8 and 10 yr old present ideas-Please

[ttfn3]

I have the opposite problem - I tend to buy DS (age 9) too many gifts. He's getting a Gameboy Advance Game, a Yo-Stick, a Knex motorcycle kit (that I got really cheap!), Yu-gi-Oh cards (I picked up a Master set in August really cheap), DH picked him up a tabletop pool table at Tuesday's Morning, some books, a game (Clue Mysteries), B'Daman, and stocking stuffers so far are Star War figurines, a pez dispenser, some $1 toys from Target (mini bowling set, wooden puzzle, mickey cards).

One of my son's favorite presents last year was a Sony portable CD player. I may pick up a CD is I see one that I think he'll like. I'll probably also get him a new soccer shirt. He really likes the Nike and Adidas soccer shirts. Geez. I've got to stop buying!

Now if I can only figure out what to get my DH. It's tough to buy for someone that buys what he needs when he needs it.

 

[UMTerp]

I got my DS (10 yo at the time) a digital camera. He loves it! He can take whatever pictures he likes and we can upload them to the computer. Much less expensive than a film camera and he can learn how to take better photos by reviewing what he takes.

He is getting camping gear (backpack, 0 degree sleeping bag, etc) for boy scout trips.

Good luck!

UMTerp

 

[dismom9761]

Well I showed my DS10 the Light Saber game for the tv and he said he didn't want it.But he did say that he wants the build your own Lightsaber.Guess I will look for that.I also found a baseball that tells how fast it was pitched after you throw it.Keep the ideas coming!!

 

[dismom9761]

Anyone know how much inexpensive digital cameras run?My DS8 would probably love one.

 

[cheerful chickadee]

this is what I have gotten DS9 so far...

mp3 player $40
a subscription to Sports Illustrated Kids, $19.99 through amazon.com
the football jersey he wanted
a few model car kits, he loves putting them together
books and insert pages for storing and displaying basketball and football cards
a few fly wheels

I think I will probably end up getting him some books, some clothes and a few small things for his stocking and then I'm so done!

 

[dismom9761]

Okay DS10 just came in saying that he forgot to tell me he wants a Morph'nator.Anybody heard of it?

 

[nuke]

Target has the Ultimate/Build your own lightsaber for $24.99. I just bought one for my nephew the other day.

My son wants all the new Bionicle stuff. He also wants Magnetix and the newer movies that are out.

 

[Zandy595]

Okay DS10 just came in saying that he forgot to tell me he wants a Morph'nator.Anybody heard of it?

Morph’Nator

 

[Zandy595]

Anyone know of a PS2 car racing game (rated E, E10, or T) where you can crash and your car shows damage?

 

[dismom9761]

Anyone know of a PS2 car racing game (rate E, E10, or T) where you can crash and your car shows damage?

I would like to know too.

DS8 just said he wants a bike that looks like a dirtbike.If I can find this I think I will be ready to shop.

 

[Zandy595]