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The 50+ Best Absolutely Totally Cool Gifts for Kids

Buying gifts for kids is notoriously difficult. It's hard for adults to understand what they really want, and even when you have a handle on this, their desires can change overnight due to nothing at all.

So, while there's no perfect gift for children, we've at least found some pretty cool ones.

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FTYtek 3D Crystal Ball with Solar System Model

Palm-Sized Solar System

Science, But Looks Magical

Some people still believe the earth is flat and we can only assume they set out cookies for the fairies, too. Anyone else may get a kick out of this palm-sized model of the solar system encased in crystal, making it a good gift for children and adults alike.

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Mayka Toy Block Tape - 4 Stud - Red - 6 Feet - 2 Pack (Compatible with Lego)

Adhesive Lego Tape

Stick It, Click It

Lego is advertised as being suitable for people aged 3 to 99, a fact that has 100-year-olds rightly upset. Regardless, as long as you’re young at heart, these adhesive strips will have you plugging and playing in no time.

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Stomp Rocket The Original Dueling Rockets Launcher

Dual Stomp Rocket

Ballistic Entertainment

This classic, award-winning toy is now available in a tandem model. Challenge your siblings to see who can launch their rocket the highest, invite other kids at the park to try their hand, or take it along to a picnic and hold a rocket tournament.

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The Unemployed Philosophers' Guild Firefly Communicator

Firefly Attractor

Calling Nature's UFOs

Anyone with an interest in nature will love getting this innovative gadget as a gift. Though it does what you’d expect it to do, you should know before buying that tech support for it is basically non-existent.

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Blue Orange Games Photosynthesis Board Game

Original Strategy Game

A New Game Night Favorite

Collect sunlight, plant seeds, watch your trees grow…sounds boring, right? Not so: Photosynthesis is a very competitive game with unique mechanics; accessible to beginners but still a challenge for experienced players.

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TecZero 7 Color Lights LED Light up Face Mask

Light-Up Face Mask

A Healthy Glow

If you have pretty eyes, the current season of compulsory mask-wearing may be the best thing that’s ever happened to you. Should you want to stand out from the crowd a little more, this eye-catching mask may be just what the doctor ordered.

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Mindware Qwirkle Board Game

Colorful Board Game

Scrabble But With Shapes

Though a child of six can learn the rules of Qwirkle, there are layers of strategy that even an adult will struggle to master. With several million copies sold since 2006, this is a game that really offers something for everyone.

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ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game

Rush Hour

Training for Amateur Traffic Cops

An educational toy that’s no fun to play with is worse than useless, as it reinforces the idea that learning isn’t enjoyable. This is why we get so excited when we see a toy that excels at both, like this Rush Hour game teaching spatial reasoning and planning ahead.

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ThinkFun Gravity Maze

Gravity Maze 3D Logic Game

Tic Tac Tunnels

We don’t always give kids credit for how much they like to think. This is an excellent habit to develop at a young age and can be helped along by supplying them with puzzles that are engaging, nice to look at and just challenging enough to keep them interested.

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Sarah's Silks Mini Playsilk Sets

Children’s Silk Scarves

Sheer Luxury for Tiny Hands

It’s a shame that so many toys for toddlers and young children force them into a role: soldier, superhero, princess or whatever is on TV this week. When they’re that age, all you really need to do is hand them something beautiful and let their imagination take over.

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Blue Orange Fast Track Game

Tabletop Ice Hockey Game

Ready, Fire-Fire-Fire, Aim

Simple games can be a lot of fun as long as they’re packed with action. Though each player uses only one finger, even the most competitive and physical child will find it hard to stop playing as long as they can find a willing challenger.

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Wonder Workshop Dash Coding Robot

Intelligent Robot Toy

An All-Singing, All-Dancing Toy Teaches Coding

While you can probably do your everyday job without learning C++, knowing how to code at least a little makes life a lot easier. At a minimum, understanding how computers think is crucial to using them effectively. This gift comes standard with this kid-friendly robot.

