Skylanders Supercharger
This is similar to the Disney Infinity? Base with action figures that you can them put into the game yes? How do your 4 year old do playing that game?
My DS also asked for "science" stuff, but I don't really see anything that's appropriate for a 4 year old.
There is some decent science stuff for 4 year olds as long as you don't mind messes. Magic Schoolbus has science kits which are great for about 4 to 7, they have a bunch of different experiments in them, that they do need help with, but work decently for the age range. Also Thames & Kosmos has a Kid's First line which looks doable for the younger ages depending on how interested they are in science. Educents also has a slimy squishy polymer bucket for that age group, which I think is what I'm getting my 4 year old as his science gift this year.
My 4 year old daughter wants princess stuff, particularly Sleeping Beauty. She also got a hold of an American Girl catalogue a couple days ago and now has it in her head that she wants one of those too.
Oh and as a joint family present we got the kids a big set of Magformers. If you haven't used them, check them out! They are super fun, all of my kids LOVE them. And I love that the baby can even play with them and I don't have to worry about him choking on small pieces. They are super expensive but Amazon will often have good deals. We just got a set 40% off a few days ago.
legos, legos, legos and more legos!!!!!!!!!
I feel your pain!!! And of course the eldest son wants all the larger, more expensive kits!!!! lol
I know!!!! Legos are so expensive! And the ones he wants (pirate ship, deep sea exploration ship, deep sea base) are all $100 each! He really wants the star wars sand crawler. I had to veto that one - it's $300!!! For one lego toy! He can get 3 large ones for the price of that!
And wait until he wants the Death Star...$500!!! We vetoed that one!!