Birthday pressie for 9 year old

[lizwizz]

I'm really struggling to think what to get my son for his 9th birthday. He's not into construction toys, has remote control cars he doesn't play with, but wants a remote control hovercraft, which I'm not keen on as I think the novelty will wear off. He loves rugby and football, but has got enough kit. Can anyone come up with anything I can realistically get him before Thursday? Thanks

[grannyg]

How about a football goal or netball hoop for the garden or a wristwatch?Might even like swingball which he could play on his own.
grannyg

[rugeleyboy]

i got my kids a trampoline!! they play on it from morn till night!!

other than that!!.......get him the hovercraft, they look ace you tight ar5e!!!

[DeNiro]

Tell it like it is rugeleboy!! lol

Trampoline is a great idea, lizwizz. Our neighbours have one and the kids are on it all day, friends of theirs are always around, they love it. Plus it's healthy - all that fresh air and excercise to boot!!

[lady_p_gold]

Well if you wanted something not sporty then a microscope can be very fascinating for a young child, or alternatively a telescope, and might start them off with a lifelong interest

[lizwizz]

Thanks for those, especially Rugeley for making me laugh (again!). The trampoline sounds a good idea, just hope my garden is big enough!

[sanisha10]

get him in to a football club for a surprise or a football goal or get a hovercraft

[Artful Doris]

A metal detector, it can be great fun for kids and really addictive, and it gets them outside. We had great success after thinking it would wear off quite quickly. If you place a couple of 'finds' stategically around it keeps the interest up. ever wondered what to do with that awful bracelet your mother in law bought you? dig a whole and chuck it in , the kids would be delighted to find it for you...... several months/years later ..tee hee