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9 year old boy with everything. Present ideas.

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Worrywortlady · 04/09/2023 18:21

Hi,

Totally appreciate this isn't an iabu but whenever I post anywhere else I get very few responses.

Anyway, looking for help. 9 year old relative, need a birthday present. He is into Pokémon but has everything related. Not in need of clothes. Don't see him read much, little attention span unless it's a screen and not really sporty. Parents say get a 'surprise' but where to start?! Anyone able to recommend gifts that their 9 year old boy loved?

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BananaSpanner · 06/09/2023 10:17

More Pokémon cards. Honestly, when they are in that phase they can never have enough.

Skateboard, helmet and pads.

Robux

Lego technik.

Cards against Humanity Kids is brilliant

Jelly Beans

Cash

Also, I used to like a website called Lost Universe that sold loads of cool stuff good for gifts. I think it has been taken over by Menkind now.

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user1492757084 · 06/09/2023 10:05

Chocolate and a vouchure to a water slide pool.

BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 06/09/2023 10:03

As the mother of a 9yo who also enjoys screens, Robux gift card or a gift card for whatever Device he uses. £40. Spend the other tenner on sweets.

Mr85 · 06/09/2023 10:00

A £20 pre-paid card so that he can buy things online or in video games. £30 into his savings.

Aug12 · 06/09/2023 09:58

My little boy is 5 so a bit younger but if he likes Pokémon I wonder if he would enjoy going Geocaching? Kind of like Pokémon go I guess lol maybe could get some walking shoes/explorers kit etc to help him go hunting for them

BellaTheDarkOverlord · 06/09/2023 09:39

£50 voucher for his games console
Pokemon cards? Some of the sets are expensive like £40+
Giant Pokémon Teddy

Lolapusht · 06/09/2023 09:35

Just give him the money! Mine love going to Smyth’s after birthdays. He can shop to a budget and get something he wants 🤷🏻‍♀️

SunnieShine · 06/09/2023 09:33

Yorkshiredolls · 04/09/2023 19:13

Just give them cash, does he really need more stuff?

Best idea.

readingismycardio · 06/09/2023 09:27

Embarrassednamechangeadoddle · 04/09/2023 18:26

A Polaroid type camera?

A voucher for the cinema?

A good box of American candies?

what’s your budget?

Can you be my gift advisor for the rest of my life, please? 🤣 or, at the very least, can I make my own thread for DH and tag you?

Yellowlegobrick · 06/09/2023 08:42

I'd just get him tickets for something fun, karting or trampolining or something if he already has lots of stuff.

Sceptre86 · 06/09/2023 07:22

I'm getting my nephew who turns 9 next week a smyths voucher. He can put it towards a game for his ps5 or buy an actual toy. I think if your budget is £50 either give him the money or a voucher so he can choose.

DIYandEatCake · 06/09/2023 07:21

My 9 year old also has pretty much everything he needs and random toys from relatives often just get forgotten about (he has very generous relatives). I find the amount of ‘stuff’ my kids have depressing. He does love being given sweets/chocolate - you could make a special treats hamper for him, bottles of different Prime flavours, unusual sweets (American style, Nerds, Millions etc), some chocolate bars.

Needmorelego · 06/09/2023 07:06

I wouldn't spend 50 quid on a "I hope he likes this" gift.
For a Pokémon fan I would get a couple of packs of the cards plus a large bar of chocolate. A 9 year old will think this is the best gift ever.
If you do want to add a "surprise" buy a paperback copy of a classic children's novel. He will either read it....or won't but at least books can easily be passed on or don't take up much storage space.

Sweetener12 · 06/09/2023 06:51

A calendar with all of his favorite characters (you can use a collage calendar maker to make a custom design).
Make a photo montage and create a picture of him and his favorite characters, then print it out and frame.
Pokemon related decorations for his room (lava lamp or glowing stickers) maybe?
Edibles are always a good idea, so think of snacks he likes.

gillybean2 · 04/09/2023 21:51

Can never have enough Pokemon cards. Or the mega blocks Pokémon figures are a hit here. Plenty of limited edition Pokemon items too but if you don’t know what he already has may be tricky. What about a steam voucher?

maddening · 04/09/2023 21:46

Pokemon hoody

Card sleeves
Card folder
Deck holder
(you could probably get these 3 for £50

ETB is about £50

NorthFaceofthelaundrypile · 04/09/2023 21:43

Mine would want an ETB - elite trainer box… basically loads more Pokémon cards!

herbygarden · 04/09/2023 20:46

IME boys can never have enough Nerf guns! £50 would buy you a couple of awesome ones!

EatYourVegetables · 04/09/2023 20:45

Books?

Halo8 · 04/09/2023 20:42

A den kit?

Tisfortired · 04/09/2023 20:38

I have a 9 year old with a birthday round the corner and his list is;

Nerf gun and bullets
Scooter
Some fancy felt tip pens he’s seen on YouTube that do look fun to use to be honest! Can’t remember the brand name but I’ll get him Some of those and some paper.
Any kind of Lego

Everything else on his list is football related or books so no good to you. He would also appreciate American candy (he’s always on the taste of the states website) or a Game/Argos voucher so he can buy his own games.

topshotta · 04/09/2023 20:35

voucher for local indoor trampoline park he can go with a mate?

mandymion · 04/09/2023 19:16

lava lamp?