Pokemon, Star Wars, etc. As far as gift giving this season I have tried to satisfy both our desires. He getting a 1000 pc. He is also getting creative play toys like Hot Wheels, CD roms and an Easy Bake oven. We all know that if a kid wants to play with a gun he will simply chew his pop-tart or toast into the shape of a gun.
Bananas also make good toy guns.
I think as long as we educate our children and teach them to think criticly they will be just fine. I have two girls ages 9 and 5. For the 5yr old I got an American Doll and accessories. Sue I have two girls ages 9 and 5. And pokiman is not allowed at our house.