Holiday Gift Ideas 2015: Children Ages 10+

[missym]

Let's share gift ideas! Please list ages and what you're planning to give. Links are always helpful, too!

[KrisM]

DS1 is 11 yo. His list so far:

Guinness Gamer’s book
Splatoon Wii U game
Stickerless YuXin 5x5 puzzle http://thecubicle.us/yuxin-p-4747.html
Gans 356 3x3 puzzle http://thecubicle.us/gans-p-4382.html
WitTwo Type C 2x2 puzzle http://thecubicle.us/type-wittwo-p-44.html
MoYu Skewb $13 http://thecubicle.us/moyu-skewb-p-3258.html
Stickerless YJ YuHu MegaMinx puzzle http://thecubicle.us/yuhu-megaminx-p-4450.html
Stackmat Pro Timer Gen3 http://thecubicle.us/stackmat-timer-gen3-p-1502.html
Percy Jackson Greek Heroes book
A trombone stand
3d printer

yeah, it's repeatative! He really likes the twisty puzzles.

[kochh2]

Tell me about the 3D printer!! My DS would flip for that!!!


DS1 is 11 yo. His list so far:

Guinness Gamer’s book
Splatoon Wii U game
Stickerless YuXin 5x5 puzzle http://thecubicle.us/yuxin-p-4747.html
Gans 356 3x3 puzzle http://thecubicle.us/gans-p-4382.html
WitTwo Type C 2x2 puzzle http://thecubicle.us/type-wittwo-p-44.html
MoYu Skewb $13 http://thecubicle.us/moyu-skewb-p-3258.html
Stickerless YJ YuHu MegaMinx puzzle http://thecubicle.us/yuhu-megaminx-p-4450.html
Stackmat Pro Timer Gen3 http://thecubicle.us/stackmat-timer-gen3-p-1502.html
Percy Jackson Greek Heroes book
A trombone stand
3d printer

yeah, it's repeatative! He really likes the twisty puzzles.

[KrisM]

Tell me about the 3D printer!! My DS would flip for that!!!

At this point, it's just on his wish list. I haven't looked into whether there is anything reasonable or not! His friend bought one with his own money and spent $500 on it, which isn't happening as a gift :).

[urquie]

Tell me about the 3D printer!! My DS would flip for that!!!


At this point, it's just on his wish list. I haven't looked into whether there is anything reasonable or not! His friend bought one with his own money and spent $500 on it, which isn't happening as a gift :).

Not exactly a 3-D printer, but still looks fun - I remember watching a video about it last year. $90

7TECH® 3D Printing Pen with LCD Screen Ver.2015 light Blue Free Spatula Included

http://www.amazon.com/7TECH%C2%AE-Printing-Ver-2015-Spatula-Included/dp/B00S4CJWVE/ref=zg_bs_6066127011_1

[KrisM]

I came to this thread looking for inspiration. We need a couple more ideas for DS1. Post away guys!

[PunkyBoo]

On my almost 12 year old's list:
Cell phone
Exploding kittens game
Pandemic game
New slippers (his feet are bigger than mine now!)
This thing called Wild Pets Spider (SOOOO not happening!)
Game design classes
Gummy bear light
NFL Rush Zone game
Amazon gift cards
Lego Airjitzu to play with brother
How To Draw Cool Stuff book
Star Wars doodle book


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[hillview]

Ds1
exploding kittens game
King of tokyo
Castle panic
money for his etrade account
Anki car

[missym]

We've already started gift giving for Hanukkah, but here are their lists:

Dd1 - 12
ipad mini
Jurassic World and Hunger Games dvds

Dd2 - 10
drone
ice skates and lessons

Both girls
American girl clothes, accessories
Clothes - they were comically disappointed but both wore them to school the next day. ;)
Real tool set for smaller hands
Polar Bear bottles - I was surprised how happy they were about these
LearnToMod coding lessons using Minecraft
Dominion game - for the family

One night we give charity, so this year they are each getting Kiva money to lend.

[fauve01]

DD 12
wants a phone but she's getting a new ipod touch instead
and her biggest want after the phone is a Rock tumbler and polisher.

little stuff for her stocking is usually a paperback, dvd, lip gloss, hand lotion. probably a Michael's card, fav candy, craft supplies (she just told me she needs new glitter glue).

my sister/nieces are getting DD the new Adele cd

[Hippoharbor]

DS, 10

Nintendo 3DS XL, to replace dropped one we already had
Pokemon 3DS game, to replace a lost one
Yoshi WiiU game
Splatoon WiiU game
Guitar hero Xbox 360
Board games: Code Master, Pictionary, Family Edition Trivial Pursuit, wits and Wagers, Sequence, exploding kittens
Beats headphones
Ripstik
Swagway
Lego Architecture Trevi fountain
Books: Guiness Records 2016, 33, new Diary Wimpy Kid, unleashed by Gordan korman, Magnus Chase
RC helicopter from Costco
Anki Overdrive starter kit, speed track, extra car (thermo)

Missym, I would love to know more about the LearntoMod.

Would love to get a robotics kit, but unsure of which one. He got the Snap Circuits Rover kit two yrs ago, and only now put it together. He really enjoyed it, though.

Edit: bought the Meccano meccaNoid G15; robotic kit that got great reviews

[missym]

Missym, I would love to know more about the LearntoMod.



We will be setting it up tomorrow, so I'll let you know what we think. I also looked at the YouthDigital course, but this one is much more affordable.

[oneplustwo]

DD, 14, has asked for a new fluffy, plush robe, some makeup stuff, books, a new soft hoodie that's on the long side like a tunic, new supplies for sketching and drawing. So far she's getting a set of Prismacolor pencils, a sharpener or two, a How to Draw Cool Stuff book, a book about MC Escher, some new makeup plus a Sephora gift card, a set of cosmetic/organizer bags, a hoodie and some other clothes including a super soft fluffy infinity scarf.... still looking for the robe.

Twin DSs, 12: both have some specific Pokemon cards they want. One wants some Lego stuff and a WWII Aces Wii game; the other asked for the Nerf N-Strike Modulus ECS-10 Blaster. They will also get the Anki Overdrive set, which I think they will love, and will each get their own Costco sherpa throw so that don't keep trying to steal their sister's. One is getting the Fablehaven book series and the other is getting the World Almanac 2016. Their birthday was in November, when they got the Guinness Book of World Records 2016 and the 2016 Ripley's Believe it or Not ~ they get those each year either for birthday or Xmas, and love them.

All three kids are getting lined Crocs for slippers. Their stockings will include Toblerone bars, fuzzy socks and headphone splitters. :)

This is going to be a much less techy Xmas than past years!