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buying science presents for 8 yr old - bewildering choice - best recommending sites
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my eyes glaze over when I go on amazon so when I want to buy "scientific" toys like hydraulic powered parachute rockets, drones, experimental stuff, is there a reliable review site you would use that doesn't just push the stuff it gets commission on?? Christmas is just over 2 weeks so I need to crack on.
With specific reference to Lego, there's nothing better than going to the actual Lego shop - FYI
With specific reference to Lego, there's nothing better than going to the actual Lego shop - FYI
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I'd start here for science gifts
https://shop.sciencemuseum.org.uk/collections/science-kits
R.e. Lego, join the insiders club, points seem to build up quickly and can be redeemed against purchases. We do spend quite a bit annually on Lego, but other reputable toy shops have discounts that Lego don't.Make £2023 in 2023 (#36) £3479.30/£2023
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Have a look at physicsfun on instagram.1
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Regarding Lego, there are Lego hire memberships, could be quite expensive as a Christmas present though.
As a kid (many years ago), I got a electric circuits kit which I still have now- wires with crocodile clips, lightbulbs etc and a book with different circuits to create- v educational and fun to see the bulbs light up. Also a crystal making kit, which was cool.
There's a crystal growing set and a geode set in the science museum shop linked above, I'd also consider the 100 experiments and the simple machines for looking like more than building just one thing.Statement of Affairs (SOA) link: https://www.lemonfool.co.uk/financecalculators/soa.phpFor free, non-judgemental debt advice, try: Stepchange or National Debtline. Beware fee charging companies with similar names.0 -
Another vote for the Science Museum range and we'd also recommend the shop of the MAD Museum https://www.madfactory.co.uk/, it's quite curated so you're not dealing with a massive selection.
Wicked Uncle has the best age filter that I've seen and they have a lot of science gifts https://www.wickeduncle.co.uk/0 -
excellent, great help thank you everyone0
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Another vote for Wicked Uncle, I’ve had great success with gifts for grandchildrenI’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Competition Time, Site Feedback and Marriage, Relationships and Families boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com All views are my own and not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
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