Gift Idea For 12 Year Old.

[carolegif]

I need to get a present for my grandson. He is only into computer games and my limit is £25 so games are out, plus he has most of them. He plays footie for the local team and likes reading, but other granny has bought the latest David Walliams.
I thought of a gadget type thingy, but I am really stuck!

I know ABers will have ideas.
Thanks.

[ChillDoubt]

Gamestation gift card? At least then he can choose to get a second hand game if he so wishes and you don't 'lose face' so to speak.

[Misky]

Can you ask his mam & dad for ideas? He's probably given them a big list!

[Mosaic]

A donation to the Salvation Army - perfect gift for child or adult who has everything and 'needs' nothing.

[ummmm]

Give him the money.

[Quoi]

What about an indoor nano copter - I hope the link works. Fits in the palm of your hand.

http://www.ebuyer.com/hubsan-nano-q4-quadcopter-h111

about half way down the page

[knitnat]

Giftcard for GAME, a bootbag for his footie boots. If he supports a football team most of them have websites selling gifts. They do like money at that age too.

[ummmm]

I would have been gutted if someone donated my birthday money to charity.

[Retrochic]

Believe me hard cash to a 12 year old is like manna from heaven -put £20 note in a card and spend the extra £5 on sweets for him.

[bhg481]

I agree with Retrochic - buy him something trivial, wrapped for him to open, and include some money in it. I used to think that vouchers/cash were non-thinking gifts, now I believe there is no worse gift than something you don't want.

[carolegif]

Went with your thoughts Quoi and ordered an air hogs atmosphere which also floats on air.
He had money for his birthday last week so I like to,get a gift for Christmas. There will be a fiver over for some stocking fillers.
Thanks guys and gals.
Merry Christmas!

[petal54]

I agree,at 12,money would make him feel grown up and can put towards what he wants

[gness]

Brilliant choice, Carolegif.....I have bought something similar a couple of times......great fun if the kids can get it away from the dads.....

Only lost one light bulb but that was with a larger one......☺

[tonyav]

I want one !.

[gness]

Tony...Groupon has one for £15 instead of £30.....I love them...have a look.x

[dunnitall]

Try getting a book for a twelve yr old that is about getting a life! Computers are not the way forward for such a young person IMO.

[tonyav]

Will do, gness.

[bhg481]

I'm trying to see the connection between a radio-controlled "helicopter" and a computer, Dunitall. At twelve I wouls have loved such a toy but in 1957 it would have cost my dad a week's wages.

[carolegif]

Girls are so much easier to buy for than boys!

[dunnitall]

Carole you are so right and the harder it gets for the male species as they get older!