Wishorium

Gift ideas for teens

Teenagers usually know exactly what they want, and it changes fast. A shared list means relatives buy what they’ll really use, from any shop, without asking twice.

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This year’s top picks for teens

From this year’s top toy lists and gift guides, checked 18 October 2026. Buy one now, or add it to a wish list so nobody buys it twice.

These are the UK’s picks, with UK prices. Shopping in the US or Canada? See America’s picks for tweens and teens (11+)

  • Miniverse Real Music Record Player

    MGA Entertainment

    Miniverse Real Music Record Player

    A mini collectible record player that plays real music.

    Ages 8+£19.99usual price

    Added to 12 Wishorium lists

    On True Toys’ True List 2026

  • Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera

    Fujifilm

    Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera

    An instant camera that prints small photos in a couple of minutes.

    Ages 8+£75.00usual price

    Added to 11 Wishorium lists

    On 2 top lists

  • Pokémon Pikachu Puppetronic

    Real FX

    Pokémon Pikachu Puppetronic

    A 40cm Pikachu puppet with touch sensors and more than 120 sounds and moves.

    Ages 8+£69.99usual price

    Added to 9 Wishorium lists

    On MadeForMums’ Christmas toys 2026

  • LEGO Star Wars SMART Play: Throne Room Duel & A-Wing 75427

    LEGO

    LEGO Star Wars SMART Play: Throne Room Duel & A-Wing 75427

    A 962-piece Star Wars set with three SMART minifigures and two SMART Bricks.

    Ages 9+£139.99usual price

    Added to 6 Wishorium lists

    On Which? gift guides 2026

  • LEGO Botanicals Rocking Plants 11506

    LEGO

    LEGO Botanicals Rocking Plants 11506

    Two little LEGO pot plants with faces that rock, built for a shelf or desk.

    Ages 9+£18.00usual price

    Added to 4 Wishorium lists

    On 3 top lists

  • Decotime 300 Twin Alcohol Markers with Stackable Tray

    Decotime

    Decotime 300 Twin Alcohol Markers with Stackable Tray

    300 dual-tip alcohol-ink markers, each with a brush and a fine tip, in stackable trays.

    Ages 6+£74.99usual price

    Added to 4 Wishorium lists

    On True Toys’ True List 2026

  • Dobble

    Asmodee

    Dobble

    A fast card game: spot the one symbol two cards share before anyone else.

    Ages 6+£10.00usual price

    Added to 3 Wishorium lists

    On 2 top lists

  • UNO Card Game

    Mattel

    UNO Card Game

    The classic colour-matching card game for two to ten players.

    Ages 7+£6.00usual price

    Added to 3 Wishorium lists

    On Mumsnet’s best stocking fillers for kids 2026

  • Happy Salmon

    Exploding Kittens

    Happy Salmon

    A fast, silly card game where everyone matches moves and slaps hands.

    Ages 6+£12.99usual price

    Added to 3 Wishorium lists

    On Mumsnet’s best stocking fillers for kids 2026

  • LEGO KPop Demon Hunters Derpy Tiger & Sussie Bird 72537

    LEGO

    LEGO KPop Demon Hunters Derpy Tiger & Sussie Bird 72537

    Build Derpy the tiger and Sussie the bird from the KPop Demon Hunters film.

    Ages 9+£60.00usual price

    On 2 top lists

  • LEGO Super Mario Donkey Kong Arcade 72051

    LEGO

    LEGO Super Mario Donkey Kong Arcade 72051

    A 1,371-piece LEGO model of a Donkey Kong arcade cabinet, made for big fans.

    Ages 18+£150.00usual price

    On 2 top lists

  • Liar’s UNO

    Mattel

    Liar’s UNO

    UNO where you can bluff about the cards you play, in a tin.

    Ages 7+£11.99usual price

    On MadeForMums’ Christmas toys 2026

See all 59 gifts for tweens and teens (11+) ›

What our ideas checklist suggests at 13

A Wishorium birthday list for a child turning 13 has these ideas in its Add tab. Tap one to search the shops for it, or skip the ones you don’t want.

Toys and games

  • Building sets
  • Board games and puzzles
  • Arts and crafts
  • Outdoor toys
  • Science kits
  • Gadgets

Something to wear

  • Pyjamas
  • A new outfit

Something to read

  • Books
  • A magazine subscription

Little extras

  • Pocket-money toysSomething small for cousins to get

Something to do

  • A day outTickets make a lovely present
  • Lessons or a clubSwimming, football, dance…

Tech they’ll use

Good gadgets get used every day.

  • Noise-cancelling headphones
  • A portable speaker
  • An instant camera

Games for friends

Party games for sleepovers and a family Christmas.

  • A music or quiz party game
  • A card game
  • A big jigsaw

Creative kits

Hobbies they can grow into.

  • Art markers and a sketchbook
  • A crochet kit
  • A 3D printing pen

Experiences

Tickets, lessons and days out are often the presents they remember.

  • Concert or match tickets
  • Lessons or a club
  • A day out with friends

Put it on a Wishorium list

Add your favourites from any shop to one wish list and share the link. The family circle what they’re getting, so there are no doubles at the party, and your child never sees who.

Questions from grown-ups

What do teenagers want for Christmas?

Usually something specific, and often tech, clothes or tickets. Ask them to add what they want to a list, from any shop, and share it with the family.

Can tickets or a day out go on the list?

Yes. Add them by hand, with a note, and the family circle them like any other wish.

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