Top Father’s Day Toys

I used to tell the joke “What’s the difference between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day? Mother’s Day is a holiday while Father’s Day is a work day.” Father’s Day doesn’t have the same celebratory status as Mother’s Day. The proof of that is that you can get a reservation at your favorite restaurant.

Father’s day is still celebrated by most families around the country, to Dad’s often using their monster grill. I generally enjoy father’s day except for the dreaded gift that I don’t want. Many fathers have echoed those same thoughts to me.

I’ve always wanted my Father’s Day gift to be something fun, and something I’d use with my kids. Sharing the experience of a present with your child is one of the best experiences any parent could have. After all, we wouldn’t be fathers if we didn’t have kids.

We collected some “Cool toys” for fathers who like to have fun. Most of these can be enjoyed with children, but some of them are for the men who just never grew up… like me! Happy Father’s Day.

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1. Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Inflatable Captain’s Chair

   from ThinkGeek for ages 3 and up

   What it is: Straight from the bridge of the original U.S.S. Enterprise comes the Star Trek Inflatable Captain's Chair. The arms of the chair…

   

   

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2. HELO TC Assault

   from Griffin Technology for ages 14 and up

   What it is: The HELO TC Assault is a touch-control missile-launching helicopter. Plug the included Flight Deck module into the headphone jack of…

   

   

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3. Wi-Fli Bladerunner Interceptor Helicopter

   from Interactive Toy Concepts for ages 14 and up

   What it is: This hobby-grade, indoor/outdoor wi-fi-operated helicopter is controlled over its own wi-fi network. It can be operated by almost any…

   

   

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4. iFly Micro Lightning Helicopter

   from Swann for ages 11 and up

   What it is: The iFly Micro Lightning Helicopter is an indoor helicopter that can be controlled using the included remote or via iPad, iPhone, or…

   

   

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5. iPieces Air Hockey

   from Pressman Toy for ages 4 and up

   What it is: iPieces Air Hockey is a game designed to work with the iPad. The game comes with two hockey striker iPawns that conduct the heat from…

   

   

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6. MLB Learn to Play Electronic Pitching Machine

   from Franklin Sports for ages 5 and up

   What it is: Kids can learn to bat like the Major League Baseball pros with the MLB Learn to Play Electronic Pitching Machine. It comes with six…

   

   

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7. Marshmallow & Hot Dog Reel Roaster

   from Hog Wild for ages 8 and up

   What it is: The Marshmallow & Hot Dog Reel Roaster resembles a fishing pole but works as a marshmallow and hot dog roasting stick. Turn the…

   

   

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8. Nerf Vortex Lumitron

   from Hasbro for ages 8 and up

   What it is: Blasters in the Nerf Vortex line shoot plastic discs and uses something Hasbro calls XLR Technology, or extra long-range disc…

   

   

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9. The Big Bang Theory Fact or Fiction Trivia Game

   from Cardinal Games for ages 12 and up

   What it is: Test your knowledge of The Big Bang Theory with The Big Bang Theory Fact or Fiction Trivia Game. The game comes with a gameboard, a…

   

   

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10. Airhunterz Zip-Bak Bow

    from Zing Toys for ages 8 and up

    What it is: The Airhunterz Zip-Bak Bow is a foam arrow shooter in red, black, and camouflage colors. Kids love shooting arrows, but current safety…

    

    

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