Christmas gifts for Boys 12+

Teenage boys are a notoriously tricky age group to buy Christmas presents for but we have a selection of toys, games and gadgets that are sure to grab his attention

Atmosfear and Vampireology (£19.95 each)

Atmosfear is not just a board game but an amplified experience in home entertainment with an interactive DVD. It's a game of skill, strategy and suspense wrapped up in a race against time.

Featuring Vampires, Witches, Werewolves and Poltergeists, once you press Play, you have only 49 minutes to collect 6 different keys and make your way to the centre of the board to face your greatest fear. The Gatekeeper will set you tests and if you fail, you will be banished to the Black Hole.

For any Twilight fan, Vampireology is a thrilling game of survival that is based on a mission to the four corners of the earth in search of the pieces of a lost artefact - The Sword of Angels.

The first human to successfully collect all four shards of the Sword of Angels and return to London, wins the game. If all humans are turned into vampires, the Rogue Vampire wins the game.

For more information and to buy, visit www.amazon.co.uk
007 James Bond Scalextric £99.99

This set will be a firm favourite for fans of the cult films and will pit the Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger and the DBS from Casino Royale against each other. This latest incarnation of the classic racing set certainly has a license to thrill.

For more information and to buy, visit www.scalextric.com
Forbidden Island £17

Forbidden Island requires between two and four players, who all need to work together to win, encouraging teamwork.

Featuring rich illustrations and an innovative set of rules, players must embark on a series of do-or-die missions to capture four sacred treasures from the ruins of this perilous paradise.

For more information and to buy, visit www.amazon.co.uk
Cool vintage T-shirts (£18.50 each)

A great option for those hard-to-buy-for relatives and friends.

Many more designs available.

For more information and to buy, visit www.cafepress.co.uk
Power Balance £29.99

A silicone wristband which emits frequencies into the body to improve balance strength and flexibility. Celebrity wearers include David Beckham, Rubens Barrichello and Gary Lineker.

For more information and to buy, visit www.powerbalanceuk.com
Personalised jewellery

Gone are the days when jewellery was the preserve of girls.

Why not create your own personalised gifts, choosing from a huge range of pendants, charms, birthstones and tags that can be mixed and matched, engraved with a name, initial or significant date.

For more information and to buy, visit www.jewellerypersonalised.co.uk
Smart Ass £18.99

In this new board game, each question has 10 clues, and you move forward by correctly identifying people, places and things before any of the other players.

The best thing is you don't have to wait your turn to shout out the answer. The first player to reach the target is the ultimate 'Smart Ass'.

For more information and to buy, visit www.amazon.co.uk
MP3 and iPod sound hat £7.99

This hat provides an alternative to wearing head phones while out and about - ideal for sporty teenagers on the move skateboarding, snowboarding or running.

For more information and to buy, visit www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk
i-eX Gaming Chair £99.99

The i-eX gaming chair provides the ultimate in gaming comfort. It has a structured bucket seat, panelled headrest, and arm support to make this one of the most comfortable gaming chairs on the market, without all the gimmicky sound systems, wires or vibrating features.

It is made from 'easy clean' faux leather which has a soft and pliable finish. Available in black and lime green or black and silver.

For more information and to buy, visit www.iexgaming.com
Call of Duty Black Ops

Simply a must-have for any gaming nut, building on the success of previous Call of Duty releases, this is set to become one of the biggest selling games of all time.

For more information and to buy, visit www.amazon.co.uk