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#1248849 - 09/11/09 04:42 PM
Re: Birthday present help!!!
QCL
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I would call, I think that is a good idea. Not that you are looking for a wish list, but nothing wrong with getting a general idea what the kid might be into. Are Lego's and Smurfs automatic winner's anymore?? I was shopping for my nephew last night... so much garbage out there (as well as some mighty cool stuff that was a little jealous of )
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#1248853 - 09/11/09 04:43 PM
Re: Birthday present help!!!
QCL
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Was there a "theme" invitation sent? You know, like Batman, Hulk, etc? That is usually a good indication of what the child likes. At least that's been the case for my "nephew!"
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#1248854 - 09/11/09 04:44 PM
Re: Birthday present help!!!
Lisa_Bates
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... Or anything that makes noise. Or is sticky. Or smelly. The AG action figure with it's very own inflateable dolly?
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#1248860 - 09/11/09 04:46 PM
Re: Birthday present help!!!
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It just so happens I have one of those . . . a 6 year old boy, I mean. Right now he is into anything Bakugon & Transformers. Those are pretty popular right now. Oh, and Ben 10 also.
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#1248863 - 09/11/09 04:47 PM
Re: Birthday present help!!!
Bones
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It just so happens I have one of those . . . a 6 year old boy, I mean. Right now he is into anything Bakugon & Transformers. Those are pretty popular right now. I forgot about Bakugon!! That's the "in" toy right now...
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#1248867 - 09/11/09 04:48 PM
Re: Birthday present help!!!
Lisa_Bates
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And can I ask, when did Lego's get so freakin' expensive???
Almost a better investment than gold...
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#1248875 - 09/11/09 04:51 PM
Re: Birthday present help!!!
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My 5 year old grandson is into GI Joe and Transformers although his birthday party next week will be a pirate theme with a scavenger hunt.
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#1248880 - 09/11/09 04:53 PM
Re: Birthday present help!!!
#Just Jay
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And can I ask, when did Lego's get so freakin' expensive???
Almost a better investment than gold... You're not just whistling Dixie...they are CRAZY expensive!! And I think the kit things have gotten smaller...
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#1248891 - 09/11/09 05:02 PM
Re: Birthday present help!!!
Lisa_Bates
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Especially the Star Wars kits. I bought a couple for my grandson last Christmas and couldn't believe they would cost so much.
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#1248894 - 09/11/09 05:03 PM
Re: Birthday present help!!!
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My son is retaining all of his booklets and original boxes, he told me he was going to sell them on ebay when he grows up...
Lips, legos were and are always a hit with little boys.
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#1248896 - 09/11/09 05:05 PM
Re: Birthday present help!!!
Retired DQ
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Can I call the parents and ask? Is that rude? If you have to ask if it's ok to ask, I'd pass on that - you're just as likely to get "oh, you don't have to get anything" as good advice, anyway. Can't go wrong with Legos. The Bear could probably give insight into whether he always talks about Star Wars, Transformers, etc. Since my wife is a teacher (and most of the kids' friends have siblings that she has taught or will teach) she tries to give gifts that are somewhat educational. One year we stocked up on some little interactive banks that count money as you "deposit" and "withdraw".
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#1248910 - 09/11/09 05:17 PM
Re: Birthday present help!!!
Bobby Boucher
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QCdL - it's been a while, but our youngest got a couple of ToysRUs gift cards. Then they can have the fun of picking out what they want.
Legos have always been expensive. What about K-Nex? They're fun but I don't know how expensive. I agree with the Matchbox/HotWheels. They have accessories and things to go with them.
If your daughter knows what he likes (Transformers/GI-Joe/etc), how about a tee shirt or sweat shirt. The boy's mom might help with that also. Don't be afraid to ask - especially with a girl giving to a boy.
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#1248933 - 09/11/09 05:42 PM
Re: Birthday present help!!!
QCL
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I usually send my husband to the store and tell him to "find something he would have liked." It's worked so far (6 year old godson, 5 yr old nephew).
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#1248948 - 09/11/09 05:59 PM
Re: Birthday present help!!!
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I would call the parents to make sure that they are going to be home the day of the party!
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#1248950 - 09/11/09 06:00 PM
Re: Birthday present help!!!
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I think at age 6, that would be expected, AG. Besides, you don't have children, why are you weighing in on this?
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#1248956 - 09/11/09 06:05 PM
Re: Birthday present help!!!
Retired DQ
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My son who just turned 6 is into Bionicles by Legos. They are pretty cool. He is also into Bakugans, Transformers, and GI Joes.
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