Amazon's Holiday Toy List for Ages 12 and Up

By Mama Posted in Roundups, Random Randomness, Home & Office October 13, 2016, 6:40 PM

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Amazon.com has released this year's Toy Gift Guide! Here's the final list for the oldest age group, 12 and up! I had a little bit harder of a time with this one because when I was in high school, I didn't really want TOYS...

AirJamz: The App-Enabled Music Toy. Play Air Guitar and Make Real Music with Your Motion!

Rock. Right. Now. — anyone can experience the thrill of playing music.
It’s easy, it’s fun. Download, connect and instantly rock with over 25 songs.
100+ instruments & sounds. Play guitar, drums, synths, lasers, and cool SFX.
It's social, show off with snapchat & Instagram and play with up to 4 players.
Available for iOS and Android mobile devices

This is pretty cool. It kind of reminds me of Guitar Hero without the video game console.

Electronic Catch Phrase Game

Classic Catchphrase game challenges you to guess words and phrase
Choose from 5 categories: Fun & Games, Entertainment, Everyday Life, The World and Variety
Press the Next button for the next word or phrase
Word and scores of each team appear in the display area
Game unit comes with instructions

I actually have played this game and I did play it when I was in youth group too. Surprisingly, it's pretty fun.

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Circuit Maze Board Game

An electric current logic game
Builds sequential reasoning and logic skills
Introduces electricity and current basics to players
60 challenges provide hours of electrifying fun
Requires 3 AAA Batteries, not included

This is kind of a gamble. I would have loved it, but it can be for younger kids too.

A Game of Thrones: The Board Game Second Edition

A board game based on A Game of Thrones, a novel now adapted to an HBO series
3–6 players take command of the Great Houses of Westeros
Updated second edition, incorporates elements of past expansions
Features a streamlined rulebook and updated art
Includes welcome new enhancements like Tides of Battle cards and player screens

I'm like, one of the only people who hasn't seen Game of Thrones. From what I hear though, this game is awesome for those who love it.

Craft-tastic String Art Kit III Toy

This is a fantastic new way to make string art
Includes 3 string art canvases to make a bird, starburst, and "fun" designs, or create your own designs
Just push the pins right into the pre-patterned foam bases and string away, no hammer or nails needed
Hang them up or lean them in your room to show them off
Kit includes 3 different 8.5" sturdy foam canvases, 3 templates, 60 yards of thread and 170 pins

This is another sort of toss up. I would have enjoyed it, but I have always enjoyed making crafts. I think that it could definitely go over well.

Cranium Dark Game

The Party Game for People Who Want to Act Up
The game you play after dark
Great for game night with friends
Hilarious, suspenseful gameplay
Includes 400 cards, timer, Cranium Clay, 2 pads of paper, and instructions.

I can see this game being played at Sleepovers and parties. Looks like a lot of fun.

3Doodler Start Essentials Pen Set

The essential pack for creating in 3D
The 3Doodler Start 3D Printing Pen
2 Mixed Packs of 3Doodler Start Eco-Plastic
Complete with project booklet and micro-USB cable
Kid-safe and Eco-friendly

We got our first 3-D pen this year. It's pretty hard to figure out! I think that teenagers could really get the hang of it. Plus, any teen who likes technology or art could really be into this.