kesmom Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 (edited) I'm looking for any ideas under $10 for my nephews for Christmas. I usually get them a couple of books and then one or two little fun things. They are getting older and I'm less aware of what this age range likes for the fun stuff. Thanks! Edited July 15, 2012 by kesmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) My son just got a hand-buzzer which he loves (from Amazon) for about $3.00. He also got fake poop, but I'm sure you don't want that. He loves practical jokes. He got some of the fake gum from Five and Below once. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006GK2K6/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00 Other ideas: glow sticks (Dollar Tree) bug collecting canister (Dollar Tree) magnifying glass magnets doodle book (our BJs has some of these for about $5.00) http://www.amazon.com/The-Boys-Doodle-Book-Pictures/dp/0762435062/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342310741&sr=8-1&keywords=doodle+book+boys'>http://www.amazon.com/The-Boys-Doodle-Book-Pictures/dp/0762435062/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342310741&sr=8-1&keywords=doodle+book+boys inexpensive spy stuff like: Rear View Glasses http://www.amazon.com/The-Boys-Doodle-Book-Pictures/dp/0762435062/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342310741&sr=8-1&keywords=doodle+book+boys Spy Paper: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPY-PAPER-Dissolves-in-just-seconds-with-water-/250272856387?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a456cb943 Secret Code Book (my boys have loved this one): http://www.amazon.com/Clancys-Secret-Codes-Adrienne-Mason/dp/1550745530/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1342311010&sr=1-6&keywords=lu+%26+clancy Spy Pens http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLUE-CONFIDENTIAL-SECRET-DECODER-SPY-PEN-WRITE-DECODE-USE-REGULAR-INK-/300728582480?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4604d20150 http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Message-Invisible-Writer-Spy/dp/B000UVNSV2/ref=sr_1_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1342311377&sr=1-3&keywords=spy+pen Wig Out Card Game http://www.amazon.com/Gamewright-5210-Wig-Out/dp/B000B5MULG/ref=sr_1_5?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1342311148&sr=1-5&keywords=sleeping+queens Sleeping Queens card game http://www.amazon.com/Gamewright-230-Sleeping-Queens/dp/B0009XBY3A/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1342311148&sr=1-1&keywords=sleeping+queens Edited July 15, 2012 by nestof3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly1730 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I just saw something on Amazon that might be good. My 7yo grandson loves to make paper airplanes. On Amazon ( please someone, teach me how to link!) there is a book that has the airplanes printed on the pages. You take out the page and follow the instructions for folding them correctly. It comes with stickers to decorate and is under $10. I put it in my cart for my grandson's b-day in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Weird band-aids (bacon, special cartoon characters) fake mustaches whoopee cushion fake tattoos masks/capes/disguises astronaut ice cream (freeze dried) loupe/mini microscope/magnifying glass fake teeth small penknife mini flashlight or that crank flashlight/radio swim goggles slinky mechanical novelty bank (mysterious toilet for instance) weird toothpaste or toothbrush silly string mini fan Lego figure small Lego set nerf darts or mini gun foam sword/shield package of unusual dried fruit (apricot, etc) microwave popcorn multipacks of sugarless gum sticky hands those strong magnets (there are 2, sometimes they're called clackers) silly putty yo-yo (and book of tricks) emergency cones ball of some kind fishing lures (if they like fishing) or mini fishing pole funny slippers book of mazes Christmas lights/other themed string of lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 geyser tube for mentos and coke http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/geyser-tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Bionicles. My DS7 loves putting these together and they are under $10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Nerf guns. Some are under $10 and are especially good if more than one person in the family is getting them so they can play together. Remote control mini-cars in a can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Small Lego kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I have given all of my nephews small logo sets. They have some for $5-10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Bionicles. My DS7 loves putting these together and they are under $10. My son loves those. They are now making Hero Factory. Loves those too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Hot Wheels Playmobil sets Water guns Nerf football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghee Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 My son loves those. They are now making Hero Factory. Loves those too. These are the ones my oldest son likes. He, and my younger son, have a hard time with the fine motor needed for the teeny tiny legos. He also likes being able to mix and match the body parts. Now, all my kids love the mini figs from Lego. We often buy the mystery packs and even bought one elusive one off eBay ;) Pocketknives - All I'll say is know the child you are giving it to VERY well. My stepdad was convinced that "all boys need pocket knives" and so my oldest son got one about 5 or 6. It was a tiny little knife. He was in my mom's back yard, trying to cut a twig off a stump, and made a spiral slice all the way around a finger. He did NOT need a knife, an argument I made before the appearance of the knife, and I threw it away. I have known other kids who were FINE with them. I would probably clear that with the parent and be VERY sure that I'd seen a child safely use a knife before. Other things my boys like - Making tents - a box of old or mismatched sheets/blankets can be a lot of fun. I also saw these cute little pop out A-frame style ones on Pinterest. I've thought about making them for mine as gifts. Playmobil - the people mostly. I don't buy big sets. Imaginext - for my youngest it's the people and vehicles. He doesn't like things like dinosaurs (which my oldest loved :() or fantasy stuff like the DC comic themed ones. Razor Scooters and Skateboards - you can sometimes get deals on the scooters, and the boards are like $9.99 at Walmart. Kit/Instructional gifts - Klutz books or things like book of yoyo tricks and a cool yoyo. Cute science kits - the "grosser" the better! Water beads - these are cheap and easy to use. Just buy packets of floral beads in the craft section at Walmart - $2! They come in a rainbow of colors and we love to bounce them, squish them, experiment with them (will they grow in coke?), slice them with plastic knives, etc.. Even my 13 year old thinks they are fun, not that he says it aloud... DUCT TAPE? I know my DD is planning to use some of her bday money to buy Duct Tape. It's HUGE with girls around here, but I've seen a few boys using it. I'm trying to convince my oldest to make a hammock :D My youngest son wants some just because DD has some. Paintable models. Could be planes or cars, but my kids like animals. I've seen inexensive kits. Weird pens and pencils. If it has a goofy topper, smells funny, lights up... they are interested. Gum/candy baskets if they are allowed gum and/or candy. Before I took mine off sugar, one year I gave them a dvd with a movie theater size box of their favorite candy in their stockings. HUGE HIT! Cool slippers. My kid love robes and slippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kesmom Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Thanks for all the great ideas! I think fun bandaids and duct tape will be perfect for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BenPresent Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I have been developing a Gift Generator of sorts that might be of help to you. You may be able to find a few more small gift ideas at NoPresentNoProblem.com. This is my first stab at it so if you have any feedback I'd be more than happy to hear from you. Thanks! Be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nathan2013 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Well, for little boys, you can give them something they can play with but not that dangerous. Like Fisher-Price products. Choose a toy that would be appropriate for their age. There are a lot of best little boy gifts around the web. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystie Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 My sons like hex bugs, too. They build mazes with legos for them to wander through. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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