Minecraft Gifts Kids Will Love
By Tom James
Blocky worlds, creepers and pixelated pigs — if the young gamer in your life spends more time in Minecraft than out of it, this guide is built for their wishlist. We've dug through official gear to find props, figures and books that actually feel like the game.
No filler, no random plastic tat — just proper licensed Minecraft finds, from glowing torches to squishy mob figures and books they'll actually read. Whether it's a birthday or a stocking-filler treat, here's where to start digging for gift-giving gold.
1. Minecraft: Gather, Cook, Eat!: An Official Cookbook (Hardcover)
Minecraft — £16.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Turn real cooking into a crafting session with recipes inspired by the game's iconic foods. A brilliant pick for young fans who love Minecraft as much at the dinner table as on the screen.
2. Minecraft: Light: Fox
Minecraft — £17.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A softly glowing fox light brings a beloved Minecraft mob into the bedroom for cosy after-dark adventures. Sweet, official and perfect for younger fans who want their favourite creature nearby at night.
3. Minecraft: Icon Light: Fox
Minecraft — £14.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A compact fox-shaped icon light for fans who want Minecraft charm without taking up much shelf space. Great as a smaller extra gift alongside bigger presents in a stocking or gift box.
4. Minecraft: Metal Water Bottle
Minecraft — £18.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Practical meets pixelated with this officially branded metal water bottle. A useful everyday item that lets young Minecraft fans show their allegiance at school, clubs or on days out.
5. Minecraft: Illuminating Prop Replica: Potion Bottle
Minecraft — £29.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
This illuminating potion bottle prop replica brings genuine in-game detail to a shelf or desk. A fantastic light-up centrepiece for any young crafter who loves brewing and building in survival mode.
6. Minecraft: Illuminating Prop Replica: Torch
Minecraft — £29.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A glowing torch prop replica straight from the game's world, ideal for lighting up a bedroom the Minecraft way. A standout pick for fans obsessed with the game's iconic light sources.
7. Minecraft: GloBuddies Light: Wolf
Minecraft — £19.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
This glowing wolf buddy captures one of Minecraft's most loyal in-game companions in cuddly, light-up form. A comforting nightlight-style gift for younger fans who've tamed their fair share of wolves.
8. Minecraft: Mob Squad (Hardcover)
Minecraft — £10.47 at Forbidden Planet. View details
An official Minecraft story hardcover that expands the game's lore beyond the screen. Ideal for young readers who love mob encounters and want an adventure they can return to again and again.
9. Minecraft: Metalfig Mini Figure 4-Pack: Steve, Alex, Creeper & Warden
Minecraft — £17.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Steve, Alex, Creeper and Warden arrive as a metal mini figure set, perfect for recreating game battles or lining up on a shelf. A must for any young collector building their Minecraft squad.
10. Minecraft: The Ultimate Survival Gift Box
Minecraft — £10.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A neat little survival-themed gift box packed with Minecraft goodies, great as a starter present or add-on stocking filler for fans who want a taste of everything in one go.
11. Minecraft Incredible Cross-Sections (Hardcover)
Minecraft — £12.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Detailed cross-section illustrations reveal the inner workings of the Minecraft world in a way screens can't. A brilliantly geeky hardcover for curious young builders who love knowing how things fit together.
12. Minecraft: The Official Crochet Book
Minecraft — £15.95 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A charming official crochet book that turns beloved Minecraft mobs and blocks into cosy handmade projects. Perfect for crafty young fans, or the grown-ups looking to make something special for them.
Minecraft Gifts Kids Will Love FAQs
What is the best Minecraft gift for a child?
The LEGO Minecraft Zombie Dungeon set at £24.99. It combines two obsessions in one box and produces a build that lasts longer than an afternoon, which makes it the strongest main gift on this page.
What Minecraft characters do kids like most?
Creepers are the most recognisable by a wide margin, followed by the Enderman and the Axolotl. If you do not know their favourite mob, a Creeper design is the safest choice — every player recognises it instantly.
Are the light-up Minecraft gifts suitable for a bedroom?
Yes — the Creeper, Fox and Wolf lights and the illuminating Torch and Potion Bottle props are all low-heat LED pieces made to sit on a shelf or a bedside table. They double as a night light, which is what makes them land better than another figure.
Are there practical Minecraft gifts?
The 600ml aluminium water bottle at £9.99 is the most practical item here and the most likely to be used every school day. It is unglamorous, but it gets far more use than most licensed merchandise.