Minecraft Gifts Kids Will Love
By Tom James
If your youngster's world is built entirely from blocks, torches and the occasional exploding Creeper, you'll know finding gifts they don't already have can be tricky. This guide rounds up light-up lamps, cosy plush-adjacent picks, mini figures and books that fit any Minecraft fan's wishlist.
From glowing prop replicas to bedtime-friendly night lights and pocket-sized survival guides, every pick here is built for young block builders who want to bring the game home. No fillers, just genuinely fun finds that won't blow the budget.
1. Minecraft: Gather, Cook, Eat!: An Official Cookbook (Hardcover)
Minecraft — £16.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
For the young chef who spends more time in crafting menus than combat, this official cookbook turns favourite in-game recipes into real kitchen fun, making it a brilliant gift for budding Minecraft foodies.
2. Minecraft: Light: Fox
Minecraft — £17.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
This fox-shaped light brings a gentle Minecraft glow to any bedroom, ideal for younger fans who want a comforting night light that still shows off their favourite game character.
3. Minecraft: Icon Light: Fox
Minecraft — £14.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A smaller, budget-friendly alternative to the full fox light, this icon light still delivers that cosy Minecraft glow, perfect for shelves, desks or bedside tables on a smaller budget.
4. Minecraft: Metal Water Bottle
Minecraft — £18.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Practical and on-theme, this metal water bottle lets kids carry their Minecraft obsession to school or clubs, making it a sturdy everyday gift beyond the usual toys and plush.
5. Minecraft: Illuminating Prop Replica: Potion Bottle
Minecraft — £29.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
This illuminating potion bottle replica is a standout light-up centrepiece for any Minecraft bedroom, letting fans display a glowing, game-accurate prop that feels genuinely special.
6. Minecraft: Illuminating Prop Replica: Torch
Minecraft — £29.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Just like the potion bottle, this glowing torch replica captures an iconic Minecraft item in physical form, giving young fans an atmospheric light-up display piece for their room.
7. Minecraft: GloBuddies Light: Wolf
Minecraft — £19.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A huggable, glowing wolf companion, this GloBuddies light combines the comfort of a plush-style animal with soft illumination, ideal for younger Minecraft fans who like a cuddly night light.
8. Minecraft: Mob Squad (Hardcover)
Minecraft — £10.47 at Forbidden Planet. View details
This hardcover story dives into the world of Minecraft's mobs, giving young readers an engaging adventure to enjoy away from the screen, perfect for bedtime reading fans.
9. Minecraft: Metalfig Mini Figure 4-Pack: Steve, Alex, Creeper & Warden
Minecraft — £17.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Steve, Alex, Creeper and Warden in one metal mini figure pack let kids recreate their own Minecraft battles and builds, a great little collectible for shelf or desk display.
10. Minecraft: The Ultimate Survival Gift Box
Minecraft — £10.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A budget-friendly grab bag of Minecraft survival goodies, this gift box is perfect for stocking fillers or smaller treats that still feel exciting to unwrap on the big day.
11. Minecraft Incredible Cross-Sections (Hardcover)
Minecraft — £12.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
This cross-section hardcover peels back Minecraft's world to show how everything fits together, a brilliant pick for curious fans who love the game's building and crafting side.
12. Minecraft: The Official Crochet Book
Minecraft — £15.95 at Forbidden Planet. View details
For crafty parents or older kids, this official crochet book turns beloved Minecraft characters into yarn projects, offering a creative, hands-on alternative to typical plush toys.
Minecraft Gifts Kids Will Love FAQs
What is the best Warhammer gift for a beginner?
A single-faction starter box — Spearhead for Age of Sigmar, Combat Patrol for Warhammer 40,000. Each gives a small playable force that can later form the core of a full army, so nothing is wasted if they carry on.
What is the difference between Spearhead and Combat Patrol?
Both are single-faction starter boxes. Spearhead is the Age of Sigmar version, set in a fantasy world; Combat Patrol is the Warhammer 40,000 version, set in the grimdark far future. Pick whichever game system they intend to play.
What else does a beginner need besides the miniatures?
Three things nobody mentions: clippers to remove parts from the plastic sprue, plastic glue to assemble them, and paints with a brush or two. Buying those alongside a starter box turns a half-finished project into a proper gift.
Is Warhammer an expensive hobby to start?
It can be, but the entry point is reasonable. A Spearhead or Combat Patrol box sits in the £30 to £60 range depending on the faction, and paints and tools add perhaps £20 more. The costs build later, when armies expand.