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Chris in VA Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 BB gun? Thought I was anti-gun, but my bigger teens have really enjoyed shooting off the back patio--'course, we live in the woods with no one behind or beside us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinag Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I am thinking about a camera or a camcorder. He and his younger brother love to get my camera and take pictures or record short scenes on it. Maybe walkie talkies, watch, gift card, books, or an mp3 player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinag Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 BB gun sounds neat. Or maybe a pocket knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_claire Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 What about video games or an ipod? A cell phone? His own computer? Lego mindstorms? Gadgets are very cool for this age group. Weapons can be cool also as the other posters suggested. What is the climate like where you live though? Outdoor things like guns aren't so much fun in mountains of snow. If you do go the weapon route, I would think an air rifle would be better than a bb gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarleneW Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 My 12 year olds list includes: video camera, laptop, camera, psp, itouch, new cell phone... NO he is not getting all of these, but how about something electronic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 My oldest has reached that tough stage. He's only given me a few ideas and they've already been purchased. He's asking for a Spangler Science Lab in the Bag, Thames & Kosmos Physics set, a build it yourself R/C car (I went with the Elenco version to see how into it he is without investing a lot), and a specific Bionical. I still need at least 3 other ideas (some of the above will be from Grandparents). He also has a birthday coming up. We have a variety of Legos, but they do not get played with often. K'nex were a flop here. Last year his gift was a workshop in the basement, tool box, tools, nails, and pile of wood. He's into tinkering, motors, and likes to invent things? Any suggestions? My boys like electronic monopoly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I have 5 boys ages 10-13! They are getting (not all from me, grandparents are helping): ear phones - they go through these a lot nicer shirts - in great need wallets hats - very popular here one wants a cross necklace, I am not sure about that computer game that has fun and education mixed... IF we had lots of money and fewer children and I didn't think that the holidays were better with just one special gift and a couple of littler things, I would add in: rip sticks, like a skateboard, but more challenging skateboards inline trick skates new bikes new scooter, for the one who wont bike or skateboard We get tired of monitoring and limiting video games, and they have WAY too much in that line, so nothing like that will be a gift this year. In fact, it would be lovely if I could talk them into packing up some of their systems and giving them as gifts to others... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 My oldest has reached that tough stage. He's only given me a few ideas and they've already been purchased. He's asking for a Spangler Science Lab in the Bag, Thames & Kosmos Physics set, a build it yourself R/C car (I went with the Elenco version to see how into it he is without investing a lot), and a specific Bionical. I still need at least 3 other ideas (some of the above will be from Grandparents). He also has a birthday coming up. We have a variety of Legos, but they do not get played with often. K'nex were a flop here. Last year his gift was a workshop in the basement, tool box, tools, nails, and pile of wood. He's into tinkering, motors, and likes to invent things? Any suggestions? My ds10 wants a mini-lathe for wood turning (my Dad turns and has gotten ds hooked when we visit them). I think we're getting Lego Mindstorms this year. I know you said the Legos don't get played with much, but he might enjoy the robotic kit. For his 10th birthday, he got a Flip video camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinakel Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 My boy still wants Legos, which just makes me smile. He might get a new bike, however, as the one he bought at a garage sale for $25 he wrecked trying to jump a curb. but, shhh, it's a secret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyK Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 My 11 year old still wants Legos and Playmobil, and interestingly so do many of his friends even though their parents are surprised their son isn't the only one. That said, the Flip was his recent birthday present from the family and it has gotten an amazing amount of use -- both play, and he makes documentaries, and vacation movies. He's asked for some movie making software for Christmas. The Mac I got for my use recently has been largely taken over by him, so if something like that's in your budget, woohoo. My son finds all sorts of "how to use the Mac" videos on-line, and we've taken some Mac classes at the store, and all of a sudden he's my computer guru. It is really great for my husband who's even less computer savvy than I am. I just got him the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book but it will be hard to wait for Christmas to give it to him. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 My 11 yr old loves bakugon, yu-gi-oh, lego's, graphic novels, playmobile, his pellet gun(like a bb gun but is a handgun that shoots plastic pellets, he finds then in the park to reuses one others have shot), and his tools. For christmas this year he is getting a digital camera (his santa gift), a replica davy crocket rifle(from corps of rediscovery), a replica powder horn(also from CoR), a playmobile set, a leather stamping kit, pellet refills and a make your own coon tail hat (from his sister). From others he will get clothes, video games, and bakugon sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyK Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Oh, that made me think of another thing -- Nerf Guns. My son's birthday party involved all his friends bringing their blasters over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Legos Airsoft gun stuff iTunes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 some things my 11yo either got recently, or is still agitating for: Swiss Army knife nerfs lego mindstorms trebuchet & catapult kits (http://www.catapultkits.com/) mp3 player & headphones & little speakers nintendo ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 My son is 10 and asking an ipod, a Wii system, dsi games, a laptop (even though he has a desktop his dad bought him last year, so he can forget it!), a razor skooter, and a PS3 (he has ps2...again, he can forget it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Huge Nerf guns. Swiss army knives with lots of times. Sports equipment if they do a sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 My ds, 11 in a couple of weeks, wants (or already has and loves!): Airsoft stuff iPod touch Lego Mindstorms and regular Lego blocks Swiss Army knife video games Percy Jackson book series guitar, picks, guitar bag, stand, distortion pedal, amp, etc. Spy stuff RipStik, skateboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 How about ____ Projects for the Evil Genius books + gift certificates to the hardware store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Huge Nerf guns. Swiss army knives with lots of times. Sports equipment if they do a sport. :iagree: Books: The Dangerous Book for Boys &/or Forbidden Lego Subscriptions to magazines or comic book series Tickets to an event Science kits/Snap Circuits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossom'sGirl Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Our 11 yo ds has the Lego Mindstorms and uses it all the time. Now he wants the books that go along with the Mindstorms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 My 11 year old wants Legos, Nerf Guns, and Video Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 This has been driving me nuts all day, but I just remembered the name. How about Fischertechniks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougarmom4 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 My ds12 has been enjoying the board game Memoirs 44. It's a WW2 game, where you set up actual battles from WW2 and then re-enact them. He loves it. There are also additional add-ons that you can buy to keep the game exciting. The only downside is that it is pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Oldest ds wants: rocket stuff (he's in to high powered rocketry and this stuff gets EXPENSIVE!! but maybe yours would like a rocket kit?), and a laptop Ds11 wants: sports memorabilia, IPod Nano Things they already have that they love: knives guns - airsoft and bb guns Nerf guns Electric guitar What about a set of tools with plans to make something? My oldest has already bought for himself a scroll saw and a table-top belt sander. He uses these for model rockets. But, a basic set of tools is a great gift too! (I'm sending the kids away so they won't see what they're getting.) Ds13 will get a lapbook. Ds11 will get an Ipod. My hubby is getting the sports memorabilia!! A gift for the three boys is a unicycle!!!!! I always try to surprise them with something fun that they won't know about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyrooch Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 My 12 year olds list includes: video camera, laptop, camera, psp, itouch, new cell phone... NO he is not getting all of these, but how about something electronic. :iagree: My son is 11 and his only gift request this year is a PSP. He said he is willing to have this be his only gift since it is pricey. While he enjoys things like legos, Transformers, etc. since he turned about 10 they have taken a back seat to electronics. His one gift request from his grandparents is an Ipod. He said that he'd be happy if these were the only 2 things he gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zaichiki Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 My ds12 has been enjoying the board game Memoirs 44. It's a WW2 game, where you set up actual battles from WW2 and then re-enact them. He loves it. There are also additional add-ons that you can buy to keep the game exciting. The only downside is that it is pricey. Cougarmom, Where do you get this game? Can you post a link to some more info? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom3tn Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I haven't read all the responses, so these may have been mentioned already. My DS is 12 now and these are some of the things that he has asked for/wanted in the past few years: Blow Dart Gun and Target BB Gun Wii and Wii games DS and DS games Bowling ball and bag Bike MP3 player digital camera computer games Field Guides (birds, insects, etc.) cash (to buy these things if I wouldn't buy them, LOL) robe and slippers DVD movies pocket knife (he hasn't gotten this one yet) fishing gear inline skates skateboard pogo stick binoculars ... he seems to have outgrown the Legos now but at 10 and 11 he still wanted them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Does he have The Dangerous Book For Boys? You could get him all the supplies every boy should have ;) such as the pocket knife, compass, flint, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdeveson Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 We got ds a camcorder -- not an expensive one. He and dh downloaded free software to create stop action movies and he's been uploading them to YouTube ever since. Even has his own channel. He can spend hours posing his little figures, doing his thing. The camcorder has been a HUGE hit around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougarmom4 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 (edited) Cougarmom,Where do you get this game? Can you post a link to some more info? Thanks! Okay, so I had the title of the game a little wrong. It's Memoir 44, not Memoirs 44. http://www.daysofwonder.com/memoir44/en/ I looked into it at the above site, but purchased it at our local family game store, Funfinity (for $50). (Ouch...but it was worth it...we were studying WWII together...) I highly recommend it. If you have further questions, let me know. Edited October 22, 2009 by cougarmom4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Okay, so I had the title of the game a little wrong. It's Memoir 44, not Memoirs 44. http://www.daysofwonder.com/memoir44/en/ I looked into it at the above site, but purchased it at our local family game store, Funfinity (for $50). (Ouch...but it was worth it...we were studying WWII together...) I highly recommend it. If you have further questions, let me know. This looks really interesting. Thanks for the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kids4me Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 My son wants a unicycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I'm afraid both my boys want computer/Wii games. They also request books. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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