Ninjago for Nine Year Old?

My 10 year old started playing Ninjago when he was 9. We are very, very picky about what he plays, if that helps! :)

I think by 9, a lot of them have started to outgrow Ninjago. Chima is newer, so they are less likely to have gone through all the sets and won't be bored from playing it too many times. The Chima Speedorz are a lot of fun and there are a bunch of different sets.

Are you talking the lego toy, the cartoon, game?

What's the harm? If he enjoys it, he's getting something out of it. I'd be concerned about a kid of any age getting involved with something meant for older kids, but there's really no harm in an interest skewing younger.

You don't have too many "kids years" left at this point. You (and your son) should enjoy them while you can.

I don't think 9 is too young at all. I know of a lot of 9 year olds that like Ninjago.

Ninjago is cool. I actually got into watching it and I'm in my late 30's. Sure I was watching it with my kids, but I usually zone out their shows. My son has even picked My Little Ponies without my daughter. My son just turned 7 and I hope the new Ninjago stuff I got him will last longer than a year (I do not want him to be over it at age 9). He did make a funny face when my aunt gave him a Thomas the Train book.

It was discontinued in 2012 and I am so happy it will be returning late 2013 or early 2014.

Legends of Chima was supposed to take over the Lego line, Lego decided to continue with more Ninjago stuff.

I got pillow pets for all of my kids 3 Christmases ago (I think). I had people tell me that my boys (then 3 and 5) were too big for these and they were girly. Not really...they are pillows. All 3 of my kids still use them on a regular basis and it doesn't matter what other people say or think.

If your son wants them, Id' go for it. Maybe start with a few pieces and see if he really likes them and then build from there.

I think it is fine. Legos span a large age group. My son is nine 1/2 and has slowed down with it, but he had a Ninjago themed party for his 9th birthday. He still wear the shirts and his friend was wearing one when I picked him up from school today, so I know he is not alone.

Don't make him grow up too fast! It encourages imagination!

Um well, if your son is 9, and likes it, then why not,
There is a wide variety of Ninjago toys.
My son is 7, and he is sorta past that Ninjago craze/fad.
But still has his Ninjago toys and like to play with Legos,

But if anything, hopefully no one tells your son he is being immature or anything or critiques him on his choice of toy.
Did your Husband actually tell your son, that it is inappropriate for him?

Well my 5 year old loves it but i am not sure he will still enjoy it at 9. If your son does whats the harm let him play what he enjoys.

My son and his peers were obsessed with Ninjago from 5-7. It may be that they have been at it for almost 2 years, but the interest is definitely starting to wane. That being said, I really liked that line of Lego. Some of the designs were quite complex and unique.

I second Celeste below - are you talking about the Lego sets,the spinners, or something else?

If he's happy with it let him do it. The Lego sets he can do on his own - my son is 9 and while he is more interested in the Chima sets, he certainly would still be excited to get a new Ninjago set (it really is the theme he got the most into). If its the spinners, does your son have someone to play them with?

9-11 is the target demographic for this series. In fact, my 7yr old is interested and they have books and some toys that are appropriate and geared towards that age group too.

My grandson had some Ninjago at 9. Take a look at individual items and choose what is appropriate based on your son's maturity. Get to know a little about Ninjago and talk with your son based on your values.

My son is 6.5 and really got into Ninjago this summer. He has watched the series (the lessons are mostly good in these... and we talk about the stuff I don't think gets accurately depicted or values I might not agree with--which make for good conversations) and he really loves Legos. There was a little cadre of kids playing it last year in Kindergarten and now in first grade he can sort of join (they mostly just spin around-- I haven't seen anything concerning or in-your-face violent/hitting). We do talk about the fact that Lego made this series to sell Legos, and he's used his own money to buy one of the $30 sets. I think, out of all the stuff out there, this is fairly benign; I tend to like this series more than the Legends of Chima that Lego has.

I'll also say that while he likes building the set and playing, this isn't dominating his play by any means. We don't buy him the gear (t shirts, backpacks, etc), so you can set limits on it which for for your family. We don't do the video game, either. Only what you can draw, make with Legos or act out. I should say that I'm one of the moms who is very careful about media content, and found this to be pretty much on a level he could cognitively understand.

My 11 year old still watches it on TV I don't think he's ever had any of the toys.