slappy1 All American 2303 Posts user info edit post |
need gift idea for 7 year old boy. Would love to get him something "classic" (read: was around and awesome when we were kids) that he wouldn't think of himself or that his friends probably don't have (unless they're awesome). Less than $50.
Like Gak or Moon Shoes, but better.
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TreeTwista10 minisoldr 148233 Posts user info edit post |
6/6/2013 2:24:49 AM |
Steven All American 6156 Posts user info edit post |
Better than Moon shoes? I would totally want some of those now!
You can't go wrong with Hot Wheels 6/6/2013 2:46:58 AM |
NeuseRvrRat hello Mr. NSA! 35376 Posts user info edit post |
Im pretty certain toys like the pogo ball are invented by orthopedic surgeons 6/6/2013 7:06:35 AM |
Byrn Stuff backpacker 19058 Posts user info edit post |
Find him a big wheel. When he thinks it's lame, teach him to drift it. 6/6/2013 7:11:26 AM |
mildew Drunk yet Orderly 14177 Posts user info edit post |
Armatron 6/6/2013 7:27:44 AM |
Byrn Stuff backpacker 19058 Posts user info edit post |
slingshot water rocket nerf vortex screamer 6/6/2013 7:32:14 AM |
BigMan157 no u 103353 Posts user info edit post |
macbook pro
wait, shit, no. that was the spoiled brat in the other thread 6/6/2013 7:43:53 AM |
Førte All American 23525 Posts user info edit post |
Legos (do kids still play with legos?) Original Nintendo Entertainment System with Mario/Duck Hunt Super Soaker Crossfire (you'll get caught up in the) Lite Brite Erector set 6/6/2013 7:51:01 AM |
Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35774 Posts user info edit post |
get him a yoyo. teach him to walk the dog and a cat's cradle. 6/6/2013 8:02:03 AM |
brianj320 All American 9166 Posts user info edit post |
get him a "ball-in-a-cup"
Mexico's Favorite Toy For over 1000 years! The objective is to catch the ball in the cup. No need to worry if you miss, as the ball is attached to a string that is attached to the cup! Storage is as easy as catching a ball in a cup! 6/6/2013 8:30:19 AM |
FroshKiller All American 51908 Posts user info edit post |
"classic" 6/6/2013 8:48:58 AM |
Krallum 56A0D3 15294 Posts user info edit post |
Lotion
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Ragged All American 23473 Posts user info edit post |
Nerf gun. End thread. 6/6/2013 9:55:46 AM |
jocristian All American 7525 Posts user info edit post |
^ yup. I have a 7 and a 9 year old and my boys have a dozen or so nerf guns/bows/disc shooters of different varieties. New guns still get the best reactions at birthday and christmas time
They are way cooler than when I was a kid and pretty affordable for gifts. You can't go wrong.
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LunaK LOSER :( 23634 Posts user info edit post |
yea nerf gun or a super soaker.
my nephew is turning 9 and loves that stuff. 6/6/2013 10:19:58 AM |
Krallum 56A0D3 15294 Posts user info edit post |
Get this nigga a sega genesis and sonic the hedgehog 2
I'm Krallum and I approved this message. 6/6/2013 10:21:48 AM |
Skack All American 31140 Posts user info edit post |
I'll third the Super Soaker. You should be able to get a killer one for $50 that he can wreck his friends with.
That Pogo Ball commercial brings back memories. Memories of blisters on the side of my feet. 6/6/2013 10:56:03 AM |
joe_schmoe All American 18758 Posts user info edit post |
Spirograph
but be VERY careful which version you get. several years ago, there was a "new" version which absolutely sucked. Do not get that one.
Now they've brought back the original design in a small tin box. It's called "Spirograph Design Tin Set" and costs $15. Great for a 7-year old. as a parent of a 8 year old, we have way too many nerf guns and super soakers. don't fall for the hype.
http://www.amazon.com/Kahootz-01002-Spirograph-Design-Tin/dp/B009VE38D2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_t_2/185-3331805-9390626
[Edited on June 6, 2013 at 11:22 AM. Reason : link]
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ndmetcal All American 9012 Posts user info edit post |
Tecmo Super Bowl was a pretty fuckin awesome classic game 6/6/2013 11:56:04 AM |
Jeepxj420 All American 6755 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Nerf gun. End thread." |
6/6/2013 12:17:02 PM |
slappy1 All American 2303 Posts user info edit post |
^^^that is so funny, I had originally put that as an example but I wasn't sure if anyone would know what it was 6/8/2013 1:30:42 AM |
ssclark Black and Proud 14179 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "nerf vortex screamer " |
6/8/2013 1:31:57 AM |
Mr. Joshua Swimfanfan 43948 Posts user info edit post |
BB gun Lawn darts Bag o' glass 6/8/2013 1:45:47 AM |
BridgetSPK #1 Sir Purr Fan 31378 Posts user info edit post |
Aww, man, I was trying to think of the spirograph, but I couldn't remember what it was called.
