What are you getting your 11 year old boy for Christmas? - The DIS Discussion Forums

TupperMom7 · 11-01-2009, 09:48 PM

Other than video games, what are you getting your 11 year old for Christmas? We have a Wii, but my son does not play with it that much. He'll be 11 just before Christmas. He likes Knex, Legos, etc., but I sometimes feel like I'm getting him the same thing over and over.

He likes to play board games, but he has to have other people to play them with. He has siblings, so that's not the problem, but I'd like to get him things for just him.

Any ideas?

mickeymaker2003 · 11-01-2009, 09:54 PM

Does he like projects? Would he enjoy building models or small wood projects?

MinnieForMe · 11-01-2009, 09:56 PM

A mountain bike was a big hit last year for my 11 year old. He went to mountain bike camp this past summer and got a great workout from it.

This year he wants the drums for his Guitar Hero. He also enjoys collecting antique car models (the type you put together). It's a little harder than Legos so more of a challenge for him.

mom2val · 11-01-2009, 10:02 PM

11 year old nephew is getting Abercrombie clothes from me. Check the clearance section online $13.90 long sleeve t-shirts and jeans for less than $30.

smylie1 · 11-01-2009, 10:04 PM

I'm looking forward to answers to this! I have an 11 year old and am having the same problem. He does love video games so a couple new ones are a given, but I'm having trouble finding non-electronic things that will intrest him. Please keep the suggestions coming!

MinnieForMe · 11-01-2009, 10:16 PM

Thanks for the heads up. My son is also an Abercrombie wearer!

Leader of the Club · 11-01-2009, 10:35 PM

My 12 y/o son wants a small video camera.

Maybe get him a digital camera (to take pictures of his lego creations).

an MP3 player to listen to while he is building something great with his Knex. My son downloads audiobooks from the library onto his MP3.

A couple of great books for his age. (I have lots of recommendations if you need them.)

3BoysRDisneyFreaks · 11-01-2009, 10:38 PM

My oldest will be 11 at the end of November. For his birthday he is getting a Nintendo DS. For Christmas he is getting some DS games, Wii games, MP3 player...Not sure what else. He just finished reading all of the Harry Potter books, so I might look into another book set for him.

disneybound31 · 11-01-2009, 10:45 PM

Getting our 11 year old his own digital camera. Loves to take pics and is in school photo club.

He also wants to redecorate his room- getting him sports items to replace his current Pirates of Carribean theme.

Gift card to his fave restaurant- will take him out for a special 'him' only night of his choosing. Do same thing for DD7.

Movie gift cards to the theatre are fun.

tycopj · 11-01-2009, 11:53 PM

I don't know why, but last year my nephew (11 at the time) wanted a large pack of different color sharpies. So I got him a big pack, at least 12, and a drawing tablet with thick paper. He loved it!

A sweatshirt or baseball hat to the local high school is a good idea too.

Phil'sFrontier · 11-02-2009, 12:02 AM

ever consider a 'netbook' style computer. They are the ultra small laptops with like 10 inch screens.
Also cash, I don't know about you guys, but when I was a kid I loved getting a hundred dollar bill in a card from my Dad or something.

Also noticed you are from NY so you must get snow. Maybe a North Face goose down jacket, it is stylish and will keep him warm! Also if treated right will last, and be a great hand-me-down for a cousin/brother.

bzkds · 11-02-2009, 12:15 AM

My 11yo ds wants a Clone Trooper voice-changer helmet. And a flag-football set he saw at the sporting goods store (it had the football and flags). He also loves any of the Bakugan cards or balls, anything Star Wars (the little figures especially) and anything Nintendo related. A subscription to Nintendo Power magazine was a hit last year, along with a pack of light-saber DS stylus' I put in his stocking.
Beth

Tweevil · 11-02-2009, 12:52 AM

Same problem here for my boy. 10 going on 20! He loves his video games but I need to get him something else. I was thinking about a bike but he has one and he's more of a brainy kid - no sports or anything like that interests him. Loves to read but he gets books all the time... I am totally at a loss this year...

