What would be a good toy for a boy?

[Gloomygirl777]

I don't think I could get away with How to Train Your Dragon The children's pastor is one of those people that if it looks ungodly, then it probably is Dragons would probably look like demons to her and I'm wondering if she'll be ok with a Ninja Turtle even. She's a bit... over the top and strict She won't even let the children sing songs about Santa during Christmas O_o She said no small parts too so legos would be out (she won't allow small candies or hot dogs without being cut up) Sounds ridicoulous, I know, but I gotta go by her rules since she's the children's pastor, meh

BOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! 

[Wardah]

Is Pixar's Cars still popular?

[melodys_angel]

I think theres the new seried after cars..was it airplanes?  The again, if your Pastor is one of 'those' people, she may think its evil or that theres a spirit in those cars or planes.

I guess Box trolls are out, too?  That *just* hit the theatres and it looks adorable!

ETA: Im actually not sure if power rangers or tansformers would be safe either.  When we were growing up, the churches went absolutely CRAZY about power rangers--and not in a good way.  Then again, they did the same thing to the lion king....

Honestly, check with your Pastor, first <3

[Wardah]

Captain America? Nothing remotely offensive about a defender of the USA. Especially considering church groups love to claim American is a "christian nation" whenever political issues like gay marriage come up. (Tho tbh I wouldn't be surprised if the real Cap would tell them to cut it out).

[SunPony]

I know my friend's boys (who are in that age range) all LOVE Transformers!  Either Optimus Prime or Bumblebee would be pretty safe bets, and they are easy to find.  I don't think they would be very controversial?  Some of them come with small pieces (little guns) so keep an eye out.  Superheroes also seems like a good idea - esp Capt America as Wardah mentioned!

[sailorstitch]

I don't think I could get away with How to Train Your Dragon The children's pastor is one of those people that if it looks ungodly, then it probably is Dragons would probably look like demons to her and I'm wondering if she'll be ok with a Ninja Turtle even. She's a bit... over the top and strict She won't even let the children sing songs about Santa during Christmas O_o She said no small parts too so legos would be out (she won't allow small candies or hot dogs without being cut up) Sounds ridicoulous, I know, but I gotta go by her rules since she's the children's pastor, meh

In that case I would show up with an armload of Harry Potter and Pokemon toys!

sailorstitch

[gemgemrosettes]

I've never met a boy that doesn't like Lego!  I have 3 boys that are all so different but all of them love Lego and it's what we always buy for their friends birthdays too.

[scarletjul]

My first choice would've been Lego but with that out, I would say Planes - it was super popular with my nephew.

Trucks and Thomas also seem popular.

[zombienixon]

I think in the price range you're looking at, a pack of Matchbox or Hot Wheels might do the trick.  And if they're not too small, Tech Decks (the little finger skateboards) are still around. I don't know if they're as popular as they used to be, but they sure were in the late 90s when I was a kid.

[Shenanigans]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions It's probably best if I check with her or my friend who works with her OMG, I remember the Power Rangers thing! My mom was super religiously strict so we weren't allowed to watch the show or have any of the toys Thankfully she doesn't care now and she even enjoys shows like Charmed and Harry Potter

I don't think I could get away with How to Train Your Dragon The children's pastor is one of those people that if it looks ungodly, then it probably is Dragons would probably look like demons to her and I'm wondering if she'll be ok with a Ninja Turtle even. She's a bit... over the top and strict She won't even let the children sing songs about Santa during Christmas O_o She said no small parts too so legos would be out (she won't allow small candies or hot dogs without being cut up) Sounds ridicoulous, I know, but I gotta go by her rules since she's the children's pastor, meh

In that case I would show up with an armload of Harry Potter and Pokemon toys!

sailorstitch

She would kill me! Though I do have a Snape action figure I could tease her with... hmm...

[DarthEquus]

I was going to suggest an Evangelion toy because the robots are pretty awesome, but I remembered how twisted the show is. And with that name, the kids' pastor may consider it blasphemous, even.   

[moonsugar]

Why not something science-y? Assemble-it-yourself glow-in-the-dark dinosaur skeleton?