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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?
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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?
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Posts: 4409 | 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.
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Posts: 1921 | 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,
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.
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