60 Brilliant Gift Ideas for 14 Year Old Boys
Are you stumped as to what to get a 14 year old boy for his birthday or Christmas? If so, this article has lots of ideas of gifts that he will love that you probably hadn’t thought of. Many of the gifts featured are based on the gadgets, toys and games my own son loved at 14.
Here is a quick round up of the best gifts for 14 year old boys:
Find lots of specific suggestions of the best gifts for 14 year old boys in the article below!
Here is a quick round up of the best gifts for 14 year old boys:
- Gaming gifts - gaming chair, new mouse, gaming headset, gaming themed novelty t-shirt or socks, headset stand, themed blanket and more
- Toys and Games - lazer tag, archery set, Goodminton, drone, electric shock reaction games, strategy games (like Catan and Ticket to Ride), Throw Throw Burrito and more
- Music gifts - portable speakers, Apple airpods, other wireless earbuds, beanie hat with inbuilt headphones, Spotify or Amazon music subscription, Echo dot or tickets to his favorite concert. .
- Stuff for his room - framed prints, LED strip lights, study lamp, bedside lamp or new bed covers
- Books - Manual to Manhood, 7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens, Freddie Five Night series and survival books.
- Sports and outdoors - basketball (or other ball), dirt scooter, Razor ripstik board, skateboard, electric scooter, hoverboard, leatherman tool (for camping/fishing etc) and spikeball game kit
- Clothes and Accessories - hoodie, t-shirt, jogger sweatpants, beanie hat, bath robes, sport socks, backpack, or Adidias sacpack.
- Grooming Gifts - cologne, body spray, hair gel or wax or electric toothbrush.
- Arts and creative - 3D drawing pen, Wreck this journal, graphic tablet or build your own engine kit.
Find lots of specific suggestions of the best gifts for 14 year old boys in the article below!
Toys
Whatever their age, teens can still be seduced by toys.
Find some cool ideas below:
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Find some cool ideas below:
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Lightning Reaction Game
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Play the lightning reaction reload game if you can hold your nerve.
It's super easy to play. Each player grabs hold of the handle. Press the center button which activates the red flashing light and the suspensful music plays. When the light goes green, all the players must press the trigger buttons at the top of their handles. |
The last one to press the button gets an electric shock. Change the intensity of the electric shock to suit the age and ruthlessness of the players!
Drone
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This drone is ideal for beginners and it's a super fun gift. Everybody will be queuing up to have a go.
It has a one key start and land button. There's a headless mode so he doesn't have to worry about which direction the drone is flying in. He can also do 360° flips and rolls. There's a 110° wide angle camera, 3 speed modes and the the drone folds up for easy transportation and storage. |
Ticket to Ride London
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My 14 year old son loves strategy based board games and this is one of his favourites.
It's quick to play. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes a game but it's addictive and you need to strategise in order to win. A fun game for the whole family to play together. There is also a New York version. Other great strategy games include: Catan, Pandemic, Carcassone, Risk and Azul. |
Build Your Own Engine
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This kit will allow you to discover how an engine works by constructing a fully working model. It includes instructions with step-by-step diagrams for assembly of the 100+ parts.
It's recommended for ages 13+ It's easily assembled with over 100 parts and includes a working electric motor, light up spark plugs, engine sounds and automatic shut off. |
Spikeball Game Kit
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If he's energetic and likes team sports he will probably love spikeball.
It can be played pretty much anywhere. Indoors if you have the space as well as in parks, at the beach, when camping or the backyard. It's a fab game for people of all ages to play from kids to adults. Great to play with the family and friends. |
It's also a fantastic workout for athletic teams who like to train. It's perfect for practicing the hand / eye co-ordination needed for some team games as well.
It's simple to play and easy to pick up. The net is placed at ankle level between a pair of two-player teams. You smack the palm-sized ball down on the net so it ricochets up at your opponents. They have up to three hits between them (just like volleyball) to control it and bounce it back to you. When they miss, you score. First team to 21 wins.
It's simple to play and easy to pick up. The net is placed at ankle level between a pair of two-player teams. You smack the palm-sized ball down on the net so it ricochets up at your opponents. They have up to three hits between them (just like volleyball) to control it and bounce it back to you. When they miss, you score. First team to 21 wins.
