These Are the Gifts Teen Boys Will Want Most This Year

These aren't the paper planes he used to make in elementary school. Instead, he can expertly fold his paper and connect it to his phone or tablet to control like he's in the cockpit. You can also get a version that looks like a dragon.

There's a rise right now in casual party games that require some physical skill. This one challenges players to bounce the ball and twist the cube so that the ball hits all five available sides. They can play solo, or see who can get the longest streak.

You feel better when you know he's safe and within reach, which means he has to keep his phone charged. When his batter dies, this portable high-speed charger can step in. It comes in a set of two: one black and one white.

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Time to give them a more refined place to store their cash. This one comes with an included money clip, and blocks RFID signals for extra security, according to the brand. Amazon users praise the slim profile, which doesn't feel too bulky in their pockets.

If he's the type of guy who has extra energy to burn and likes having something to fidget with in his restless hands, this pen can be taken apart to make different magnetic sculptures. And yep, it's a totally functioning pen.

If he's digging the most recent take on the Man of Steel, he'll thrill to wear this shirt, which features the angular "S" shield logo that was redesigned for the new film. And though the navy background is a classic, there are eight different background colors to choose from.

In Good Housekeeping Institute tests, experts were impressed with how easy this projector was to use. All you have to do is hook it up to a laptop, phone or other storage device, and it will project the image onto a wall at a size of up to 150 inches. And yet it's so small — like carrying a movie theater around in your pocket.

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Next time they want a tasty snack, they can try and make it themselves. This comes with everything they need to make 40 churros, including a mix, a piping bag with tip, a cinnamon sugar mixture and chocolate dipping sauce.

And if they like showing off their flair in the kitchen, Global Grub also has DIY kits for mochi donuts, fortune cookies and sushi, among others.

Some of his best convos with you and his friends happen over a game of catch. Now, he can have those moments even when the sun goes down with this cool LED ball. It also comes with the pump.

Many teen boys are more likely to reach for a hoodie than a winter coat even when temps are beyond frigid. Add a brand name like Nike, and you’ve got a soft, comfy hoodie available in several colors that he’s bound to wear for years to come.

They'll want to challenge their friends, their families and anyone else in the vicinity to this game, where players have to try to swing their rings onto three of the five hooks before their opponents do. It's a game that's easy to break out and quick to play.

Portable with awesome sound quality, it'll be hard for him not to want to take this speaker with him everywhere. It's a great alternative to headphones, especially, say, when he's riding his bike.

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No, it's not a selfie stick. If he likes to watch videos in bed, this phone holder will make it so he doesn't have to keep his phone in his hands while he watches — hopefully preventing him from getting the dreaded "text neck." The arm is adjustable, and it comes in four colors.

Just take this lightweight lounger outside, wave it around a few times and it'll fill with air and become an outdoor sofa perfect for relaxing. This is especially good for teens headed to college, since it's almost tailor-made for lazing about on the quad.

Give your teen boy a gift that'll let him create anything he can dream up. This 3D pen (which was a favorite in the Good Housekeeping Institute’s recent test of 3D pens) magically brings his doodles and dream decor to life right before his eyes.

If he's always doodling and snapping cool pics with his phone, give him the gift that'll let your teen boy turn all of his art, and school notes too, into stickers for his locker, notebook and laptop

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This lamp has four different levels of brightness, and also a range of different colors, so he can get his room to look the exact way he wants it. It also works as a Bluetooth speaker, so he can use it to play his favorite tunes.

Your kid's room is probably loaded with tech, but this affordable magnifier is the last piece of the puzzle. He can watch his favorite YouTubers and play TV shows, movies and live sports on a 16-inch screen instead of just on his phone's 6- or 7-inch inch display.

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If he doesn't already have a pair, get 'em ASAP. These super-soft slides that can be worn indoors or outdoors have been a top gift for teens for a while.

Ditch the expensive indoor laser tag arena and get your teen boy playing outside his with friends at night. This set has nearly 8,000 five-star reviews on Amazon and includes vibrating blasters and vests, and voice-guided gameplay for up to four people.