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Best Advent Calendars for Boys - Tweens and Preteens Ages 9-12
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Explore the best advent calendars for preteen boys in 2025. From LEGO and gaming themes to science and surprises, these tween picks make Christmas countdowns exciting! Boys can sometimes feel harder to shop for, but this list should give you a great ...
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Lego is always a surefire bet - the minifigs can be added to their year-round collection!
LEGO City Advent Calendar 2025 - 24 Surprises
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Was your son obsessed with this movie this year? If so, this is for him!
LEGO Minecraft Advent Calendar 2025 - 24 Surprises & 8 Minifigures
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Has anyone studied why the feel of these Plus Plus pieces are so satisfying?
Plus Plus Christmas Advent Calendar 2025, 600pcs
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I absolutely love how open-ended plus plus is. These would be added to your year round collection and used year round
PLUS PLUS Christmas Advent Calendar 2025, 600 pcs
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One more Plus Plus option!
PLUS PLUS Christmas Advent Calendar 2025, 25 Kids Building Blocks, 600 pcs - Arctic Adventure
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Legos 🤝 Star Wars. Can’t lose!
LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2025 - 24 Toys
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Loving tiny things seems universal for kids - these micro Star Wars figures fit the bill!
STAR WARS Advent Calendar 24 Micro Figures
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An interesting and unexpected way to bring Star Wars to life for the holidays
Star Wars 2025 Advent Calendar - 25 Days
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Love this option for a preteen that may not want “toys” but would like these for decorating a backpack or bulletin board
Star Wars Enamel Pins Advent Calendar - 24 Unique
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Funko Pop and Marvel put together this calendar of minis for super hero lovers
Funko Pop! Bitty Countdown Calendar: Marvel Comics
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Honestly know a lot of dads who would want this one as well - super nostalgic!
TMNT Holiday Countdown Calendar by Playmates
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Another option for the Minecraft-obsessed
Minecraft Advent Calendar 2025 Boys Xmas
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Playmobil snow battle - a great addition if your son already has a collection going!
Playmobil Advent Calendar Novelmore Snow Battle
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There’s also a very cool pirate option from Playmobil!
PLAYMOBIL Pirates 71636 Advent Calendar 2024
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I love these National Geographic sets! Such a fun take on advent calendars
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Science Kit & Rock Advent Calendar 2025
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Add a little more magic to your already-magical Christmas!
National Geographic Magic Advent Calendar 2025
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Another fun activity from National Geographic!
Blue Marble Glow In Dark Advent Calendar 2025
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As a kid, getting little bags of rocks like these at gift shops was my number one hobby
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Rock Collection Advent Calendar 2025
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Perfect for the preteen that’s feeling very mature and grown up this year
Advent Calendar 2025 - 24 Brain Teaser Puzzles
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Love the idea of an advent calendar game, would be super fun to open daily and work through a bit of it!
Hidden Games - Prof. Charlie's World Tour 2025
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