Goodminton
Lazer Tag
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Turn your home or backyard into a laser tag arena with the ArmoGear laser tag blaster set.
Featuring high-tech target vests, a patented stealth mode, and immersive gameplay, this interactive family game delivers a real arcade experience in your own home. This is the game has no age limits so the whole family and friends can get involved. |
Theseblasters and target vests boast a flawless performance both inside and outdoors within a wide 150 ft. range.
Battle in broad daylight or under the cover of dark!
Battle in broad daylight or under the cover of dark!
Throw Throw Burrito Card Game
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Described as a "dodgeball card game" or "uno meets nerf, this is a card game where you get to throw things.
Teenage boys are going to love it! If throwing things seems a little worrying, you don't have too - the burritos that you throw are very soft. Having said this you may need to clean some space before you play. Essentially you have to collect matching sets of cards faster than your oppenents while simultaneously ducking, dodging and throwing soft, squishy burritos. |
Hydrobot Arm Kit
It can be hard to buy clothes and accessories for a 14 year old boy unless you know what he likes. However, it's not an area to avoid completely, there are tons of ideas that make great gifts.
If you want to buy clothes hoodies and t-shirts are often easiest if you know his size. See what brands and colors he already wears to give some ideas. T-shirts with funny slogans often make good gifts too.
Accessories are often quite easy to buy especially in winter. Some ideas include texting gloves, a beanie hat or scarf.
If you want to buy clothes hoodies and t-shirts are often easiest if you know his size. See what brands and colors he already wears to give some ideas. T-shirts with funny slogans often make good gifts too.
Accessories are often quite easy to buy especially in winter. Some ideas include texting gloves, a beanie hat or scarf.
Bluetooth Beanie With Wireless Headphones
Hoodies
Gaming t-shirt
Adidas Training Pants
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These soccer training pants help you warm up without overheating.
Not only good for soccer they are also great for other types of sport and training too. They are super comfortable and can be worn for just chilling out and casual wear too. They feature ventilated climacool and mesh inserts for maximum breathability. There are front pockets as well. |
Nike Shoe
Adidas Sack Pack
School Backpack with USB Charger
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If he needs a new backpack for school, why not give him one with a USB charger. Connect your power bank and charging cord and you can have charging on the go. Great for teenage boys who keep forgetting to charge their phone.
The backpack featured comes in different colors and designs. It also features a laptop pocket for a 15.6" laptop, multi function pockets to help organise other items such as pens and notepads and side mesh pockets too. |
Dirt Scooter
Ripstik Caster Board
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The Ripstik Caster board is a really fun way to surf the sidewalks. It's also great to do tricks.
The Ripstik Caster board is a cross between skateboard and a snow board. It's popular with older children, teens and college students. If he loves scootering or skateboarding, he will enjoy the ripstick caster board too. |
Leatherman Tool
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A Leatherman multi tool can be an extremely useful gift for a 14 year old boy particularly if he is a practical or outdoors kind of a guy or even just for everyday use.
For example, scissors can often be useful for wrapping presents or school projects. Tweezers have all kinds of uses (getting a splinter out, for picking up small objects or to help with electronic projects etc). Can openers, knives and bottle openers are great for camping trips in particular. And the small screwdrivers are great for fixing and opening things when needed There are tons of useful tools on this leatherman (14 in total). It's a gift that can be useful for years. |
Books
Manual to Manhood
It starts off with girls and dating and offers advice on how to talk to a girl - a good start for a teenage guy! It goes on to cover an excellent range of topics from sports (how to throw a ball in every sport), to social skills (shaking hands and making an introduction) manners, tools, fixing things, work (interviews, applications etc), grooming, driving, car maintenance and money management.
97 Things To Do Before You Finish High School
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This is a fun book that will get teens to make the most of their last few years of high school. It's about doing that they don't teach you at shcool.
There are tons of really exciting ideas. Obviously he won't want to do them all, but there should be a good few that will inspire him. It's great to pick the ones that apply to you and get going. Plan your first road trip, make a podcast, or write a manifesto. Want to make a time capsule? Spend a day in silence? Learn how to make beats like a DJ? Go camping? |
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
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The 7 Habits book can be lifechanging. It gives guidance concerning the tough issues and life-changing decisions teens face.
