9 Year Old Boy - Xmas Ideas?

Sundae · 11-21-2006, 12:53 PM

I'm usually very good at buying presents for children.
It's always hit & miss of course, but I usually get feedback from some member of the family that the children were raving about something I gave them months later...

But this year I'm kinda stuck for presents for my 9 year old nephew. When my niece was this age it was easy - Barbie (yawn). My nephew is quite creative though, and doesn't seem to be into the usual gender stereotypical toys.

I've got him a set of Horrible Science books (science with all the gooey bits left in or something like that) for his birthday (15 December) And a camera that takes 4 pictures at once for Christmas - but it doesn't come anywhere near with I bought my niece and I'm running out of ideas.

What's hot for 9 year olds these days?

DanaC · 11-21-2006, 01:00 PM

Is he into Doctor Who? There are some great Doctor Who things out there.....mind you.....I kind of want the cyberman helmet myself :P

Sundae · 11-21-2006, 01:07 PM

I honestly don't know. I did look at the Dr Who stuff, but figured if he was into it then it's probably something he'll get for his birthday.

I'll ask my sister. I'd rather it was something fairly unusual though. So it stands out from the other things he'll be getting (always the problem for December children)

glatt · 11-21-2006, 01:32 PM

Projectiles are always fun. Seriously. This foam bow and arrow set should be fun.

Elspode · 11-21-2006, 01:35 PM

Hot Wheels Sizzlers!

http://www.target.com/gp/search.html...index%3Dtarget

Happy Monkey · 11-21-2006, 01:36 PM

LEGO?

Stormieweather · 11-21-2006, 02:33 PM

Try http://www.gifts.com/personality/mr-.../ohMr12aicp37s out. You can look at gifts w/prices for various different personalities, such as a Brainiac or a Jock.

My son loved making things, so he often got building kits such as Lego's or Knex, model cars, etc.

Now...what to get an 11 yr old girl (going on 16)?

Stormie

Hoof Hearted · 11-21-2006, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Stormieweather

Now...what to get an 11 yr old girl (going on 16)?

Nail polish and care kit? (or a "BIA-in-training" sign to warn everyone) I remember my mother complaining over the phone to her friend about my younger sister going from 13 to 32....

Sheldonrs · 11-21-2006, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

What's hot for 9 year olds these days?

How about a 9 year old girl?

BigV · 11-21-2006, 06:52 PM

If you can't find some fun here, you're not trying hard enough. I spent an hour (and some $$) walking through the store. Much fun!

John Adams · 11-21-2006, 09:07 PM

Lego, go for one of the advanced building sets. They are lots of fun I, uhm err I mean, my kids love playing with them. They actually have trains and remote control cars that work.

footfootfoot · 11-22-2006, 12:14 AM

Any nine year old boy who doesn't like building things is a fag, so get him a barbie in that case.

footfootfoot · 11-22-2006, 12:15 AM

Did I just post that?

Hagar · 11-22-2006, 03:58 AM

Get him a tool kit. (seriously) One of those 110 piece dealies. (usually made in China and available pretty cheaply) Although his folks will love you when he pulls apart the DVD player, he'll learn heaps of cool stuff with it.

Shawnee123 · 11-22-2006, 07:45 AM

Is he interested in music? I find musical type "toys" are not only entertaining, they are educational, and might find the kid has a knack for the music.

Nothing too loud, though, out of respect for the parents. When my nephews were younger I had great joy in getting musical toys for them while my brother just kind of looked at me!

Now I get to start the same tradition with my much younger nieces!

11-21-2006, 12:53 PM	#1
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	9 Year Old Boy - Xmas Ideas? I'm usually very good at buying presents for children. It's always hit & miss of course, but I usually get feedback from some member of the family that the children were raving about something I gave them months later... But this year I'm kinda stuck for presents for my 9 year old nephew. When my niece was this age it was easy - Barbie (yawn). My nephew is quite creative though, and doesn't seem to be into the usual gender stereotypical toys. I've got him a set of Horrible Science books (science with all the gooey bits left in or something like that) for his birthday (15 December) And a camera that takes 4 pictures at once for Christmas - but it doesn't come anywhere near with I bought my niece and I'm running out of ideas. What's hot for 9 year olds these days? __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-21-2006, 01:07 PM	#3
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I honestly don't know. I did look at the Dr Who stuff, but figured if he was into it then it's probably something he'll get for his birthday. I'll ask my sister. I'd rather it was something fairly unusual though. So it stands out from the other things he'll be getting (always the problem for December children) __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-21-2006, 01:35 PM	#5
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11-21-2006, 02:33 PM	#7
Stormieweather Wearing her bitch boots Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Floriduh Posts: 1,181	Try http://www.gifts.com/personality/mr-.../ohMr12aicp37s out. You can look at gifts w/prices for various different personalities, such as a Brainiac or a Jock. My son loved making things, so he often got building kits such as Lego's or Knex, model cars, etc. Now...what to get an 11 yr old girl (going on 16)? Stormie __________________ "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." - Mahatma Gandhi

11-21-2006, 01:00 PM	#2
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Is he into Doctor Who? There are some great Doctor Who things out there.....mind you.....I kind of want the cyberman helmet myself :P

11-21-2006, 01:32 PM	#4
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Projectiles are always fun. Seriously. This foam bow and arrow set should be fun.

11-21-2006, 06:52 PM	#10
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	If you can't find some fun here, you're not trying hard enough. I spent an hour (and some $$) walking through the store. Much fun! __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

11-21-2006, 09:07 PM	#11
John Adams Founder of Freedom Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 58	Lego, go for one of the advanced building sets. They are lots of fun I, uhm err I mean, my kids love playing with them. They actually have trains and remote control cars that work.

11-22-2006, 12:14 AM	#12
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Any nine year old boy who doesn't like building things is a fag, so get him a barbie in that case. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-22-2006, 12:15 AM	#13
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Did I just post that? __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-22-2006, 03:58 AM	#14
Hagar Master of the Domain Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 220	Get him a tool kit. (seriously) One of those 110 piece dealies. (usually made in China and available pretty cheaply) Although his folks will love you when he pulls apart the DVD player, he'll learn heaps of cool stuff with it.

11-22-2006, 07:45 AM	#15
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Is he interested in music? I find musical type "toys" are not only entertaining, they are educational, and might find the kid has a knack for the music. Nothing too loud, though, out of respect for the parents. When my nephews were younger I had great joy in getting musical toys for them while my brother just kind of looked at me! Now I get to start the same tradition with my much younger nieces! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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