BikeBookBread Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I've been "off the boards" pretty much since Christmas Eve, so I apologize if this has already been covered :) What were your Christmas gift (especially toys) hits and misses? PDG Is turning six in a few weeks, so I have another gift to buy, and I'm gift-idea-outed :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 hi, Stephanie: Happy New Year! Our guys are a little older than yours, but for our two grand-daughters (ages 6 and almost 4) we bought 'Sponge Bob' Play Sets (at their request) and a Wii game and a DS game (Grand-daughter age 6 does DS for visual issues - titles are suggested by the therapist). Our girls are still loving their AG dolls and clothes and horses and furniture. All are loving Lego, puzzles, slinkies, and board games. Don't know if there is a Scrabble for younger kids, but my guys wake every morning and start playing Scrabble. Also, Connect 4, Battleship, and Risk. I wanted to get a Brio train set (we actually had a set a few years ago but sold it b/c no one played with it) but will hold off on that for awhile till we are back at home. And, I have promised DD10 that we will 'do' her doll house when we return home - it is one of those large, ones that you would find in a doll house store. It will be fun to re-do a house that is manageable in size! :lol: Mariann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Keva Contraptions. This was ds10's individual gift, but even ds4 likes building with the planks. A $5 box of 151 marbles Blokus 3D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtolgd Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Hits: DS9: DS lite and scribblenauts and pokemon platinum games DD7: Zoo Tycoon 2 computer game, Sonic the hedgehog stuff DS3: Thomas the train Christmas engine, Melissa and Doug puzzles, Easel with chalkboard and paints Games that are hits: Connect 4, Rush Hour, No Stress Chess, Thomas Great Race game Haven't played Blokus yet. A hit with us all...Wii Lego Rock Band! No real misses here, so that is good! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 The biggest hits for our 5yods were KEVA planks, a small table-top pinball game, set of knights w/dragon action figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiff in TX Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 DD 3.5 got a LeapFrog Scribble and Write and simply loves it. She carried it around for about 5 days solid and was always playing with it. We also gave her an imaginarium marble race set and the whole family has had fun with it... even the cats :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 The girls each got an iPod Touch and that was a big hit. The Fisher Price Trio blocks that my Nana gave them are awesome! Even I love building with those. The Ant Works gel ant farm that I got for DD5 is incredible. We watch that thing daily, as does everyone who steps foot into our house. We got the one that lights up on the bottom so you can see it better. I highly recommend this ant farm....it is so neat to watch the ants working and working. I also bought an ant book to learn about them too. The game Zingo is great. Even my two year old loves it and can play it. And it is entertaining enough for DH and I as well. My 2 year old loves her Fisher Price Animalville set that she got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhudson Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 KEVA contraptions is a big hit (got it for 11 yr old) for everyone, adults included. Settler of Catan is beloved already. ALEX sewing machine broke on Cmas Day and created tears! A big no on that. Traded it in for a Madame Alexander doll and was loved. The DIDJ and games are a big hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Hits: These streamers Princess dress and hat Double Shutter game latch hook kit a scooter with 2 wheels anything horse related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiki Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 The big hit with our 5 year old girl was a Nintendo DS. The smaller things she loved included a potholder weaving kit (the loops), a crayola light board drawing thing, hyperdash and a wake up giants game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Hits for DS(6): Legos, Imaginext space shuttle set, and Playmobil Pyramid (bought after Christmas with a combination of allowance & Christmas money). Both kids have spent the last several days playing with the pyramid, even giving up TV time to do so! I'm not generally a Playmobil fan, but this was a definite hit! Hits for DD(5): American Girl doll (Rebecca), trunk full of doll clothes, Calico Critters, and Calico Critter Tree House (bought after Christmas. She had been saving all of her allowance money and doing extra chores since she heard it was coming out this summer. With her Christmas money added to the mix & some deal-hunting for online coupons that I found, she had just enough to buy it). Hits for both: Sticky Tile Mosaics. They have several kits and they keep them busy for hours! I used to have to buy them online, but AC Moore carries them now. They also both got a set of Shrinky