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Favorite Holiday Gifts for Boys 8-11

By Carol Bengle Gilbert, published Oct 26, 2007
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Buying holiday gifts for boys age 8-11 can be a tricky proposition. Too old for the trucks, blocks and science kits that intrigued them in past years, already up to their ears in sporting goods, boys 8-11 present a perplexing challenge for those seeking to find the right holiday gift. This selection of holiday gifts at different price ranges has wide appeal to boys in this age group.

Roller Coaster Building Set- There are several roller coaster building sets on the market that make intriguing gifts for boys age 8-11. In choosing a set, keep in mind design flexibility, sturdiness, and track length. Generally, the more track and connectors, the greater the options, the more fun for the boy who receives the gift. Some of the better known and higher quality roller coaster construction sets include CoasterDynamix Scorpion Roller Coaster Construction Kit, Tycoon Roller Coaster Construction Set, and K'Nex Shark Run or Screamin' Serpent Run Roller Coaster Building Set. The roller coaster building sets range in price from about $80-$170.

Roller Coaster Tycoon 3- Boys who loved blocks and puzzles when they were younger will enjoy receiving as a holiday gift this virtual building game on PC that allows them not only to construct their own roller coasters, but to design and operate their own amusement parks. Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 will let boys test the limits of building principles- if they violate the rules of physics, their roller coaster cars will crash. Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 operates on a Windows 98 or higher platform and is available in retail stores for $69.99. For those who like the idea of Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 but aren't fond of the price, Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 is still popular and can be found at bargain prices.

Favorite Holiday Gifts for Boys 8-11

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Great tips!

Posted on 11/02/2007 at 7:11:00 PM

 
That Doc!...thanks for the tips...I do have a 8 year old grandson...I'm going to ask my daughter what she thinks about a few of these....:)

Posted on 10/30/2007 at 2:10:00 PM

 
8-11 does seem to be an awkward age. But you have made some good suggestions, Carol. Sophie

Posted on 10/29/2007 at 8:10:00 AM

 
Thanks for the suggestions!

Posted on 10/29/2007 at 4:10:00 AM

 
My son is recently out of this age group, and enjoyed almost everything on your list at that age. Great job.

Posted on 10/29/2007 at 2:10:00 AM

 
Cool ideas!

Posted on 10/28/2007 at 9:10:00 AM

 
Thank you for these ideas. I've already gotten some wonderful tips from reading your most recent articles and a MAJOR head start on holiday shopping :)

Posted on 10/27/2007 at 10:10:00 PM

 
No little boys in the family-but great ideas for those who do.

Posted on 10/27/2007 at 9:10:00 PM

 
Great list!

Posted on 10/27/2007 at 6:10:00 AM

 
Good ideas.

Posted on 10/27/2007 at 2:10:00 AM

 
Screw the kids, buy me these.

Posted on 10/27/2007 at 12:10:00 AM

 
Nice ideas!!!

Posted on 10/26/2007 at 11:10:00 PM

 
Fantastic gift ideas! :-)

Posted on 10/26/2007 at 10:10:00 PM

 
wonderful ideas

Posted on 10/26/2007 at 6:10:00 PM

 
Wonderful gift ideas Carol!

Posted on 10/26/2007 at 5:10:00 PM

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