Big Boy Toys and Other Exciting Gift Ideas for Boyfriend's 18th Birthday

Reaching adulthood is a key milestone in any young man’s life, and if that young man is special to you, then it can bring a lot of stress too, let us help you carry that load. If you have been a couple for a while, then you may want to set your eyes on something special to mark the occasion, or if it is the first birthday you celebrate together, it can be precedent for many years to come. So getting it right is important.

A great starting point is writing a list of things he likes and things he dislikes. This way you can always refer back to it if you get a little stuck. Think about his hobbies and his personalities. Is he a party animal? Does he like to go hiking at the weekend? Is he always up for an adventure? How important are his friends to him? All these are things you need to consider when choosing an ideal gift for his big day. It is his big day after all, you need to show him you know him, care for him and love him.

It has always been known that girls mature faster than their male counterparts. And there are studies to prove it! So you may have to wait until his 20th for your boyfriend to start maturing into the man he will become. This, of course, is not true in all cases, but it is something important to keep in mind. Your boyfriend will like that gift which you think is childish, he will think it is super cool. You’ve heard of boys and their toys, right?

Boys and their toys happens at all ages, it doesn’t all of a sudden stop at adulthood. It is biological, then later reinforced by parents, social circles and society. What does change, however, are what toys they are into. All of a sudden that toy car they loved as a young child becomes a real car they wish to drive around in and show you off in. Don’t be afraid to nurture his inner child, which is probably still very visible from the outside, it is just part of a young man growing up.

With all of the above said, a sweet gesture wouldn’t go a miss. Show him you care with something personal that he will treasure for years to come. This can be something practical that he can use daily, or just something that will stick in his memory, forever reminding him of you.

For this, engraved.in is a great place to start looking. They have a huge range of items you can personalise and all are reasonably priced. Their personalised wooden engraved plaques start at Rs.600 and range up to Rs.1,300, depending on size. Made from quality steamed beech timber and with free delivery across India, this is an ideal memory to give him on his special day, and won’t cost you much either! Just pick a size, send a photo and ta-da! A great 18th birthday gift for your boyfriend. They also do a personalised superhero caricature which is worth checking out too!

So many options are available online for this type of gift, but we recommend going to printland.in because of their extensive range of tankards and their great value personalised ones. Made from frosted glass and personalised via digital heat transfer they are made to last and look amazing. Priced at Rs.449 it is a great gift for him to enjoy his favourite beer in his own unique way. They have several designs and materials too. You can also design a beer mug, made out of ceramic, if glass is not his style. Although, the frosted glass does look more stylish and will make him the envy of his friends.

Here is where there are no real rules, just guidelines. However, there are three key ingredients to a good surprised birthday party: One, find a suitable location. This may be your house, his favourite restaurant or bar, or you can hire out a venue, it all depends on your budget. Two, inform all his friends and family. This is time consuming and will take time for everyone to RSVP back to you for you to have a rough idea of numbers before renting out the venue, so make sure you get it done early!

And finally, a reason to get your boyfriend to the venue. If you hold at home or at his favourite restaurant or bar it shouldn’t be too difficult, but an unknown venue may be trickier. Don’t go too creative, you might lose the thread and get caught! After that, let his jaw drop and enjoy the celebrations.

This is a great idea to accompany a surprise birthday party. You can get all his friends and family to sign it and wish him a happy birthday before hand. It will add to the surprise and will also be a treasured memory of the occasion. Priced at Rs.3,779, it is a bit of a luxury, but worth it to see his face light up. It consists of a wooden 18, all white for easy writing and comes with a permanent marker included, but why not bring you own? That way you can add several colours and brighten up the black and white.

A perfect gift for that big step into adulthood. An analogue watch that he can wear out to dates with you and special occasions, instead of that old beat up digital watch he has had since he could tell the time. TheWatchShop is the place to go, they always have sales on and offer a customer service that is above anywhere else on the market. At the time of writing, our top recommendation is the Giordano-1613-04 Chronograph Mens Watch which, on sale, costs Rs.1,999, a bargain price. Coloured in black and orange with a leather black strap it shouts out style! It is ideal for his 18th, as it is trendy and stylish, and will be for the foreseeable future.

