Jumping In Puddles Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 any age. I'm looking for a gift for my 10 year old nephew, who has everything. I like to spend about 35.00 on him. I'm always looking for gift ideas - I really don't like going to toys r us and picking up something crappy. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 What are his hobbies? Is he an athlete? Does he read? Things that have gone over well here for my boys: gift certificate to the local sporting goods store TCBY gift certificate (or any ice cream shop where they can "hang" with their friends!) building toys - hammer, nails, wood; a bunch of PVC pipes and connectors Marshmellow shooters (these kept my boys busy for HOURS at Christmas!) My guys still like Playmobil Can you go in with someone? We like active outdoor toys - scooters, powerwing, waveboards, flying turtles (but those are a bit more expensive) Target has these really nice craft kits (not sure if he's a craft kid or not!). I get them for my nieces, so we've only done the "girly" ones - making your own purses, sand art, etc. But I think they have some that would work for boys too. I pick them up on sale for $6/each! That's all I've got for now! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey in TX Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 What are his hobbies? Is he an athlete? Does he read? Things that have gone over well here for my boys: gift certificate to the local sporting goods store TCBY gift certificate (or any ice cream shop where they can "hang" with their friends!) building toys - hammer, nails, wood; a bunch of PVC pipes and connectors Marshmellow shooters (these kept my boys busy for HOURS at Christmas!) My guys still like Playmobil Can you go in with someone? We like active outdoor toys - scooters, powerwing, waveboards, flying turtles (but those are a bit more expensive) Target has these really nice craft kits (not sure if he's a craft kid or not!). I get them for my nieces, so we've only done the "girly" ones - making your own purses, sand art, etc. But I think they have some that would work for boys too. I pick them up on sale for $6/each! That's all I've got for now! Good luck! MARSHMELLOW shooters are the bomb! What a blast--hours of fun :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I'm trying to think of things we've gotten for our nephew... A small backpack style bag for holding his Nintendo DS & games (prior to that, he just carried it around w/ the games in a ziplock; I never would have guessed that he would have loved it so much, but he does & has used for a few years now). The Dangerous Book for Boys -- nephew loved this book. Maybe get a few 'supplies' to go along w/ it. One time we took him to eat at a Fuddrucker's that is connected to a video game arcade. So, he got dinner & then a preset amount ($20 or $25) to spend playing games. Comic book subscriptions (he likes Shonen Jump & Sonic the Hedgehog). Something that could also be fun -- a nerf dart gun set. These are the ones that have the velcro or suction cup tips. There are a huge variety of sets, some of them for 2 players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 . . . art supplies, books, and coupons for "experiences." I might promise to take the kid to the zoo or theater, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 MARSHMALLOW shooters are the bomb! What a blast--hours of fun :) And apparently they never outgrow them, lol... When my brother got married, he made pvc mini-marshmallow shooters for all his groomsmen. Handed them out before the rehearsal... So there are all these allegedly grown men, who are paying zero attention to the rehearsal, and an awful lot of attention to their new weapons. And then my brother discovered that my super-curly hair was like marshmallow velcro! From that moment on, they all considered my hair the perfect target for their tomfoolery. Aaaaaaah! (But *they* sure had a lot of fun, lol.) Now my ds (who was the ringbearer) wonders why *he* never got one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSMP Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 If he is into Legos....they have a master builder program that you can get a subscription for.... My boys loved this as did my nephew. They send you a lego kit every two months, plus the magazine and few other extras. If they like to read we have purchased a gift certificate to Borders. That went over really well. I like the Lego subscription......I think K'Nex offers something like that also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 My son got one of these for his bday. We thought it was really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 . . . art supplies, books, and coupons for "experiences." I might promise to take the kid to the zoo or theater, for example. :iagree: Quality art supplies are my very favorite gifts to give. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 When ds was about 12, a friend gave him a "deluxe" version fold-up camp chair (got a few on clearance at the end of the summer, and gave them as gifts to her teenage son's friends all year!). He put it in his bedroom and uses it all the time, even 6 years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristavws Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 My boys have always enjoyed the various science kits they have received. Legos are always a hit as well. Krista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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