In an entertaining style, Covey provides a simple approach to help teens improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, and get along with their parents, as well as tackle the new challenges of our time, like cyberbullying and social media. |
In addition, this book is stuffed with cartoons, clever ideas, great quotes, and incredible stories about real teens from all over the world.
How to Survive Anything...
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This is ideal for teenagers who have maybe stopped reading and need encouragement to pick up a book.
It's a funny and informative read on how to survive unexpected things that could happen to you outside in natural world. In addition, there's also pages on more likely events such as surviving embarrassing parents, gossip and embarrasing situations at school. It's a great book to dip in and out off and you never know when you may face a swarm of bees or a crocodile and a need this information. |
Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World
The author shares the 10 principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better.
Stuff For His Room
Let’s face it many 14 years old boys like to spend a lot of time holed up in their room.
Whether they’re sleeping, playing video games, watching TV or hanging out with friends, it’s often a safe place for him to have his own space away from siblings and parents.
Gift ideas in this category range from a lapdesk or a bedrest to make it more comfortable to look at stuff on his tablet or laptop. A media streaming device such as a Amazon Fire Stick will allow him to stream extra channels such as Netflix or music from services such as Spotify through is television.
A mini fridge can hold snacks and drinks. There are also some fun games such as a mini basketball hoop to hook onto the back of his door. Check out gifts for a teen boys bedroom for these and more ideas.
Whether they’re sleeping, playing video games, watching TV or hanging out with friends, it’s often a safe place for him to have his own space away from siblings and parents.
Gift ideas in this category range from a lapdesk or a bedrest to make it more comfortable to look at stuff on his tablet or laptop. A media streaming device such as a Amazon Fire Stick will allow him to stream extra channels such as Netflix or music from services such as Spotify through is television.
A mini fridge can hold snacks and drinks. There are also some fun games such as a mini basketball hoop to hook onto the back of his door. Check out gifts for a teen boys bedroom for these and more ideas.
Lapdesk
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A lapdesk is a great idea for a student who likes to study while they're sitting on a couch or a bed.
It will allow him to have everything he needs at hand for his studies. The lapdesk featured fits laptops up to 17 inches. There is a phone slot which holds cell phones vertically. The innovative, dual-bolster cushion conforms to your lap, keeping you cool and comfortable. |
Back Rest Pillow
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A backrest pillow is great to give extra support while sitting on the bed when you're gaming, looking at your laptop or tablet, reading a device or book or watching television.
It's a fab gift for him to take to college when he gets a bit older as well. It's also good to give back support when sitting on the sofa or lying on the floor. It has a handle at the top so it's easily portable around the home. |
Gaming Blanket
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If the 14 year old boy you know plays a lot of video games (like mine), they will love a gaming blanket to keep them warm during the winter months.
The gaming blanket featured also comes with a UV flashlight. When you shine the flashlight on the blanket for 5 minutes it will glow in the dark. The blanket is 60 by 80 inches and is super soft. The blanket is gift wrapped making it easy for gift giving. |
Echo Dot
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The Echo Dot is a brilliant, small speaker that's perfect for any teen boy's bedroom. But it does so much more than play music.
Ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, read the news, check the weather, set alarms, get the sports scores, read audiobooks, control compatible smart home devices, and more. The Echo Dot with clock featured has an alarm so is perfect to have on a nightstand. Snooze the clock by tapping the dot on the top. |
Color Changing Bulb
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A light bulb may not be the first thing you thing about giving a 14 year old boy, however a color changing light bulb is great fun and completely changes the ambience of a teen bedroom in a few minutes.
He can change the color of his room with just the touch of the button on his mobile device. It's super easy to set up. Screw the lightbulb into your light socket, download the app, connect the bulb to your phone and you're ready to go! |
Mini Fridge
Mini Basketball Hoop
Desk Lamp
A Sleeper Chair Bed
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A chair bed is awesome to have in any teen bedroom.
Play video games, read or watch TV while sitting on the chair during the day. At night it can be unfolded to become a sleeper for friend's to stay on They come in many different colors. You can get single chairs or double chairs like the one featured. |
Chargin Station
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If he has lots of tech, this is a great way to help him keep his devices tidy, organised and charging at the same time.
