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What are you getting your 10yrs old DS for xmas?

30 replies

SheWoreARaspberryBeret123 · 18/11/2022 16:29

Ideas please 💡

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DelurkingAJ · 18/11/2022 16:31

I wish I had any…

He’s considering whether there’s a Lego set he’d like. DM is getting him a cricket top. And there are a couple of books he’s after.

DH and I are discussing making a cricket net we plan to put up a joint present for DSs as there’s nothing either of them are after!

JuneOsborne · 18/11/2022 16:33

It's such a difficult age. Ds had his birthday a month ago. That was hard enough!

He enjoyed Splatoon 3 for the switch
An overwatch Lego set
Gaming headphones

Can't think what else he got. Oh, some posca pens, but they're £££!

God only knows what we're going to do for Christmas.

xyzandabc · 18/11/2022 16:35

I'm going to follow this thread. I have a 10 yr old DS and the only thing he has asked for is an oodie as he likes his sister's. He's not sporty, has books that he's not read, doesn't need clothes, loves history but has lots of history things already

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yoshiblue · 18/11/2022 16:40

Main present is a more grown up scooter and a Switch game. For his birthday, just gone, another Switch game, Pokemon cards, clothes for tennis. Also books and board games.

Topbird29 · 18/11/2022 16:43

Not just from us - new ninjago lego sets (still obsessed by it). Does make his own animations though (bought him an animation camera that links to the chromebook last year).
Primark oodie.
Minecraft water bottle.
Books - Cressida Cowell and David Baddiel
Minecraft annual
Some Minecraft coins to spend in game.
Toblerone, selection box, haribo
Cosy slipper socks
Asked for a relative for some merch related a minecraft you tuber he watches (t shirt or hoodie)
Not a sporty kid, likes Minecraft but not into full on gaming yet.

Topbird29 · 18/11/2022 16:52

He is quite creative, for his birthday something that went down well was a wooden drawing case - you use it to hold a4 paper on to rest on it to draw, has an adjustable angle, and can put pens and paper inside to store. Got fed up of him leaning on a magazine to draw and complaining!

IggyAce · 18/11/2022 16:57

My ds is 11 and I agree it’s a difficult age last Christmas & this Christmas he’s requested Lego. This past year he’s become interested in collecting funko pops so I’ve got him some of those.
Loves uno so have got him the flip version.
Last Christmas I got him a new gaming headset.

IncyWincyGrownUp · 18/11/2022 16:57

A new switch, some socks, chocolates, and a new book is some sort. Possibly a new fleece onesie as well, as he keeps growing.

MajorCarolDanvers · 18/11/2022 16:57

Getting my 10 yr old a laptop

onmywayamarillo · 18/11/2022 16:58

I asked if he wanted a ps5! Straight no
So I'm also stumped 🤔

CleanSheetsCupOfTea · 18/11/2022 17:07

Mine is gaming mad so main gift will either be a new gaming chair or some wireless earphones. He’s also asked for a stunt scooter. I’ve found some really nice minecraft and Pokémon prints on Etsy so going to get some of those too.

Previous things he’s really loved:
primark minecraft oodie
tamagotchi
gaming headset
new Xbox controller
coins for minecraft/Fortnite
slippers
David Walliams books
new trainers
youTuber merch

quietnightmare · 18/11/2022 17:13

Telescope
Dart board
Cards against humanity kids edition
8 ball
Rocket launcher

handbagsandholidays · 18/11/2022 17:14

DelurkingAJ · 18/11/2022 16:31

I wish I had any…

He’s considering whether there’s a Lego set he’d like. DM is getting him a cricket top. And there are a couple of books he’s after.

DH and I are discussing making a cricket net we plan to put up a joint present for DSs as there’s nothing either of them are after!

My 11year old got this book recently. He's cricket mad and really enjoyed it x

Cricket Biographies For Kids: The 25 Greatest Cricketers of All Time (Cricket books for the whole family) amzn.eu/d/3mMFFfg

MotherOfTheNoise · 18/11/2022 17:16

I’ve bought my son a Raspberry Pi which is some sort of coding keyboard computer thing which he can do all sorts of things with like building robots, making websites all sorts. He’s really into computers and has lots of gaming things already so wanted to stretch his brain with that side of things.

TightPants · 18/11/2022 17:17

@Topbird29 The drawing case sounds like something my son would like. Do you have a link please?

Monkeybutt1 · 18/11/2022 17:18

My DS is 10 he is getting (not just from us)
La Lakers Oodie from Primark
A Kindle
La Lakers kit
England pjs
Gift card for game
Grinch slippers
Bath fizzers
Aftershave
Chocolate

Teapleasebobb · 18/11/2022 17:20

Not really sure, a couple of bits include:
The new Factopia book
Stupid deaths game
Oodie (off brand but Sherpa lined)
New Guinness book of records
That's all I have on the list for now!

ShoesCoatandBag · 18/11/2022 17:24

Technic Lego car and some books he wants.

Topbird29 · 18/11/2022 17:34

@TightPants - am rubbish at links, but if search for this on amazon, it's a similar thing. Or Google desk easel - you can get different sizes.

Mont Marte Adjustable Easel Wood Table Sketch Box Easels, Portable Art Easel for Painting and Drawing

SecondaryPreparation · 18/11/2022 17:45

My 10 year old will be getting wireless headphones.
Shes also asked for a stunt scooter (she has a normal, non-stunt one so not sure about this)
Her music teacher has suggested some equipment, so IL's will probably get that.
she needs stuff for a hobby, so will get that.
Else she wants an iPad game
She'll get some books and a new dressing gown as her current one is age 7!!

Tallulasdancingshoes · 18/11/2022 17:48

Main presents will be Lego technic and a new cricket bat. He loves cricket so a new, better, bat will be great. They’re surprisingly more expensive than you might think.

DelurkingAJ · 18/11/2022 18:15

@handbagsandholidays great call…his uncle gave it to him for his birthday…if you have any others like it you’d recommend I’d be all ears!

SheWoreARaspberryBeret123 · 18/11/2022 18:28

JuneOsborne · 18/11/2022 16:33

It's such a difficult age. Ds had his birthday a month ago. That was hard enough!

He enjoyed Splatoon 3 for the switch
An overwatch Lego set
Gaming headphones

Can't think what else he got. Oh, some posca pens, but they're £££!

God only knows what we're going to do for Christmas.

Mine is OBSESSED with those pens! 🤣

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Thewolvesarerunningagain · 18/11/2022 18:40

Weird science explosion kit
Balancing pterodactyl
New sonic game for switch
Slippers
David Baddiel books
Ice cup slushy maker thing
Pokemon cards

Fuckitydoodah · 18/11/2022 18:46

It's hard isn't it?! So far I've got or planning to get the following stocking presents
A lego technics hovercraft
A mecanno style camper van to build, from bright minds.
Star wars pjs
A second hand Ps4 game
Some bits from Smiggle
An Oodie (probably not the brand)
Bath bomb
Robux voucher
Kid normal book

Going to also look in Flying Tiger as they usually have some good stocking fillers.

Really not sure about main present, probably some money. He wants a VR headset but I've told him we won't be paying that (main present is from us) and that he has to save for one.