Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. Flexible and made to last.

Meet the Other Phone.
Flexible and made to last.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Christmas

From present ideas to party food, find all your Christmas inspiration here.

Original poster

Mine Craft- Anybody got kids obsessed with it?

39 replies

ELR · 06/09/2013 10:22

My son just loves this, just ordered a few bits from amazon but quite expensive. Does anyone know where you can get it cheaper.

OP posts:
citybranch · 06/09/2013 13:41

There are some kids minecraft tshirts on the argos site, thought they were reasonable at £6.49:
www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/238887.htm

Julezboo · 11/09/2013 12:44

I got 2 posters for £7 in asda yesterday :) Minecraft lego, get from lego store online £35. £50+ everywhere else!

NeverQuiteSure · 11/09/2013 18:22

Depending on the age of the child, I just posted this on the Christmas bargains forum:

11" Plush Creeper for around £7 inc del
Or
Smaller Plush Creeper for around £5 inc del

The smaller one doesn't look as good, but I took a chance and ordered the 11" one.

I'm also

NeverQuiteSure · 11/09/2013 18:23

Posted too soon!

I'm also planning on getting a photo mug printed with a screen cap of his world and filing it with sweets/hot choc sachet etc.

NeverQuiteSure · 11/09/2013 18:24

Argh!! Filling not filing.

I give up now.

Original poster
ELR · 11/09/2013 18:45

Ooh thanks guys will check these out xx
Ds will be 8 in November so will need birthday and Christmas ideas.

OP posts:
HappyMummyOfOne · 11/09/2013 20:25

NeverQuiteSure, DS had one of those last year and its fab. Was surprised how nice it was. He also had a bag and pencil case.

Most seem to love Minecraft, have been buying tshirts etc for birthday parties and have pre ordered a minecraft calander for this year as well as a book.

NeverQuiteSure · 12/09/2013 09:14

A mug or a creeper HappyMummy? And where did you get the pencil case from as DS would love one of those.

Also, does anyone know what is in the Minecraft Annual and can anyone recommend a good reference book with all the various crafting combinations?

HappyMummyOfOne · 12/09/2013 16:20

The creeper soft toy as DS doesnt drink anything that needs a mug. Pencil case and messenger bag came from Ebay and were fab.

Not seen the annual yet but there was a book in the school bookclub about Minecraft that looked like a referenc one and it should be delivered in about 10 days so can see whats inside as it never mentioned being exclusive to them.

Rosvita · 12/09/2013 20:31

Ds is going on about Minecraft daily at the moment but he is only 5 - have you tubed it and think he may get bored with it (he's not particularly interested in lego for example). Is it worth getting?

enderwoman · 12/09/2013 20:54

My 7 year old ds adores MC so PLEASE post any deals you see on here.

NeverQuiteSure · 12/09/2013 20:57

Excellent HappyMummy, I'm really pleased I ordered one now. I will seek out an eBay pencil case too I think.

Rosvita - my DS is only 4 (5 next month) but has always been very heavily into construction toys (Duplo, Lego, blocks, BRIO railway, k'nex etc) The k'nex box comes out daily. He first saw his older brother play it on his iPad, then I downloaded the free iPhone app for him, then found the free online trial on the Minecraft website. I made him save the £18 for the pc game himself over the summer by doing odd jobs and selling some if his old toys. I was sure he'd get bored of it, but he played the demo daily and watched YouTube videos by a video blogger under the name of stampylongnose. He's had the full game for about 3 weeks now and I can tell that this is a passion that's here to stay.

Actually, if I'm honest, I'm a huge fan of the game myself, and I am NOT someone who does computer games usually. I do also love Lego and construction toys though, so perhaps it's linked?

He your DS played the online demo?

Rosvita · 12/09/2013 21:20

Thanks NeverQuiteSure -didn't realise there was a free iphone app-have just downloaded to my phone and will let him have a go tomorrow (provided his behaviour is good enough!) to see what he thinks before making a decision re whether to get for Xmas (will have to add to his list for relatives anyway as I've already got all his gifts from us/Santa!)

Original poster
ELR · 12/09/2013 22:05

Hi just ordered some minecraft cupcake toppers from ebay 24 for £2.35 including delivery they will be perfect for ds birthday cupcakes.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Edible-Cake-Minecraft-cupcake-toppers-/171112941748?pt=Uk_Crafts_Cake_Decorating_MJ&var=&hash=item27d72048b4

OP posts:
enderwoman · 13/09/2013 13:36

As this is the Christmas forum, I thought Id let everyone know that my kids love the YouTube parody 12 Days Od Minecraft

Marne · 13/09/2013 17:03

Dd1 loves minecraft so will watching this thread for ideas Smile

MissBeehiving · 14/09/2013 10:30

Marking place Smile

StaticSockMonster · 14/09/2013 10:33

My 9 year old is obsessed with this game.
I don't have the faintest idea what he is on about.
Watching with interest in the hope to find something that he will like for Christmas!

Rubybrazilianwax · 14/09/2013 18:41

Have 4 mine crafts addicts. I love the idea of something personalised with a screenshot of their worlds! Genius neverquitesure I will be stealing that thank you! Have you Sussed anywhere that does mugs cheap?
I posted on the bargains thread that there are some Minecraft lego sets on eBay, which are new and £10 cheaper than anywhere else

buildingmycorestrength · 14/09/2013 19:24

Am glad people are coming up with some ideas! I saw some MC stuff in Forbidden Planet the other day, will see if I can find a link. Not cheap, though.

buildingmycorestrength · 14/09/2013 19:29

Minecraft merch on FP. Trying link again.

NeverQuiteSure · 14/09/2013 20:18

I shall be using this Boots £1 photo mug offer for DS's mug. Not sure if you can use the offer more than once Ruby, but I'm sure you have friends and family whose names you could register under

I love the beanie hat on your link building. DS, although young, has a HUMONGOUS head, so it may well fit.

NeverQuiteSure · 14/09/2013 20:25

Oooooo... just catching up on the Christmas bargains forum and someone linked to this £5 magic photo mug offer. Not sure what the delivery charge is, but it looks like good fun. I don't think my DS has his milk/hot choc warm enough for it to work, but would work for older children who have their drinks hot.

mumtoone1 · 14/09/2013 21:29

Theres a minecraft for dummies book on Amazon for round about £6.00 that has great reviews...