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Posted: 4/5/2024 5:49:50 PM EDT
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A drone to fly. A HW30s pellet gun. A puppy all his own.
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Posted: 4/5/2024 5:50:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Can't remember how old I was, but 8 sounds about right. Loved all of these, maybe that's why I still love building shit to this day? https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cf/fe/b3/cffeb386b68dc1d0209b9e27fadf1864.jpg https://framemark.vam.ac.uk/collections/2021NB8431/full/735,/0/default.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/sgPNVF6w/R.jpg Construx and lincoln logs were my jam. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 5:50:33 PM EDT
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Silva ranger compass and book
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Posted: 4/5/2024 5:58:56 PM EDT
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Hide/fur tanning kit.
My uncle gave me one when I was 8 or 9. He explained and showed me how to skin, flesh, and tan some muskrat and mink. Small, cheap hand tool set to help wrench on things . My dad got me set up around the same time. It was fun working on small engines with him. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:02:05 PM EDT
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more book ideas to encourage reading :
https://www.greatillustratedclassics.com/Books-Every-Boy-Will-Love-s/56.htm |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:10:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Compass Knife 22 rascal Frisbee A book on knots You and i think a lot alike here. My first suggestion was going to be a little baseplate compass (and watching some YT videos on how to use it with or without a map) I learned the power of a compass as a boy, while coon hunting with my uncle. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:10:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OK, you're already on to that. How about a youth single shot .22 rifle? This. Worked for me. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:14:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A drone to fly. A HW30s pellet gun. A puppy all his own. 
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:15:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Construx and lincoln logs were my jam. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Can't remember how old I was, but 8 sounds about right. Loved all of these, maybe that's why I still love building shit to this day? https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cf/fe/b3/cffeb386b68dc1d0209b9e27fadf1864.jpg https://framemark.vam.ac.uk/collections/2021NB8431/full/735,/0/default.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/sgPNVF6w/R.jpg Construx and lincoln logs were my jam. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:21:17 PM EDT
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Orbeez guns/ gel blasters, my boys and I have a ton of fun with them. I’m super jealous we didn’t have these when I was a kid.
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:23:45 PM EDT
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Umarex Glock 19 CO2 BB gun was a hit at Christmas for my 8 and 11 year old. Looks and feels like a Glock, trigger isn't objectionable, and it is pretty accurate. 15 round magazine and I get about 100 shots per CO2 cartriage. Shooting cans at 7 yards is a blast!
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:24:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: He wants a metal xylophone to put in the chicken run so the chickens can play it louder.  Well, if it will make him happy get him one…and some other stuff 
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:27:39 PM EDT
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A nice compass? A simple camera?
A real live pony, if you don't like his parents.  Oops, you are the parent. Nevermind.
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:39:27 PM EDT
[#14]
Crossbow.
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:43:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Books Rush Revere series |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:44:48 PM EDT
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Haven’t read the whole thread, does he have a rifle or shotgun?
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:46:10 PM EDT
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I started on a single shot .22 rifle at eight years of age. It hooked me for life.
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:47:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI love this idea. How about a belt fed or a RPG? |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:50:54 PM EDT
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Nerf guns
Simple digital camera nice slingshot Nice yo yo Couple of frisbees and a portable frisbee golf goal pair of lacrosse sticks cheap binoculars American Boy's Handy Book bicycle that fits him - for now |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:51:51 PM EDT
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A used Jeep.
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:55:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/5/2024 7:00:02 PM EDT
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Does he have a .22 rifle? If not get him a’ new one. If he does get him a new one.
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Posted: 4/5/2024 7:32:30 PM EDT
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Pokémon cards? Kids that age seem to love them.