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D-FantiX Shengshou 3x3x3 Mirror Cube

3x3x3 Mirror Block Puzzle

Train Your Brain with 3D Fun

Spatial logic tests are all around us: trying to find a route from A to B, playing squash or even trying to visualize abstract information. The best time to learn it is as a kid, but adults need to keep in practice too, and it never hurts if doing so is this much fun.

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Learning Resources iTrax Critical Thinking Game

Educational Game for Kids 6+

Keep Growing Minds from Growing Stale

Anyone can connect two dots, but what if you have to follow a precise route to get from one to the other? This is all this tabletop game is, but you’ll need quick thinking and speedy fingers to win.

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Monocle Breakers' USB Sound Button

USB Sound Player

Yelling at People with Minimum Effort

Have you ever thought of automating your swearing? These fine people obviously have. There’s no need to limit yourself to words not allowed on a child-friendly website like All the Stuff, though: you can get this gadget to play any sound you want.

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Air Swimmers Inflatable Flying Shark

Shark Balloon

Meet Your New Friend, Mr Floaty McBiteyface

Almost 5 feet (1½ meters) long and self-powered, this interesting toy will intrigue your cat, delight your children and cause numerous fights for possession of the remote control. Just know that it’s not all that easy to use.

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HEXBUG nano Robotic Cat Toy

Free-Roaming Cat Toy

How to Bug Your Cat

If your cat is acting out, she may just be bored. Especially if she’s managed to solve the mystery of the red dot, a new toy that doesn’t require much participation from her human may be just what you both need.

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Time Timer

Countdown Clock

Getting the Most out of Every Hour

Everybody seems to be chasing better productivity, yet somehow even that ends up with them running in circles. Some “hacks” do actually work, though, including setting a time limit for each task and constantly reminding yourself of how long you have to finish.

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Toysmith Eulers Disk

Euler’s Disk Toy

Gravity? What Gravity?

Seeing something your mind tells you is impossible is always an inspiring experience. This specially designed disk seems to just spin faster and faster rather than slowing down like a well-behaved object should.

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Calary Useless Box

Useless Box

The Most Pointless Thing You’ll Ever Buy

What does the useless box do? The answer isn’t nothing, but the answer is actually pointless. Except, if it has no point, why buy it? Watch as we heroically try to find a point to the infamous Pointless Box.

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Spontuneous The Song Game

Spontuneous Song Game

Test Your Music Knowledge the Fun Way

Some board games are so complicated their rule books resemble novels. Others are so pointless that you may as well watch paint dry. A few will always be won by people who’re good at something like math or spelling, but Spontuneous is simply a barrel of laughs.

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Gleam Sheet Music Stand

Sheet Music Stand

Stand and Deliver a Performance

A good music stand needs to be stable, yet foldable and adjustable to fit the height and position you play at. This stand from Gleam has proven to be a solid choice, both literally and figuratively, and is priced very well.

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kalimba

17-Key Kalimba

It’s the Circle of Life, as a Finger Piano

The Kalimba is played with just the two thumbs. This makes it mainly an instrument for playing two-note chords and harmonies, but that’s not a bad thing. It makes it a great instrument for kids, starting musicians, and anyone more experienced who wants something to play on when on the go.

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star wars monopoly

Star Wars Monopoly

Only Star Wars Could Make Monopoly Fun Again

Everything you know about Monopoly has been reimagined through the lens of the Star Wars universe. This game features some absolutely lovely box art. The aim of the game is still to make all the money, but now it’s Galactic Credits.

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Chewbacca Mask

Chewbacca Mask

GRAAAAWR

Yes, this is the famous roaring Chewbacca from the Chewbacca Mask Lady. As you wear it, opening your own mouth works the mouth of the mask, which plays a recording of Chewie’s unmistakable mouth noises. Only for fun loving Star Wars fans.

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Westminster Hand Boilers

Thermodynamics Hand Boiler Toy

Seeing Is Believing

When you hold the larger bulb of the Westminster Hand Boiler Toy in one hand, it heats up very slightly, raising the pressure at that end and forcing liquid into the other bulb. It’s a great way to teach your kids science!

