Boys can be hard to buy for – I always run out of gift ideas!
I have two boys and I can tell you – they are hard to buy for! Especially around the primary-school age, tween/teen. Urghhh.
At that age, they outgrow toys so fast and are usually starting to request expensive gifts that they get bored of less than a year.
Over the years I’ve had some no fail ideas so here are some of their favourite things – and hopefully they might appeal to your boys, too!
1. Pokemon Trading Cards
Yes, Pokemon Trading Cards are the number one in FAD for boys at the moment. Boys are simply crazy for them. They can be bought at most toy stores or Big W. Prices start from $5 up to about $30. Cheapest place to buy them is usually eBay. Other trading cards that are popular at the moment include:
via ozgameshop.com
Available at Oz game Shop
2. A T-Shirt of their favourite character or game
I don’t know what it is with tuxedos, but my kids wear them on every free dress day! I’ve bought them one each of these super cute t-shirts and it makes a good substitute!
Get it at Catch
3. Science Experiment Kits or Chemistry Sets
You’ll find some incredible science experiments both online and in the stores. Things that go pop or explode will delight them. There are some great challenging ones too like ways to drop a raw egg from heights without it breaking. Make up your own kit or buy one pre-prepared.
The Weather Science Experiment Kit
Available at Yellow Octopus for $26.99
3-in-1 Mini Solar Robot Engineering Kit
Available at Yellow Octopus for $39.994. Their own pet (and we aren’t talking about a puppy…)
If they are mature enough, look into a new pet for them. Great ideas for this age include:
- Goldfish or Fighter Fish – only requires a small bowl, some water conditioner and food
- Hermit Crab
- Sea Monkeys
- Guinea Pig
- Budgie or Parrot
via brisbanekids.com.au
5. Lego Kits Or Little Bits Kits
Both Lego and Little Bits are awesome and educational! It’s often the first time a boy will follow instructions (which they seem to lose by manhood!) Many engineers, builders and mechanics started their passion with the simple enjoyment of putting things together. Lego is expensive, however, you can get the small starter boxes for around the $10 mark. The best thing about building stuff is that it is something Dad can do with the kids!
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6. Fishing Gear
What greater delight for a young boy than to learn how to fish. Put together a fishing kit with a hand reel, tackle box and maybe a few fishing accessories.
Specific ideas include:
- A long sleeved fishing shirt
- Fishing Line
- Kayak
Savage Kids’ Bream Subliminated Polo from BCF
7. A Gaming Console
If you truly want to ROCK this Christmas (and you have the cash) – you can’t go past a gaming console for boys. They love it. There are a few to choose from – but the best (in my humble opinion) are:
8. Gaming Acessories
The thing is, there are so many accessories for all of them that you will have loads of ideas for parents, aunts and uncles to buy them on top. Think things like:
- Gaming Headsets
- Wireless Controllers
- Character Packs
- Digital Download Packs
9. A Drone
Just a small one. You can usually pick up a kids version for around $50. You might want to help them for the first couple of goes… We lost ours in the paddock – never to be seen again…
Get it at Yellow Octopus
10. Nerf Guns
ANY age boys love these…. even the grown-ups. Grab them at Big W or OzGame Shop. There are also loads of accessories for Nerf Guns too – extra foam bullets, clips, basketball rings etc. You could go mad!
11. Jigsaw Puzzles
Not the baby ones… No… Go for the of the 500 or 1000 piece puzzles – not only will it keep him entertained for days or...