Gift Ideas for Teen Girls and Boys

Some people play to the tune of a different drummer, while others buy their own drum set and play their own beat. If your teen is among the Gothic persuasion, an emo, or otherwise socially defiant then the typical Teen Beat gift list is a waste of your time.

So, you ask, what is the perfect gift for that wayward teen on your shopping list? Here are birthday, holiday and Christmas gift ideas from BEGoths.com.

The toy collector

Barbie, Ken and Batman action figures are all destined to become yard sale material, but teen Goth dolls from Bleeding Edge are forever. You are never too old for these seductively dark collector dolls. BEGoth line of fashion teen Goth dolls and toys are responsible for a worldwide fashion doll craze among teens and adults alike.

Each BEGoth teen fashion doll is a limited edition - so get yours today, before it's too late. Choose from 12" teen fashion dolls, 7" collectible action figures, Exclusive Princess Ai Teen Manga Dolls, and BEGoth's plush toys.

The book collector

For the true Goth lover, Bleeding Edge now offers their own BEGoth books including a Gothic comic series starring everyone's favorite teen BEGoth dolls. "The Hypnotic Gaze" is the beautifully illustrated story depicting the adventures of Ophelia, Fiona, Wormwood and Hypnotica as they follow their dreams together.

For the cartoon lover, Bleeding Edge has released a high-quality collection of full-color gothic toons. Grab yourself a mocha, lean back in your favorite chair and enter Rebecca's Realm where misfits Rebecca, Edgar and Max share telltale signs you may be Goth.

Does your teen already own the Bleeding Edge book collection and you are not any other book you choose will hold their interest? How about a subscription to a short story magazine such as Realms of Fantasy - the largest magazine in the world devoted to mystery, myth, and magic. It's a Christmas gift for teens that keeps giving throughout the year. Each issue promises new stories that unlock the door to unexplored worlds, thrilling quests and unknown peril. And the best part, next year your Christmas gift for these teens is in the bag - just renew the subscription.

The Artist

The alternative and gothic crowds are well known for their need for artistic outlets - from poetry, blogs and fiction writing to fashion design, makeup and tattoo artistry - their creative muse will not be stifled. For the writer and artist alike - seek out unique journals for writing and sketching. Aged leather journal wraps and journals with symbolic and artistic covers are available online and at most bookstores and writing supply stores.

For the artist on the go, pick up a portable art set with colored pencils, pens or the medium of their choice. To learn about current trends in Gothic art, check out the BEGoths.com Art section.

When Abercrombie and Fitch Just Won't Do

Need a gift for teen girls with their own take on fashion? How about GothicBeauty, a fashion magazine with gothic flare. For the fashion do-it-yourselfer - Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt gives great ideas on turning an average T-shirt into a hip fashion statement. Visit Begoth's fashion archive for more fashion related teen gift ideas.

For a look she would die for - get Rigormortis Cosmetics. With Lip Embalm flavors such as Gruesome Grape and sinister strawberry and Sin fashion makeup sets in colors such as Lust and Wrath, this is the face paint no self-respecting Goth would be without. .

Looking for fashion gift ideas for the teen geek? Is your best friend white and nerdy? Can they recite Life of Brian? The requirements to become a level 12 cleric? Or code snippets from the Standard C++ Bible? Then shop jnx and Think Geek for an array of apparel, goods and gadgets for gamers and geeks.