JudoMom Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 My oldest will be 10 this month. Extended family sends money and I buy gifts. He's getting a Flip video camera with about half of it, and he's also asked for a model car to build. This leaves me with abut $30-$40 to spend. He likes building & creating things. The last 2 times we visited my parents, my Dad introduced him to wood turning, and ds wanted to take classes out here but they're over $100 a class. For Christmas he got a toolbox with real tools and he enjoys it. More Legos or Knex are always a possibility. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 This book has entertained my 10 year old son for hours. It even comes with a selection of paper that can be folded for special planes. http://www.amazon.com/Klutz-Book-Paper-Airplanes-Stillinger/dp/1570548307 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Maybe some wood and nails or screws he can build things out of. My son's best friend liked to build and one year his mom got him the material to build a tree-fort for Christmas. His friends got him things like camo paint and other accessories for the fort for his birthday in Feb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 A subscription to a wood working magazine? This wite also has some inexpensive wood kits and plans http://www.rockler.com/index.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 My son, who also enjoys building and creating, has gotten a lot of inspiration from The Dangerous Book for Boys by Hal Iggulden. Lots of creative projects in it......everything from building a go cart to constructing a tree house. And although my son hasn't tackled either of those two projects yet, he did make a bow and arrow from instuctions found in this book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekmom Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 My son turned 10 in May. This is what he still enjoys playing with: Skyrail Marble Roller Coaster (250 pieces) He loves doing different designs in his room - lots of different combinations to try! Snap Circuits Kit Pocket Knife (always a winner for boys!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Erector set! Rainbow Resource carries a woodburning kit for about $20. A build your own kit (radio, electric moter, etc) from a Hobby/Craft store. A Marble run that he can build several different ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 My oldest was all about Legos and Star Wars when he turned ten. Lego Star Wars was even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 My boys (ages 7-13) enjoy the "Rush Hour" hand-held (NON-electronic!) game, and others like it: http://www.amazon.com/Think-Fun-5000-ThinkFun-Rush/dp/B00000DMER/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1246984099&sr=8-1 Rainbow Resource sells about a dozen different types, like River Crossing, Tipover, etc. Thinkfun is the company that makes them, and they are widely available. They each come with a stack of cards. Each card has a different layout that you set up and then try to solve (by getting the car out of the traffic jam, etc.) Our kids don't play a lot of computer games, but these games keep them very entertained in the car, and at meetings, etc. where they need to stay quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 art supplies and books. Wacko was all over art supplies and books last year. (this year too.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Last year when ds turned 10 he loved (still loves) Lego Star Wars The Paper Plane book a pp mentioned cars, cars, and more cars art supplies books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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