What are you getting your 13 year old boy?

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He hasn't asked for anything really. He normally has vouchers for activities I've booked that we just can't do right now.

He has an Xbox but doesn't want anything not included in the game pass. He's really hard to buy for, I don't want to give money as he doesn't spend it. He's a saver which is great, but I do want him to have some Christmas presents.

I got him a new bike for his birthday so that's not an option. So far he has some new converse trainers and clothes. I've got stocking fillers and the hunger games books.

Any suggestions would be really appreciated!

Wireless headphones
Gaming chair
Lava lamp
LED strips for round his room
I know you said nothing for the x box but someone posted to say they got their DS a personalised controller.

Mine is getting:

An Oodie
Lots of books (like latest Dav Pilkey, 130 Storey Treehouse, Guinness Book of Records)
Light box
Onesie
Nice cushion for his room
Notebook and pens
Lego Gadgets set
Chocolate X lots

Mandalorian monopoly to add to his collection.
3d printer
Hoody
New phone

And I will give him some money.

Personalised xbox controller
led light strips for around his tv
(cheaper) oodie
lots of American candy

Mini fridge (£35-50 on Amazon)
Gaming chair
Thing to hang headphones on
Rechargeable battery pack for xbox controller
Motion activated led light strip

Mine is having reconditioned gaming pc, but besides that (from relatives etc):

Wheeled kit bag for his sport.
Hoody/ tshirt related to said sport.
New dryrobe.
Fishtank upgrade.
Books about fish.

Rascal coat
Bluetooth speaker
Portable charger
Wireless headphones

Iphone 11
Money for a ps5
Boot buddy
Football boots
Amazon echo
Aftershave
Extra long phone charger
12 months ps plus
4600 fifa points
Trainers
Clothes
Electric toothbrush
Powerbank

Laptop
No idea what else!

It's not just me is it? This age for boys is a nightmare! I've got a few things mentioned. The problem is his hobbies and interests are outdoors-climbing, running etc. He is also musical and plays a few instruments-I have just ordered some sheet music.

I think I will get some of the LED strips as that seems a popular suggestion.

Redbubble have a sale on this weekend.
If you type in his hobbies in the search bar, there are loads of apt things you could get, clothes, mugs, fleece blanket, phone covers etc.

An IOU for a PS5 ( we’re on several waiting lists for one but I don’t think we’ll get one before Xmas)
North Face hoodie
Jeans
Joggers
Pajamas
Book
Box of American chocolate and candy
Toiletries
Stocking bits
Not sure what else - maybe a PS4 game

Mine is getting

Hogwarts dressing gown from M and S
Nintendo switch games
Lego set (and lights for it)
3 way chess set
several board games that I know he would like, he has asked for these
several books
card games
outdoor boots
hat scarf and gloves and ski coat and warm under layers for school but may get given those earlier
might get Disney channel subscription
renewal of phone contract

has already had a new bike and phone

I've got mine a gaming pc. It's the only thing he wants. He doesn't think he's getting one though because they are so expensive.

Mine is getting -
Gaming laptop and mouse
Manga drawing stuff
Manga books
Money

It’s so hard... but he will appreciate the money the most as he will spend it buying random skins and things on his Xbox.

My son is almost 13.
He’s got:
Nike Air 270s
Wireless headset
Block charger
Hoodie that he asked for.

Where is everyone buying the led lights for around the tv? And are they easy to fit? Sound good.

An Apple Watch here. It's smaller gifts and things from family that are trickier. He still loves Lego, wants a fluffy dressing gown and warm slippers.

If he likes running, how about some running accessories: decent wireless headphones, running gloves, running socks, trainers, new kit, head torch, proviz vest or similar.

@mamawithfive I got ds from Amazon. The reviews say they are easy to fit so fingers crossed

Slush puppy machine, Lego technics

@mamawithfive

My son is almost 13. He’s got: Nike Air 270s Wireless headset Block charger Hoodie that he asked for.

Where is everyone buying the led lights for around the tv? And are they easy to fit? Sound good.

We bought DS his lights from Amazon. They go right round his room against his skirting board. Cost about £20.

Mine is getting

Fluffy beanbag
T shirt with his favourite sport on
Dungeons and Dragons board game
Muffin Time card game

New bike
Yoda toy
Ear buds
Game
Pjs
Socks
Diary
Chocolate

Mine is getting:

An oculus quest 2 (he doesn't think he's getting this as it's expensive)
Nike/Adidas clothes
Number 11 t-shirts
LED lights for his room
Bits & pieces in his stocking

Those who are buying books, do you have any recommendations please?

My 13 yo DS is getting:
Pokemon card trainer and booster box
Album for cards
Pikachu tin
Mini Galar tin
Pikachu cuddly
Pokemon sweets and drinks
Pokemon t-shirts, pjs and socks
Pokemon calendar
Lego architect set (London)
One night a werewolf game
Operation game
Mysterium park game
3 books - Oregon trail pick your path, Big ideas for curious minds and Amnesia clinic
Towels, shower gel, deodorant and aftershave as he is going through a super clean phase!
Jelly bean gift set
Skittles selection box
Costa card, Harry potter keyring, Amiibo figure, Ty cuddly, socks and sweets and chocolate in stocking

Some great ideas on here, so far Ive ordered a sour American sweet hamper, LED light strips and some Pokemon cards.