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100 Gifts for the Teen

From School Supply Clutches to Pocket-Sized Phone Printers

— December 7, 2014 — Eco
This collection of gifts for the teen will help people figure out what to get these angst-filled adolescents. Although that might be a bit of a stereotype, at the very least, this demographic can be incredibly picky as they are at the forefront of what is currently trendy. Buy something superhero-related today and they will want another pop culture reference tomorrow.

That said, these gifts for the teen may highlight a few fun pop culture choices, but there are also some more basic choices including cases for smartphones, knapsacks for school and a few wearable tech pieces thrown into the mix. After all, teens are very much the face of the technology craze currently taking over the world. A parent or friend can't go wrong if they default with tech picks.
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Fame-Obsessed Fashion Kits
Fame-Obsessed Fashion Kits
VFiles' 'Bling Ring' Collection Celebrates the Anticipated Film
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Bicycle Smartphone Mounts
Bicycle Smartphone Mounts
This Device Fuses a Smartphone Holder and Speaker in One Compact Package
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Stylishly Functional Backpacks
Stylishly Functional Backpacks
The Nomad Backpack Effortlessly Blends Style & Functionality
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Shapely 3D-Printed Speakers
Shapely 3D-Printed Speakers
Disney Research Turns Any Object into a 3D-Printed Speaker Design
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Bionic Toy Balls (UPDATE)
Bionic Toy Balls (UPDATE)
The Sphero Robotic Ball Brings Tech to Play Time
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95
Inflated Flower Seating
Inflated Flower Seating
The Airflower Chair by Fabrice Berrix is Reminiscent of the Nineties
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Smartphone Crossbones Decals
Smartphone Crossbones Decals
These Stickers Turn the Apple Logo into a Pirate Symbol
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Sociable Bluetooth Headphones
Sociable Bluetooth Headphones
These Music-Sharing Headphones Make Listening a Social Experience
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92
Plushy Superhero Backpacks
Plushy Superhero Backpacks
This Adorable Superman Backpack is Great for Fans of the Comic Book
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Battery-Packed Tech Accessories
Battery-Packed Tech Accessories
This Charging Tablet Case Boasts a Multifunctional Design
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90
Pop Star Phone Covers
Pop Star Phone Covers
The Rihanna iPhone Case Will Appease Her Super Fans
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89
Sweat-Proof Headphones
Sweat-Proof Headphones
The Powerbeats 2 Wireless In-Ear Headphones are Ready for All Conditions
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Blanket-Straightening Sleepers
Blanket-Straightening Sleepers
The OHEA Smart Bed Automatically Makes the Bed Without Human Help
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Frozen Treat Tech Accessories
Frozen Treat Tech Accessories
Pixie Market's Popsicle Glitter iPhone Case Fits 5 and 5S Models
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Masked Turtle School Supplies
Masked Turtle School Supplies
Shop Jeen's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pencil Case is Nostalgic
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Adorable Muppet Canteens
Adorable Muppet Canteens
The Elmo Stainless Steel Watter Bottle Beats the Heat with Cuteness
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Cartoony Designated Dishware
Cartoony Designated Dishware
Keep Track of Dishes with Corresponding the Sticker Family Glassware
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83
Wireless Streaming Headphones
Wireless Streaming Headphones
The Beats By Dre Solo2 Can Stream Audio 30 Feet Away From Devices
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Gamified Character Glasses
Gamified Character Glasses
Gamers Can Enjoy Drinking a Beer in these Mario Pint Glasses
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Famous Feline Headphones
Famous Feline Headphones
The Hello Kitty Beats By Dre Collaboration Create a New Market in Tech
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80
Mealtime Hosiery Collections
Mealtime Hosiery Collections
Shop Jeen's Fun Food Socks Celebrate Unhealthy and Indulgent Meals
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Creative Catalyst Tools
Creative Catalyst Tools
Hartford Museum Passport Encourages Teens to Enjoy Culture
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Crocodile Skin Canteens
Crocodile Skin Canteens
These Coffee Tumblers from Watch Life with Curiosity are Overtly Lavish
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Heart Rate-Tracking Watches
Heart Rate-Tracking Watches
The Basis Band and App is a Convenient Health Monitor
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Animal Embrace Tech Accessories
Animal Embrace Tech Accessories
These Koala Hug Cable Holders are Adorable and Practical
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Chic Parisian Smartphone Shells
Chic Parisian Smartphone Shells
Garance Dore Creates Stationary and Cases with a French Kiss
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Controversial Child Star Accessories
Controversial Child Star Accessories
O'Mighty's Home Alone Backpack Celebrates Macaulay Culkin
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Rainproof Solar Chargers
Rainproof Solar Chargers
The 5000mAH Solar Panel Charger is Impervious to Rainfall
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Tablet Karaoke Machines
Tablet Karaoke Machines
This iPad Karaoke Machine is Ideal for Practicing at Home for Real Karaoke
