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Quirky/silly toy for teen’s stockings?

126 replies

NeonLover · 05/12/2023 05:15

Any ideas?

I usually like to include at least one toy or silly game and they always go down well but have run out of ideas thus year

in past have included Marvin’s magic glowing thumbs, shapeshifters, magic snake, wall climbers etc

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ClemFandango1 · 06/12/2023 23:16

Kalimba, like moon baby

FixItUpChappie · 06/12/2023 23:31

Magic tricks also work

Damnedidont · 06/12/2023 23:50

Silly socks from temu

fuzzyduck1 · 07/12/2023 07:34

Narwal in my noodles
“a fun game for all the family”
well that’s what it says on the box.
bought it for Christmas just for fun.

SoupDragon · 07/12/2023 07:38

Amazon's adjacent item was a book called "The Ultimate Serial Killer Trivia Book"

My DD would love that! 😂

Snooks1971 · 07/12/2023 08:17

Sorry for the massive link, in essence it’s a card game of Name That (animal’s!) Bumhole

You’re welcome 😅

Brumbies · 07/12/2023 08:18

Iamblossom · 06/12/2023 11:19

Love this!

Sparrow7 · 07/12/2023 09:05

This thread is a lifesaver. Teen boys are particularly hard. I didn't want to resort to the dreaded pants and socks! Have ordered the screaming goat. Any more suggestions?

Shufflebumnessie · 07/12/2023 09:40

Tgese are both small but fun games
Pass the pigs
Kluster

Dobble and Uno are both great but not sure if teens would appreciate them (we're not quite in to the teen bracket yet!).

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 07/12/2023 10:56

@Sparrow7 - I always used to put pants and socks in the boys' stockings - I chose novelty ones, and they were part of the tradition. I also used to put in hot chocolate powder, squirty cream and mini marshmallows, so they could make themselves posh hot chocolate. A big tube of Smarties was also traditional (as was filling their mouths with a mix of squirty cream and Smarties).

DilemmaDelilah · 07/12/2023 10:58

How about one of those grabber thingies? Like the ones made for elderly people to pick things up from the floor, or the ones the litter pickers use. I got one in rainbow colours a few years ago - made for children - but it works well. Ideal for picking things up when feeling lazy....

justasking111 · 07/12/2023 12:29

I've bought pre loved Lego kits in the past.

Bought a copy Gameboy with lots of classic games for fun too

Swizzel · 07/12/2023 12:48

VoluptuaSneezelips · 07/12/2023 11:54

Not read the full thread but Rex London has some great stocking fillers for all ages.
https://www.rexlondon.com/toys-games-and-activities?ll=breadcrumb

Thank you @VoluptuaSneezelips , I'd never heard of Rex London before today. They've got some lovely things on their website, and thanks to you I've just managed to buy lots of great stocking fillers for my DS.

SplendidUtterly · 07/12/2023 14:58

A mini nerf gun! (I want one myself 😊)
Can get one for £5 -£6 on amazon.

tattygrl · 07/12/2023 16:26

This thread is bringing back long buried memories of playing with random toys and games found in my christmas stocking with my sister as a child!! Nothing like messing around with these funny things all Christmas and Boxing Day.

Lovemusic82 · 07/12/2023 17:24

Some great ideas in this thread (some I will be pinching), things that have been a hit here…..

stick on moustache’s
slimy slug toy (which got stuck in the ceiling for a few days)
fart putty
Any kind of wind up toy (they can race each other)

This year I have bought, room light display things from Temu, they are smaller than I thought so will fit in a stocking, I am now going to pinch a few of the ideas above but we mainly do food items and stockings now they are older.

YogaLite · 07/12/2023 18:05

Marking place for great ideas..

cakewench · 07/12/2023 18:21

SugarCookieMonster · 06/12/2023 09:16

I bought DH and his brother boxing reindeer pens, like this one year. They spent the whole afternoon playing with them like children!

These are a great gift! I bought them one year for stockings and they were played with loads. Anyone who comes to the house and finds them immediately engages with them 😄

Igmum · 07/12/2023 18:36

Taco cat goat cheese pizza - very silly but DD17 loves it

lukelovesu · 07/12/2023 23:47

Thank you so much for the Rex London recommendation! I’ve just ordered a ton of stuff. So many interesting, quirky things

Colinorpercy · 07/12/2023 23:56

Have a look at Big Potato games website, they have a lot of silly games. Chicken vs hotdog looks particularly ridiculous- there’s some funny videos on tiktok of it in action.