What do you get for the kid that has everything? Are you after a birthday gift with real wow-factor? The Wicked Uncle Elves have searched the globe (and a few enchanted forests) to bring you the coolest and quirkiest birthday gift list of 2025. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, auntie or uncle, this list has something magical for every budget. From clever gadgets to games that guarantee belly laughs, we’ve sorted the lot into easy-peasy price sections. So grab a cuppa, scroll on, and let’s make you the birthday hero of the year!
Big Fun, Small Cost – Gifts Under £10
- Fun Tape Measure
- Infinity Loop Flow Rings
- Flex Flying Disc
- Stretch & Smash Pig
- Poo Popper – Squeeze to Shoot
Mid-Range Marvels – Gifts Under £20
- Interactive Glow T-Shirt
- Disco Ball Wristband
- Airshot Blow Dart
- Minion Sound Mug
- Flying Bee
Bring the Wow – Gifts Under £30
- Scabs & Guts – Yucky Board Game
- Air Engine Racer – Build Your Own
- Detective Toolkit
- AttAxe – Axe Throwing Game
- ZipString
Premium Picks – Gifts £30+
- Force Drone – Control with your Hand
- Talking Wildlife Camera
- Ultimate Magic – 385 Tricks & Illusions
- RC Tuner Car – HexMods Pro Series
- Tabletop LED Art Easel
Gifts Under £10
Smaller budget? No problem! These little legends prove that big fun comes in small packages. They have all have been thoroughly tested by our pointy-eared team.
Fun Tape Measure , £7.99 £7.99
This entertaining double-sided tape measure includes both centimetres and inches, as well as sixty incredible scientific facts. Find out how big your things are compared to everything else – have you ever wondered whether the Mona Lisa would fit on your wall, how big an Oscar is or how high a pig can jump?
Infinity Loop Flow Rings , £7.99 £7.99
Endlessly entertaining, this fun toy flows & rolls along your arm like a metallic bubble. It will cascade around just about any object and you can even pass it from your arm to a friend. Must be seen to be believed!
Flex Flying Disc , £7.99 £7.99
Whether you’re at the beach, the park or in your garden, the Flex Disc guarantees hours of fun! Super easy to take anywhere, squish it, throw it or fold it up and pop into your pocket.
Stretch & Smash Pig , £9.99 £9.99
This funny pig is the newest squishy must-have. Measuring 13cm from head to trotter, he is filled with a fascinating tactile sand that holds its shape. Pinch, squeeze and stretch him to change his form and create some hilarious expressions.
Poo Popper – Squeeze to Shoot , £9.99 £9.99
Based on the famed emoji poop icon, this air powered popper shoots foam balls. Easy to use, the harder you squeeze the further the ball will go, as they shoot out from the top of the Poo! The soft foam balls shoot up to 20 feet and can be used both indoors and outdoors.
Gifts Under £20
Want a gift that wows without blowing the birthday budget? These mid-range marvels are clever, creative, and Elf-approved.
Interactive Glow T-Shirt , £19.99 £19.99
Available in a range of sizes, these cool shirts have a UV-reactive panel on the front. Use the included keyring to draw a word, picture or design. The image lasts about 5 minutes before it fades and you can then start drawing again!
Disco Ball Wristband , £14.99 £14.99
Create a disco anywhere with this clever gadget! Measuring 5cm, simply pop it on your wrist with the adjustable silicone strap or attach to any smooth surface using the included suction cup. The dome casts a pattern of colourful light, with red, green and blue flashing LEDs. Get your groove on!
Airshot Blow Dart – Shoots up to 70 mph! , £12.95 £12.95
Enjoy safe, action-packed entertainment, shooting soft foam suction darts up to an incredible 70 mph with a moulded mouthpiece for concentrated air power. Easy to use, simply blow to shoot the suckered dart and sticks easily and safely to windows – how good is your aim? Has a sleek quick-connect design to assemble the two pieces, making an impressive 62cm length and comes with ten darts. Very satisfying to use and lots of fun!