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Anatomic Headphone Holders
Anatomic Headphone Holders
The Pinch! Buddy Earphone Cord Wrap is Great to Keep in Your Bag
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Game Controller Food Molds
Game Controller Food Molds
These Silicone Molds are the Perfect Gift for Retro Gamers
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Turtle Knuckle Rings
Turtle Knuckle Rings
The TMNT Rings are Perfect for Fans of these Crime-Fighting Turtle Heroes
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Street Art-Inspired Headphones
Street Art-Inspired Headphones
The B&O PLAY x Pepsi Capsule Collection is Stylish and Funky
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Teen-Oriented Crisis Text Lines
Teen-Oriented Crisis Text Lines
Do Something is a Social Impact Organization Collaborating Online
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Gaming Console Cufflinks
Gaming Console Cufflinks
These Unique Cufflinks from Fancy are Made Using PlayStation Parts
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65
Bottle Stopper Tech Accessories
Bottle Stopper Tech Accessories
These Cork Tablet Cases Are Made Using Eco-Friendly Materials
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Customizable Headphone Caps
Customizable Headphone Caps
These Rebecca Minkoff x Frends Headphone Styles Can be Swapped Out
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Junk Food Tech Accessories
Junk Food Tech Accessories
These Fast Food Headphones from Shop Jeen Celebrate Snacking
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Laser-Engraved Mobile Accessories
Laser-Engraved Mobile Accessories
Spacewolf's Wooden iPhone Cases are Intricately Crafted
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Retro Gaming Ear Buds
Retro Gaming Ear Buds
These Game Boy Headphones are Inspired by the Old School Gaming Devices
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Dainty Water-Proof Phones
Dainty Water-Proof Phones
The Honey Bee Softbank 101K is Simply Irresistibly Cute
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59
Wizard Smartphone Protectors
Wizard Smartphone Protectors
The Harry Potter iPhone Case is Made for Die-Hard Fans
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Four-Lense iPhone Attachments
Four-Lense iPhone Attachments
Take it to Another Level with the iZZi Slim iPhone Case
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57
Galactic Party Packs
Galactic Party Packs
The Out of This World Backpack Flask Completes an Adult Astronaut Costume
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Galactic Toilet Paper Holders
Galactic Toilet Paper Holders
This Space Invader Paper Holder Adds a Geeky Touch to Your Bathroom
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Concrete Phone Cases
Concrete Phone Cases
This Concrete iPhone Case Mimics The Look of a Cracked Sidewalk
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Spontaneous Thought Notebooks
Spontaneous Thought Notebooks
The Random Thoughts Journal Design is Perfect for Haphazard Ideas
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Vibrant Pop-Art Carryalls
Vibrant Pop-Art Carryalls
Lazy Oaf's Colorful Backpack Makes a Bold Statement at School
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Dapper Tech Accessories
Dapper Tech Accessories
West Elm's Gentlemen's Hardware iPad Case is Classically Elegant
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Cartoon Mash-Up Tech Accessories
Cartoon Mash-Up Tech Accessories
The Homerchu iPhone Case
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50
Blunt Pun-Filled Tees
Blunt Pun-Filled Tees
This Pho-King Shirt Humorously Plays on the F-Word
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Retro Gamer Knapsacks
Retro Gamer Knapsacks
The TravelBoy Backpack is Shaped to Resemble the Classic Game Boy
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Metropolitan Mobile Protectors
Metropolitan Mobile Protectors
Shop Jeen's Cityscape iPhone Case Comes in Three Bold Shades
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Gothic Jewelry Boxes
Gothic Jewelry Boxes
These Ouija Board-Inspried Jewelry Boxes Are Sure to Please Goth Teens
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Throwback Anime Kitty Hats
Throwback Anime Kitty Hats
The Luna Hat by Adeen Will Bring Back Fond Anime Memories
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Couture Backpack Collaborations
Couture Backpack Collaborations
The EASTPAK X NICOMEDE Backpack Takes us Back to School
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Snakeskin Smart Bracelets
Snakeskin Smart Bracelets
The Mica Bracelet Combines Style and Substance
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Gamer Alarm Clocks
Gamer Alarm Clocks
Wake Up and Embrace Your Love of Games with the Arcade Alarm Clock
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Bejeweled Headphones
Bejeweled Headphones
The FRENDS x BaubleBar Layla Headphones are Functional Accessories
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Rapper-Loving Tech Accessories
Rapper-Loving Tech Accessories
The O-Mighty Drake iPhone Case is Fit for the Star's Number One Fan
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Spiky Galaxy Backpacks
Spiky Galaxy Backpacks
These Extraterrestial Biodome Knapsack Designs is Out of This World
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Affordable Tech-Controlling Garments
Affordable Tech-Controlling Garments
The Zuzance Hoodie Can Control Your Devices
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Marbled Mobile Accessories
Marbled Mobile Accessories
This iPhone Case from Etsy's Dsbrennan Shop Finds Beauty in Nature
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Life-Logging Accessories
Life-Logging Accessories
The SONY SmartBand SWR10 is Nifty and Beautifully Designed
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Zany Zombie Lunch Boxes
Zany Zombie Lunch Boxes
