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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December 08, 2017, 02:37 PM
cparktd
Budget?
At that age I enjoyed a microscope and basic chemistry set.
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December 08, 2017, 02:43 PM
George43
Used DSLR.
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Legos. Trust me. He wants em. MindStorm is some sort of Lego robots.
December 08, 2017, 03:22 PM
fiasconva
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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December 08, 2017, 03:24 PM
P250UA5
Another vote for Lego. My 6yo loves them & I was the same at that age, and still quite enjoy building with my girls.
The camera is another interesting idea, if his interests go that direction. I wish I'd started shooting earlier, to be better at it now.
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, December 09, 2017 02:05 AM
December 08, 2017, 03:29 PM
HK Ag
The biggest lego set that you feel comfortable gifting in the line of interest, e.g. Star Wars for my son.
Or Nerf guns!!!
HK Ag
December 08, 2017, 03:34 PM
RHINOWSO
Legos, Nerf guns, Pokemon Cards.
My son also liked some of those magic trick sets as well as some card games (uno, etc).
December 08, 2017, 03:35 PM
Wayniac
A personalized, autographed photo from Chuck Yeager.
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.
December 08, 2017, 03:59 PM
SIG228
A drone or a remote controlled car/truck, get him outside.
December 08, 2017, 04:01 PM
Suppressed
A compass and/or a nice flashlight.
December 08, 2017, 05:13 PM
Lord Vaalic
My dad got my son a little kid safe when he was 8. He's thought it was awesome putting his "valuables" in there .
Starter chess set? those circuit maker kits are a lot of fun
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