Minions Sound Mug , £16.99 £16.99
Start every morning with a smile with this hilarious Bob the Minion mug. Activated by a pressure sensor in the base, each time you lift it to take a sip it will laugh and giggle for eight seconds. Guaranteed giggles!
Flying Bee – Control with your hand! , £16.99 £16.99
This fun and entertaining bee is easy to control with clever induction technology that senses your hand underneath and immediately flies up. Safe and fun, the built-in protection device automatically stops flying if the coptor blade is hit in flight. Great fun and can be quite energetic chasing your bee around – and a real buzz, of course!
Gifts Under £30
Here’s where things get seriously exciting. From techy toys to build-your-own kits, these gifts bring the wow.
Scabs ‘N’ Guts – Yucky Board Game! , £21.99 £21.99
Race around the board answering multiple choice questions and learning yucky new facts. Did you know that the femur is stronger than concrete, babies are born without kneecaps, or that the average person farts 14 times a day?
Air Engine Racer – Build Your Own , £24.99 £24.99
Experience the future with this awesome air-powered concept car. Easy to build, simply flip up the bonnet and pump the handle to build up pressure – then release on a flat surface and watch it go! As the car zooms along at 4m a second, it makes a realistic engine roar.
Detective Toolkit , £25.99 £25.99
Given to you by the great Sherlock Holmes, this incredible detective kit contains ten tricky unsolved cases to crack, as well as 15 cool spy challenges. Recover the Queen’s treasure, identify a master criminal and crack codes as you work your way through the case files.
AttAxe – Axe Throwing Game , £29.99 £29.99
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Flex your throwing arm and get ready to become an axe-tossing expert! This exciting game includes three rubber-edged axes and an innovative 12” (30cm) board covered in colourful plastic spines. Launch the axes with a spin so that they stick into the target, aiming for the bullseye!
ZipString – Make String Fly in the Air! , £29.99 £29.99
ZipString launches a loop of infinite string, balancing gravity, lift, tension and drag to fly the string in the air! The loop seems to defy gravity and will follow any movement you make. Perform stunts like stepping through the loop or creating coils, or fire at any smooth surface for infinite silly string.
Gifts £30+
Going all out for a really special occasion? These premium picks are the stuff of birthday dreams.
Force Drone , £34.99 £34.99
For indoor use and simple to control, this brilliant 11cm drone features cool infrared technology. The smart sensors detect the surroundings and react to your movements, flying itself. Control with your hands and watch in wonder as it automatically avoids obstacles and performs flips and stunts!
Talking Wildlife Camera , £59.99 £59.99
This high-tech toy features the voice and photography of wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin. Select from one of five regions, from the Amazonian Rainforest to the Arctic, and look through the viewfinder to see over 130 high-resolution images of awesome animals. Listen as Robert’s guiding voice details over 200 amazing animal facts!
Ultimate Magic – 385 Tricks & Illusions , £39.99 £39.99
The perfect gift for children looking to dazzle their friends! This magical selection of 385 incredible tricks includes Magic Cards, Cups and Balls, Astounding Mind Reading Canisters and much, much more. Now that’s magic!
RC Tuner Car – HexMods Pro Series , £39.99 £39.99
Assemble and customise your own 17cm rechargeable Remote Control car!Switch out the rims, change the spoiler and apply decals to define your look – you can even install cool underglow lighting! Performance can be upgraded too, with drift tyres, increased suspension and modified gears. With top speeds of 13 mph!
Tabletop LED Art Easel – Creative Fun , £64.99 £64.99
Encourage little artists with this brilliant art station from FAO Schwarz. Measuring 43cm wide, it allows you to create in three different ways – with a light-up LED screen, chalk blackboard and traditional paper too. Use six special markers to draw on the transparent surface, then watch as five funky light modes bring your masterpiece to life! Simply flip to access the chalk board, or unfurl paper from the 15m roll. Move over, Van Gogh!
We Elves aren’t just pointy-eared present-packers – we’ve got decades of toy-testing wisdom and a magical knack for knowing what kids actually want. Each pick on this list was played with, prodded, and approved by our in-house team of experts. Basically, if it’s on this list, it’s certified fun!
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