The Zombie Survival Kit Will Feed the Hunger
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Pocket-Sized Phone Printers
Pocket-Sized Phone Printers
This Portable Smartphone Printer Lets You Print Pictures on the Go
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Desktop Headphone Hooks
Desktop Headphone Hooks
The Kancha 0.2 for iMac is a Great Way to Store Audio Accessories
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Youthful Evil Eye Accessories
Youthful Evil Eye Accessories
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Row Jewelry Line is Delicate and Young
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Tie-Dyed Blasphemy Tops
Tie-Dyed Blasphemy Tops
This Tie-Dye Tee From UNIF Doesn’t Like Religion
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Quilted Timber Tablet Cases
Quilted Timber Tablet Cases
This Wooden iPad Sleeve Features Stylish, Protective Patterning
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Updated Health-Tracking Accessories
Updated Health-Tracking Accessories
New Features Make the 'Jawbone Up 24' a Must-Have This Christm
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Rainbow Spiked Knapsacks
Rainbow Spiked Knapsacks
The Hedgehog Punk Backpack is Colorfully Youthful
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Arboreal Headphone Splitters
Arboreal Headphone Splitters
Kikkerland Music Branch Audio Jacks Encourage Social Listening
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Tiny Techcessories
Tiny Techcessories
The Teensy Swiftpoint Mouse is Perfect for Small PCs
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Textile Tech Designs
Textile Tech Designs
The Ora Ito Mobility Collection is Full of Soft Textures and Materials
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Colorful Grate Seating
Colorful Grate Seating
Melissa Godoy Nieto's Tulipa Stool is Simply and Vibrantly Assembled
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Multipurpose Tablet Cases
Multipurpose Tablet Cases
This Tablet Holder Design Includes a Stand, Grip and Carrying Strap
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Punk Princess Tech Accessories
Punk Princess Tech Accessories
Shop Jeen's Pastel Ariel iPhone Case Remixes the Iconic Character
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Anti-Technology Notebooks
Anti-Technology Notebooks
Keep Your Private Life Offline with This Secrets Diary
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Mirrored Skateboard Decks
Mirrored Skateboard Decks
The Skate Mirror is Perfect for a Teenagers Room
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Style-Conscious Cycling Bags
Style-Conscious Cycling Bags
The Nanamica Cycling Pack is the Perfect Carryall for Bike Travellers
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Versatile Crossbody Bags
Versatile Crossbody Bags
The Bolstr Bag Has Lots of Pockets and Slots for All Your Guy Stuff
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Emo Teen Accessories
Emo Teen Accessories
The Carmilla Vampire Notebooks Characterize Dracula's Daughter
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Green Cellular Chargers
Green Cellular Chargers
The Pottery Barn Teen 'Solar Powered Battery Pack' is Eco-Friendly
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Scenic Smartphone Accessories
Scenic Smartphone Accessories
Etsy's Mountain iPhone Case Boasts a Topographic Motif
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MP3 Player Vases
MP3 Player Vases
Joongho Choi and WonHo Son Create Musical Flower Displays
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Accessible Swinging Backpacks
Accessible Swinging Backpacks
The wolffepack Can Be Swung Around To Your Chest
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Transformative Gamer Cups
Transformative Gamer Cups
These Heat Change Mugs From ThinkGeek Have a Retro Video Game Theme
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Cityscape Clothing Racks
Cityscape Clothing Racks
Hang Your Jacket off a Skyscraper with the Skyline Coat Hook
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Protective Ring Alarms
Protective Ring Alarms
The Siren Ring is a Powerful Personal Safety Device and Stylish Wearable
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Summer Fruit Tech Accessories
Summer Fruit Tech Accessories
The Watermelon Smartphone Case from Etsy Celebrates the Sweet Snack
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Powerful Charger Backpacks
Powerful Charger Backpacks
TYLT's Energi+ Power Backpack Charges Three Devices on the Go
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Split-Personality Shoes
Split-Personality Shoes
The Puma by Miharayasuhiro MY-57 Mid Snake is Elegant and Sporty
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Faux Crumpled Phone Covers
Faux Crumpled Phone Covers
White Trash iPhone Case Dresses Your Cell Down for Damage Protection
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Simplistically Shaped Jewelry
Simplistically Shaped Jewelry
This Line of Geometric Metal Rings Celebrates Minimalism
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Chic Hi-Tech Jewelry
Chic Hi-Tech Jewelry
CuffLinc's Wearable Technology Promotes Style and Safety
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Bone-Made Moaning Necklaces
Bone-Made Moaning Necklaces
Tatty Devine's Monster Necklaces are Loud without Making a Sound
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Stackable Neon Accessories
Stackable Neon Accessories
The Ettika Friendship Bracelets are Great for Grown-Ups
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School Supply Clutches
School Supply Clutches
The DIY Pencil Clutch is Perfect for Those Heading Back to School
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Pistol Grip Phone Cases
Pistol Grip Phone Cases
This Gun Grip Case for the iPhone 5 Turns Your Phone Into a Handgun
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