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Presents for boy age 4

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gingerprime · 16/12/2023 21:53

Hello all,

Would appreciate some guidance. Need to buy a few gifts for a 4 year old boy, he's into marvel, (specifically Spider-Man & DC Batman) paw patrol & sharks.

I don't have children myself and don't know what is popular with kids this age.

Could any wise Mumsnetters provide some ideas please??

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KeeefBurtain · 16/12/2023 22:03

Dressing up outfit - they have all the marvel characters in both the Disney shop and Argos depending on your budget.

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gingerprime · 16/12/2023 22:06

KeeefBurtain · 16/12/2023 22:03

Dressing up outfit - they have all the marvel characters in both the Disney shop and Argos depending on your budget.

You are a star! I've just found a hulk costume on argos.

Any other suggestions?

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Diggersandunicorns · 16/12/2023 22:12

Spidey and friends Lego. Marble runs. Magna tiles.

My 4yr DS get super excited by pyjamas tbh!

bettynutkins · 16/12/2023 22:15

Marble run
Game - Jenga, kerplunk, guess who type
Junior top trumps
Lots of Spidey and friends toy available now

KeeefBurtain · 16/12/2023 22:16

Jigsaw puzzle? Between 20-35 pieces will be fine for a 4 year old. There will be paw patrol and marvel versions in most toy shops.

my daughter was 4 in May and got this - she loves it and puts the fish in the bath with her. I’m certain there was a shark version too

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/construction-and-cars/robots/robo-fish-tank-playset-orange/p/193796

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/construction-and-cars/robots/robo-fish-tank-playset-orange/p/193796

everhopefulagain · 16/12/2023 22:19

My son just turned 4. His favourite birthday presents were:

  • kinetic sand
  • Orchard Toys Giant Road jigsaw (he loves building different routes and then playing with hot wheels cars on it)
  • Playmobil pirates mini set
  • Heroes of Goo Jit Zu stretchy toy (they do a Spider-Man one)
  • Avengers colouring book / sticker book
  • Spidey and His Amazing Friends action figures
  • anything hot wheels
Footprintsinthesand · 16/12/2023 22:54

There's a game where you have to fish things out of the shark's mouth before it snaps shut. Can't for the life of me think what it's called though.

mynameiscalypso · 16/12/2023 22:56

My 4 year old boy isn't into characters really but loves jigsaws and basic card/board games. We have spent most of today playing snakes and ladders.

vincettenoir · 16/12/2023 23:02

Drawing pads

CourtneyB123 · 16/12/2023 23:25

Hulk smash gloves from smyths 20 quid I think they are, my son through his marvel fanatic phase loved them, they also do goo ju jitzu red hulk, spiderman etc but can be pricey. But smyths do these or entertainer

Leeds2 · 17/12/2023 01:21

Character pyjamas, t shirt or undies.

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gingerprime · 17/12/2023 02:40

@Diggersandunicorns @bettynutkins is this the same marble run from when we were young?

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gingerprime · 17/12/2023 02:48

@Diggersandunicorns www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/construction-and-cars/magna-tiles/magna-tiles-clear-colours-32-magnetic-pieces/p/195291 couldn't attach photo and not a clicky but are these the ones? Would you say they're popular with yours? Xx

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gingerprime · 17/12/2023 02:50

Diggersandunicorns · 16/12/2023 22:12

Spidey and friends Lego. Marble runs. Magna tiles.

My 4yr DS get super excited by pyjamas tbh!

There is loads of superhero PJs in primark for anyone looking! Loads of character pjs, paw patrol, DC & marvel xx

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Ladyj84 · 17/12/2023 02:57

Be careful Lego tho you need the right age brick ones for him. We have to marvel mad boys one 13 and one 3 lol. You can get chocolate marvel wrapping lollies, dressing up outfits which 3 year old loves actually Tesco have a huge range atm

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gingerprime · 17/12/2023 03:03

KeeefBurtain · 16/12/2023 22:16

Jigsaw puzzle? Between 20-35 pieces will be fine for a 4 year old. There will be paw patrol and marvel versions in most toy shops.

my daughter was 4 in May and got this - she loves it and puts the fish in the bath with her. I’m certain there was a shark version too

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/construction-and-cars/robots/robo-fish-tank-playset-orange/p/193796

Looking for a shark version thank you!

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bettynutkins · 17/12/2023 09:08

gingerprime · 17/12/2023 02:40

@Diggersandunicorns @bettynutkins is this the same marble run from when we were young?

Yes although I'm sure the quality is not what it once was!

There's so many you can buy though at different prices. There's one on Argos for £13 and then the vtech one is around £50-£60!

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