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Jeez, why not get the poor kid a lump of coal? What kid wants furniture for Christmas??
Nothing beats Legos. Both my son 5 and daughter 7 play with them together. He's much more into them though.
Mid-range priced too.
Another building toy that's disguised as not a building toy: Mattel Mega Rig sets. My son fell in love with the Shark Ship - these sets break down into modules you can mix and match. Both my kids play with this for hours - somehow the dolls and action figures get in the play too.
Also mid-range price.