Teenagers have shared the gifts they genuinely want this festive season, with options spanning construction sets, tech gadgets, makeup and games to suit every budget. Prices start from as little as £2.99, with some items potentially cheaper during Black Friday deals.
The selection includes products shortlisted in this year's Wishlist Awards by the CIJ Group, an annual ceremony held at the Christmas Press Show that highlights the most exciting products of the year. From an exclusive Meccano Formula One set to a talking Yoda Puppetronic, there is something for every interest and age group.
Top Picks for Builders and Gamers
The Meccano Pro Limited Edition Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Race Car Construction Set is new for 2026 and exclusive to The Entertainer. This 1:8 scale set features 1,203 real metal parts, two real tools and up to 15 hours of building time, priced at £180. It was the judges' pick in the 'splurge gifts' category at the Wishlist Awards, with judge Chloe Carmichael from Chloe's Deal Club commenting: "F1 is so popular right now this would make such an exciting gift for any F1 fan that offers hours of entertainment through the build itself."
The LEGO Pokemon Pikachu and Poke Ball Construction Set, released earlier this year, features a 2050-piece model with posable ears and limbs. It can be displayed in a battle stance or resting pose, with the Poke Ball replica shown open or closed. The set costs £135 at The Entertainer.
For gamers, the MrBeast The Ultimate Game offers a high-energy party game suitable for ages 10+. Players spin a roulette-style wheel to trigger challenges and compete to win Beast Bucks, with the most at the end winning. It is priced at £25.
Beauty and Fashion Favourites
Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk Everyday Icons set includes a travel-sized Lip Cheat lip liner, a full-sized Pillow Talk Big Lip Plumpgasm lip gloss, a limited-edition Mini Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick and a mini makeup bag, offering £71 worth of products for £42.
The Boots X e.l.f Beauty Icons Gift Set, one of 16 sets launching in the countdown to Christmas, features eight full-sized e.l.f beauty products worth £84, housed in a black puffer makeup bag with a teal zip. It costs £35.
Revlon's One-Step 5-in-1 Multi Air Styler Pink Titanium Edition, a Wishlist Awards winner in the 'lifestyle gifts' category, comes with five attachments to dry, diffuse, curl, smooth and volumise hair. It is currently priced at £81.37 on Amazon, with a reduction expected during Black Friday offers running from November 16 to 30. Judge Rebecca Taylor, Retail Week's commercial content editor, said: "This really does it all, from a trusted household name brand. Gives lots of flexibility and the storage bag is handy too."
Tech and Gadgets for Teens
The Strikesphere Speed Ball tracks kick speed instantly via an integrated power sensor and LED display, with no app required. Priced at £39.99 at Smyths, it allows players to train solo or compete with friends, with other products in the range including the Soccer Bot 2.0 and B-Ball Bounce Basketball Training Set.
B&M's Kitsound 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Docking Station can charge a mobile phone, earbuds and smart watch simultaneously, and is part of the retailer's 2 for £20 promotion. It costs £12.99.
The Goodmans 8-Colour LED Face Mask offers eight different LED light modes to help treat blemishes and reduce inflammation. It has a built-in timer and is rechargeable, priced at £25.99.
Games, Collectables and More
Exploding Kittens' Fast Friends is a fast-paced game where players draw a card and fill in the blank by saying the same phrase as their partner. Games last about 10 minutes, and it is small enough to slip into a bag, priced at £19 on Amazon.
Funko Pops remain popular, with a wide range of characters from TV shows, movies, comics and music. There is also the option to 'Funko Pop! Yourself' to create a customised mini version, with web exclusives like the Pop! Imperial Remnant Stormtrooper at £16.
The Kitsound HD Digital Camera, another Wishlist Award winner, captures moments in 4K Ultra HD with a 2.8-inch flip screen and 8x digital zoom. It includes built-in filters, LED flashlight and MP3 playback, priced at £20.
For fragrance, B&M offers popular brands like Hugo Boss and Ted Baker from £9.99. The Boots Lynx On The Go Weekend Bag Gift Set, currently half price at £17, includes two bodysprays, two bodywashes and two anti-perspirants in a black weekend bag.
Superdrug's Scented Candle Collection, reduced from £25 to £15, includes five candles in scents like vanilla cupcake, fresh cotton, candy floss and caramel latte. Home Bargains' Sundae Scents Scented Diffusers, at £2.99 each, come in Merry Mint Milkshake and Gingerbread Latte scents.
The Goodmans Deluxe Rechargeable Grooming Kit includes a contour shaver, side burn and moustache trimmer, nose and ear trimmer, and a hair trimmer for £9.99. The PlayStation Alarm Clock PS5, shaped like a controller, features a clear time display with backlight and costs £25 at MenKind.
For soft toy fans, The Entertainer's Snuggle Buddies Yummy Buddies range includes the best-selling Custard Cream and the Sushi Selection Soft Toy Gift Box at £15. Festive Buddies for Christmas 2026, priced from £6, include a Brussel Sprout, Pig-in-Blanket, Christmas Pudding and Hot Chocolate.
The LEGO Olivia Rodrigo Dual Guitar set, aimed at ages 14+, has 1,228 pieces and measures over 50cm when complete. Other sets in the collection include Olivia Rodrigo's Vinyl (£24.99), Concert Moon (£44.99), Secret Storage (£69.99) and Flower Bouquet (£39.99). The Lego Botanicals Cosmos Flowers set, with 171 pieces for ages 9+, costs £12.99.
Lush's limited edition Snow Fairy Wonderland tin, containing seven products including a bath bomb, body lotion and shower gel, sells better in Manchester than anywhere else and costs £54. A new Lush x The Grinch collection features products with a sour but sweet green apple fragrance, from £5.
Other gifts include the RED5 Thermal Phone Printer at £30, which prints black and white images without ink, and the Star Wars Yoda Puppetronic at £49.99, featuring more than 120 sounds and actions. The Vibes Neon Game Controller Light at B&M costs £12.99, and the Mini Brands Really Works Vinyl Playset Series 1 at The Entertainer costs £20.
