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I once bought my niece a marble run. I got some shit for it, because I guess some people just don't get it? But she loved it, and my 6-year-old daughter now loves marble runs too.
My daughter also collects rocks, so a rock tumbler was a big one for her.
Another gift for a niece I got shit for was a drum. She loved it. She was so excited that it was a real instrument. My brother always said he'd get me back, but my daughter got a full-ass drum kit for Christmas, and I think it's great.
Oh, and make your own slime kits are huge right now. It's science-y, DIY, and kids love slime.
By her parents? Either way, who the hell criticizes a gift to someone else? Especially if the recipient ends up loving it!?
It was good natured. I wasn't offended.
I just think it's funny how some people are all about marble runs and some people just don't get it. No in between. Personally I'm all about marble runs.
I mean, the drum was an asshole move.
Look, I told you I was drunk and saw a crazy 1-day only deal!
EDIT: I thought you were joking too! 🤦♂️ I didn't see the edit from the original comment...
I think the problem with the marble run is the constant "rrrrrrr tick-tick rrrrr tick rrrr", but aside from the noise it's a great toy and a core component of any child's toy box. It's also the start of many Rube Goldberg machines running through your living room.
I had a marble run at about 6. It was awesome.