Quick suggestions for 5yo boy bday gift. - The DIS Discussion Forums

britfish · 11-14-2009, 04:01 PM

I would like to spend about $40 (ish) but I really don't have any ideas. Anyone with a 5year old that could give me a great gift idea? Thanks!

CptJackSparrowsGirl · 11-14-2009, 04:34 PM

I know my brother loved Bionical growing up

clh2 · 11-14-2009, 04:47 PM

Many boys (of all ages) love building types of toys - K'nex, Legos etc.

pennymom · 11-14-2009, 05:03 PM

I second the Lego idea. My DS5 plays with little else right now and is getting very creative. His manual dexterity is great and I credit the Legos for that. If the child hasn't had many Legos the big tub of all kinds of pieces is a good starter, as are the community people and wheels sets on the Lego site:

http://shop.lego.com/product/?p=6166...2057&ShipTo=US
http://search2.lego.com/exec/?q=comm...=2057&cc=US&u=
http://shop.lego.com/product/?p=9241...2057&ShipTo=US

Many of the smaller community sets (police car, etc.)can be put together to make a great $40 gift, too. Google 'Lego coupons' to find possible codes for shipping discounts.

daisyduck123 · 11-14-2009, 05:07 PM

1st grade teacher here

The boys in my class LOVE Lego blocks to play with during indoor recess.

mkymouse1928 · 11-14-2009, 05:07 PM

Legos, legos and more legos!!!

ShootingStarMom2 · 11-14-2009, 05:24 PM

Matchbox car kits. There are some dinosaur sets out there right now my nephews love. Just be sure to buy extra track because there is never enough!

scottishduffy · 11-14-2009, 06:27 PM

How about Stomp Rockets?

A friends son got a book about paper airplane making. He also got some thick paper to go along with this book. Kept the little guy busy for hours.

happygirl · 11-14-2009, 06:34 PM

My son is 41/2 and loves anything to do with Cars or Thomas the train

mjkacmom · 11-14-2009, 06:56 PM

Legos. I have yet to meet a boy who doesn't enjoy legos, but have met some who don't like transformers, bionicals, star wars, pokemon, and yes, even hotwheels (ds11 LOVED them, played with them for years, we have hundreds, ds6 has no interest - everytime I bring them out, ds11 plays with them!

).

JVL1018 · 11-14-2009, 07:11 PM

Another vote for Legos.

nskjerven · 11-14-2009, 07:19 PM

legos

I think the car ideas are ok if the boy likes cars not all do it seems

and the thomas the train stuff was way over by the time my son was 5

britfish · 11-14-2009, 08:57 PM

thank you all for your suggestions (and especially the links!) I think I am going to go with legos, but of course now I also have some great ideas for Christmas, thanks so much for the help!

11-14-2009, 04:01 PM	#1
britfish DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 519	Quick suggestions for 5yo boy bday gift. I would like to spend about $40 (ish) but I really don't have any ideas. Anyone with a 5year old that could give me a great gift idea? Thanks!

11-14-2009, 04:34 PM	#2
CptJackSparrowsGirl Angel Of Your Nightmares [Kailey] Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Iowa - But wishes the Magic Kingdom Posts: 425	I know my brother loved Bionical growing up __________________ ~Waiting And Looking For Her Pirate Prince Charming~ 1st Trip - POP Century Sept. 2004, 2nd Trip - POP Century Nov. 2007, 3rd Trip - Caribbean Beach Mar. 2009 Fallow Me In My WISH Journal

11-14-2009, 04:47 PM	#3
clh2 I am the Pixie Stick NARC at my house Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,978	Many boys (of all ages) love building types of toys - K'nex, Legos etc. __________________ signing off - clh "WONDER" ful trip 10/2003 followed by a couple of days at the Swan I want a real countdown timer again!

