The success of a solution usually depends upon your point of view
posted
Looking for Non traditional present ideas for my grandson. I've got a few lined up but I know the forum collective will have some great ideas.
No firearms, maturity is not there and currently he does not live local to me. Fishing/camping needs are covered. He already has the regular video games and RC stuff.
He is a smart kid and I usually try to get him things that challenge him a little.
What are your ideas?
“We truly live in a wondrous age of stupid.” - 83v45magna
"I think it's important that people understand free speech doesn't mean free from consequences societally or politically or culturally." -Pranjit Kalita, founder and CIO of Birkoa Capital Management
What about toys/kits that allow you to build things w/motors? Kinda along the line of Erector sets or motorized Legos? Go onto Craigslist and see if anyone is selling one of those battery-powered kid vehicles/cars?
...let him who has no sword sell his robe and buy one. Luke 22:35-36 NAV
"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves." Matthew 10:16 NASV
Posts: 4400 | Location: Valley, Oregon | Registered: June 03, 2010
My grandson is a little older but really enjoys putting together those leggo models you can get at most toy stores. They come in a variety of difficulties and sizes.
"Even if the world were perfect it wouldn't be." ... Yogi Berra
Posts: 1913 | Location: York County, VA | Registered: August 25, 2007
Something model related like Revel working model v8 engine.
Or perhaps a sterling engine kit.
Speaking of nerf guns. I have bought 6 or seven of the nerf Rival guns for my kids and for others. A lot of fun, reasonably priced and work well.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Mikito,
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride! ~Hunter S. Thompson
Posts: 1438 | Location: Florida | Registered: September 06, 2006
My biggest gripe with legos is, once you build them, you can't really "play" with them. They fall apart. They are made to be built, then put on a shelf. My kids play with their toys. They do get to construct other "things" once they have sufficient pieces, but it kinda makes me sad to spend that kind of money on a Lego kit and not really have anything to show for it once it all comes apart.
My kids have an electronics kit, like the snap kit above. that was a great gift from their grandfather. Anything motor or circuitry related would be very educational.
I bought my 2 boys air rifles for Christmas, but I know you said no firearms due to you not being local.
Posts: 5825 | Location: 7400 feet in Conifer CO | Registered: November 14, 2006
