Boys will always be boys but you can't expect their toys to stay the same. If you haven't shopped for an 8- to 12-year-old boy lately, you're in for a big surprise. All those clever gadgets they're so fond of have become cutting edge. From gaming devices and bikes to electronic buddies, boys' gifts are packed with cool technology. The 3LUXE gift guide has three perfect holiday presents that are the coolest of the cool. Give him one of these “Best Of” Christmas gifts and you'll have one grateful guy on your hands.
When it comes to finding a BMX bike that will hold up to all the abuse you dish out, it’s wise to go with the equipment the top pros use like the Stolen Heater. This “Best Of” BMX bike was created in England in 2001 by former European BMX champion Anthony Revell and refined with input from seasoned pro John Jennings who heads up the Stolen BMX team. Stolen’s top-of-the-line is chock full of high-end components. A great double-butted frame made of heat-treated 4130 chromoly combines with Sha... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $600
If you want something unique, fun and a bit off the beaten path, the Nintendo Wii might be just what you’re looking for in a gaming system. This “Best Of” console offers an innovative wireless controller, aptly referred to as the Wiimote, which has a sophisticated motion-sensing device that connects to the Wii via the Bluetooth wireless protocol. The Wii controller lets you swing a golf club, steer a truck or try your forehand in tennis, and the position in which you grip the controller depend... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $250
Wow, have we come a long way from the days when adolescent boys were running around playing make believe with cheap plastic toys. Today, toys are not only smart, they do all kinds of ‘non-toy’ things. Take the amazing Robosapien RS Media, certainly a “Best Of” holiday gift for any boy from 8-12. The Robosapien is a remarkable robot that has sight, sound and touch sensors and displays a full range of humanoid body movements including martial arts, lying down, bending and even dancing to a fa... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $299.99