11-14-2009, 05:03 PM	#4
pennymom Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 288	I second the Lego idea. My DS5 plays with little else right now and is getting very creative. His manual dexterity is great and I credit the Legos for that. If the child hasn't had many Legos the big tub of all kinds of pieces is a good starter, as are the community people and wheels sets on the Lego site: http://shop.lego.com/product/?p=6166...2057&ShipTo=US http://search2.lego.com/exec/?q=comm...=2057&cc=US&u= http://shop.lego.com/product/?p=9241...2057&ShipTo=US Many of the smaller community sets (police car, etc.)can be put together to make a great $40 gift, too. Google 'Lego coupons' to find possible codes for shipping discounts. __________________ Me DH DS8 DS5

11-14-2009, 05:07 PM	#5
daisyduck123 I just love those parmesan mashed potatoes at Chef Mickey's! I don't know how to cut & paste Disney has made my family & I "park snobs" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 9,699	1st grade teacher here The boys in my class LOVE Lego blocks to play with during indoor recess. __________________ July 2010 BCV/BLT July 2009 BCV/AKV Jan. 2009 CBR/SSR July 2008 AKV/BCV Dec. 2007 AKV Aug 2007 Dolphin/BCV May 2007 SSR May 2006 CBR Jan 2006 Pop CenturyMay 2005 Pop Century May 2004 Pop Century Dec 1976 Off Site

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11-14-2009, 05:07 PM	#6
mkymouse1928 This driving me nuts Thanks everyone! I'm having a great day! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Amelia, OH Posts: 299	Legos, legos and more legos!!! __________________ [IMG] In loving memory of my grandmother, Ruth Bird, who passed away 12-29-06.

11-14-2009, 05:24 PM	#7
ShootingStarMom2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 621	Matchbox car kits. There are some dinosaur sets out there right now my nephews love. Just be sure to buy extra track because there is never enough! __________________ Me DH DS DS

11-14-2009, 06:27 PM	#8
scottishduffy I was walking around and providing my own musical theme song in the chord of F flat "Yes ma'am. I am trying to develop an amazing pain tolerance and thought this would be an awesome way to start." Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 987	How about Stomp Rockets? A friends son got a book about paper airplane making. He also got some thick paper to go along with this book. Kept the little guy busy for hours. __________________

11-14-2009, 06:34 PM	#9
happygirl Wishing upon Okay this is starting to get freaky Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 6,858	My son is 41/2 and loves anything to do with Cars or Thomas the train __________________ hubby Richard 37 me Jenny 32 daughter Ashlyn 6 son Brady 4 Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away

11-14-2009, 06:56 PM	#10
mjkacmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,337	Legos. I have yet to meet a boy who doesn't enjoy legos, but have met some who don't like transformers, bionicals, star wars, pokemon, and yes, even hotwheels (ds11 LOVED them, played with them for years, we have hundreds, ds6 has no interest - everytime I bring them out, ds11 plays with them! ). __________________ Me DH dd11 ds10 dd7 ds5 dd5

11-14-2009, 07:11 PM	#11
JVL1018 Forever Mickey's daughter I hate stickers on fruit, it skeeves me. If someone doesn't like it, tough noogies "Nakey Boy to the rescue!!!" Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 4,659	Another vote for Legos. __________________ Vicki in NJ Jimmy Vicki Julia and Matthew DVC members since 1999 HHI June 2008

11-14-2009, 07:19 PM	#12
nskjerven Her Royal Meanness "SLAP" Insert evil laugh, I've used that alot today huh? Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 10,666	legos I think the car ideas are ok if the boy likes cars not all do it seems and the thomas the train stuff was way over by the time my son was 5 __________________ Nanette Smartie Queen of West Founder DOD Club Drink- Drink Rum -Enjoy

11-14-2009, 08:57 PM	#13
britfish DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 519	thank you all for your suggestions (and especially the links!) I think I am going to go with legos, but of course now I also have some great ideas for Christmas, thanks so much for the help!

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