Non tech gifts for tech obsessed 8yo boy

[planplan]

My 8yo DS has produced a list basically asking for consoles, pc, tv etc but nothing else.

He has a Switch already that we limit and an iPad.

I want to get him stuff he'll appreciate that's not tech but I've no clue.

What are you getting your 8yo?

[mnahmnah]

My DS is similar. But he also likes comics. So the Beano annual. A comic drawing drawing book. Minecraft and roblox toys. Lego. He will play with these quietly if I insist on no screens

[Toilenstripes]

Why do you want to get him stuff he doesn’t want?

[Chocolatepeanuts]

What aout Lego Hiddenside? Build the lego then bring it to life via the hiddenside app. Ds 9 got some for his birthday, it made ghm fall in love with again.

[TheMethodicalMeerkat]

Well what are his interests other than his Switch or iPad? Does he enjoy Lego, knex, play any sports, enjoy drawing?

[planplan]

@Toilenstripes I don't necessarily want to get him stuff he doesn't want but I also don't want him on screens all the time so am looking for ideas of things he'll hopefully like when offered!

[17thEarlOfOxford]

Turing Tumble.

[Toilenstripes]

Ah, that makes sense. What about Geocaching? It’s fun and gets you/him out of the house! 🙂

[EnglishRose1320]

What does he do atm when he isn't on tech? Is he sporty/arty/likes books etc... My ds could easily become totally obsessed with tech if allowed but with screen limits he also loves lego, skateboarding, football and drawing.

[chipsandpeas]

what about some kind of mechanical lego or something similar

[Mixingitall]

Basketball and net
Rubix cube
Magic set
Books
Nerf gun and vest
Chess set
Bike
Roller boots

[SocialBees]

At this age my DS loved hot wheels tracks.

[NoGoodPunsLeft]

Build your own robots/circuits?

[Sawyersfishbiscuits]

The Elmers slime kits have been a good price on Amazon for a while. They're really good for this age and work brilliantly.
My DS is a similar age and likes Treasure X.

[BertieBotts]

Comics. How to draw comics sets.

Really good books. Get recommendations from other 8yos.

How to do various things sets - magic tricks, rubiks cube.

Remote control drone or helicopter.

Book of logic puzzles for kids.

Stop motion animation kit.

Thinkfun games - they're like video games but in real life :o

The cardboard box set for Nintendo switch. Can't remember the proper name.

Board games you can play as a family.

[alexdgr8]

Meccano.

model making and painting, eg of historical persons or super-heroes, sports heroes.

basically anything he can make and do, or devise, with his hands. any crafts. grow your own vegetables starter pack with basic tools. if you have a garden.
junior bicycle maintenance manual. build your own den.
junior chemistry set.

[OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea]

My 8 year old loves lego, decent board games like ticket to ride, takenoko, azul, through the desert, dinosaur Island etc but also chess, top trumps and stuff, craft stuff, the funky ultralight air drying clay has been a massive half term hit, science kits, snap circuits.

[MiniMileyMoo]

My 8 year old is getting gravitrax, a desk and lamp for his room, bop it and other bits TBC! Oh and Mario Lego to share with DH. He got a skateboard for his birthday which he loves.

[110APiccadilly]

I got my friend's DS this a few years ago - went down well. www.thinkfun.com/products/circuit-maze/
I think the company also make other similar things.

[PolloDePrimavera]

Some brilliant ideas on here!

[mummyof2boys30]

Pogo stick, life ryder scooter, walkie talkies, books, puzzles, uno, guess who, rush hour game, connect four. All favourites here when not gaming

[Specialgodson]

Our dS has adored his Beano subscription . We’ve always steered away from technology except when allowed unlimited use at certain times and it makes such a difference so I liked this thread .
He’s also used a second hand Isla bike LOAds , I’d say one of the best things we’ve got him

[Specialgodson]

Junior Monopoly has been a big hit too, and Bird Bingo, both assuming he has people to play them with . Our get constant use

[planplan]

Thanks everyone some really good suggestions here. I'd better start ordering as it doesn't look like will be able to access 'proper' shops for any of this given today's announcement.

[GoneFishingAgain]

My DS LOVES the Phoenix comic and eagerly awaits it's arrival every week.