What to buy 11 year old son

11 replies

Crystaly · 03/09/2022 07:47

His birthday is in November too which doesn’t help. He doesn’t play with toys anymore.

Obsessed with football
playing outdoors
likes play station but definitely not as interested anymore
not into brands/clothes

i asked him what he wanted he ummed and ahhed then suggested an electric scooter but I worry it’ll sit in the garage after the first few shots.

any ideas.

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sparklecement · 03/09/2022 08:03

What’s your budget?

New football kit, accessories?
Trip to a well known stadium depending where you live.
A trip to somewhere like Go Ape? Any other outdoorsy stuff near you? We’ve got places like Go Ape and a big outdoor water activity centre. Water one not ideal for winter months but you get the idea.
An Oodie or equivalent, pjs etc.
Does he need anything like a new bike?
A go-pro for when he is outdoors? Or cheaper equivalent.

Fivemoreminutes1 · 03/09/2022 09:58

Football table
Basketball hoop
Subscription to Match magazine
Football Billionaire board game
Lego Old Trafford stadium
Ultimate Football Heroes series

IggyAce · 03/09/2022 19:50

Experiences such as paddle boarding, young driver, vr gaming, adventure golf.
Tour of his team’s stadium.

wednesday32 · 04/09/2022 00:28

How about a day pass to something like go ape/outdoor adventure centre, or stem science kits such as the national geographic volcano kit?

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 04/09/2022 00:47

Stadium tour

mossberry · 04/09/2022 08:26

Some things that have gone down well with the very similar 11 yr old boy in my life:

Match of the Day magazine subscription
Football billionaire game
Keepy Uppy ball www.wickeduncle.co.uk/childrens-presents/smart-ball
Nike fleece neck warmer
Tickets for the Boxing Day match
Kids Against Maturity game

youagainomg · 04/09/2022 08:27

It's illegal to use an electric scooter on a public path or road so where would he use it?

YeahNahWhal · 04/09/2022 08:28

Mine wants an Oodie and a stone turner/polisher gadget.

00100001 · 04/09/2022 08:29

youagainomg · 04/09/2022 08:27

It's illegal to use an electric scooter on a public path or road so where would he use it?

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Same place every one else does.... On the paths and roads....

Stompythedinosaur · 05/09/2022 21:37

My dad is that age - she gets a fair bit of use from her skateboard and ramps. Oodie was a big hit last year. Is there a new game he'd like? My dd currently loves Mario Kart and The Untitled Goose Game.

Or tickets to something? DD got tickets to Harry Potter World for her birthday and will get tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for christmas.

Stompythedinosaur · 05/09/2022 21:38

*my dd, not my dad (who is not at all into skateboarding).

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