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What do you get for the hard-to-buy older kid" These games, crafts and buildable toys are big-kid approved and will have them experimenting with STEM, engaging their siblings and even rescuing tigers.

1. Mega Construx Pokémon Jumbo Evee

Are you up for a Poke?mon challenge" Sort through this construction set?s 845 pieces to build the iconic Poke?mon Eevee, complete with a furry tail and a cuter-than-cute smile. Once you?re done building, this super-poseable Eevee will become your new best friend, ready to join you on a Poke?mon adventure! Mattel, $60, ebgames.ca.

2. Snap Circuits My Home

Ever wonder how a fan can spin at different speeds" Or how a dimming light switch works" With this 60-piece kit, kids learn about how electricity flows while creating a building of their own with real working 3D circuitry. Elenco, $90, mastermindtoys.com. 3. Dragon

A new creature has awakened on Planet Hexbug?the almighty dragon! Use the remote control to move this legendary beast as it crawls around on its rubbery legs and whips its tail back and forth. Tap the flame button and it?ll let out thunderous roars and a burst of (LED) flames. Hexbug, $33, well.ca.

4. Figure It

This game may look simple, but it?ll take all your powers of logic and deduction to crack the secret code. Each player calls out a number and guesses if it?s part of their code?the first one to unlock all their numbers is the winner. Foxmind, $2...