The charging station featured is compatible with multiple devices. It features a watch stand and an ear pod stand as well. The bamboo stand will look stylish on a nightstand or desk. |
LED Lights
Gaming
Many 14 year old boys are gamers. It’s a very popular activity for teens and if so there are a ton of gifts you can get which include video games, gaming vouchers, a gaming headset, keyboard or mouse, storage for a console and games and lots more. Check out the gifts for gamers page for lots of ideas to suit different budgets.
One idea is a gaming chair. There are gaming chairs to suit all budgets. From chairs which just get boys off the floor to chairs with legs, subwoofers and speakers, RCA inputs, wireless receivers, and vibration support. Office chairs and bean bags also make a good alternative to a gaming chair. I also like the bungee chair below.
A note when purchasing a gaming chair make sure it's compatible with the games console it needs to be used with.
One idea is a gaming chair. There are gaming chairs to suit all budgets. From chairs which just get boys off the floor to chairs with legs, subwoofers and speakers, RCA inputs, wireless receivers, and vibration support. Office chairs and bean bags also make a good alternative to a gaming chair. I also like the bungee chair below.
A note when purchasing a gaming chair make sure it's compatible with the games console it needs to be used with.
Gaming Chair
Marvel Avengers Gaming Chair
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The Marvel Avengers gaming chair not only looks super cool but is easily adjustable to make it really comfortable as well.
You can adjust the height of the seat, the height and angle of the arm rests and it can recline between 90 and 180 degrees. The chair is comfortable and durable. It also comes in a Captain America, Black Panther and spiderman verion. |
Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset
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The Oculus Rift is the ultimate VR set. Any 14 year old boy will love receiving this as a gift. It's super fun.
It will give him access to many VR experiences including immersive games, fitness experiences, concerts, and lots more. It's super easy to set up. No PC or console is required. Just connect to a smartphone via the app. it's also worth noting that users will need a Facebook account. |
Razor Kraken Gaming Headset
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My teenage son is always playing games online with his friends and using his gaming headset. It is one of the most used items in his room.
The Razor Kraken headset is a good choice for any teenager who likes to game. It's light and comfortable to wear and is compatible with all PC and gaming consoles. If green is not his color, there are other colors to choose from. |
Headphone Stand With USB Charger
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If he leaves his gaming headphones lying around, a headphone stand not only helps him keep his gaming area tidy - it charges them as well.
The headphone stand featured has 3 USBs so he could charge his other devices such as his cellphone at the same time, keeping everythign tidy. Additionally there's two power sockets which he could use to power a laptop and lamp as well. |
Neon Lights
Food and Snacks
One thing most teenage boys love to do is eat! Help them fulfil their passion with one of these foodie gifts below.
Micro Popcorn
Rapid Ramen Cooker
Japanese Candy
Teens Cook
Jelly Bean Boozled
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The Jelly Bean Boozled game is super fun!
Spin the spinner to choose a color and eat your sweet. Sounds nice, right? Well it might be...but it also might be disgusting! Each color has has two possible flavours. Disgusting or nice. Will it be berry blue or toothpaste? Or perhaps stinky socks or tutti Frutti. Challenge your family and friends to try. |
Experience Days
Sometimes, it’s a 14 year old boy has everything that he needs and wants. If you’re struggling it may be worth considering an experience day. Some ideas include Go karting, hot air balloon, paint balling and zorbing. If he’is not sporty there are music experience days, tickets to a concert or theatre. or a day out visiting somewhere he’is always wanted to go.
Action Camera
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An action camera is a fantastic gadget for shooting video. They are generally lightweight and super portable and can be attached to all kinds of gear such as bikes, helmets and skateboards with the right kinds of mounts.
They can also be used to shoot action of anything from everyday life, to music concerts, to special occasions and parties. |
The action camera featured will record your video footage in 4K Ultra HD at 30 frames per second and capture images at 16 megapixels.
It comes with waterproof casing so he can use it to shoot footage while he's swimming or doing water sports.
It's super small, light and ultra portable and it's comfortable to wear or mount on your gear.
It comes with waterproof casing so he can use it to shoot footage while he's swimming or doing water sports.
It's super small, light and ultra portable and it's comfortable to wear or mount on your gear.
Flipside
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Warning - Flipside is addictive (although it's also fun!)