Dinks in their stockings, and those were hits. Misses: US Mint Proof sets. My aunt & uncle buy them these every year. I'm sure they'll appreciate them when they're older, but for now they don't find them very exciting ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Big miss: Marshmallow shooting guns. They are horrible. Huge waste. Hit: Think Putty from Timberdoodle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) Oh -those Calico Critters! I wish I had someone to play with them!!! They are very, very cute. Edited January 5, 2010 by Jan in SC unable to quote correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadiegirl Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Mega hits with kids in our family from nieces age 8, 10 and 12 to my sons that are age 12 1/2 to 14... was the Nintendo DSi!!!! They love it! Playstation 3 game - Little Big Planet...very cool for everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Hits- Zu Zu pets, BB Guns and Scooters. I know, crazy, but true. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 hits for 5 and 10 year old: push scooters nerf guns( but mom and dad keep stealing these) Schleich toys Melissa and Doug Castle Books Movies(from family, actually old tv shows Andy Griffith and petticoat Junction) Scrapbooking supplies set up in a kit Coloring posters A few games, a matching one and some others, Best in Breed dog game New Build a Bear outfits Nail polish:glare: A really nice cat necklace No misses yet.:) We meet up with in laws on Sunday and I beleive they have a few more Schleich toys and some audio books of Hank the Cowdog for the children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaddon Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 DD is almost 18 months and she loves her new shoes and clothes, she is too funny. DS1 is 4.5 and he loves his V-tech handheld. Loves the Lincoln Logs great grandpa bought (massive amounts of them from an auction) They look like they were never played with and it is a tote full! He also loves the Jumpstart Wii game and Diego games he got. DS2 will be 3 in a few days and got a Zippity, he loves to play it and is slowly getting better :) He loves his tractors he was given as well. As a family we've been playing the memory game and the Cooties game, even DH has been having fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed2fosteradopt Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hits: 3YOB: Hess truck, Quadrilla Marble Run, stuffed Moose from Kohl's that goes with If You Give a Moose a Muffin, his favorite book 3YOG: Quadrilla Marble Run, Belduc girl puzzle (the one that has the layers of the body) 11YOB: digital drum set, For Boys Only: The Biggest, Baddest Book Ever (found this at a thrift store for $.25 and he hasn't put it down - go figure!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Misses: US Mint Proof sets. My aunt & uncle buy them these every year. I'm sure they'll appreciate them when they're older, but for now they don't find them very exciting ;) My kids love those. They each got a set from a friend when they were born and they are fascinated by them when we get them out. My kids really love coins, though. They even collect the arcade junk coins. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 The hits for my kids were: dd5: connect 4, AG robe/slippers for her and doll, PiggyPaint nail polish, doll stroller, pillow pet, little cast iron pots, quirkle cubes. ds6: cap gun, star wars blaster nerf gun, HABA marble run, pillow pet, no stress chess, razor scooter, bakugan. The only miss was the spy watch for ds. I didn't even really want to get it for him but I knew he wanted it and he didn't really ask for anything and I haven't seen him play with it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest janainaz Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 A bit hit around here has been the game Quiddler (if you love Scrabble and Rummy it's a thumbs up). Bop It has also been played with a lot - it's just a fun thing to pick up and do instead of twiddling your thumbs. Apples to Apples is another hit - we love it. I got Great States game for ds9. So far, we are not loving it, it's a bit ho-hum. I love educational games, I really do, but for this one I just wish it was more 'fun'. I should have just ordered the deck of cards and saved some money. I got ds5 Guess Who Extra. It's a lot of fun. Last but not least, I really have enjoyed Saucer Scramble. It's an active game for kids (nothing educational about it). It's just fun and works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Bop It has also been played with a lot - it's just a fun thing to pick up and do instead of twiddling your thumbs. I forgot about Bop It! My kids got it from their Aunt and it is a really fun thing to play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hits - Plasma Cars! All three of my kids got one as a gift from my dad, and they love them. They have been on them everyday since Christmas. I wasn't sure if they would work or not, and I was very skeptical about whether my twins would ride them, but I was proven wrong. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.