I know you will all say cash or gift voucher but...

[NancyBotwin]

I really need to get an actual present for a 12 year old boy. We will be seeing him at Christmas and he doesn't get many presents from people apart from his parents as his extended family all live abroad - so I know his mother would probably appreciate it if I got him something to unwrap...

Any suggestions?

Yes I think he has probably outgrown actual toys. I know he likes music, plays the piano & guitar. I don't think he's particularly sporty.

t-shirts are always good for boys cafe press does more personalised ones, or thinkgeek have some good ones. Next is a good high street place for clothes for boys too.

What about a stylophone?

We are getting ds1 one nd I knwo he will love it - and drive us nuts with it.

an animal t shirt
now ay to meccano

T-shirt might be good idea and guitar stuff....

ta very much everyone (It's NB with her Xmas name!)

I-tunes voucher in a big box, wrapped up?

IME he would love the money....

This money maze was well=received when combined with cash!

lilibet - we have got DD a stylophone too

How about something like this as he is musical? Caribbean finger drums. I found them in Boots for £10.