Now, we have covered the gift ideas that nurture his memories and sensible side. Now let’s remember that boys love their toys. So it is time for some fun suggestions that he can enjoy and let out his inner child.

Here you cannot go wrong with the Cardboard Smartphone Projector 2.0 Mobile Phone Projector Cinema. Made from robust cardboard it turns any Youtube video into a cinematic experience in your front room. All you need is a white wall or hang up a bedsheet. It is easy to assemble, (although glue is not included) and comes with a silicone grip to keep your phone in place. For Rs.799 it cannot get better than this! Small and compact, at approx. 17-29 cm (L) x 18 cm (W) x 11 cm (H) it can be taken to any room of the house, or even a friend’s house. He would be crazy not to love this little gift.

This is a game for the social media generation. It was made for your boyfriend! The rules are similar to “Cards Against Humanity” in that you combine a slogan card with a picture card to see who can make the funniest meme. The position of judge gets rotated through the different players. Brought to you by the Fuckjerry team and containing 270 cards (225 caption cards and 45 photo cards), at Rs.449.00 it is guaranteed to be hours of fun for him, you and friends.

Lego is a safe go too gift for your boyfriend’s 18th. They have such a choice of characters, styles and vehicles that is does make it difficult to choose. But, it can be made easier. Does he have a favourite superhero? If so, Lego Batman gifts range from Rs.1,821 for a Lego Batman figurine to Rs.9,0846 for the Batmobile Ultimate Collector Edition Building Set on www.snapdeal.com. Is he a fan of Star Wars? If so, there is also a great range of suggestions too! Harry Potter? Yep! Marvel Superheroes? Covered! Fast cars and extraordinary vehicles? You bet! So as you can see, whatever your boyfriend is into, Lego have it sorted for you.

In this category, there is one game that stands out, and is guaranteed to keep him distracted while at work or doing an important university assignment: the Phenovo Metal Desk Top Foldable Miniature Basketball Game Children Toy Birthday Gift. Built from metal, to make sure it lasts, and foldable, sized at approx. 265 x 150 x 30 mm, so it can go wherever with him. It may be a child’s toy, but remember, he still is one! An easily affordable Rs.1720 makes it a perfect little gift to keep him entertained when working.

Imagine the cheers he will get when he brings out the Spin the Shot Drinking Party Game that you gave him. They will be heard from miles away! It is simple to use, just fill the provided shot glass with the liquor of choice, and spin! Everyone gets an equal chance of losing (or winning depending on how you look at it) and it will liven up any party. So being the king of the party is worth Rs.1,098 for this iconic gift that will always get a cheer.

If you want to make it really special, spend a bit more money on him and watch him go over the moon with happiness. Plus, you will get thanked every day, and I mean every day! This gifts are guaranteed to make his 18th one he will never forget.

These are becoming more and more fashionable and well-priced, but you want to outdo yourself for him. You want the Eachine VISUO XS809HW- Drone -WIFI FPV With Wide Angle HD Camera High Hold Mode Foldable Arm RC Quadcopter RTF RC Helicopter. It has everything you can ask for from a drone, foldable arms for easy carrying, connect it to your phone to see live video transmission as you fly around, so many features the list would take up this whole article. Believe us when we say, this is the drone your boyfriend wants for his 18th. At Rs.6,773 it is no cheap buy, but your boyfriend will be forever grateful that you spent your money on one of the best drones on the market.

A Cockpit Flying Experience is the gift of a lifetime for his 18th birthday. For Rs.5,8500 he gets to spend 30 mins in the cockpit of a plane with an experienced pilot who will also share some of his knowledge with him. Located at Aligarh Airfield - 3 hours from Delhi NCR, you can add a little bit more to it and make it a weekend away. This is sure to satisfy his adrenaline junkie need or just simply take his breath away with the views. Either way, it is a guaranteed win as a gift.

It doesn’t hurt to add a little touch to every gift, something that you know will make him happy. Because sometimes, it is the simple things that matter the most.

Who doesn’t like chocolate? So why not add a bit more to your gift with a hamper of his favourite chocolates or sweets? Then you can always help him eat them on movie night.