With 130 real parts like switches, buttons, diodes, capacitors, transistors and regulators and bread board, the Discover Electronics Kit by Sparkle Labs is a great gift for tweens, teens, even adults. Comes with a step-by-step illustrated manual easily guides you through challenging projects with ease. After mastering the basics of real-world circuits with our sample projects, you can rearrange the parts to create your own gadgets again and again. $49.99 from Sparkle Labs.

Mobos Modular Storage bins, cabinets and shelves are a great way for a teen to organize and store books, CDs, DVDs, electronics, anything they want to have easily accessible. Mobos are designed to hang from a bar you mount on the wall, and because they can be mixed and matched in any way, they add to the design of a room while providing functional storage space too. Available in 8 different shapes and 13 different colors. I like the look of this blue set for either a girl’s or boy’s room.

You can buy Mobos from ilovemobos.com or use the store locator to find a location near you.