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He's no longer a kid, but he's not quite a teen, so finding a gift for a 12-year-old boy can be tricky. At this point, he probably has a grasp on what he loves and enjoys doing in his free time. Maybe he's more of a sports guy, or maybe he could spend hours lost in a good book or a hands-on project. No matter where they fall, the best gifts for 12-year-old boys should speak to them — not just be a generic item that looks like it could work.

To ensure you find something he'll truly love opening this holiday season, we gathered beloved classics and this year's most popular gifts for the tween boy in your life. The musical lad might enjoy the electric Donner drum set, and the scientific guy can lea

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