Finding the best gift for a teen can sometimes be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little preparation, you can find the perfect toys for every teen on your list. To help you figure out what’s really hot this year, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best teen toys.

The 20 Best “Toys” for Teens Under $50 for 2010

With no more teens, here are the best toy picks for teens!

• OWI Robotic Arm Edge – Perfect for geeky teens who like robots, it’s around $40 in most places. No soldering is required for this kit, making it ideal for teens.
• Halo Wars Risk – This new version of the classic board game should appeal to teenage gamers. Available for less than $50, it has a good chance of being a big hit with the player on your list.
• Scene? Deluxe Comedy Movies – Available at a great price, this game is a bit popular among movie-going teens. This particular one focuses on comedy movies, so get it for the class clown on your shopping list!
• 4D Cityscape 4D New York City Skyline Time Puzzle – You should be able to find this on sale, but even if you’re not, it’s priced well under $50. The 4D in this puzzle refers to the fact that it shows the New York City skyline over time. From the end of the 19th century to the end of the 20th century.
• rise of empires – This huge multiplayer board game from Mayfair Games will have strategy gamers going wild. You’ll get extra points for buying this game for certain teens, guaranteed.
• Vintage Twilight Briefcase “Edward” – If you have a teenage girl in need of a treat, chances are she’ll love this Twilight-themed lunch box. You’ll get extra points if you can get it signed!
• Mimoco Star Wars: Darth Vader 4G Flash Memory Mimobot – Teenagers need storage space, which this flash drive provides. The fact that it’s shaped like Darth Vader will make it the perfect gift for the Star Wars geek on your list.
• Star Trek: Mirror: Ship ISS Enterprise NCC 1701 – Teens who like the old Star Trek series, they exist, will love this Enterprise special edition of the second season of the original series.
• LEGO Architecture White House (21006) – This is going to be very, very close to the $50 limit, but for those who like LEGO bricks (and the government), this is a wonderful building set with tons of pieces.
• Party Box Apples to Apples, the hilarious comparison game – Teens who entertain and host parties will have a blast with this party game.
• Puppy Tweets Blue – For teens with a puppy or dog, this will be a big hit. Just make sure they already use Twitter. Even if they don’t, they can enjoy it if they really love their dog.
• paper jamz- You’ve probably seen them on TV or in stores, but they’ll be a safe (and inexpensive) gift for all kinds of teens.
• Classic Crafts Deluxe 3D Woodburning – If you want a gift that will get your teen away from the computer and TV for a bit, this is a great way to introduce him to wood burning for under $50.
• KMP Gifts Butterfly and Ladybug Photo Frame – You can get a pair of these for less than fifty dollars, making some teenager very happy.
• Marklin Swiss Army Type 87 Combat Leopard 2 HO Scale Tank – Teens who like models or history will love putting together this tank model.
• scattered – This is a very popular party game among teenagers who are very social and like to organize parties.
• axis and allies 1942 – Older teens who grew up playing the board game Risk will love this WWII board game that goes much deeper.
• Alex Ross Thing Head Bust – Teens who like comics may be interested in this Thing bust. Other characters are also available, all under $50.
• Space Age Crystals: 13 Crystals – This crystal set is under $50 and will be very interesting to some science-minded teens.
• Microsoft SideWinder Gaming Mouse – You may have to find this on sale to get it for under $50, but if you have a computer gamer on your shopping list, you’ll love this Microsoft gaming mouse.

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