Playful Gifts for Him
Men get tired of the same old tie or tool set that they get for every birthday, Father's Day and holiday season. He may be grown up, but most guys are big kids at heart and would appreciate a gift that was a little more fun than practical. Consider these gifts for the playful guy in your life for any occasion.
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Video Games
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If the guy in your life loves his video games, consider a gift of a brand-new game console like an X-Box 360, PlayStation 3 or Wii. If the guy in your life already has a video-game system, purchase a game, new controller or other accessory instead. If he plays games online buy him a year's subscription to his favorite online service like X-Box live or points cards so he can download games and exclusive content. A hand-held game system is always a hit.
Grown-Up Toys
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Consider buying him a toy he always wanted but was never old enough to own. Grown-up toys include radio-controlled toys such as cars, trucks, helicopters, blimps and boats. An adult male will still love to play with a toy guns such as a BB gun, air-powered rifle, potato gun or paintball gun and since he is old enough to handle it correctly, you won't need to worry about him shooting his eye out. Even in the age of cell phones the guy in your life will love playing with a nice set of walkie talkies.
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Childhood Favorites
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Who says a gift has to be age appropriate? You can bet that the playful guy in your life will still appreciate toys from his childhood as a gift. For crafty guys consider Lego sets, Lincoln Logs, robotic building sets or model planes and cars. For the prankster in your life, buy a whoopie cushion, a bucket of slime or some Silly Putty. Gifts can include outdoor toys like a pogo stick, a Frisbee or a toy gun that shoots foam darts. These gifts will appeal to his inner child and make him feel like a boy again.
Sports Equipment
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Consider sports equipment for an active guy who likes to play sports. Find out what sport he likes to play and surprise him with some new equipment, padding or other type of gear. You can help him improve his game with gifts like tennis lessons and golf-instruction videos. If he likes his sports on the extreme side, buy him a new skateboard or snowboard. If you want to make sure he actually uses the equipment, sign him up for a sports fantasy camp.
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