HELP - DS12 doesn't know what he wants for Christmas?

[MNT568]

I need some help - my DS 12 does not know what he wants for Christmas! Everytime I ask him and he says "I don't know" UGH! He has a cellphone, ipod touch, wii, ps3and a psp already. I have no idea what to get him. The only things I can think of getting is an itunes gift card, the new Shawn White ps3 game, and a paperjamz.

What do your 12yo boys want for Christmas this year? Any ideas welcomed!

 

[mjkacmom]

Having the same problem - he has a cellphone, ipod touch, dsi, and a wii. I picked up an xbox kinect for the family (really the only thing he asked for). He also wants a new ($250) baseball bat. He also wants a game for the exbox. That's as far as I've gotten. Dd7 and ds7 haven't given me a clue, and having 3 older siblings, we have enough stuff as it is.

 

[Kae]

DS13 would like an ipod touch, a couple of games for the wii & a road bike. Oh and he asked for a shot gun he is a hunter but I want to wait until he is 18 so he doesn't out grow it.

Kae

 

[Hannathy]

My DS 12 is getting an airsoft gun, Star Wars Force Unleashed 2-limited edition for the Xbox, a few Star Wars legos, a couple Halo legos, a couple Star Wars books. Postage Stamp collectible airplanes. On his list that Grandma and Aunts are taking care of is another Xbox wireless controller, Halo 3 Orbital drop Shock Troopers (may not have that exactly right)for Xbox and Star wars Old Republic for the PC if released, more Star Wars Legos,

Does he collect anything Mine does the Postage stamp airplanes and star Wars miniatures. Also WWII miniatures.

How about a new bike? roller blades? Is he in Scouts does he need camping stuff ? (that is going to be birthday!)

 

[shortbun]

It was this age-12- that boggled me too. I bought a wrought iron Chirtmas card, tree shaped wall display. then I bought lots of gift cards-I cashed in my points for all my rewards programs for them too. I bought AMC movies, Blockbuster, Foot Locker, Gamestop, PacSun, Itunes, McDonalds, Kohls and lots more in mostly small amounts(Foot Locker was the exception) and wrapped them in fancy foil/ornament looking things. When he came down on Christmas morning, there was his 'tree' decorated with all the wrapped cards. He loved it! I haven't done it again but he's mentioned it every Christmas since then.

 

[Mickeyluver37]

DS11 wants and iPad and nothing else. My first thought was no way, considering it's way more than I normally spend on a gift. But he has more than half the money saved, so I was considering getting him a gift card to the Apple store for part of it. The problem is, I just can't get past how boring it is to get gift card on Christmas morning. He wouldn't be able to do anything with it until the next day.

 

[sksjasams]

My DS12 is asking for Legos (star wars and harry potter), nerf guns, a nike football, i-tunes card and lego brickmaster book. It is his shortest wish list to date, so I can see where I will be in the same boat as you next year.

His surprise gift will be the psp - hoping to get one of those BF deals!

Just a few ideas...Does your DS12 have an ipod dock, or a digital camera, or a flip style video camera?

 

[mrsbornkuntry]

DS11 is getting:
itouch
ihome alarm clock
itunes gc (stocking)
a couple ds games
marble run
night vision goggles
internal frame backpack for camping
camping pillow
compass and signaling mirror (stocking)
pajamas
series of books

DS13 is getting:
laptop
mouse pad
mouse
laptop sleeve
itunes gc
Klutz books
pajamas

I still need one more gift for DS13, some ideas I'm debating about:
r/c helicopter
Bon Jovi concert tickets
a watch
something Mythbusters
model rocket
archery set (just for messing around, not hunting)

He got an airsoft gun for his birthday this year and loves it.

 

[maslex]

My DS13 is sitting right here with me and he says he would like...

Anything to do with the NE Patriots
Pajama bottoms with white tshirts
Madden 11 (for the PS3)
Call of Duty Black Ops (for the PS3)
Football
Clothes

 

[JamesMom]

DS11 wants and iPad and nothing else. My first thought was no way, considering it's way more than I normally spend on a gift. But he has more than half the money saved, so I was considering getting him a gift card to the Apple store for part of it. The problem is, I just can't get past how boring it is to get gift card on Christmas morning. He wouldn't be able to do anything with it until the next day.

