Buying Christmas gifts for dad is hard. But sometimes the best dad gift is the one he gets to share or the one he never would have thought to buy himself — or, ideally, both. Dad can't share whiskey and high-end watches, but he can share a great toy. And, yes, grown-ass men like toys too. And, luckily, there are some really great, fun gifts for dads that won't be dismissed out of hand for being childish because they are too much fun to ignore. The key to finding the best toys for dads? Considering the context in which the toys might be used. Would he want to share it with a kid and show it to a buddy? That's a bingo, like the great gifts on this list.
Launch marshmallows up to 60 feet medieval style with this stunning bow
This crossbow is not for flinging hot cocoa marshmallows. No. In fact, the gorgeous crossbow from MMX can launch the full-size marshmallows up to 60 feet. That would be fun enough for Christmas day, but the "Mallow Bow" is built well enough to be an heirloom, featuring a douglas fir stock, black walnut trigger, natural rubber bowstring, and composite aluminum fittings.
Fight the kids in the living room like a high-tech ninja
Featured Video
Loading Video Content
Dojo Battle is a sword version of the iconic laser tag game that purports to be for kids. However, the chest plate which helps players track who's been struck and how many times, is big enough for an adult to wear. That means that fathers can sword fight children anytime and anywhere. Saying "I am your father!" repeatedly in a Darth Vader voice while doing so is optional, but encouraged.
Pac-Man fever is alive and well with a recreation of the classic arcade game
Do you and your partner handle equal amounts of parenting?
Yes
No, Dad does more
No, Mom does more
Thanks for the feedback!
Dads who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s will feel a deep pang of nostalgia when they belly up to this classic Pac-Man cabinet and wrap their mitt around a good old joystick. Not to mention this is one game dads will have an advantage in, without all the crazy buttons of your standard console controller, kids will be hard-pressed to get their initials on the high scoreboard.
Dad can play Hookey with the kids on this classic ring-toss skill game
A simple game of ring toss might be all it takes to turn Christmas day into a competitive throwdown. Hookey gives players a 12-inch diameter target studded with metal hooks, each of which has a point total. Toss the silicon rings and add up the points. Sounds easy, but the bounce of the rings adds a distinct challenge for all ages.
The Nemesis is an automatic foam ball launcher to dominate all Nerf battles
The Nerf Rival series goes beyond darts allowing players to pelt each other with high-impact foam balls. But the king of the battery-powered Rival line is the Nemesis with its 100 round capacity and the ability to rapid-fire foam balls at 100 feet per second. Children will definitely want to play with it, but they'll be unlikely to want to play against the dad holding it. No, it's more likely to result in running and screaming. Fun!
Cosplay on the couch with an immersive Skywalker Star Wars helmet
Now that the entire Star Wars saga is streaming on Disney plus, dads everywhere will probably be revisiting their favorite space opera. This Luke Skywalker Battle Simulation helmet is less a toy than a high-quality full-scale replica complete with battle wear, padded interior and piped in immersive audio from the Battle of Yavin or the Battle of Hoth. Wear it while watching the original trilogy and it's almost like being in a galaxy far, far away.
Build a Yellow Submarine and fight the kids for Beatles mini-figures
The only downside with the Lego Yellow Submarine is that you can't actually live in it. Other than that, the Lego Yellow Sub is a groovy recreation of the psychedelic submersible and pleasingly curvy despite being rendered in plastic brick. The bonus? All four Beatles minifigs are along the ride. Build it while listening to the Beatles and kids can get a musical education along with some high-quality playtime.
A parafoil kite that can be packed and flown just about anywhere
The beauty of the Prism Synapse is that unlike expensive rigid frame delta stunt kites, there are zero parts to snap on impact or lose at the park. Even so, flyers can guide the graceful arc of the parafoil into the thrilling loops, dives and figure 8s common to two-line kites. A kite makes getting dad and kids outside way easier, but dads need to make sure that kids aren't blown away … by the wind. Because parafoils love to fly.
The look and sound of slot car racing with a digital upgrade
Modern digital racing sets or Hotweels tracks are okay, but they don't have the same thrill that comes with the noise and speed of slot car racing. The Scalextric Sunset Speedway keeps the speed and sound but offers app control so racers can race ghost cars, or be thrown racing challenges like worn tires that require pit stops. Kids will love how fast the car can move and dads will dig the fact that this is racing to scale. And both will appreciate trying to best each other on the slot track.
Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts. If you click a link on our site and buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Thank you for subscribing
Give us a little more information and we'll give you a lot more relevant content
Your child's birthday or due date
Add A Child
Remove A Child
I don't have kids
Thanks For Subscribing!
No comments:
Post a Comment