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Creative sets for boys?

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yeekls · 26/10/2023 11:50

I've noticed there are loads of good creative sets for girls, I'm thinking things like www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/arts-crafts-and-music/crafts/craft-sets/clementoni-pen-creator-studio/p/227211 and the Style 4 Ever ones.

Anyone know of any that are a little more gender neutral? I know, I know genitalia doesn't matter but my son is 10 and he'll be slightly self conscious if it is very "girly", but he loves making things. I might be able to swing this pen set but just thought I'd try here first.

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CreeperBoom · 05/11/2023 09:07

Ah, that pen set looks so good. My DS would love that if he tried it, but might immediately take against it based on the packaging, so I'd be reluctant to buy it just in case.

I've bought him the clock set above, also:
https://amzn.eu/d/9f0AF2P
And
https://amzn.eu/d/1y4F92d

Though I might regret the beads one, based on the earlier post!

I had a similar dilemma with Bookeez. It does at least have two versions, a pink one with love heart stickers, and a Horrid Henry version. The HH one is double the price though. (I put together a set with a hole punch, document ties, and a mini guillotine instead.)

https://amzn.eu/d/9f0AF2P?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-christmas-4928627-creative-sets-for-boys

Spacecowboy666 · 05/11/2023 09:34

What about some tools if he is into making things.? My son loved sitting with me and building a bird house at that age. He has a whittling kit too but it obviously needs supervision.
The scout store has some fun craft things too, knot kits and things to make.

Justhereforthechristmasthreads · 05/11/2023 10:08

Have a look for paracord bracelet making kits. They aren't usually overly girly and pink

JingleBellsBatman · 05/11/2023 16:25

The clay bead bracelet sets I got on Amazon just come in a box. No photos of girls playing in pink on the front. My son loves making bracelets.

Tie dye is another good shout and scrawlrbox

Twitch45 · 05/11/2023 18:51

Eugy 3D models are good fun. My DSs (13 and 11) ways get one in their stockings

Twitch45 · 05/11/2023 18:52

Also have a look at fused glass making kits?

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