Christmas is a chance for the coolest aunts and uncles and grandparents to shine by giving the kids of the family the coolest gifts.
Here are five great gifts for children between the ages of 6-12 that will impress them — and have them favoring you!
LEGO Minecraft, Micro World
In the LEGO world, Minecraft is the rage and Micro World is ideal for the LEGO lover. Designed and patterned after popular on-line game Minecraft, Micro World allows players to form structures in a three dimensional mode that promotes creativity and essential learning skills. Available from Amazon.com for $48.99.
Chain Reactions
Another popular item for children ages 6 to 12 is the classic LEGO release “Chain Reactions.” Teach your bricks new tricks with more than 30 LEGO elements and rolling spheres. The design allows you to build 10 brilliant contraptions that all come together to create an amazing chain reaction. Page by page, detailed instructions help you perfectly build each mechanism while learning how and why everything works. $19.95 from Fatbraintoys.com or Amazon.com.
Star Wars: The Forces Awakens Battle Action Millennium Falcon
This iconic ship opens up into a play set featuring a pop-up blaster that fires Nerf Elite darts, a turbolaser turret, light-up LED cannons, hyperdrive sound effects and more. Includes exclusive Chewbacca, Finn, and BB-8 3.75-inch figures. Find it at Walmart.com for $129.
Nerf N-Strike Modulus ECS-10 Blaster
The Nerf N-Strike Blaster is a rifle/shotgun model that will be hard to keep out of Dad’s hands. This is a very flexible toy, with more than 30 combinations. It has a targeting scope, a drop grip and a dual-rail barrel. It comes with 10 darts, and get this: The nerf darts can travel up to 90 feet. Get yours at Amazon.com.
MeccaNoid G15 KS Personal Robot
Your own personal robot? How cool is that? This fully articulate robot speaks more than 500 phrases with voice recognition that really makes it personal. The 10 motors give it some very realistic movements and it works with a free app for Android and iOS devices. Assembly required. Find it at Amazon.com.
