Recommendations for an inexpensive toy for a 5 year old boy

[ManBearPig]

Go go go. Inexpensive since I'm a poor college student. Thanks!

 

[Brigandier]

Stick!

 

[Crono]

Action figures are always awesome.

But my top choice would be LEGOs (freestyle).

*runs home to play with stash of LEGOs*

 

[HomerJS]

wiffle ball and giant bat

 

[KaOTiK]

hot wheels?

 

[Alone]

Um...just about anything. He's 5 years old God damn it.

 

[Crono]

Um...just about anything. He's 5 years old God damn it.

True. Even an Imagination Box™ would work.

 

[sactoking]

Cheap + 5yo = the perfect opportunity to buy a drugstore toy

 

[AreaCode707]

Nerf gun

 

[mmntech]

Cardboard box? Fun for kids and genetically engineered, serpentine special forces soldiers.

How about one of those die cast Thomas trains. Do they still make those? I loved them when I was that age. Had to have them all. What boy that age doesn't love trains?

 

[IronWing]

Hammer and box of nails


Lighter


Long nosed pliers



Three foot rope with big steel nut tied to one end


Riding crop



Turkey baster and can of house paint


Set of magic markers


Cordless screw driver


Palm sander

 

[HomerJS]

If you want that kid to remain tough don't go here...

http://www.google.com/search?q=glee...u&sa=X&ei=ecSKTYi2NIv2gAeNlPDSDQ&ved=0CEkQrQQ

 

[Howard]

Hammer and box of nails


Lighter


Long nosed pliers



Three foot rope with big steel nut tied to one end


Riding crop



Turkey baster and can of house paint


Set of magic markers


Cordless screw driver


Palm sander

You're that guy, huh?

 

[IronWing]

You're that guy, huh?

What? I left out drum and slide whistle.

 

[BTA]

Bucket and stick. Seriously.

 

[sdifox]

doesn't it depend on what the kid likes and dislikes?

 

[phoenix79]

log

 

[TridenT]

Barbie?

 

[gorcorps]

wiffle ball and giant bat

This was my first thought. Cheap and always fun.

Like yer mum!

 

[frodrick]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00000...0982224&sr=8-1

 

[Vette73]

My son is 2 and his fav things are balls, boxs, wifes makeup, rusty nails, hammers, plumbing supplies, etc...

They are a kid, don't over think it.

 

[Malak]

Depends. If it isn't your kid then it has to make noise, have bright lights, or designed to be swung. If it is your kid, gloves for working in the yard.

 

[highland145]

What? I left out drum and slide whistle.

You left out drill press, tig welder, porsche convertible......

My kid would have had a pocket full of acorns or rocks.

 

[her209]

Someone paper and pencils. You're supporting the artist in them.

 

[amdhunter]

My favorite toy as a kid was a firetruck with extending ladder.