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Old 18 December 2008 | 02:20 PM
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A satsuma and some nuts...........and be glad of it!
Old 18 December 2008 | 02:21 PM
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If it's a boy a Scalectrix set is a must (fun for adults too )!
Old 18 December 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Nunchukas, Shuriken or a crossbow were high on my xmas list at that age
Old 18 December 2008 | 02:28 PM
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What about this ? Bound to be the next big thing, but in short supply.

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Old 18 December 2008 | 02:33 PM
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Subscription to Playboy?
Old 18 December 2008 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by **************
As for nunchuks that is the last thing he'll be getting
Awwww, that's exactly what my ma and pa said to me!
Old 18 December 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Digital camera?
Old 18 December 2008 | 02:47 PM
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I'm trying to think what I wanted when I was 11, then I've remembered that things have moved on a heck of a lot since the Dark Ages, thus I try and put myself in the frame of mind of today's 11 year old. Console/Computer would spring to mind, but as you said, you've got a console, so that's done and dusted. Computer might be an idea, depends wether you want him to have his own machine though, if he's not already got one of course.

What about an MP3 player, possibly an iPod Nano, or a PAYG Mobile Phone. Gift card for a decent clothing store, or perhaps HMV or somewhere similar, or maybe for a book store, if he's into reading? Not sure if that comes across as cheap and tacky though.
How much is a six month or annual movie pass to the local cinema? Being 11, not sure how many films he could get into, though we all know we snuck into 15's when we weren't 15 though one would not want to condone that

Is there a local, and decent, go kart track? what about a couple of sessions there, or maybe one session with his mates.

Small digital camera?

Slap up dinner for him and his mates at a decent restaurant (or somewhere he'd like to go and eat)
Old 18 December 2008 | 02:54 PM
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I really wanted this when I was younger for some reason Turned out to be not as much fun as the ads suggested

Buckaroo!

Guessing he's already got Rockband/Guitar Hero world tour and all that, or he's not into that stuff. What about a young drivers tuition course, not sure if I just made that up but I'm sure they do something like that, somewhere I'd have loved that as a child!!
Old 18 December 2008 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by **************
You would have thought wouldn't you, however he already has one and so do I and neither get used, well maybe about twice a year at best

As for nunchuks that is the last thing he'll be getting
Hmmm sounds like he's a bit spoilt then Perhaps a donation to charity on his behalf (e.g. support a third world kid for a year) will help him to learn the true meaning of Christmas
Old 18 December 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Coffin Dodger
If it's a boy a Scalectrix set is a must (fun for adults too )!
+ 1 !!!!

How about a musical instrument and some lessons !!!!! 11 is a great age to learn to start learning to play an instrument although he would maybe need to have a little shove every now and again but hey thats life and its very rewarding !!!!
Old 18 December 2008 | 04:22 PM
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petrol remote controlled car
Old 18 December 2008 | 04:25 PM
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remembering a recent thread on here.. how about a remote controlled helicopter or something along those lines...
Old 18 December 2008 | 04:29 PM
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or does he like animals? a pet snake/spider.. fish in a nice tank??.. ant farm??

i'm trying to come up with something different if you couldnt tell
Old 18 December 2008 | 04:30 PM
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I'd give him some money, I would They love cash after hitting 10 or so these days. if you give them a Christmas card with a pressie, they unwrap the pressie as quick as possible, then rip the card apart in hope to find some dosh in it. LOL what a cash oriented world we live in these days! Even little weenos prefer cash!
Old 18 December 2008 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by phil_wrx
petrol remote controlled car
Agreed.

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Old 18 December 2008 | 04:32 PM
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Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Details

Or something cheaper that loads of kids are into, is Tech Deck
Old 18 December 2008 | 04:33 PM
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my other half spent hundreds on a remote controlled petrol scooby... it just sits on the shelf....
Old 18 December 2008 | 04:40 PM
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Bob, get him a powerkite - hours of outdoor fun and good exercise too !!!

Old 18 December 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by **************
I suggested petrol remote control car and I got accused of buying something that I want Plus the cost is near on £200 which is too much. I've got a remote control heli and he has a different one a relative bought him last Christmas and he plays with neither

I think I need to confiscate both his DS and PSP and ban the Xbox360 and PS3 so he starts playing with other toys.

I'd like to get the petrol r/c kit car so he could build it and spend time on it but cost is just too much - off to google to see how much they have come down to.

Get an electric instead, cheaper and easier to fix / run. Lots of mods available too. I had a Tamiya Frog when I was around that age, loved building it and running it. Got one of these now Losi Mini LST 2 - Blue can't go wrong for £120 or thereabouts
Old 18 December 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Want to bring out the petrolhead in him? What about a ride in a real racing car?
Old 18 December 2008 | 04:59 PM
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A telescope.

I'd love a telescope.

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