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DMoose Car Backseat Organizer

Car Backseat Organizer

An In-Car Home for Elmo, Ducky, and their Friends

If you don’t want to keep an eye on your children all the time and plan on having a moment to yourself while you drive, it pays to give your kids a self-service option. That’s what makes this a great gift for both your child as well as yourself.

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Dip Clips

Clip-On Dipping Bowls

Festive Plate Expanders

The brightly-colored plastic clip-on bowls from Guyuyii are certain to appeal to children. The cups don’t take up any room on the plate; they help keep sauces separate from foods they’re not meant to mix with.

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Power Tag Laser Gun Set

Laser Tag Set

Pew! Pew! Pew!

Although you won’t get the benefit of a real arena’s special layout, this laser tag set comes as close as you can for the price. With four pistols and vests, for us at least, this offers the best combination of value and functionality.

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DreamGEAR my Arcade DRKJ0

Handheld Arcade Machine

A Miniature Blast from the Past

Many people are turning towards the past. This is true of gamers, too. This little gadget is shaped like the arcade machines that ate so many of our childhood quarters and, at about six inches high, is small enough to sit in your hand.

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Insect House

Insect House

Getting a Buzz On

This insect house simulates spots where bees and other insects normally like to hibernate, lay their eggs, and nest. As a bonus, you may also see more butterflies, ladybirds, and other beneficial species. A great idea.

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Rock Tumbler Kit

Hobby Rock Tumbler

A Hobby that Rocks

Rockhounding, as it’s called, may seem like an unusual pastime, but rocks look really pretty and teach you a lot about science. This entry-level rock tumbler is a fun little machine that kids, crafters, science teachers, and fledgling geologists will all love.

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Little Tikes Tumble Train

Tumble Train Toy

Choo Choo!

The sight of this surrealistic tumble train won’t impress many adults, but it’s totally the business when you’re five years old. You can’t go wrong with a gift like this.

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Obol Cereal Bowl

Crispy Breakfast Bowl

Prevent Squishy Breakfasts from Ruining your Day

With this bowl you can keep your breakfast cereal from getting soggy by lifting it above the milk. You can also use it for things like separating oatmeal and fruit.

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Igloo Yew Stuff

Light-Up Water Bottle

Staying Hydrated in Style

This bottle holds enough water to get youngsters through a school day. It’s also very tough, with a well-designed lid and a covered spout for better hygiene. Most of all, it just looks cool. This is definitely something kids will enjoy using.

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Hyper Pet K9

Ball Thrower For Dogs

Ready, Aim, Fido!

With playing fetch it’s only a real chase if the ball goes far and fast. With this cannon you can be sure that your dog needs to do some running before catching the balls.

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Airzooka Air Blaster

Vortex Cannon

The Original "Fart Gun"

The blast of air from this Airzooka Air Blaster can blow someone’s hair back or pick up a sheet of paper as far as 20 feet away. Fun guaranteed!

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Carson MicroBrite

Low-Cost Portable Microscope

Enjoying the Small Things in Life

Most people don’t need to use a microscope on any kind of regular basis. If, however, you are a kid or work in a field such as forensics or geology, you might really like to have one in your pocket.

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Carson BugView

Bug Catching Tool

Getting a Handle on Things That Creep and Crawl

When you see a rare bug, the last thing you want to do is harm it by picking it up (which children are likely to do). This clever bug catching tool solves this problem, while actually learning something as well.

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inside3 puzzle toy

3D Puzzle Toy

A Maze Hidden Inside a Cube

Some puzzles are meant just to waste time, others are a little more challenging, and a few barely stop short of being infuriatingly difficult to solve. This one falls somewhere in the latter category.

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MOKOQI Magnetic Floating Globe

Suspended Earth Globe

Seeing the Earth as You Never Have Before

This magnetic globe is only 3 inches in diameter, but it is one of the coolest globes we’ve ever seen. The way it floats in midair is spectacular.

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Hasbro Yellies Spider

Noise-Activated Spider Robot

SPIAAI-DAAAA!