I have done the paintball stuff, board games, clothes, before and it wasn't a "hit" so I am not sure.

I have been looking at those electronic modeling kits - the ones that you construct a working robot or something like that. I am just at a loss and am reallllyyy trying to keep things un-game related.

Maybe an AP? lol, I am about to give up.....

hanutedmansionmomma · 11-02-2009, 05:55 AM

my DS likes video games and legos too.

We noticed he was watching stop action lego movies on youtube last year, so we got him computer software to make his own movies - Honestech Claymation Studio 2.0. It's not super easy to use, but he's willing to sit and noodle thru it. It's like a step up from windows movie maker. I'm sure there are others too.

We also got a small tripod for the camera (he uses ours). Camera or video camera might not be a bad idea either!

He's starting to get into music a little more. I was thinking maybe a small ipod with itunes card.

HTH

java · 11-02-2009, 06:52 AM

Well there is always the Flip camera- my teen loves that thing.

And I wanted to add this is a great website for some sciencey kits-

http://www.sciplus.com/category.cfm/subsection/1

I can always find something unusual there.

11-01-2009, 09:48 PM	#1
TupperMom7 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 1,166	What are you getting your 11 year old boy for Christmas? Other than video games, what are you getting your 11 year old for Christmas? We have a Wii, but my son does not play with it that much. He'll be 11 just before Christmas. He likes Knex, Legos, etc., but I sometimes feel like I'm getting him the same thing over and over. He likes to play board games, but he has to have other people to play them with. He has siblings, so that's not the problem, but I'd like to get him things for just him. Any ideas? __________________

11-01-2009, 09:56 PM	#3
MinnieForMe DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 636	A mountain bike was a big hit last year for my 11 year old. He went to mountain bike camp this past summer and got a great workout from it. This year he wants the drums for his Guitar Hero. He also enjoys collecting antique car models (the type you put together). It's a little harder than Legos so more of a challenge for him. __________________ Michelle 2000 - Dixie Landings 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009 Off Site April 2010 I need to remind myself often to: "Enjoy life. To remember that life is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fastpass. Make the most of everyday and enjoy the ride!"

11-01-2009, 10:02 PM	#4
mom2val Can't wait to go back Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 333	11 year old nephew is getting Abercrombie clothes from me. Check the clearance section online $13.90 long sleeve t-shirts and jeans for less than $30. __________________ Kristen 36 (me) Craig 38 (DH) Valerie (DD age 9) WDW off property '80, '82, '89 CBR 10/05, AKL 11/08, POP 12/09, WL 12/10

11-01-2009, 10:16 PM	#6
MinnieForMe DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 636	Thanks for the heads up. My son is also an Abercrombie wearer! __________________ Michelle 2000 - Dixie Landings 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009 Off Site April 2010 I need to remind myself often to: "Enjoy life. To remember that life is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fastpass. Make the most of everyday and enjoy the ride!"

11-01-2009, 10:35 PM	#7
Leader of the Club My Disney Princess only wears BLACK! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sitting in front of the computer, of course! Posts: 606	My 12 y/o son wants a small video camera. Maybe get him a digital camera (to take pictures of his lego creations). an MP3 player to listen to while he is building something great with his Knex. My son downloads audiobooks from the library onto his MP3. A couple of great books for his age. (I have lots of recommendations if you need them.) __________________ What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail? There is no try. There is no try not. There is only do. Darth Vader is just misunderstood I'm much more pirate than princess I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. for Disney World

11-01-2009, 09:54 PM	#2
mickeymaker2003 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 890	Does he like projects? Would he enjoy building models or small wood projects?

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11-01-2009, 10:04 PM	#5
smylie1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NC Posts: 664	I'm looking forward to answers to this! I have an 11 year old and am having the same problem. He does love video games so a couple new ones are a given, but I'm having trouble finding non-electronic things that will intrest him. Please keep the suggestions coming!

