Gift ideas for an autistic boy? He'll be 13. I know he likes mechanical toys, things that he can take apart, stuff like that. What are your favorite toys like that?

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Happy Twiffsgiving! said, (272 days ago)

Think Geek has something that he might like. Let me go dig up the link.

No-Headed Boy said, (272 days ago)

@phro: magnets = awesome. but they have a really nice TV, i think. thanks for the warning.

No-Headed Boy said, (272 days ago)

@The Decline and Fall of Tonight: That looks really cool.

This toyfinding process is making me want toys.

Happy Twiffsgiving! said, (272 days ago)

best.variation.of.twf.ever. (next to twiffles of course)

valkyrie blondhaar said, (272 days ago)

He might like one of those kits where you build your own ham radio! I had one when I was a kid, and I enjoyed that, though I don't think I ever got it to work. I'm sure you can find them at places like the Discovery Store, or Toys 'R' Us.

daisy half-wit said, (272 days ago)

When I was growing up, there were these "fossil" kits. You built this little "dinosaur" fossil and then buried it in this hard plaster stuff. When it was all dry (like a week later, it felt like), you used these fun brushes and tools to dig it back up again! I don't know if that's helpful, but it's something at least.

Since he is a bit older, I know I had a lot of fun unscrewing and totally dismantling obsolete electronics. It might not be totally safe, though. I remember there being a lot of pointy things.

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