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Gift for 9 yr old boy?
I'd like suggestions on good gift items (toys) (in the $50 range, or adding
up to it) for a 9 yr old boy. This is for an angel tree, so it really needs to be something with long-term play value w/o requiring replacing batteries or buying new parts/accessories regularly. -- Donna DeVore Metler Orff Music Specialist/Band/Choir Mother to Angel Brian Anthony 1/1/2002, 22 weeks, severe PE/HELLP And Allison Joy, 11/26/04 (35 weeks, PIH, Pre-term labor) |
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Donna Metler wrote:
I'd like suggestions on good gift items (toys) (in the $50 range, or adding up to it) for a 9 yr old boy. This is for an angel tree, so it really needs to be something with long-term play value w/o requiring replacing batteries or buying new parts/accessories regularly. - Lego - YuGiOh cards ($50 could get a reasonable deck going with some decent choices) - skateboard/scooter/that sort of thing My 9yo son informs me that most of his friends just play things with batteries ;-) Best wishes, Ericka |
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In article , Ericka Kammerer says...
Donna Metler wrote: I'd like suggestions on good gift items (toys) (in the $50 range, or adding up to it) for a 9 yr old boy. This is for an angel tree, so it really needs to be something with long-term play value w/o requiring replacing batteries or buying new parts/accessories regularly. - Lego - YuGiOh cards ($50 could get a reasonable deck going with some decent choices) - skateboard/scooter/that sort of thing Y'know, up here in the cooooold and snoooow and where it's too sliiiipeeery, and stuff, for MONTHS, I wish folks would hold off on the skateboards and scooters for Xmas and wait for a, um, warmer occasion. A nine year old gets pretty frustrated getting stuff he can't play with for months or get yelled at trying to play with it a little in the house. Depending on where said 9 year old lives, of course. Cheers, Banty |
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legos skateboard, adjustable rollerblades yugioh cards and other yugioh stuff board games, chess set Rush Hour game and yeah, stuff that uses batteries is still at the top of the list. --Beth Kevles http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner. NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the AOL one if you would like me to reply. |
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On 6 Dec 2004 12:59:13 -0800, Banty
scribbled: Y'know, up here in the cooooold and snoooow and where it's too sliiiipeeery, and stuff, for MONTHS, I wish folks would hold off on the skateboards and scooters for Xmas and wait for a, um, warmer occasion. A nine year old gets pretty frustrated getting stuff he can't play with for months or get yelled at trying to play with it a little in the house. Yep, one of the reasons I didn't like giving my ds a bicycle on his birthday in mid-January. Bummer to have it stored in the basement until Late March or even April! If it's in place with lots of snow, how about a sled or kid's snowboard thingy? Nan |
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Banty wrote:
Y'know, up here in the cooooold and snoooow and where it's too sliiiipeeery, and stuff, for MONTHS, I wish folks would hold off on the skateboards and scooters for Xmas and wait for a, um, warmer occasion. A nine year old gets pretty frustrated getting stuff he can't play with for months or get yelled at trying to play with it a little in the house. Depending on where said 9 year old lives, of course. Very true. We're usually okay with such things around Christmas, but lots of places wouldn't be. Best wishes, Ericka |
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Well, I agree that when the choice is *shall I give my child a bicycle
in December, or hold off until the spring,* the spring is a better choice. OTOH, if the choice is *shall I give this child a scooter now, or he may never have another chance to have one,* then I say go for the scooter. Just don't forget to include a helmet. Other ideas ... * Yugi-Oh is still popular at that age, but its moving towards Magic Cards, I believe. * Board games like Battleship, Monopoly, Life and Clue * Baseball glove. They're not cheap, and One uses his several times a week, year round. I wouldn't do an expensive Lego set. They're very cool, but once they're together, well, its just Lego. You might want to throw in a Bionicle with other gifts if you come in under $50. Barbara |
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Donna Metler wrote in :
Are there any specific lego sets which are more popular/good with this age group now? I'm assuming he probably wouldn't be as happy with the "big bucket o' bricks" which I often give to younger children as the more specialty sets. It's so much easier to shop for a child you don't know when they're little! Most lego sets (over here) have an age range on them, which varies from "4+", up to "9+". (Actually there are some with even older ranges.) If you look on the shelves, some of them come as part of a range (eg Alpha Team, Orient Epedition). If you get a fairly self-contained set, which contains a minifig (person) or two, it doesn't matter whether they have other lego or not. My son liked Alpha Team and Orient Expedition. -- Penny Gaines UK mum to three |
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