kfeusse Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I need some good NON-TOY or game idea for a 9 year old boy....he doesn't like to read...so books are really not a good idea...he likes sports...he is very active....maybe something that his siblings could enjoy too...educational is great...price range...$10-25 if possible. It is cold and snowy out here in Nebraska...so most outside things are a bust too...makes it hard...but we have to do this every year as my son's birthday is in Feb. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 pocket knife? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfeusse Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 pocket knife? good idea...too bad we thought of that at Christmas time...thanks though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiKC Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 My son just got a cool glow-in-the dark greenish basketball. I think it was from Dick's. I know he can't play with it outside, but if he is on a team he can take it to practice. Cool sled? One of those that looks like a surfboard is great! Snow shoes? My kids have a Klutz paper airplane book they LOVE! One version comes with a set of cool, colored paper in the back. Stomp Rocket - one of those where you jump on this air-filled plastic thing and launch a rocket WAY up. That is a huge hit with the kids around here. Beta Fish A great old Disney movie, like Swiss Family Robinson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Chemistry set. Wood burning kit. A game. We had several winners this year at Christmas. Seeds and an indoor 'greenhouse' to start a garden. Sleeping bag. Dart board. Origami book and paper. Is a nerf gun a toy?:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scholand Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I know its kind of a toy but educational. The very difficult lego or other brand sets. My son still loves them at age 14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swirl Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) Does he like baseball? My nephews really like those titanium necklaces. Phiten is the only brand I can recall at the moment. All the cool kids wear them around here. :) Shake power flashlights and those gel ant farms are kind of neat too. I ordered a bike siren from ebay. (Came from Singapore and took 3 weeks to get here.) It looks like a police siren and has 4 different sounds. With shipping I think it was around $9. It was a BIG hit! BUT, IT WAS SUPER, SUPER LOUD!! Edited January 18, 2011 by Swirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) I know you said books are not good but IMHO I would consider at least some of the many fun, fun books for boys for one of his gifts such as: http://www.amazon.com/Hercules-Twelve-Labors-Graphic-Legends/dp/0822564858/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1295313936&sr=8-1 http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_23?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=geronimo+stilton+series&sprefix=geronimo+stilton+series http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_23?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=geronimo+stilton+series&sprefix=geronimo+stilton+series#/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_15?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=boxcar+children&sprefix=boxcar+children&rh=n%3A283155%2Ck%3Aboxcar+children You never know, some of these sort of books may inspire a love of reading:001_smile: Some of them are designed for those who don't love reading as well. Plus there are dozens and dozens of others that might peak his interest:) Edited January 18, 2011 by priscilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 As for a game that is sport minded, how about Wii Fit or the new Xbox connect as a consideration. Also, nerf guns are neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Snap Circuits? We bought a set for my 7 1/2 yo for Christmas (and Amazon has dropped the price almost $7 since then :glare:) and he loves them. His 8 yo buddy had a sleepover here this weekend and we couldn't hardly drag him away from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abigail4476 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Snap Circuits? We bought a set for my 7 1/2 yo for Christmas (and Amazon has dropped the price almost $7 since then :glare:) and he loves them. His 8 yo buddy had a sleepover here this weekend and we couldn't hardly drag him away from them. :iagree: My son LOVES his Snap Circuits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 My son loves his snap circuits too. As for toy, he is 9 and really, really wants the new Lego Ninjago sets. They are cool- they spin, they have lego sets to go with them, a storyline, and funky ninja minifigures- everything 9yr old boys like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaNYC Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I plan on getting my son (soon to turn 10) a huge bag of sticks (popsicle, dowel), tape (all kinds), PVC pipe, clothespins, rubber bands, clay, and paint. I swear that's all he plays with (modding Nerf guns, making crossbows, claymation, etc). He'll be thrilled. (He's also finally getting his ear pierced, but I'm not sure that's what you're looking for :tongue_smilie:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Would he like Fluxx? This has been a big hit at our house...It doesn't look like much in the box, but it's a REALLY fun game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meena Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Knee hockey set. We got 2 goals and a few sticks used from Play It Again Sports. It's a big hit with both of my sons and the neighborhood boys. It's a great way to use up energy when weather doesn't permit playing outside. Tabletop ping-pong has also been keeping my boys busy lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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