If your son would be cool with it, buy him the Ipad with an IOU attached to it. Keep the receipt in case he doesn't agree OR if he wants a different one. That's what I would do with my son (I also have access to his savings account

 

[Tinker'n'Fun]

My son is now 15 but he has been there with the "I don't know", and I just wanted to put a little perspective on it. My son wanted to be surprised. He knew he was getting older and really "didn't believe" anymore, but just wasn't (and isn't ready) to give up the Christmas joy. It really is not the same when you know everything under the tree.

With that being said, I do the following:

I get him some clothes. I just ask the other kids in the store shopping. Most kids are cool with this. I know what stores my son considers cool, and I go there. I actually buy what is "cool", not just what is on the sales rack, it is Christmas afterall.

If he is a gamer and has and Ipod, accessories are your friend and probably not his. My son goes through headsets like they are water. I get him a few cheaper kinds and a good pair.

Real headsets. If he does online gaming a nice headset with a mic is invaluable.

Gift cards to movies, food places, and things like lasertron in your area. I get all the types of social places he will go. He feels like he is growing up using his own money and not always having to ask. Plus if there is no snow or grass to cut, he has some extra money.

If you know his gamer friends, ask what games they may be adding to the playing time.

A wallet - a real one. Trust me, this becomes an invaluable gift.

*for the gift cards, I usually buy a small gift like a rubics cube to wrap it up with, makes the gift cooler to unwrap.

Have a great Christmas!!!

 

[4forMe]

I am having the same problems as the OP with my DS12. He only wants an ipod touch and a paintball gun. DH and I haven't decided on the ipod touch as this gift is quite pricey compared to what we would normally spend. I'm not thrilled with the paintball gun choice either but he would use it to play paintball with his cousin (who owns one). The only thing I know for sure is that my DS and his siblings are all getting new rollerblades.

My DS also just had a birthday so he already received Call of Duty Black Ops, converse shoes (he really wanted these!) and some other video games. I am totally out of ideas for him.

I love the idea of the tree with all the gift cards on it.

Keep the ideas coming!

 

[ilovejack02]

DS13 would like an ipod touch, a couple of games for the wii & a road bike. Oh and he asked for a shot gun he is a hunter but I want to wait until he is 18 so he doesn't out grow it.

Kae

My oldest received his first gun at 13, we got him an adult size one. No problems.

 

[sksjasams]

This is just a small idea, but target is having the Air Hogs Havoc Heli Sharp Shooter for only $15 on Black Friday. He may think that is fun.

 

[Trish Bessette]

My youngest is a 14 yr old DD but I'll share what I did this year....

She has all the gadgets too - ipods, smart phone, DS with lots of games, Wii, Playstation, TV, etc, etc.

I decided to get a bunch of fun things that will get her outside more (she just LOVES being outside)

So I got about 4 different nerf type guns/things.
I got her a few street hockey sticks with balls
Ice skates (actually got her mens)
Snow sled and snow tube
Mini basketball hoop for inside
Board game

Along with clothes and other stuff.

She does have a BB gun - not sure if you want to do that as an idea.

 

[MSSANDRA]

Ds has been thrilled with tickets to basket ball games, wrestle Mania, etc. Maybe membership to a gym that accepts tweens???

 

[GJM]

I am in the same boat! Everytime I ask DS 11 what he wants, he tells me 1 thing a air soft gun. It is driving me nuts - I don't want him to be disappointed Christmas morning with nothing under the tree. He just isn't into playing with toys anymore, even legos he doesn't want any.

 

[jacksmom]

I also am in the same boat! Ds 13 has not said much about what he wanted until tonight and he says he wants an I Pad! He has a cell phone, I-Touch, X-Box, etc! Now I need to find a good deal on an I Pad!

 

[dbarker]

DS11 wants a Paper Jamz guitar. I'm also getting him the Paper Jamz drums.

 

[runwad]

Boys are so hard. My son is 10 and I have the same problem. He only wants an DSi and some wii games. I wasn't thrilled with spending the money for the DSi (I got him the XL limited edition one) but I figure this is the last year he will believe in Santa. My girls 12 & 14 are so much easier to buy for because they are in to clothes and shoes. Not to mention the stocking stuffers for girls are easier. But thank goodness Bath & Body works came out with some mens shower gel's so i bought a few of them for DS. I always have to watch that I don't over buy for the girls because I try to keep the kids' gifts even. This year our tree will be quite bare because of the expense of the gifts and the absence of all the cheap little toys I used to be able to pick up. Good Luck Op!