11-01-2009, 10:38 PM	#8
3BoysRDisneyFreaks Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 259	My oldest will be 11 at the end of November. For his birthday he is getting a Nintendo DS. For Christmas he is getting some DS games, Wii games, MP3 player...Not sure what else. He just finished reading all of the Harry Potter books, so I might look into another book set for him. __________________ Sarah Pat Tanner (9) Mason (6) Wyatt (2) Haden (the babe)

11-01-2009, 10:45 PM	#9
disneybound31 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 722	Getting our 11 year old his own digital camera. Loves to take pics and is in school photo club. He also wants to redecorate his room- getting him sports items to replace his current Pirates of Carribean theme. Gift card to his fave restaurant- will take him out for a special 'him' only night of his choosing. Do same thing for DD7. Movie gift cards to the theatre are fun.

11-01-2009, 11:53 PM	#10
tycopj Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 355	I don't know why, but last year my nephew (11 at the time) wanted a large pack of different color sharpies. So I got him a big pack, at least 12, and a drawing tablet with thick paper. He loved it! A sweatshirt or baseball hat to the local high school is a good idea too. __________________ DH ME DD DS

11-02-2009, 12:02 AM	#11
Phil'sFrontier Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Yukon Posts: 369	ever consider a 'netbook' style computer. They are the ultra small laptops with like 10 inch screens. Also cash, I don't know about you guys, but when I was a kid I loved getting a hundred dollar bill in a card from my Dad or something. Also noticed you are from NY so you must get snow. Maybe a North Face goose down jacket, it is stylish and will keep him warm! Also if treated right will last, and be a great hand-me-down for a cousin/brother.

11-02-2009, 12:15 AM	#12
bzkds Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 132	My 11yo ds wants a Clone Trooper voice-changer helmet. And a flag-football set he saw at the sporting goods store (it had the football and flags). He also loves any of the Bakugan cards or balls, anything Star Wars (the little figures especially) and anything Nintendo related. A subscription to Nintendo Power magazine was a hit last year, along with a pack of light-saber DS stylus' I put in his stocking. Beth

11-02-2009, 12:52 AM	#13
Tweevil DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 510	Same problem here for my boy. 10 going on 20! He loves his video games but I need to get him something else. I was thinking about a bike but he has one and he's more of a brainy kid - no sports or anything like that interests him. Loves to read but he gets books all the time... I am totally at a loss this year... I have done the paintball stuff, board games, clothes, before and it wasn't a "hit" so I am not sure. I have been looking at those electronic modeling kits - the ones that you construct a working robot or something like that. I am just at a loss and am reallllyyy trying to keep things un-game related. Maybe an AP? lol, I am about to give up..... __________________ Last edited by Tweevil; 11-02-2009 at 01:03 AM.

11-02-2009, 05:55 AM	#14
hanutedmansionmomma Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 342	my DS likes video games and legos too. We noticed he was watching stop action lego movies on youtube last year, so we got him computer software to make his own movies - Honestech Claymation Studio 2.0. It's not super easy to use, but he's willing to sit and noodle thru it. It's like a step up from windows movie maker. I'm sure there are others too. We also got a small tripod for the camera (he uses ours). Camera or video camera might not be a bad idea either! He's starting to get into music a little more. I was thinking maybe a small ipod with itunes card. HTH __________________ Haunted Mansion Momma...You know how you try all of these different screen names and finally one sticks then you realize it's misspelled? UGH! This is why I need to go back to Disney. momma 40, DH 41, DD 16, DS 11 12/2008 ASM Suites 12/2009 Coronado Springs (40% room rate pin code)

11-02-2009, 06:52 AM	#15
java I am embracing the Turkey Butt We have the mentally insane lab and the incredibly flatulent Bulldog I'm the mean wife Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 14,428	Well there is always the Flip camera- my teen loves that thing. And I wanted to add this is a great website for some sciencey kits- http://www.sciplus.com/category.cfm/subsection/1 I can always find something unusual there.

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