It's face paced. Players have to flip and slide the blocks to match the color slides to the lights. He can play independently or challenge family and friends. There are several different modes to choose from including speed mode, multiplayer mode, memory mode or level mode. |
Music Gifts
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Does he love listening to music wherever he goes?
Then he will love being able to put on some tunes in the shower as well. This portable speaker can hook up to your phone via Bluetooth and stream your favorite songs. It's water resistant so will work in the shower and no worries about leaving it by a pool . It can also be used wherever else is convenient, in a bedroom or around the home. Or why not put it in a bag and take it to a friend's house. |
Skull Candy Headphones
Stocking Fillers
Reaction Ball
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This is a really cool little stocking filler (our most popular over on the stocking filler page),
It’s a reaction ball. He can play it on his own by bouncing it off a hard surface such as a wall or with other people. It's a great tool for improving your reaction speed in all kinds of sports such as baseball.. |
The a six sided high-bounce rubber ball causes the ball to leap and pop randomly so concentration, excellent hand-eye coordination and quick reaction are required to follow the ball. It really does improve reflexes and agility. And it's fun too
Remote Control Fart Machine
Portable Charger
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This is a small size portable charger that will easily fit into a backpack or other bag.
It gives extra peace of mind to know that if your phone runs out of battery you can give it a quick charge with this back up and know you can still get in contact with people if you need to. It's also great peace of mind for parents to know that their son can always get in contact with them. |
More Fun...
There are lots of toys and games that also make brilliant gifts.
Escape Room Game
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Escape rooms are fun for teenagers but if you can't get to an escape room, why not bring the experience to your home in the form of a game.
In this adventure from the exit: the game series, players find themselves stuck on a haunted roller coaster at the amusement park. Up to 4 players work together to solve a series of riddles and puzzles, crack codes, and escape! Helpful clue cards ensure you never get stuck on a riddle. It can only be played once but it's a lot of fun. |
3D Pen
Money Maze - A Fun Way To Give Money
For Sporty Teens
Fitbit
Survival Kit for Camping Adventures
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This is a great bike for a 14 year old who loves outdoor adventures and camping adventures.
It's a 17 in 1 professional emergency kit which includes a waterproof box, tungsten fountain pen, compass, flashlight, water bottleclip, two screw drivers, multifunctional sport, wire saw, knives, 5 in1 survival rope bracelet, collapsible fire tube, fire starter, carabiner, multifunctional card, ruler and first aid blanket. |
NightMatch Light Up Basketball
  
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If he likes playing basketball and throwing a few hoops, this is a nice ball to have.
It's a light up ball with LED lights inside. The ball lights up on impact. Bounce it and it will light up! It will only stay lit up when actively played and will automatically switch off after 30 seconds without action. In the daytime, you can use it like a normal baskeball. Play at dusk or after sunset. |
For Study
Teenage boys often struggle with studying and this can start from around 14 years of age. Why not give them a helping hand with the following gift ideas.
Back To School - Backpack
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A good backpack is a must for teens so they can probably organise their stuff.
A Jansport backpack comes with a lifetime warranty, so you know you can purchase it with peace of mind. It's designed to he can easily organise his stuff with a large spacious compartment and front utility compartment with organizer. |
Space Pen
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A space pen has been designed to do exactly what it you would expect it do, it works in space.
But this also means it can do some great things on Earth too. It will work when you are writing at any angle. So you can write leaning against a wall or even writing upside down. It also works in extreme temperatures from -30F to 250F. It will also work underwater and on wet sufaces (if you have a need for that!). |
The pen folds down to a compact size so will easily fit in a pocket of a jacket or purse.
When opened it is af fully sized pen.
When opened it is af fully sized pen.
Blackhead Remover Kit
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At age 14 many teen boys may have some blackheads and pimples.
This blackhead remover kit can help take care of them. The tools help to remove blackheads, acne, and various blemishes easily; a diagram provided which let you can know the usage of each tool clearly. They are all easily stored and transported with the included tin. |
Five Nights at Freddy's
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If you're looking to buy a 14 year old boy a book, this is a very popular series with boys of this age group. You only have to read the reviews over an amazon to see how much of a hit they are.
My own 14 year old son has become a bit of reluctant reader in the past couple of years despite reading enthusiastically before then. However, he is currently devouring these books! There are currently nine books you can pick up in the series. |
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