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Gift for soldier-mad DS

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manana21 · 27/11/2015 11:42

I've got a 5 1/2 yo boy to buy for who loves anything to do with soldiers, armies etc. I've got absolutely no idea what to buy - any suggestions?

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Leeds2 · 27/11/2015 12:30

Fancy dress outfit.

If you have an army shop nearby, they may have one that is more robust than usual fancy dress, although I don't know how small they do the uniforms. I'm sure you would be able to find loads of other suitable stuff in there too.

A camouflage tent might work too.

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manana21 · 27/11/2015 13:44

Ooh camouflage tent is a good idea! Not sure if there's an army shop I should look for it online

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Sitoff · 27/11/2015 14:03

How about filling a small camo or khaki rucksack with similar coloured items to fit the army theme. Torch always popular with that age and water bottle, camo face paint, woollen hat and gloves, maybe waterproofs, mess tin to cook/eat food and a spork, glow sticks are often wildly popular. Many of the items will do for years if he joins the cubs, scouts, army cadets or does Duke of Edinburgh so money never wasted!

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manana21 · 27/11/2015 14:57

The mess tin is a great idea too thanks!

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ShesAStar · 27/11/2015 15:21

My DS was mad about army last year, I got him an 'army' (camouflage) rucksack and filled it with an army compass, special torch with different coloured filters, small tent, small nerf gun and bullets and a few other bits and bobs - oh and an army dressing up outfit. He loved it and the rucksack has been quite useful!

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haggisaggis · 27/11/2015 15:37

Google "kids army shop" - it is amazing (and a bit shocking tbh) what you can get for wee kids. My ds was really into this stuff when younger - had loads of camo clothing, ghillie suit etc.