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We’ve chosen the top 25 gifts for boys to help make this holiday shopping season your easiest yet!
I’m sure your search for the best gifts for boys in 2017 has helped you fill up your shopping cart with all manner of coolness already, but you have finally come to the BEST place to find Dude approved gifts for boys.
If you’re looking for gift for boys that will definitely be a hit this holiday season you have come to the right place!
Each item on this list has been sampled and/or approved by one (or all) of the three resident Dudes in the DudeMom household to ensure that you have the best gifts for boys all in one easy to shop location (just click the link and add it to your cart –so easy).
Be sure to scroll down to snag some coupons codes (Teepee Joy & iSlide, just scroll down) and pop over to our Facebook page to see which items we are giving away this week!
The 2017 Top 25 Dude Approved Holiday Gifts for Boys
For Dudes Who Like Make Believe
Teepee. We got ours from Teepee Joy and it is a magical space where Dude 3 enjoys books and movies and snacks and naps. You can get $20 if you use this code to purchase: DM-$20OFF-TEEPEE
Buy here: Teepee Joy
Antsy Pants Build and Play Kit. We have the ice cream truck cover, but there are tons of options to choose from. Watch our easy build video to see how much fun constructing it was!
Buy here: Antsy Pants Build and Play Kit
Hatchimals. They were insanely difficult to find last season, but they aren’t totally mia this year. Get one now before the rush!
Buy here: Hatchimal
For Sport Loving Dudes
Light Up Basketball. Light up basketball. It’s the one Dude Perfect uses which means it’s the best!
Buy here: Light Up Basketball
Adjustable basketball system. A basketball hoop for the front yard. Literally the best thing we’ve ever purchased for our kids.
Buy here: Yard Basketball Hoop
iSlide. The perfect personalizeable slides. I own a sweet pair of my own even though I’m not a sport loving Dude, my kids just like to rock them to the gym before they boot up for games. Snag 20% off with this code: DUDEMOM
Buy here: iSlide
Soccer Swingball. Fun way to practice soccer without having to chase the ball down.
Buy here: Soccer Swingball
For Techy Dudes
Sphero Mini. It’s a tiny app controlled robot ball that The Dudes have been having fun learning to use.
Buy here: Sphero Mini
Kindle Fire 7 Kids. There are so many cool things that landed this on our list this year –the parental controls, access to Amazon FreeTime, the fact that if they break it Amazon buys it (yep, they replace it!).
Buy here: Kindle Fire 7 Kids
For Car Loving Dudes
Ultimate Lightning McQueen. One of our favorite toys of the year, this talking Lightning McQueen is serious fun.
Buy here: Ultimate Lightning McQueen
Street Beatz. Cars with a boomin’ system.
Buy here: Street Beatz
For Artsy Dudes
Action Plates. They are kinda old school, and Dude 3 loves his set.
Buy here: Action Plates
Spirograph. Another old school piece you may remember from your childhood that is totally a hit with my dudes.
Buy here: Spirograph
For Star Wars Dude Fans
Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit. Complete Droid Kit: Comes with everything kids need to create and control their own Droid – right down to the battery – plus stickers and extra accessories.
Buy here: Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
A sweet 3D Trooper backpack. For Dudes living on the Dark Side.
Buy here: 3d Trooper backpack
Talking Chewbaca. This stuffed figure is soft yet durable, and makes a great gift for the ultimate Star Wars fan! Says 3 classic Wookie phrases.
Buy here: Talking Chewbaca
For Smarty Pants Dudes
Little Kids First Big Book of Space. Dude 3 LOVES these National Geographic books and has since he was about 3.
Buy Here: Little Kids First Big Book of Space
Rubik’s Cube. Another item on Dude 3’s obsession list. In fact, he never leaves home without it!
Buy here: Rubik’s Cube
Snap Circuits. Electrical parts provide students grades 2 and up (age 7+) with hands-on experience designing and building models of working electrical circuits. We’ve owned several kits and all three of my kids enjoy them.
Buy here: Snap Circuits
For Gamers
Nintendo Switch. Top of Dude 3’s list. I can hardly drag him from the display version in Target where he has fallen in love with everything about this new console.
Buy here: Nintendo Switch
Call of Duty WWII. This game franchise is probably already a part of your life if you have a teenager. A new version was released this fall and yes, it’s awesome (according to my husband and son).
Buy here: Call of Duty WWII
Hasbro Gaming Crate. Because board games are games too. You can subscribe to this gaming crate to have them delivered to you on a schedule. We love it because we can try them, keep the ones that are appropriate for our family and regift the others to our friends. Board games for everyone!
Buy here: Hasbro Gaming Crate
For Teen Dudes
Bose Sound True headphones. Because life without headphones is apparently no life at all.
Buy here: Bose Sound True Headphones
Portable JBL Speaker. Dude 1 owns this and LOVES it. Has seriously awesome music quality for such a teeny thing.
Buy here: Portable JBL Speaker
Portable phone charger. There are few things more unbearable for a teenager than a dead phone. This charger is cool at least.
Buy here: Portable Charger
Phone projector. So they can watch YouTube on the wall instead of a tiny screen.
Buy here: LCD Mini Projector
For on the go Dudes
Razor Rip Stick. Fun alternative to the classic skateboard. Dude 2 and 3 both want one.
Buy here: Razor RipStick Ripster