The other links on that Amazon page reminded me that Ravensburger always had the best stuff:
http://www.ravensburger.com/us/start/index.html
For starters, the kid is definitely gonna need a copy of Labyrinth if he doesn't have it already. 6/8/2013 1:58:56 AM |
Snewf All American 63348 Posts user info edit post |
first ask the parents if you can give him a Nerf gun some parents don't want their children playing with the likenesses of death machines
then, once you have the okay give the boy a gun so he doesn't turn gay 6/8/2013 2:41:53 AM |
vinylbandit All American 48079 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Did you know there’s a direct correlation between the decline in Spirograph and the rise in gang activity? Think about it." |
6/8/2013 3:58:22 AM |
justinh524 Sprots Talk Mod 27746 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "first ask the parents if you can give him a Nerf gun some parents don't want their children playing with the likenesses of death machines" |
If the parents don't want him to have a nerf gun, they aren't fit to have children. You should kidnap him and raise him as your own for his birthday present.6/8/2013 9:26:06 AM |
smoothcrim Universal Magnetic! 18958 Posts user info edit post |
legos, erector sector, nerf gun or opt for super soaker since it's summer. could always go for roller blades or some other sporting gear like a skateboard 6/8/2013 9:43:35 AM |
darkone (\/) (;,,,;) (\/) 11609 Posts user info edit post |
Legos FTW 6/8/2013 12:39:04 PM |
elise mainly potato 13090 Posts user info edit post |
Rock'em
Sock'em
Robots 6/8/2013 3:46:53 PM |
lewisje All American 9196 Posts user info edit post |
K'Nex were new when I was 7, and they're still around and now come with pieces that interface with LEGO Quote : | "I had originally put that as an example but I wasn't sure if anyone would know what it was" | but they had Spirograph commercials on the teevee...6/8/2013 8:03:16 PM |
slaptit All American 2991 Posts user info edit post |
^I came in here to post about K'Nex too
[Edited on June 8, 2013 at 8:48 PM. Reason : picture, bitch] 6/8/2013 8:47:29 PM |
BubbleBobble :3 114227 Posts user info edit post |
SLAPPY IS SETTLEDOWN 6/8/2013 8:49:41 PM |
Hey_McFly All American 1116 Posts user info edit post |
Lego, especially the star wars ones. 6/8/2013 9:19:44 PM |
The Coz Tempus Fugitive 25673 Posts user info edit post |
Lego > K'Nex 6/8/2013 9:28:18 PM |
justinh524 Sprots Talk Mod 27746 Posts user info edit post |
Yeah it's not even a fair contest. It's the San Antonio Spurs vs a 3rd grade basketball team. 6/8/2013 9:37:59 PM |
vinylbandit All American 48079 Posts user info edit post |
K'Nex are too temperamental for a seven year old to put together without getting frustrated. Legos are much more fun. 6/8/2013 9:45:33 PM |
Kickstand All American 11540 Posts user info edit post |
Socker Boppers. make a man out of him. 6/8/2013 9:51:11 PM |
NeuseRvrRat hello Mr. NSA! 35376 Posts user info edit post |
i'll second an erector set. i loved mine. 6/8/2013 9:59:36 PM |
jcgolden Suspended 1394 Posts user info edit post |
get him a microscope 6/9/2013 5:27:33 AM |
Fermat All American 47007 Posts user info edit post |
BY OHIO ART 6/9/2013 7:59:53 AM |
parentcanpay All American 3186 Posts user info edit post |
my vote is for crossfire but it's probably near impossible and/or expensive to get nowadays
you can't go wrong with a nerf gun 6/9/2013 8:01:52 AM |
gtherman All American 628 Posts user info edit post |
1. sock'em boppers 2. crossfire 3. rock'em sock'em robots 6/9/2013 8:31:29 AM |
swoakley All American 1725 Posts user info edit post |
^^Cheapest I saw online is like $80. 6/9/2013 8:42:20 AM |
jcgolden Suspended 1394 Posts user info edit post |
microscope srsly. my brother had this one transformer named perceptor i think. well he wasalso a microscope and i played with him as a microscope, not a robot. then i got a better microscope and a telescope, etc. if i had a kid i would have stuff like that and a library of great textbooks full of pictures and explore the world. 6/9/2013 6:04:45 PM |
BigMan157 no u 103353 Posts user info edit post |
pick up sticks was my jam way back when
you my boy, red stick 6/9/2013 6:07:50 PM |
elkaybie All American 39626 Posts user info edit post |
6/9/2013 7:41:28 PM |
Fermat All American 47007 Posts user info edit post |
no but seriously anything by ohio art 6/9/2013 9:00:10 PM |
slaptit All American 2991 Posts user info edit post |
6/9/2013 10:39:51 PM |