If you have boys aged 5 to 10, what are you getting them?

[MistyMinge2]

I'm completely stuck this year. I have two DS aged 5 and 8. They love lego and playing minecraft on their tablets.
So far I've bought a tablet bean bag thingy, glow in the dark pens and some books. I'm going to struggle to get to the shops without them this year.
Hoping mumsnet will be a good source of inspiration.

I have a 8 and 10yr old ds. They are getting ps5 and accessories, books (younger son loves usbourne lift flap fact books) and a cheap fitbit style watch (miband). Big hits in the past liferyder scooter (amazing) stunt scooter, pogo stick, bluetooth speaker or my alexa.also DS8 got back to future playmobil for his birthday and loved it

My ds will be 6 early next year. He’s having a wooden farm and lots of schleich animals, he also wants some cars, tractors etc, some dressing up outfits, a builders toy belt, and soft toys. He’s not really into playing games on his iPad.

I’m getting DS - ninetendo Switch. Snakes and ladders the traditional version. A couple of other small items. He’s 5.

DS is nearly 9 and he's getting a 10 year old Wii and Mario games.
DD is 6 and I think she's getting a Lego lighthouse. She wants a scooter but I kind of feel it's better to stick to her bike as it's more of a family thing to do and her school is 3 minutes away up a muddy hill (drop off at back gates due to COVID) so it won't help with that, town is down a steep hill so guess who's carrying it coming back? Not me.
DS loves Dog Man and there's a new one coming out. DD I might get a magazine or book subscription.

I'm getting mine loads of Galt craft.

I've two (6 and 7)
Mario lego
Police station lego
Other bits and pieces (possibly a build a bear for youngest)

My DDs (7&9) are getting mainly camping equipment. (9yo has a tent, 7yo a sleeping bag upgrade, then theres backpacks, Sims, sporks, camping towels...)

Mario lego, snap circuits, remote control fighting robots

My 5 year old wants Mario Lego and Ninjago

Mine are 8 and 9

They've asked for segways and a drum kit
Instead I'm thinking hoverboards with the gokart attachment, mario Lego, new switch controllers as theirs are glitchy, a game from The Happy Puzzle Co- they love the genius square.
Nine year old also really wants a terrarium so I'm going to do him a kit and eight year old would like a reading light and more books.

DS is 6 and he is getting;
*Superthings
*Smashers
*Transformers Botbots
*Hot Wheels / Disney Cars
*Marvel 1000 piece jigsaws
*Fortnite figures
*Collins Key surprise boxes

All things that he has asked for / few surprises. But things that he has collected for a few years so he'll be happy no doubt.

DN is 10 and he has asked for:
*Roblox figures / money (robux?)
*Arsenal onesie
*Snacks
*Scooter
*A new tablet (his is around 4 years old now)

The Mario home racer Nintendo switch game with the car

Ds 9 is getting the Lego Ninjago land bounty. Skate board and safety equipment. I’ll get him some controller shaped bath bombs from Mrs Snowballs Bubble boutique.

Outdoor toys, equipment and clothing , including those to support 'forest school' type activities.
Feels so much healthier (mentally and physically) at the minute.

And bikes...but a little note of caution, the bike shop have delayed delivery...we placed the order in September, bikes were available on the website, however not due until November as the manufacturers are struggling with the supply of tubular steel due to the pandemic.
Order early folks.

I'm finding 10 a really hard age to buy for this year...Just a bit too old for toys but not old enough for most tech stuff. I'll probably go for something like fortnite and roblox figures, bobbleheads and xbox accessories. I'm debating a phone (he has my old samsung one at the moment) but not sure hes old enough to really need or look after this.

He has asked for a bearded dragon but I have abit of a lizard phobia so this is a no-go!!

DS is 6 and wants a Fitbit plus a critical mass of Lego!

I've got him some books, colouring stuff and other bits and bobs too.

10 yr old ds:

Harry Potter Lego - Hedwig & Privet Drive
Creator Lego
Minecraft hoodie
Nerf hoodie
Bluetooth speaker
Nerf target/bag
Dressing gown
108 piece snake puzzle
Minecraft blanket

8yr old ds:

Various How To Train Your Dragon dragons
Lego Toy Story rollercoaster
Minecraft hoodie
Nerf target/bag
Jurassic park t-shirt
Dressing gown
Jurassic park jigsaw puzzle
Minecraft cuddly toy

Stockings include:
Dig it kit
Joke book
Nanoblocks drum kit / lego pelican
Superhero posables
Bath bombs
Chocolate coins
Fidget rings
Jurassic world matchbox car
Mini sewing kit
Felt pens / minecraft biros
Chopsticks & pack of instant noodles

Oh & a few books but haven't decided which ones yet. Something like adventure stories for ds10 & something factual for ds8 probably about sharks.

Ds is 7 this month. I've got him:

4 x dragon ball z figures
3 x 3ds games
1 ps4 game
1 switch game
Mickey mouse swim shorts and goggles
3 x minecraft into the game books
A duo of fortnite figures
Wwe stretchy figures
Roblox set
Spiderman stationery set
Spiderman inline scooter
Sonic the hedgehog playset

Ohs son who is 6 and a half:

3 x lego ninjago sets
Iron patriot vs thanos flex figures
Avengers inline scooter
Venomised iron man mask n gauntlet
Junior meccano set
Knock out fighting game
Flipslide game
Ninjago movie dvd
Wooden joker figure

Boys are 5 and 8 at Christmas. From us and others they are getting:

Rechargeable Walkie talkies
Football
Basketball
Table tennis set (for table at park)
Minecraft Lego craftbox
Starwars Lego sets
Music keyboard
Decathlon archery set
Playmobil school & bus (5 year old!)
How to train your dragon books
Usbourne Look/ See Inside books
Top Trumps
pass the Pigs
Guess Who
Labyrinth game

Popular toys already include:

Snap Circuits set
Science sets
Kapla blocks

6 and 8 nearly 9.

6 year old also now into Lego - he has asked for minecraft and police Lego. Also some ninjago dress up stuff and swords.

9 year old likes technic Lego now and was hankering after the main square but it’s v expensive. Particularly as he also is desperate for a football team kit!

@Nodancingshoes - my eldest also asked for a bearded dragon! Sadly he’s going to be disappointed ...

Oh and they still both like receiving lots of rolls of sellotape . So they will get that and possibly a glue gun for kids ...

@PhantomErik what are the Nerf target/bags please? Sound like something mine would be interested in

For our two 7 and 10 we're veering towards:

Camera
Ps vita thing? (Ds1 wants this. I have no idea)
Mario odyssey Switch game
Smoothie maker
Gravitrax extension bits
Toy cars

That's it so far. They won't get all of that, one big thing each and some additional bits.