Help! Birthday Present toys for a 6 year old Boy and 8 year old Girl

[Claricethecat45]

I am in need of ideas and help as have NO idea what to buy these 2 little ones having a joint party in 10 days time.

I do not know the families well so unsure of any particular passions but any advice please for ' can't go wrong ' gifts??

Budget about £40 for the pair - is that even possible? My boys are in 20's now and Im so out of touch :)

[Ricekrispie22]

For an 8yo girl:
Crayola art case www.argos.co.uk/product/2629771
Slime kit www.crafts4kids.co.uk/educational-toys/kids-science-kits/make-slime-sentosphere-la-chimie-du-slime
Hama beads www.argos.co.uk/product/6187752
Blow pens www.argos.co.uk/product/7232486

For a 6yo boy:
Where’s Wally book
First joke book - my DS got the Roald Dahl one in his stocking.
Dino fossil dig kit www.argos.co.uk/product/8709080
Knex www.argos.co.uk/product/7179879
Plusplus www.crafts4kids.co.uk/plus-plus-pastels-large-tube-10132
Marble run www.argos.co.uk/product/5439267

[Claricethecat45]

Thanks so much Ricecrispie22
I will get looking!!

[Cherry321]

Lego for both. Creator Lego which makes 3 different things is great. Look on amazon or Argos.

[HannahB64]

Airfix models are cool for both!
If too complex then I agree with Cherry, lego is the way to go!
If they love Star Wars then Lego Star Wars sets etc!