I am looking at some new toys, robots, watches, anything that is electronic , under £100 and will keep the boy busy for more than 2-3 days...
I failed already last years with some toys like Harry Potter Wand (£70) and Minecraft video studio (£30) so I am trying to avoid mistake and maybe you guys have some ideas ?
I'm no expert, but I'd suggest a generic approah is to come from what your little boy is into. What would have suited me perfectly (had they existed), at that age, was a Kindle and some e-books. But it sure wouldn't exactly rock a lot of 11-yr old's boats.
What kind of thing does he like, when he gets to do exactly what he wants? What's he into? Phone? Bike? Sports? Microscope? Old-syle chemistry set (yeah, my age is showing, but oh boy, did I have fun with various pongs from mine, 50 years ago)? Model plane/helicopter/drone?
What do 11-yr olds do these days? Maybe come at it from that direction.
EDIT - Maybe not the chemistry set. I seem to remember my parents being much less amused by the various whiffs and stinks, and occasional flash of light, than I was.
EDIT 2: Or, get him the chemistry set, AND a shed at the end of the garden. The far end.
Last edited by Saracen999; 23-12-2020 at 10:49 AM.
A lesson learned from PeterB about dignity in adversity, so Peter, In Memorium, "Onwards and Upwards".
Amazon has a gift finder, I just happened to be browsing it for my 8 year old. Even if you don't get it from them, it'll give you some ideas.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gcx/Gifts-f...d=kid8-neutral
"Arrogance and stupidity all in the same package. How efficient of you!" - Ambassador Londo Mollari
"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." - A General
A Raspberry Pi powered robot:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/raspberry-p...y+pi+robot+kit
Apparently can avoid obstacles automatically,etc.
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