ETA: I’m getting my kid the same age a compound youth bow next year. They have some nice youth bows at Bass Pro. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 7:32:53 PM EDT
[#24]
Desktop trebuchet kit
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Posted: 4/5/2024 7:36:06 PM EDT
[#25]
The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How to Do It
and then a year or two later The Dangerous Book for Boys Alving Fernald book series Erector set |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 7:36:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Quality pellet rifle This was my thought. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 7:42:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Orbeez guns/ gel blasters, my boys and I have a ton of fun with them. I'm super jealous we didn't have these when I was a kid. https://brrrrt.com/cdn/shop/products/M4_CQB_gel_blaster.jpg?v=1661224935 |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 7:44:46 PM EDT
[#28]
Silver dollars.
Morgan’s and Silver Eagles are nice gifts. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 7:51:34 PM EDT
[#29]
Full auto nerf guns
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Posted: 4/5/2024 7:58:40 PM EDT
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I’m kind of surprised there isn’t more mention of Legos.
You can’t go wrong with them and a kid under 10 |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 8:22:56 PM EDT
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BMX bike
Gijoe figures Transformers |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 8:29:55 PM EDT
[#32]
Rock Tumbler.
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Posted: 4/5/2024 8:32:05 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I love this idea. How about a belt fed or a RPG? Quote HistoryQuoted: I love this idea. How about a belt fed or a RPG? Claymores first. Belt fed later. Ammo is expensive. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 8:36:01 PM EDT
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Binos rubber armored
Smaller Leatherman mulitool Compass The book "Hatchet" |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 8:38:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/5/2024 8:39:53 PM EDT
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Book
How to win friends and influence people. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 8:40:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: walkie talkies |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 8:40:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Quality pellet rifle Or a .22 rifle. I had my boys shooting at 7, and we still shoot air rifles also. Also, first real pocket knife is good. Have you looked at the CA legal auto's? They are small but a lot of fun. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 9:13:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I need to look for some of those metal builder kits, I pinched the fuck out of my fingers with those when I was a kid, only fair to pass it on. Maybe a used Erector Set if one could be found at a reasonable price. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 9:16:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/5/2024 9:42:23 PM EDT
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If you go archery this is a great option. Super adjustable for pull and there is no let off.
https://genesisbow.com/bows/ |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 9:45:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Rock Tumbler. Not bad, but something you can DIY whenever. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 9:47:15 PM EDT
[#43]
Pellet rifles can be hard to operate when you are 8
This can a plus or minus depending on the kid. I was running around loose with one. My son needed supervision and assistance. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 9:50:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hide/fur tanning kit. My uncle gave me one when I was 8 or 9. He explained and showed me how to skin, flesh, and tan some muskrat and mink. Small, cheap hand tool set to help wrench on things . My dad got me set up around the same time. It was fun working on small engines with him. Both great. One of the things I regret not doing with my son the five minutes he was interested. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 9:56:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/5/2024 10:07:16 PM EDT
[#46]
Books. Always a good gift idea for kids. Maybe a magazine subscription, too. Hard copy, not digital.
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Posted: 4/5/2024 10:21:45 PM EDT
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My boys loved Legos at that age.
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Posted: 4/5/2024 10:26:20 PM EDT
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How about some prep, paint, and wrench turning?
Buy this “kit” minibike at Go Power Sports, and you help him build it. The top of the seat to the ground is 20”. You will both be able to ride it.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 10:39:41 PM EDT
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Quoted: Other than his first "real" pocket knife and a new CamelBak since he outgrew the old one, I'm kinda drawing a blank. He's got a huge interest in the outdoors, but we already have most gear he needs other than little things that can be just his. Doesn't need to be outdoor related, just what I've focused on so far. Responsible kid, takes care of the chickens, works with the dogs, and likes learning about new stuff. Normal 8 year old kid stuff. 100% the best gift I ever received as a kid; I may actually have been 8 when I got mine. https://www.bigbangcannons.com/ They are awesome and perfectly safe. (You'll love playing with it too  )
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Posted: 4/5/2024 10:51:24 PM EDT
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Model rockets?
RC cars? GI Joe aircraft carrier? |
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