondary Schoolers Buying Guide

Though typical 11-16 year olds don't like to call them "toys," we are here to help you find some cool gadgets  and games  that are sure to please this difficult age.  In our top picks, we have included a mix of sports,  games,  music,  beauty  and tech,  which are, after all, what older kids get excited about.  You’ll find products that are affordable, and big tech items that are more of a splurge.  Most importantly, we believe that these will meet your kids very important “coolness” needs all the while being quality products that you can feel good about.    

Top Picks

iNo Interactive Game System  This is the iPod version of "Name That Tune" with stadium quality speaker sound. It is capable of holding any kind of iPod and will even play video for a "Name That Movie" type of game!	Pop 9 Camera  This camera produces nine identical images of a single shot, slicing the subject into a pattern reminiscent of Pop Art.  Its built-in flash allows for great results in low lighting or near-darkness.	Tengu Sound Toy  This USB  character provides company at the computer.  He lip-syncs to the music, the sound of a voice, or any other noise that happens to be present. His facial expressions even change to fit the mood!	Griffin iKaraoke for iPod  Just plug this contraption into an iPod,  cue up some favourite tunes, and let the party start.  This all-in-one microphone  and processor isolates and fades the lead vocal track, giving the user's voice the opportunity to really stand out.	Twilight Board Game  Kids will love to challenge their friends to see who knows more about Twilight.  Based on the novels  and popular movie, fanatics everywhere will love this board game.

Super and Mini Sports Disks  Families and teens love these new outdoor toys.   Each set comes with two net ring catchers and a soft ball.  Players can toss the disk like a frisbee,  bounce the ball back and forth between one another or over the net, like badmitton.	I-Dog Dance  Simply plug a music player  into the dog and watch him move and groove as he broadcasts the tunes through his built-in speakers.  He even obeys commands and has sensitivity to touch!  Be careful though: if you ignore him, he whimpers and whines like a real dog.	Jewellery Making Kit  Jewellery kits appeal to the artistic and crafty sides of teens.  They can feel proud of their new creation and display it for all to see on their body.  Look for kits with beads,  gemstones,  or anything that is sure to catch the eye.	Rock Band  This game never gets old.  Players can be part of a world tour and rock out individually or with a group of friends!  With a singer,  a drummer,  a guitarist,  and a bassist,  it's almost as good as the real thing.	Lego Creator 3 in 1  Legos appeal to the technical and creative sides of tweens.  Lego Creator  allows the capabilities to build three different projects and then enhance them through the Internet.

 

Related Guides

Back-to-School Gadgets	How to Buy Gifts for Teens	Games	Arts and Crafts	Sports and Recreation

 

External Links

• CopperWiki.org:  Read more about the impact of toys on tweens.
• ToysAdvice.co.uk:  An article on teens and their interest in gadgets.

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