Hasbro’s Yellies aren’t a suitable gift for kids who live in apartment complexes (and certainly not in mine!). It can, however, be a huge amount of fun, especially for group play.

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Friendship Lamps

Synced Friendship Lamps

Thinking of Someone? Touch the Lamp to Tell

A super romantic gift. With synced friendship lamps, when you touch your lamp, the corresponding one in your loved one’s room lights up in sync, giving you a small shared experience.

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3d glow light

3D Light-Up Sculptures

A Decoration for Bars, Bedrooms, and Man Caves

This light-up sculpture isn’t a true hologram, but rather a flat acrylic wire mesh that lights up. Still the 3D effect is pretty cool, and you can view it from multiple angles.

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Mydethun Moon Lamp

3D Moon Lamp

Perfect for Romantic Werewolves

Although you should never promise the moon to a woman, you can give her a reasonable facsimile. This 3D moon lamp can be the romantic gizmo you’re looking for, but it’s also a cool celestial artifact for a kids room.

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Tedco Gyroscope

Gyroscope Toy

The Magic of Physics

Gyroscopes move in a way that all our senses and experience tell us they shouldn’t, and they resist any force that tries to change the direction. It’s definitely fun to play with and will easily amaze your kids.

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Teqball Table

Teqball Soccer Ping-Pong

Partly Volleyball Too - A Match Made in Heaven

It’s amazing how much fun anyone who’s young at heart can have with only a ball and a few friends. With Teqball there’s no XBox required.

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Bike Tail Alarm Light

Bicycle Alarm Tail Light

An Alarm that Helps Keep You Safe While Cycling

There are very few things more frustrating than getting ripped off. Locks and chains are often ineffective, but some people have thought of technological solutions. This bike tail light alarm is one of our favorites.

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BOLLEPO Kinetic Flow Ring

Kinetic Flow Ring

A Bracelet That Crawls Up and Down Your Arm?

This kinetic flow ring is highly entertaining. You can transfer it to a friend’s arm just by holding hands, while the movement itself is fascinating to watch.

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SpyX Lite Hand

SpyX Finger Flashlight

Illumination at Your Fingertips

To an imaginative child, a simple flashlight can be an object of wonder. This SpyX light hand flashlight is an excellent way of keeping young ones occupied and one of the coolest handheld lights out there.

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Chop Sabers LightSaber Chopsticks

Lightsaber Chopsticks

Bling for the Discerning, Sushi-Loving Padawan

These lightsaber-style chopsticks are bright enough to make an impression in daylight. With dimmer illumination, however, they’re simply spectacular. Before long, someone is definitely going to start swinging these around at the dinner table.

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Monkey Light M232

Bike Wheel Lights

Be Stylish and Safe When on Two Wheels

Biking to and from work or school is one of the best ways to keep fit and lower your carbon footprint, but this often means cycling in the dark. These LED lights for your wheels will make you hard to miss, though, and they’re fun too.

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American Crafts Minc Foil Application Machine

Minc Foil Applicator Kit

Literally Letting Your Art Projects Shine

To get good results in your crafting, you need the right tools, no matter how talented you are. This minc foil applicator starter kit will certainly help.

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Think Stores Vortex Bank

Vortex Coin Bank

Entertainment, One Quarter at a Time

Encouraging your child to develop the habit of saving? Soliciting donations for some noble cause? This is by no means a new concept, but it is evergreen. Adding an element of fun to the process certainly can’t hurt.

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GeoSafari Sonic Sleuth

GeoSafari Sound Sleuth

Superpower of the Day: Listening From a Distance

Is your child interested in something educational or ecological? This parabolic sound collector device adds a sense of hearing to observing wildlife, which makes it even more fascinating.

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Magnetica Buildable Magnets

Magnetic Sculpture Kit

Beat Your Boredom, Cure Your Stress

We sometimes find our attention wandering while working or studying. With this buildable magnets set, you get a chance to quickly reset your brain.

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3d pen set

3D Printing Pen

Stimulate your Child's Creativity!

3D printing seems to be all the rage these days, but the complexity of 3d printing machines prevented younger children from participating. Until now.

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